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Tip-Off Timer: Lunch With 'The Logo'

Tip-Off Timer counts down the days until the first game of the 2009-10 season. On Sunday, there are 44 days remaining -- the same number the Lakers retired in 1983 for Jerry West.Sometimes the basketball gods smile upon you even if you're not really part of the game. That's what happened to me on Nov. 12, 2004.OK, so maybe...

NBA Essentials: Carmelo Has a Barber Shop

NBA Essentials ranks our six favorite stories of the day.1. DenverPost.com: Carmelo Anthony already cut his hair this season, and now he'll cut yours.2. TSB: A more candid than usual LeBron James, discussing Obama's election win.3. Gear Up For Sports: It's all fun and games in the Lakers locker room, as Jordan Farmar...

NBA Player Development? By Whom?

Astute blogger PhDribble considered the existence of NBA player development as a balance against the MLB farm system. Henry Abbott took up the issue, concluding there isn't a) much time and b) much motivation for serious player development given the frequency with which the coaching guillotine is used. PhDribble notes...

Ex-NBA Coach With No College Experience Seeks Head Gig

Possesses way too much confidence in own ability, with little to show for it. Expects success, anyways. Has history of not getting along with his superiors and alienating players. Serious inquiries only.I started reading this little story with bemusement ($). Former Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings coach Eric...