17 Results for michael beasley

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Harvey Araton of The New York Times: "Legal challenges and N.B.A. vetting hurdles remain before 80 percent ownership of the Nets shifts from Bruc...

Blog | September 25, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...perspective on a season that largely will be dependent on growth of young players such as Michael Beasley, Mario Chalmers and Daequan Cook: 'We've got a team where we hope that...

Blog | September 18, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Mike Bresnahan and Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times: "Even though Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest had words during a couple of games last sea...

Blog | July 07, 2009

NBA: No Bodies Available

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Posted by Kevin Arnovitz The playoff run is heating up. It's a fan's dream, with top teams in both conferences jockeying for position with the...

Blog | March 09, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...fans. It is better -- much -- when a team's high draft pick is smart. This one was. Beasley, a 6-8, 239-pound forward from Kansas State, is can't-miss, won't-miss, about...

Blog | June 27, 2008

Let the Picks Begin

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...the 2008 NBA Draft. Selected recent posts: • The Big Apple Wants O.J. • Will Michael Beasley Prank David Stern? • Thursday Bullets • Trade Talk • Chatting with Top Prospects • Pre...

Blog | June 26, 2008

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...has spoken to the Heat and wonders why Miami has considered moving down from No. 2. 'Michael Beasley is the most talented player in this draft.'"Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune on...

Blog | June 25, 2008

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...different level of respect.'"Jan Hubbard of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Kobe is due for his Michael Jordan moment. If the Lakers are going to stay alive in this series, it has to happen...

Blog | June 10, 2008

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Celtics vs. Pistons Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald: "Doc Rivers has been critical at times of Garnett's tendency to drift out to the perimeter, ...

Blog | May 21, 2008

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Bob Ryan of The Boston Globe: '"The Truth' may be a reach, but he sure lived up to his Captain's title yesterday. Paul Pierce br...

Blog | May 19, 2008

Tuesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Jefferson George of The Charlotte Observer quotes Bobcats owner Bob Johnson on his relationship with co-owner Michael Jordan:  "Helping with marketing and promotions cuts into Jordan's personal time, Johnson said, and 'Michael...

Blog | April 15, 2008

First Cup: Thursday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...gave me a lot of Basketball Business 101. Did it cause a shift in my thinking? Yeah.'"Michael Wilbon of The Washington Post reports: "Opponents feel the ball moves better, that the Wizards take better...

Blog | January 17, 2008

Thursday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

The Ten Commandments of Pre-Season. In a word, calm down. Except for injuries, nothing much that happens at this time of year means all that much. Dav...

Blog | September 14, 2006

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...best. Robinson deserved to have the day to himself. One of his fellow Hall of Fame classmates, Michael Jordan, had already stolen most of the national attention. But such things never mattered to Robinson. And...

Blog | April 07, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...in his 12 seasons and is considered the Michael Jordan of Minnesota basketball." Marc J. Spears of...few as 12 minutes. Credit Spoelstra for making Beasley earn his minutes. Credit the first-year coach...

Blog | November 21, 2008