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From the monthly archives:

October 2006

Wrapping the preseason (finally)

October 28, 2006

I’m shaking off the malaise that has been the preseason.  Frankly there has been little to write about and not much but mental note-taking during this training camp.  I can sense the team hasn’t been too interested in things over the last 10 days or so.  They are quite bored with practice, which is one [...]

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For your Monday reading…

October 16, 2006

–Thanks for visiting as always, should you have some more free time I’ve got a new ESPN story, or as LeBron would call it, a new ESPN joint up here.  Also if you have an ESPN Insider membership you read my Five Observations.
–By the way, in the picture on ESPN that’s Gatorade LeBron is drinking…shhhhhhh.
–I’ve [...]

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Breaking down the deal

October 13, 2006

First off, the Cavs did not trade Luke Jackson for Dwyane Jones.
Well, technically they did but actually it isn’t about the player swap.  Its about accounting, roster flexibility and granting a player’s wish.  Let’s break it down.
–The Cavs had too many guards and not anywhere near enough playing time.  They’ve been in talks to move [...]

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The preseason begins

October 11, 2006

–After watching Shannon Brown in summer league in Vegas back in July I was pretty sure he could help the Cavs in some capacity right away.  After watching him in last week’s scrimmage and last night’s relatively miserable preseason opener I feel even stronger that he’s got the potential to be a solid rotation player.  [...]

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Lots of Ball Bull

October 5, 2006

There’s been no significant rule changes. They haven’t asked the veterans to report to training camp earlier. The CBA is settled. There’s no dress code changes. What to talk about the first week of the season this year? Ah ha, the new ball.
Look, I’m not a professional basketball player (in [...]

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Sights and sounds from media day

October 2, 2006

–Lots of players saying "I’m happy to be here."
–Scot Pollard not sporting any facial hair, a Mohawk, and joking about an endorsement deal with "Fun Dip."
–Damon Jones saying he’s "in the best shape since I left Miami."  Which, I guess, means he wasn’t in the best shape at the start of last year’s training camp.
–Drew [...]

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