http://www.yardbarker.com/users/Marinman Recent Yardbarker Articles: Marinman en-us Remember when Joe D said there was going to be some major changes in D-Town? Well, I guess it means throwing $8 mil in the toilet over two years for Kwame Brown. Sure, he's one of the worst #1 picks ever (Kandiman's still worse), but he is a young big who can play decent position D. BUUTTT, there's no room for him on the Pistons, even if they trade Sheed. Amir Johnson's needs to try and earn his contract, and Maxiell needs to run wild. Plus, $4 million is probably twice what cake-boy was fetching in the open market. Geez, Joe D needs to make some major move - I'm talking T-Mac major - to make up for this inactivity this summer. Oh, you can check out more thoughts here: http://www.ingamenow.com/teams/4/1/NBA Sort of a Twitter for sports. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:21:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297166 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/297166 While me and my buddy Chris are still planning to purchase an NBA team - I'm thinking the Hawks - the finances aren't quite there yet. But for us middle class chumps with mad hoops-ownership dreams, ownmyteam.com gives us a chance to own part of a team for $70. Of course, the team will be an IBL team, and it's a monthly fee, and you don't get any return on your investment, but it's still kinda cool to say you'll own a part of a team. You can vote on team issues including hiring coaches, team colors and whatnot - which could be a logistical nightmare. Screw it, I jumped in. I understand it's a bit of a cash grab, but I need to get some experience running a squad before I get to the NBA, right? Besides, now I can put "Professional Basketball Team Owner" on my resume. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:34:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295766 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295766 Warriors trade for the 6-3 big, ball handling, offense running, laptop stealing Marcus Williams for a conditional draft pick . Great move, still wish there was no Maggette gumming up the works Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:13:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293960 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293960 Looks like the shock of losing Baron Davis has caused old Mully to go batshit crazy and sign Corey Maggette for 5 years and $50+ million. Maggette had a good year, averaging 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists last season, but what are you doing Mully!? He plays the same position as Stephen Jackson, isn't that much better than him, is a ball hog, has never won, and is injury prone. Potential Starting Lineup: Ellis, Maggette, Jackson, Harrington/Wright, Biendris. Yeah, he'll fit in the run and gun offense, but do any of you think this squad will be better than last year's? I know the Warriors aren't done, but by giving Maggette this much it'll tie the team's hands in the future once they've re-signed Monta (nickname?) and Biendris. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:24:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287782 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287782 Now that he's got a chip, and is certified, where does the big ticket rank all-time as a PF. I think Duncan's clearly the greatest of all time (don't give me that 'he's a center' crap), but I think you may have to slide KG into that second spot ahead of the Mailman and Footies Barkley. What do you think? Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:23:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279582 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279582 Looks like the Big Cactus/Law Officer will be a volunteer for the Tempe, Ariz. department. You may remember he was a volunteer for an LA department, and in Florida was licensed to carry a firearm. Supposedly, volunteers are responsible for translating and handing out fliers. I've always liked that Shaq wants to be a cop. I think it would be hilarious if he pushed for the undercover department. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:03:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/219090 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/219090 Lysol says it's : 1. Parker-Duncan 2. Deron-Boozer 3. Nash-Stoudemire 4. Paul-West 5. Billups-Wallace I agree for the most part, but I think you have to throw Kidd and Dirk in there. What do you think? Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/208533 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/208533 No shit Sherlock. But, Lysol drops some interesting stats on why. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:03:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/199265 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/199265 Garnett, Duncan, Jackson and Kwame. Find out why and see some bad photoshopping Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:53:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/191188 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/191188 1. Jordan 2. Bryant 3. West 4. Gervin 5. Iverson 6. Drexler 7. Miller 8. Maravich 9.Monroe 10. Dumars Hmmm. I'm a big big Kobe fan, but I don't know if you can put him at 2 just yet. What do you think Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:39:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/191045 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/191045 Truehoop does a fantastic writeup of the issue. It's a silly move by Cuban in my opinion, as blogs can be serious journalistic tools. Also, the day Harvey Bars can't go in to the Mavs locker room and ask Kidd about his right hook is the day I stop watching hoops. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:31:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/191040 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/191040 A 25-year-old minor league Indians pitcher will let you invest $25 in him for .0016 percent of his career earnings? Is it worth it? Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:13:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/190206 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/190206 Dunleavy Jr. looked like a complete bust in OakTown, now he's shining with the Pacers. Who else needs a new zip code? Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:44:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/190082 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/190082 Looks like the Spurs have acquired perpetually-scowling Kurt Thomas for Francisco Elson and Brent Barry - both with expiring contracts. Good move for the Spurs. Elson and Barry weren't giving them much, but Thomas will be a decent big to play behind and along side Tim Duncan. As for the Sonics, the only reasons I can think of doing this move is to be nice to Thomas. Thomas' $8 mil or so contract was already expiring, and Barry and Elson won't be parts of a rebuilding process in Seattle/OK city. Maybe a draft pick will be involved? Maybe he wasn't a good influence on the youngsters (telling Kevin Durant to try rebound - how dare he)? It's nice they're sending him to a contender and all, but don't you have a responsibility to try and make your team better? Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:02:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/154635 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/154635 So, Britney's 6'8 and can throw it down. She also has ridiculously long arms - she makes Luol Deng and Elton Brand look like TRex's. Umm, not to be mean or anything, but she looks and sounds like a man. When I first saw her dunking videos on YouTube, I thought Joakim Noah was just having fun with us. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:52:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/140658 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/140658