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Jerry Sloan re-upped for another year with the Jazz last week and there are questions to ask about that move, respectful questions that in some corners might be misinterpreted as disrespectful. For instance, what are the Jazz trying to accomplish by extending Sloan's tenure with them? After 22 seasons at the helm, is he going to be the difference in the 23rd season for finally winning a title? Are the Jazz really interested in winning a championship or are they more tethered to the notion of keeping the team competitive enough to draw decent crowds, so they can stay profitable? Are they willing to take the risks necessary to improve their roster or their coaching so they have a legitimate shot at a...
Al Jefferson broke the 30-point barrier for the first time this season on Wednesday night, leading the Jazz over the Los Angeles Clippers in Utah. Eclipsing 30 points was a fairly regular occurrence for Jefferson during his... more »
he success of N.B.A. Commissioner David Stern’s 25-year crusade to globalize basketball is often summed up in two words: Yao Ming. After Yao, a 7-foot-6 center from Shanghai, was drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2002, the... more »
After a Christmas Day game to forget, the Lakers met again Monday amid claims of an added feistiness at practice, the need to move the ball more often and, in Ron Artest's case, a desire for more playing time.The... more »
Many have questioned why I kept Kevin Durant in the top overall spot despite his shooting slump to start the season, and his play over the past five games is exactly why. Durant is averaging 30.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals,... more »
Paul Silas looked like he still knew what he was doing Monday night - and the Charlotte Bobcats finally remembered what they were supposed to be doing, too. It was only one game against a bad Detroit team. But in a 105-100 home... more »
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