matt barnes

The quality of basketball wasn't quite at the level of 2008 or 2010 (or my kids youth league), but the drama was vintage Celtics vs Lakers. In the end, the Lakers were a smidge less awful than the Celtics. The result – an 88-87 LA victory in overtime. In a game officiated to their benefit [...]

The big "thing" this summer is NBA stars going to summer leagues to play some ball.  They do it all the time in other offseasons, but we never give a crap because there are always more important things going on.  But not this summer.  So we're hyper-focused on these guys and their summer league exploits. [...]

Its time to start focusing on the playoffs and our potential roadblocks to Banner 18.  Every day we'll bring you what's making news in enemy territory.  This way we know what they're up to when it comes time to take 'em out. EASTERN CONFERENCE By the Horns: The Bulls have been plagued by slow starts throughout [...]

It's March, and its time to start focusing on the playoffs and our potential roadblocks to Banner 18.  Every day we'll bring you what's making news in enemy territory.  This way we know what they're up to when it comes time to take 'em out. EASTERN CONFERENCE Daily Dime:  "For the third time in eight days [...]

Via AOL Fanhouse: According to two fans who were at Monday's championship series opener (Pro-AM league) and spoke to FanHouse, Barnes — who was arguing a call with an official during the third quarter of a contentious game — slapped an assistant coach of the Gold Rush team after a brief verbal exchange. The coach, [...]

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports: Unless Cleveland raises multi-year offer that starts around $3.5M, Matt Barnes will sign a 1-year, $1.7M deal with Lakers Hey Matt, sign with somebody, anybody… please. I need closure on NBA free agency. [...]

Here's an update on Matt Barnes situation, courtesy Brian Windhorst: Matt Barnes has tough choice. Come to CLE for a little more $ or play with contender. Right now, sources say, he's leaning toward contender #Cavs can offer more $ than Heat, Magic, Celtics & Lakers. But doesn't sound like Cavs want to make quite [...]

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Since Toronto recently spent the bulk of its $5.8 million mid-level exception to sign Linas Kleiza, it doesn’t have the available funds to sign Barnes outright to [...]

ESPN.com's Marc Stein reports the Toronto Raptors have signed Matt Barnes to a two year deal worth $10 million. The Raptors have no chance of competing for a title, but Barnes is making 2-3 times more cash with Toronto than he would have made playing for the contenders. And while I would have loved to [...]

Via David Aldridge of NBA.com: As of late Sunday, according to a source, the Cavs were still in the running for Barnes — though their opposition was formidable, with the Lakers, Celtics and Heat, along with Toronto, all making strong pitches. That's all I got. Very quiet on the free-agent front. In the meantime, check [...]