15 Results for trevor ariza

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Bob Ryan of The Boston Globe: "The Celtics had to sign Rajon Rondo long-term, didn't they? He's far too good to be allowed to slip away, and what was ...

Blog | November 03, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...39; " Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle: "Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has said Trevor Ariza does not have to become a star scorer for the acquisition to work for the Rockets...

Blog | October 12, 2009

Your Second-Favorite Team

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

NBA fandom usually begins with the love of a team. My love of the NBA, for instance, springs directly from a childhood spent listening to Blazer games...

Blog | August 21, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Don Seeholzer of the Pioneer Press: "With an oral agreement but no signed contract, the Timberwolves didn't announce a coaching hire Sunday, ...

Blog | August 10, 2009

First Cup: Thursday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Monte Poole of the Contra Costa Times: "Before the rumors came the wishing, open longing for the day when somebody, anybody, would come along to ...

Blog | July 09, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...years of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent July 1. Forwards Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza officially become unrestricted free agents that day, as does reserve guard Shannon Brown. The Lakers needed...

Blog | June 16, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...are two scores: Lakers, 101-96. Lakers, two games to none. 'We were fortunate,' Trevor Ariza said. 'There is a sense of relief,' Coach Phil Jackson said. 'We played...

Blog | June 08, 2009

Age Limits vs. Finals Reality

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...more began professional careers at young ages overseas. Of the starters, only Rafer Alston, Derek Fisher, Trevor Ariza and Courtney Lee arrived in the NBA with any college experience. Commissioner Stern can certainly make...

Blog | June 05, 2009

Kobe Bryant's Double Vision

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Nuggets' defense is watching Kobe. With Anthony now committed, Kobe kicks the ball up top to Ariza. The Denver rotation is swift, and the Lakers never get a good look, settling for an aborted...

Blog | May 30, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald: "It is said in baseball that momentum is the next day's starting pitcher. The same can be true in hoops. And ...

Blog | April 24, 2009

Monday Playoff Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Lay off Mo Williams's iPod.  Holy cow. This is certainly the longest document created this seaso...

Blog | April 20, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald: "Anderson Varejao may want to bring a security detail to his next game against the Celtics. In a March 3 game a...

Blog | April 13, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal: "Hakim Warrick remembered exactly where he was when news of a potential blockbuster trade first ...

Blog | April 10, 2009

The Deep End of the Rotation: Assessing Playoff Benches

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Bench Mob" -- a collection of speedsters and athletes that includes point guard Jordan Farmar, wings Trevor Ariza and Sasha Vujacic, as well as big man Josh Powell. This group relies on quickness, rather...

Blog | March 16, 2009

Tex Winter on Lamar Odom and the Lakers

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...and mentor for Jackson, had these other observations about the Lakers in training camp: • The Trevor Ariza Prize: "Ariza has been by far our best player. He's looked pretty good throughout camp...

Blog | October 16, 2008