Phil Jackson has always teetered on a fine line between looney hippie and cognitive Zen master. His unique coaching style was a rare combination of mindful stoicism and intentful antagonism. On the sidelines he was more subdued than his adversaries. Behind the media’s microphones, Jackson would mentally poke and prodContinue Reading
Clippers Get: Lance Stephenson G Hornets Get: Spencer Hawes C, Matt Barnes F Clippers – B The Clippers came into the offseason needing change, but lacking financial flexibility. With nearly $40 million already locked up in Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, Doc Rivers vowed to make Deandre Jordan a maximum player this offseason. AddContinue Reading
Let’s be clear, the Knicks should not trade this pick. Trading away 1st round picks is exactly what got them into this mess. Isiah traded away picks that turned into Gordon Hayward, Lamarcus Aldridge and Joakim Noah. But who cares about the past? Carmelo is aging and we need to win now! – KnicksContinue Reading
Knicks Lou Amundson C (CLE) Alex Kirk C (CLE) Lance Thomas PF (OKC) 2019 2nd Round Pick (CLE) Cavaliers J.R. Smith SG (NY) Iman Shumpert SG (NY) 2015 1st Round Pick (OKC)* Thunder Dion Waiters SG (CLE) Knicks This move is essentially a dump of J.R. Smith and his $6.39 millionContinue Reading