Yardbarker: Ben Gordon

Top 5 plots in Chicago Bulls first pre-season game

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:07:59 -0500

The Chicago Bulls have plenty off questions to be answered during the pre-season. From playing time to leadership, it should be interesting to see how Vinny del Negro handles the squad. Things to look for in the first game include the rookies (del Negro and Derrick Rose, big men Tyrus Thomas and Joakim's Noahs roles, and the lock jam at guard.

NBA Punchlines: LeBron Wants You to Get Out and Vote

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:09:52 -0500

Anthony Johnson is looking to provide a spark at the backup PG position for the Magic. (Orlando Sentinel)

We know Marbury is a complete train wreck, but it has to irk him that he is being replaced by a player that is half as talented as he is. (NY Daily News)

Celtics fans look away: James Posey is already paying dividends on New Orleans much like he did for the C's last year. (Times Picayune)

With Kobe Bryant moving to small forward, there is a log jam at that position for the Lakers. (L.A. Times)

Yet another young player for the Pistons looks like he could play a bigger role this season. (Detroit Free Press)

Even though the Mavs are a veteran team looking to win now they are still developing the young talent down in Dallas. (Dallas Morning News)

LeBron James is urging the people of Cleveland to get out and vote. (Plain Dealer)

Today in "As Ben Gordon Turns" the guard has suffered an ankle injury. (Sun Times)

DJ Augustin has the presence of a veteran. Larry Brown must love seeing that. (Charlotte Observer)

All World Hoops Blog Squad (September)

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:03:16 -0500

Meet the 10 members of the September Edition of the All World Hoops Blog Squad.

Chicago Bulls tid-bits from first week of camp

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:28:02 -0500

Ben Gordon returns to the team after signing a one year tenure and would be interested in resigned next summer after turning down contract offers two consectutive summers? His return also creates a log jam at guard that head coach Vinny del Negro will have to deal with. Second year forward/center Joakim Noah will also miss about a week of camp with an eye injury.

NBA Punchlines: Rip Hamilton Criticizes Former Coach Flip Saunders

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:48:55 -0500

Welcome to the Clippers: Rookie Eric Gordon sprained his ankle during his first practice and will miss a week. (L.A. Times)

The Lakers are trying Lamar Odom out at point guard this preseason, in what we are guessing will be a Scottie Pippen type role. (L.A. Times)

Mike Dunleavy Jr. is looking to parlay his breakout season, and prove those wrong who doubted he could be a good NBA player. (Indy Star)

Rick Adelman is installing a new offense, his offense, in Houston. (Houston Chronicle)

Rip Hamilton had a few things to say about his former coach Flip Saunders yesterday at Pistons camp. (Detroit Free Press)

We have a Mateen Cleaves sighting. (Detroit Free Press)

Antonio McDyess is back in a bench role with the Pistons this year and he is comfortable with that. (Detroit Free Press)

The Cavs need Varejao and Pavlovic to snap out of whatever was going on with them last season. (Plain Dealer)

Finally: Ben Gordon signed the one-year tender offer with the Bulls worth $6.4 million. (Chicago Trib)

Daily Links 10/2

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:54:44 -0500

Herald Ray Allen, son deal with juvenile diabetes (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view.bg?articleid=1122919 format=text) A knee-jerk reaction for Tony Allen (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view.bg?articleid=1122921 format=text) Ben Gordon ok's one year contract with Bulls (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view/2008_10_02_Ben_Gordon_OKs_one-year_contract_with_Bulls/srvc=celtics position=3) Globe Rivers has extended family (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/10/02/rivers_has_extended_family?mode=PF) Celtics.com Miles Hungry in Comeback Bid with Boston (http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/feature100108-miles.html) Post Ups Notebook - Training Camp (http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/blog/postups-notebook-2008-09.html) Video from camp (http://www.nba.com/celtics/multimedia/celticvisionhd-video.html) More Links After the Jump

Gordon Expected To Sign Qualifying Offer With Bulls

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:30:28 -0500

After a Summer of uncertainty, it appears that restricted free agent guard Ben Gordon will end up playing for the Chicago Bulls in the upcoming season. The "Chicago Tribune" reported that Gordon has apparently changed his mind and will sign a one year qualifying offer by Chicago. Gordon had said in August that he would [...]

The Fantasy 6th Man

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:41:00 -0500

Making a guest appearance on FIO, Adam Sweeney of TalkHoops.net and SlamOnline.com clues you in on some of the first guys off the bench who could really add a new dimension to your fantasy team. Remember, picking up the right low-value guy will give your fantasy that edge.

