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Barkley vs Burgundy

May 9th, 2008 by E. Smith

May 9 2008 - 2:40am Eastern
We won’t count this - officially - as my latest blog entry.  I’ll check in later today with something else / something more in-depth. 
But, for now, in case you missed it, you’ve got to check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWGILBNhIng
Is there a better / more entertaining crew in SPORTS? 
(Aside from the “Hoops” crew […]

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Looking Around The League

May 8th, 2008 by E. Smith

May 8 2008 - 2:10am Eastern
1. I’ll be the first to admit … I did not think the Hornets were THIS good. Chris Paul is an unreal talent and New Orleans had a fantastic year, but I did not see the Bugs manhandling the Spurs the way they have thus far.
2. Told ya so […]

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Get Out the Salami and Cheese

May 7th, 2008 by E. Smith

May 7 2008 - 2:35am Eastern
I found out the same way all of you did.  In fact, I found out about ten minutes later than many of you.
I was driving home from the grocery store yesterday - listening to the FAN - when I heard Jack Armstrong come on “The Chuck Swirsky Show” for a […]

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In The Market For A Point Guard?

May 6th, 2008 by E. Smith

2:25am Eastern 
It’s certainly not a done deal (yet) but there’s growing speculation that Toronto could trade one of their two point guards at some point during the off-season.  Bryan Colangelo has said that Jose Calderon will be back and TJ Ford has said he doesn’t see himself coming off the bench for somebody for 82 […]

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Round 2 Picks Are In

May 4th, 2008 by E. Smith

4:55pm Eastern
Alright, I’ll be the first to admit, I had an average (okay, BAD) first round with my predictions.  I went 4-4. 
I wad dead-wrong with the Raptors and Magic.  I had Toronto winning that series. 
I expected MUCH more from Dallas and Phoenix … and they BOTH got greased by New Orleans and San Antonio respectively.
And […]

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3 More Random Thoughts

May 2nd, 2008 by E. Smith

7:05pm Eastern 
1.  What was the theme of ‘locker clean-out day’?  From Chris Bosh, to Sam Mitchell, to Bryan Colangelo … we kept hearing how the Raptors need to improve in three areas:  (1) Rebounding.  (2)  Defense.  (3) Scoring / Finding a second scorer - a number two option - to take some of the heat […]

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Early Entry Candidates for 2008 NBA Draft

May 1st, 2008 by E. Smith

10:55pm Eastern 
April 27 was “deadline day” for players wishing to renounce their remaining collegiate eligibility and enter the 2008 NBA Draft. 
On Thursday afternoon, the NBA announced that a total of 91 players (69 from U.S. colleges and 22 international players) have declared their eligibility. 
The NBA Draft will be held on Thursday June 26 […]

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10 Random Thoughts

May 1st, 2008 by E. Smith

12:05am Eastern 
I just finished watching the Cavs and Wizards (BIG win by Washington) and the Celtics and Hawks (DOMINANT win for Boston) … and I realized I didn’t check-in on the blog today.  I just put it on cruise control during my first full day off in nearly 9 months.  
But, as the clock strikes 12:00am … I figured […]

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Locker Clean-Out Press Conference(s) Part 5

April 29th, 2008 by E. Smith

5:10pm Eastern
* BRYAN COLANGELO
How do you look back at this season, right now?
“It’s a constant process of evaluating of where we are … Let’s face it, season-long we have needed to address certain things and I’m not sure that we ever did.  And let’s start with the absence of (Jorge) Garbajosa.  Not having that component […]

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Locker Clean-Out Press Conference(s) Part 4

April 29th, 2008 by E. Smith

4:45pm Eastern
* SAM MITCHELL
Addressing the ‘rumors’ that are out there regarding his job status in Toronto …
“I have no idea about the rumors.”
“As a coach, all you can is do your job to the best of your ability.  I love coaching here.  I love being here.  I love the city.  I love the fans.” 
“I’m extremely […]

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