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Grizzlies And Iverson Agree To A Parting Of The Ways!

On a day when one controversial basketball marriage took place (Stephen Jackson bring traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Charlotte Bobcats) another one that was doomed from the start finally came to a merciful end. The “Associated Press” has reported that the Memphis Grizzlies and veteran guard Allen Iverson have agreed to dissolve their [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 16, 2009

Larry Brown’s Biggest Coaching Challenge; Bobcats Trade For Warriors Jackson!

New York Vinnie is not in a very good mood as I sit down to write this article because for the second year in a row the bad guys won again in the NBA. Last season the Sacramento Kings caved in and traded Ron Artest to the Houston Rockets because he was becoming such a [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 16, 2009

There Is Always Room For One More Pud In Memphis! Grizzlies Sign Jamaal Tinsley!

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” EMMA LAZARUS Inscribed On plaque On Statue Of Liberty New York Vinnie is wondering if  Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace had [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 15, 2009

Reports Out Of Los Angeles Say Dunleavy Could Be On Way Out As Clippers Coach

There are certain actors and actresses that have huge Frickin hits early in their careers and then basically ride those early triumphs fror the rest of their lives. Your Old Pal New York Vinnie was watching “Biography” the other night and this installment was on comedian/actor Eddie Murphy. My Man Murphy was at one time [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 15, 2009

Another PUD Joins The Bus? Grizzlies Reportedly Close To Signing Tinsley?

Memphis Grizzlies General Manager seems to want to build his own version of the Frickin ”Manson Family” as the roster of his team. He has already brought Zach Randolph and Allen version into the mix; although Iverson is on a team sanctioned leave of absence which could very well turn out to be permanent. Not content [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 14, 2009

LeBron James Wants To Retire Jordan’s Number! Should It Happen?

We live in a very cynical age and Your Old Pal New York Vinnie is an extremely cynical man. New York Vinnie learned long ago not to take anything at face value. They say some people look at a glass and see it half empty while others see it as half full. New York Vinnie [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 14, 2009

Big Fat Eddy Deserves No Congratulations!

In New York Vinnie’s opinion one of the best writers covering the NBA at the present time is Marc Berman who covers “MY BOYS” the New York Knicks for the “New York Post.” Berman not only is extremely knowledgeable about the game but he comes across as a fan; of the NBA and the Knicks. [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 13, 2009

Is LeBron’s Tribute To Jordan Truly For “Selfless” Reasons?

We live in a very cynical age and Your Old Pal New York Vinnie is an extremely cynical man. New York Vinnie learned long ago not to take anything at face value. They say some people look at a glass and see it half empty while others see it as half full. New York Vinnie [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 13, 2009

Jackson Upset He Is Portrayed As “The Bad Guy” In Golden State!

  New York Vinnie just realized that 2009 has been “The Year Of The Jacksons.” All summer long all we heard about were more and more sad details of the all too early death of legendary entertainer Michael Jackson. And for those of us who are fans of the “The Greatest Game On Earth” the NBA [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 12, 2009

Insanity Reigns in New Orleans; Hornets Fire Byron Scott as Head Coach!

Back in the days when the New Orleans Hornets were located in Charlotte Hornets Team Owner George Shinn was a very controversial figure. He had polarized the community had the reputation of being a loose cannon and eventually moved the team out of town. During the last few years Shinn has receded into the background [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 12, 2009

Nelson Fed Up Says Warriors Must Move Jackson!

After months of taking the high road it looks like Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson has finally been pushed to the limit. The “Oakland Tribune” has reported that Nelson told the paper that the club is now making every effort to get rid of former team captain and full-time head-case Stephen Jackson. Jackson [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 12, 2009

Gasol Cold Be On Shelf Until Christmas With Bad Right Hammy!

The “Los Angeles Daily News” reported Wednesday that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson now believes that his team might be without their All-Star big man Pau Gasol for quite a while. Like possibly Christmas. Gasol missed the last six preseason games as well as the first seven games of the regular season due [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 11, 2009

Big Fat Eddy Attempts Another Come Back! Curry Practicing With Knicks!

