Donaghy’s Allegations Threaten Stern, the NBA and Beyond

Tim Donaghy's initial allegations of game-fixing have finally come to light. Interestingly, what was known months ago is being divulged just weeks before his July 14 sentencing date. The timing of the release of allegations cannot have been accidental as it has allowed the conversation surrounding Donaghy's claims to be framed in a way that casts the deposed official and his [read more...]

Suns and Mavs Make Wrong Call

One day, general managers will be intelligent to look themselves in the mirror and understand that their coaches aren't always the ones to blame. Just because you trade for a Shaquille O'Neal or Jason Kidd doesn't mean the magic is going to happen. As the Lakers, Jazz, and Hornets have proven the amount of stars you have doesn't mean anything. [read more...]

Howard flying high in playoff losses

It's probably only a matter of time before congressman Henry Waxman is quizzing Josh Howard about whether or not he attended a party at Rasheed Wallace's house -- where he allegedly talked to a grower of Northern Lights. Waxman: "Do you have a medical condition that requires you to smoke dope Mr. Howard?" Howard: "When I have injuries, I just light [read more...]

Josh Howard’s Near-Fatal Faux Pas

Was Josh Howard on drugs? How could Josh Howard, with his team down 2-0 to the New Orleans Hornets and Game 3 hours away, agree to go on the Michael Irvin Radio Show and reiterate to the world that he smokes marijuana during the offseason? And further, reiterate that he thinks most of the players in the league smoke pot. And [read more...]

Chris Paul, the NBA and the Flop Factor

Chris Paul is overrated. Last night the New Orleans Hornets point guard became the first player in NBA history to start his career with at least 30 points, 10 assists, and three steals in a game. Beautiful. Paul is playing against an ancient point guard in Jason Kidd, an old team in Dallas, and with rules that, if followed, would stop him, [read more...]

Hart Surgery: Sports Haiku

Jason Giambi Might be shipped to the minors? Boo-hoo-hoo - roider. World Cup of Baseball Mmmm, I am salivating. It's about freakin' time! Steroids and Congress There's nothing more important? Osama's juicing? Jenny from the block Is really only that way, Inside her movies. Yankees are crappy. Sorry, I like that in print. They kinda suck though. Steve Nash, MVP. Deservedly over Shaq. The Diesel's got Wade. Speaking of Dwyane Wade, He's quicker than Giambi's Post-hearings weight loss Early returns in. New [read more...]

Hart Surgery: Three things that make me happy about…Basketball

Three things that make me happy about the new NBA season… 1. The Wild Wild West- For the first time in recent memory, I am interested in the product the NBA is putting on the floor. I feel like Seinfeld in the episode where he discovered his emotions - all of a sudden, "I care!" To be fair, I don't really care - not about [read more...]

Hart Surgery: Threesomes!

A report out Tuesday says the Lakers are going to sign Gary Payton. As my friend Josh points out, if the Lakers sign Payton, they will now possess the world's best center, best shooting guard, and a top-5 point guard. They will also have the world's best coach, best two perimeter defenders, and the game's most intimidating post presence. Many [read more...]

Hart Surgery: Start the Carousel

Now that the season is over for all but two teams (it's just a matter of time, Dallas) in the NBA, the coaching carousel is about to get underway full-time. Already, many highly paid analysts for various newspapers, websites, and magazines have begun to weigh in on who will be coaching next season and where. Presumably these prognosticators have connections [read more...]

Hart Surgery: Basketball Like It Oughtta Be

All year long there are good sports on television. Some games, or series, rise above the others and reach must-watch status. There aren't many, so you have to pay close attention when they come around. We were deprived of one of these recently, when both the Red Wings and Avalanche lost in the first round of the NHL playoffs. They [read more...]