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First Cup: Thursday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News: "The NBA is the ultimate what-have- you-done lately league. A day after Dirk Nowitzki's outrageous fourth quar...

Blog | November 05, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Jennifer Floyd Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Dirk Nowitzki did not do any interviews immediately after propelling Germany to its first Olymp...

Blog | July 21, 2008

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

Your Second-Favorite Team

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...A team you kind of keep an eye on? It's the greatest thing in the world, in a way. Their losses don't sting, but their successes are thrilling. For a few...

Blog | August 21, 2009

The Back of the (Really Large Manila) Envelope Guide to the Las Vegas Summer League

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...first-round pick, Gibson is another in a series of young, lanky frontcourt talents drafted by Chicago...for the Mad Ants. In a completely just world, Russell would have a career as a backup...

Blog | July 09, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...uniform. That might make it easier for MFFLs to watch this weekend's home-and-home series with New Orleans if Paul dominates Dallas, as he does most times the Hornets and Mavs meet...

Blog | April 10, 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

Three Anecdotes About Retina Injuries

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Poor Amare Stoudemire. That's my main thought, after bringing together two ideas: A brief report on what he has been through, and extensive conver...

Blog | February 20, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...were sorely lacking in one critical area in last night's 88-77 defeat that evened the series. Poise. Yes, the Celtics still are capable of losing a close game in the playoffs, but they...

Blog | May 13, 2008

First Cup: Thursday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...time. And especially not every time starting when the Cavs have a five-point lead in a series-clinching game with 1:47 left. At that point, the Cavs had everything in line. They had...

Blog | May 01, 2008

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...also a personal battle with the other great big man of this era. Now Duncan, after a series that was far tighter than the 5-game length suggests, is in position to become the greatest...

Blog | April 30, 2008

Thursday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Michael Lee of the Washington Post: "Duncan was asked if he was honored that so many teams are making major moves because of him. 'No, I'm not honored...

Blog | February 07, 2008

The Playbook: Alvin Gentry

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

The Playbook is an ongoing series of conversations with coaches. Phoenix Suns assistant coach Alvin Gentry has been coaching in the NBA for...

Blog | December 17, 2007

The Salvatore Side of the Story: Referee Bennett Salvatore Speaks

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...that NBA referees are the best in the world. (Listen, it may well be true. But show...results of our conversation will appear in a series of TrueHoop posts over the next several days...

Blog | November 13, 2007

Monday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...world, in part thanks to some tough-minded TV judges telling him that he was talented.Adonal Foyle appreciates Shanghai.Thomas Gardner -- trying hard to make the Bulls.Knickerblogger has a three part series...

Blog | October 15, 2007