51 Results for gary payton

Why Schultz tuned out and sold out the Sonics

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

Five years ago, Starbucks magnate Howard Schultz was in love with the SuperSonics. Now he's tossing them away like an old toy, writes Frank Hughes.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2006

Mr. Sonic looks at the bigger picture in Portland

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

Frank Hughes chats with Nate McMillan about his Seattle exit, his new gig in Portland as Mr. Sonic and more.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2006

Keeping Allen outweighs losing McMillan

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

It's sad to see Nate McMillan go, but the Sonics got their man in Ray Allen, writes Frank Hughes. • Nate's way

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2005

Former friends Allen, Bowen bring the fireworks

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

Once upon a time, Ray Allen and Bruce Bowen were friends. Now, not so much, writes Frank Hughes.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2005

Method to free agency's madness?

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

An agenda behind the crazy spending? Accidental e-mails from Eagle? Rick Fox's divorce?

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2004

These moves aren't so smooth

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

Dealing for Jamal Crawford and signing Erick Dampier will only hurt, not help, the Knicks.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2004

Payton's no match for Parker

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

The matchup at point guard in the Lakers-Spurs series will be a lopsided affair. In favor of Tony Parker.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2004

There'll be trouble in L.A.'s paradise

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

The Lakers' Big Four is finally getting healthy. That doesn't mean their relations will be in good shape.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2004

GP deserves his due in Seattle

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

So his last days in Seattle got nasty. The Sonics still have to do the right thing and retire Gary Payton's number.

Story | Conversation | January 01, 2004

West's rock of ages

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

The Kings, Lakers, Mavericks, Spurs, Wolves could rock the rest of the league with 60-win seasons.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2003

Western GMs play game of touché

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

The West's oneupsmanship has made the offseason more entertaining than the regular season.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2003

Lakers will be doomed if history repeats itself

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

If histories between Shaq, Kobe, GP and The Mailman repeat themselves, the Lakers are doomed.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2003

Weaker East would continue to play catchup

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

There's only one direction the Eastern Conference can go if the top free agents head West: down.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2003

What to watch when Joumana isn't on your screen

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

Here's what you should watch for in the Finals when Joumana Kidd isn't on your TV screen.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2003

Lots of housecleaning left for Trail Blazers

Frank Hughes, Special to ESPN.com

There's plenty of housecleaning left for the Blazers after GM Bob Whitsitt's departure.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2003