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Three Ls that could've been Ws for 0-15 Nets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Kings tonight -- probably their last, best chance (since they play the Lakers next) to avoid tying the NBA record of 17 consecutive losses to start a season, it's worthwhile to take a look back...

Blog | November 27, 2009

Time for Iverson to pass to Jennings

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By J.A. Adande Allen Iverson's retirement announcement didn't unleash a powerful emotional reaction from me because I don't think we've seen the l...

Blog | November 26, 2009

WANTED: One extraordinary Blazer blog

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott The TrueHoop Network's Portland blog, Beyond Bowie, had one tough job. Not only is Portland an intense online basketball market, bu...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Do NBA defenders get better with age?

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott That's an NBA axiom. But is there evidence it's really true? Basically, the answer is yes. All defensive measurements...

Blog | November 25, 2009

It's not about winning close games

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott A zillion people will tell you that winning in the NBA means having the guy who can carry you home in crunch time. As evidence, they'll point...

Blog | November 25, 2009

To be thankful for: goofy Gilbert Arenas returns

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott You know how delightful NBA goofball Gilbert Arenas has been more or less a testy brooder this season? That ice seems to...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Wednesday Wizards

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...of heart troubles. Now that Allen Iverson is on the shelf, Monta Ellis is emerging as the NBA's mini-gunslinger of note -- with the mentality and skill to overshoot his team into or out...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Brandon Roy can stand where he wants for the anthem

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott In today's Oregonian, John Canzano points out that Brandon Roy is in the habit of leaving the court and standing in a hallway under...

Blog | November 25, 2009

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...cared about this man and he cared about me,' Magic said. 'He meant so much to the NBA and so much to Washington, D.C. I just wish Gilbert [Arenas] and those guys could have...

Blog | November 25, 2009

More lows for Nets, Frank

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

There was undeniable positivity in New Jersey on Tuesday morning when a promising court ruling appeared -- we repeat: appeared -- to remove the most d...

Blog | November 25, 2009

The tales of Abe Pollin's life

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott On his podcast, Bill Simmons once interviewed NBA Commissioner David Stern, and they had this exchange: Who's your favorite owner? The guy that you...

Blog | November 24, 2009

Tuesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...about is how he doesn't use the post enough." Is it important to you that official NBA uniforms continue to be made in the U.S.A.? If so, read this, because it seems...

Blog | November 24, 2009

Did Tim Donaghy fix games?

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...s what Real Sports' Bryant Gumbel asked James Battista. Battista is one of the gamblers the former NBA referee plead guilty to conspiring with. Howard Beck of the New York Times writes: Given their startling...

Blog | November 24, 2009

Sonny Vaccaro: Brandon Jennings broke the mold, part three

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...in Jennings' life and decision to play professionally in Europe for a year before coming to the NBA. Vaccaro has played a pivotal role in the careers of may top basketball players, from Kobe Bryant...

Blog | November 24, 2009

Profiles in Frustration: Al Jefferson

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

For fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves, exporting Kevin Garnett to Boston in 2007 came with one big consolation -- the acquisition of one the game's b...

Blog | November 24, 2009