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Noah sounds off

Nick Friedell

...the team and the coaching staff as it pertained to Vinny Del Negro's job security, the Florida alum responded this way. "The thing is, there wasn't that much talk," Noah said. "That was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Top 12 young big men in the NBA

John Hollinger, ESPN.com

Who's the best young center in the league? John Hollinger lists his top 12.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com: "Vinny Del Negro stood in front of the microphone at his postgame news conference in a daze. He stared at the number...

Blog | December 09, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Phil Sheridan of The Philadelphia Inquirer: "The 76ers staged a very moving tribute to Allen Iverson last night. It was a perfect way to induct a reti...

Blog | December 08, 2009

Not a dance fan

Nick Friedell

...an unfortunate injury." Not a good night to be Joakim: Before the game, Noah, a University of Florida alum, had to endure some teasing from some of his teammates and coaches as his beloved Gators...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Once a Gator ...

Nick Friedell

...had nothing to do with the Bulls. "Pssshh, It's not even a question," the University of Florida alum said. "Gator Boys." Like so many other proud Gator fans, Noah will be cheering on Tim...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Difference in Noah? Maturity, says Cavs coach

Nick Friedell

...coaches throughout the league have gone out of their way to praise the third-year center from Florida and Cavs coach Mike Brown is no exception. When I asked him what the biggest difference was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Ready for a superstar

Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.com

Rose and and his deferential mates are the perfect fit for one of the big three.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Sorry Charlie

Marc Silverman

...that Meyer wins it all again, gives Tim Tebow a big hug and then waves goodbye to Florida for another challenge. ND is a major challenge. But ... Meyer reportedly is paid less than Charlie Weis...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Howard Beck of The New York Times: "On a recent night at Madison Square Garden, the camera focused on Mike D'Antoni as he plopped himself on the bench...

Blog | November 17, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...gets old real quick. Let's talk about the here and now." Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "This is why you watch even in November, because Wade vs. LeBron can be as...

Blog | November 13, 2009

Joakim Noah is the spice in Rick Morrissey's salsa escapade

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...the room with love. Can that energy be the foundation of a winning team? It was for Florida, and the Bulls seem to be getting to the point where they're feeding on it, too...

Blog | November 12, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Ronald Tillery of The Commercial-Appeal: "From talk radio to message boards to water coolers in the workplace, Allen Iverson's departure has been cont...

Blog | November 10, 2009

Bulls Q&A: Joakim Noah

Nick Friedell

...noise since he was just a college freshman trying to find his way at the University of Florida. He's heard people tell him all kinds of things. He wasn't good enough, he wasn...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009