“Big Fat Eddy” is back in the building! The “New York Times” has reported that New York Knicks center Eddy Curry is now attempting his second come back with “MY BOYS” since the beginning of Training Camp. Curry tore a calf muscle his first day of practice and was sent hoe with orders to shed [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 11, 2009

Reports Out Of Houston Say No Time Table On McGrady’s Return

Houston Rockets All-Star guard Tracy McGrady will not be back on the floor making his season debut on November 18, as he had inferred would be the case earlier this week. New York Vinnie knew that the story did not sound correct as we reported last month that T-Mac would be first getting an MRI [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 11, 2009

Rockets Coach Adelman Says T-Mac Will Not Be Playing Any Time Soon!

Houston Rockets All-Star guard Tracy McGrady will not be back on the floor making his season debut on November 18, as he had inferred would be the case earlier this week. New York Vinnie knew that the story did not sound correct as we reported last month that T-Mac would be first getting an MRI [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 11, 2009

Things Have Not Worked Out With Sixers As Brand Had Planned!

If Your Old Pal New York Vinnie was in charge of picking out a “Theme Song” for all of Pro Sports there is only one tune that I would choose. New York Vinnie would use the old Janet Jackson song “What have You Done For Me Lately” because nothing could be more Frickin ideal to [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 10, 2009

Nets Guard Douglas-Roberts Contracts Swine Flu!

They say that each cloud has a silver lining; for the New Jersey Nets who are now without guard Chris Douglas-Roberts for at least the next few days New York Vinnie has found their silver lining. Since the team currently has an 0-7 record they can’t possibly be any worse without Douglas-Roberts than they were [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 08, 2009

Do Not Buy Into The Media Crappola; LeBron Is Staying in Cleveland!

Paul Simon sang these words a long Frickin time ago and they are still Frickin just as true today as when he wrote them; “Still a man hears what he wants to hear. And disregards the rest.” No greater proof of that is going on with all the Frickin lemmings in the media who are [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 08, 2009

Grizzlies Grant Permission To Iverson To Take Leave From Team

The “Memphis Commercial Appeal” has reported that the Memphis Grizzlies have granted Allen Iverson permission to take a leave of absence  from the team and head to his home in Atlanta in order to deal with what is being labeled as a “personal matter.”  The exit from the team concludes a week filled with controversy for the player [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 07, 2009

More Players Should React After A Loss Like Jamison Did Friday Night!

Even before New York Vinnie writes a word of this column I realize all the grief and heat that I am going to take for the stand I am going to take. New York Vinnie will get e-mails saying that I am twisted and Frickin sick and my priorities are all messed up. That is fine [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 07, 2009

Kings Kevin Martin Should Get Surgery As Soon As Possible!

The beginning of the NBA season is a time of optimism as every team starts out with a fresh slate and a bunch of dreams. Well every team starts out with a fresh slate ; some teams dreams are more realistic than others. There is a group of teams that even at the beginning of the [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 06, 2009

Hibbert Looking Like The Real Deal This Season For Pacers!

There are many players who leave college and enter the NBA too early; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert may have stayed in a year too long.  It’s not that Hibbert was injured his last year at Georgetown University or that his game regressed. However his draft status may have fallen by coming out after the [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 06, 2009

Yo Stan-Van; You Can’t Be Superman And Ask For Symapthy!

New York Vinnie is not the biggest fan of Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy. Now part of that reason is an accident of birth; he happens to be the brother of  “The Quitter” former NBA coach turned untalented NBA broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy. New York Vinnie pretty much Frickin despises “The Quitter” for [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 05, 2009

Gasol On Friday Return To Action: Are You Frickin Nuts?

The Los Angeles Lakers were pretty freaked out earlier this week when big man Pau Gasol underwent a sonogram and it showed he had a slight tear in his right hamstring. Their blood pressure returned to normal when Wednesday he had an MRI which revealed that there was no tear the hamstring was just strained. The [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 05, 2009

Gasol On Friday Return To Action: Are You Frickin Nuts?

The Los Angeles Lakers were pretty freaked out earlier this week when big man Pau Gasol underwent a sonogram and it showed he had a slight tear in his right hamstring. Their blood pressure returned to normal when Wednesday he had an MRI which revealed that there was no tear the hamstring was just strained. The [...]
Via Le Basketbawl  |  November 05, 2009
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