NBA Punchlines: Starbury Pours Some More Fuel on the Fire

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:36:53 -0500

Monta Ellis is beaming with confidence even after his accident a couple of weeks ago, we wonder what Chris Mullin and the boys think of that. (San Fran Chronicle)

The Kings plan on implementing the triangle offense in training camp. (SacBee)

Iggy is cool with playing either small forward or shooting guard. (Philly Inquirer)

Dwight Howard says if he had to pick he would rather win a gold medal over a NBA championship. (Orlando Sentinel)

Steph does not like that he has been labeled "poison." (NY Post)

Bobby Simmons is eager to take over the role vacated by Richard Jefferson. Are Nets fans equally as eager to see Jefferson gone? (Star-Ledger)

It definitely seems as though Michael Beasley needs some mentoring off the court. Good move by the Heat pairing him with Udonis. (Miami Herald)

It is safe to say Lamar Odom is not to excited about even being considered for the 6th man role with the Lakers. (L.A. Times)

Another season in Houston brings more immense pressure and expectations for Tracy McGrady. (Houston Chronicle)

The core players for the Pistons are back once again to make a run at a championship. (Detroit Free Press)

Same old story: The Nuggets are going to "emphasize defense" in training camp. (Rocky Mountain News)

Josh Howard took the first step to repairing his fractured image yesterday at Mavericks training camp. (Dallas Morning News)

LeBron says he is "five times better" then he was in game 7 of the Boston series last year. Now that is a scary thought. (Plain Dealer)

Here it is training camp and Ben Gordon's contract status still lingers. (Chicago Trib)

Larry Brown seems excited to be coaching again. That will last until the first time the help defense rotation is slower than he expects. (Charlotte Observer)

Sam Cassell talk about the tough task ahead of the Celtics as they look to repeat. (Boston Globe)

Gordon Expected To Sign Qualifying Offer With Bulls

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:02:39 -0500

Gordon Expected To Sign Qualifying Offer With Bulls

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:52:57 -0500

Gordon Signs One Year Tender Offer

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:21:17 -0500

I read today that Ben Gordon of the Chicago Bulls plans on signing his one year tender offer and make it to the first day of training camp. I am excited to hear about this because I think he and Derrick Rose will combine to make a very lethal scoring duo in the NBA. There have been a number of NBA players that have already raved about Rose and his ability to penetrate and create for his teammates. On a team with shooters like Gordon and Luol Deng and a finisher like Tyrus Thomas I am excited once again to be a Bulls fan. There are some down sides that Chicago will have to work through and that is the ugly contracts of Kirk Hinrich, Larry Hughes, and Andres Nocioni. These three players combine for a salary of over $32 million a year and they will largely have roles coming off the bench. The only contract that I could blame Paxson for is with Nocioni. He may have paid Hinrich too much but at the time he was our leader and only true point guard. We have Hughes at the cost of getting rid of Big Ben. Paxson paid too much for Nocioni especially knowing that we had Luol Deng. Back up small forwards should not be getting over $8 million per year. The good thing is that Hinrich and Nocioni do have trade value. I wouldn't be surprised if Denver offers the expiring contract of Allen Iverson to Chicago for Hinrich and Nocioni. This possibility only has a chance if Denver fails to do well this season. Denver is in cost cutting mode though after their trade to get rid of Camby so I may not be on to something after all. Either way you look at it though, the signing of Ben Gordon to a one year deal is a nice move by Paxson. I applaud him for not over paying yet another one of his draft picks. He has still given Chicago fans still have reasons to cheer this year!

Raptors Announce Pre Season T.V Sked

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:02:25 -0500

In addition to that some thoughts on Nathan Jawai, Greg Oden, and news on Jelani McCoy and No New on Ben Gordon.

Nothing but rumors and more rumors around Chicago Bulls

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:43:07 -0500

A lot of news has surfaced over the past week about the Chicago Bulls. Just about all of which were trade rumors after trade rumors. There were also a few 08-09 season previews. Check out what has happened over the past week here.

Rolling a blog joint - Sept. 4

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:38:51 -0500

Header provided by GrandmasterB. Contact him for all your graphical needs. Buzz Pirates - Lindsay Lohan gives Sarah Palin campaign advice. GrandmasterB - 10 tips to break your writer's block (babes). Busted Coverage - Pam Oliver still sporting some junk in the trunk. The Hoop - CSKA GM dismisses rumours about Ben Gordon. NESW Sports - LeBron gets beat in [...]