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Kevin Martin, Jerry West and the next Team USA

Had a story in the Sunday paper outlining why this has been a great summer for Kevin Martin and his USA Basketball future. That could be for the 2010 world championships in Turkey, the 2012 Olympics in London, both or,... (original story)

<b>Ignite the Passion. Restore the Pride.</b>

Pacers GM David Morway writes about improving the team's financial as well as physical outlook. (original story)

Monday Bullets

TrueHoop reader Robert e-mails about the FIBA rankings: "It's ironic that right after this Olympic tournament, the U.S. men actually dropped out of first place in the FIBA world rankings, being surpassed by Argentina. Through all their recent disappointing finishes they were ranked fisrt, but the mo... (original story)

First Cup: Monday

Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News: "There is no better way for Jason Kidd to bow out of international basketball, having earned his second gold medal Sunday while extending his record to 56-0 in Olympics, Olympic qualifying and exhibition games. 'I'm undefeated,' Kidd, 35, said. 'I told them ... (original story)

The Search for the Final Piece

With the Nets deciding to give up on Marcus Williams and not offering Jaycee Carroll what he wanted–a guaranteed deal–the Nets are still searching for that third point guard to back up Devin Harris and Keyon Dooling. (Dooling is actually projected as a backup at both guard positions and... (original story)

J.R. Smith is not a market maker for Ben Gordon. He is taller, though.

  As far as I can tell, nobody quite knows what J.R. Smith signed for, but the general guess is in the $5-7m range for 3 years. [3yrs $16.5m -ed.] And as it further dwindles the list of significant unsigned 2004 draftees to pretty much Ben Gordon (with apologies to Delonte West)...the compar... (original story)

Back on top: Team USA wins gold

Team beat Spain on Sunday, 118-107. (original story)

Bickley: Colangelo fills 'void'

It took him 40 years, and now Jerry Colangelo has his basketball championship. (original story)

The FBI is investigating Lindsey Hunter

Lindsey Hunter has bigger fish to fry than simply deciding if he’s going play next year. From Crain’s Detroit Business: So far, Wayne County investigators consider him a victim, with someone else serving as what they describe as “a mastermind.” The FBI, on the other hand, according t... (original story)

Joe Dumars thinks he’s done for the summer

Keith Langlois interviewed Joe Dumars last week, and several of the questions centered on the lack of expected turnover this summer. From Pistons.com: KL: We’re a little more than a month out from when training camp will open. I know the Rip Hamilton-Jerry Stackhouse trade happened late, but are w... (original story)

Could Jazz bring Malone in to help teach defense?

Question: I used to love watching Karl Malone frustrate opposing teams' power forwards with his defense. Have the Jazz ever considered bringing Malone (original story)

Snagging gold is a validation for Prince

BEIJING -- The way Tayshaun Prince sees it, the shiny Olympic gold medal hanging around his neck meant something more than evidence of winning a basketball tournament. (original story)

There's gold in them thar hills!

Team USA's mission was to bring a gilded medallion from China home to the states. Said mission was accomplished last night (this morning, if you're watching on American TV) with a 118-107 victory over Spain. It was considered a foregone destiny by many heading into tourney that the Redeem Team (meh,... (original story)

A visit from an old friend

   One of the small pleasures of going into the office at the Tribune is the chance to happen upon an old paper with one of Phil Miller's stories from his years as Jazz beat writer. I can't tell you how often I've walked over to talk to an editor and gotten drawn into reading a Jazz-Blazers game ... (original story)

Breaking Down Darius Miles

Darius Miles joining the Boston Celtics has been covered in The Globe, The Herald, Celticsblog.com and Connpost.com.  As I don’t want to miss the party on the Miles signing, here is a more detailed analysis from both the Trail Blazers’ and the Celtics’ perspective. The Life and T... (original story)



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