My Coach Vinny

I'm in danger of being labeled a Chicago Bulls "yes-man." I was okay with the Doug Collins hire – though I famously warned all of you that deals are not done until they're done, and I want credit for that, dammit – and now I'm okay with the Bulls (officially) hiring Vinny Del Negro instead. In fact, I'm better than okay. I [read more...]

Does Detroit Really “Know What It Takes?”

"We've been here before." "We know what it takes." Those are the words out of Detroit right now. The first part is partly true. Detroit was here in the 2005-2006 playoffs against Cleveland. They appeared beaten but willed their way to a series win in seven games. But "we know what it takes?" Like last season about this time Detroit players were saying [read more...]