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June 2, 2010
I left LBJ out for a reason
Yes ladies and gentleman, in case you were wondering, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, Lebron James and Josh Smith will all be available as free agents this next month.
July 1st is a month away and players on that date will be eligible to sign with any team that can afford them. There are two types of free agents that will be courted, unrestricted and restricted. Talk of New York sports will describe what each means in the upcoming weeks so that you are well prepared for water cooler show downs.
For the countdown to free agency, TONY Sports will also cover topics like the NBA salary cap, free agent scouting reports, team salaries and the always confusing sign and trade scenario amongst others.
So stay tuned and tell a friend to tell a friend!
Posted in Basketball Misc. | Tagged Atlanta Hawks, Chris Bosh, Cleveland Cavaliers, Donnie Walsh, Dwayne Wade, Free Agency, Joe Smith, Lebron James, Madison Square Garden, Miami Heat, NBA, New York Knicks, Toronto Rapotrs, Youngjedifresh | Leave a Comment »
May 20, 2010
What me... worry?
What Arenas did was stupid and inconsiderate. Having a permit to carry a gun and owning guns is perfectly fine by me. However, bringing them to a facility where there is no good possible reason to have a weapon was plain moronic. He’s obviously, well hopefully has learned his lesson after serving his time.
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Posted in Knicks Basketball | Tagged Agent Zero, Allan Houston, Chris Childs, Donnie Walsh, Dwayne Wade, Ernie Grunfeld, Free Agents 2010, Gilbert Arenas, Hibachi, Knicks should get Arenas, Latrell Sprewell, Lebron James, Madison Square Garden, NBA, Washington Wizards, Youngjedifresh | 2 Comments »
May 19, 2010
Its stressful playing on the Knicks
Wilson Chandler was charged with a misdemeanor last night, after he was found with what police said to be a small amount of marijuana. Chandler, 23, is the starting shooting guard for the New York Knicks.
Police pulled over his 2010 Mercedes Benz during a routine traffic stop at around 11:30 last night near94th ave and 213th street. Police were prompted to search the car after smelling the aroma of ganja coming from the vehicle.
He was issued a desk appearance for the charge.
Posted in Knicks Basketball | Tagged Free Agency 2010, ganja, knicks, Mercedes Benz, NBA, Piff, Queens, Shooting guard, stress, Weed, Wilson Chandler busted for marijuana, Youngjedifresh | Leave a Comment »
May 13, 2010
Jerry Joseph aka Guerdwich Montimere
Permian High School in Odessa Texas, which was the inspiration to the movie turned TV show Friday Night Lights is making headlines again. Their basketball program will have to forfeit 16 wins from 2009, for having a 22 year old man pose as a 16 year old sophomore.
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Posted in Basketball Misc. | Tagged AAU, Danny Wright, Elite AAU, Friday Night Lights, Guerwich Montimer, High School Basketball, Jerry Joseph, Man posing as boy, Odessa, Permian High School, South Florida, Texas, Youngjedifresh | Leave a Comment »
May 10, 2010
Prolly not happening..but dude does look ill in an NY Jersey
The full court press to get Lebron to New York has officially begun.
In the words of my main man Russ Bengston via Twitter, “New York City shouldn’t have to pander. To use that ever-popular NBA phrase, it is what it is. You’re welcome if you come. If not? F**k you.”
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Posted in Basketball Misc., Knicks Basketball | Tagged 1970 NBA Championship, 2010 NBA Free Agency, 40/40 Club NY, C.C. Sabathia, Cleveland Cavaliers, Danilo Gallinari, Deron Williams, Jay-Z, Jerry Sloan, Lebron James, Lebron James Knick Uniform, MLB, NBA Finals, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, New York Mets, New York Rangers, New York Yankees, New Yorker Magazine, Rajon Rondo, Russ Bengston, The New York Daily News, Twitter, Utah Jazz, Walt Frazier, What if Lebron James came to New York, Willis Reed, Youngjedifresh | 1 Comment »
May 6, 2010
Innocent til' proven otherwise...you're still my favorite Giant LT
Giant legend Lawrence Taylor was arrested this morning in upstate New York for an alleged rape WABC news is reporting. The details about the incident are currently a bit sketchy. The chief of police in Ramapo, where the incident supposedly took place has declined to confirm the report. Police did say that a news conference at 3PM today will shed light on the situation.
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Posted in Giants Football, NFL | Tagged Canton, Hall of Fame, Lawrence Taylor Arrested, Linebacker, Meadowlands, New York Giants, NFL, Superbowl, Youngjedifresh | 3 Comments »
May 5, 2010
The Mets bench is usually solid...this year..not so much
The Mets bench since their 2006 NL championship game appearance has always contributed to winning in Flushing. Whether it was a spectacular defensive play by Endy Chavez or a clutch hit from journeyman Marlon Anderson, the bench always found a way to make it through.
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Posted in Mets Baseball | Tagged Baseball, Bench Production, Carlos Beltran, Citi Field, Daniel Murphy, Endy Chavez, Fernando Martinez, Fernando Tatis, Flushing, Frank Catalonotto, Gary Matthews Jr., Marlon Anderson, Mets, MLB, NL East, Omar Minaya, Queens, Youngjedifresh | 6 Comments »
April 21, 2010
Reyes swiped a base and went 4-5
When you combine 19 scoreless innings of stellar pitching with a fiery shortstop beginning to warm up, you can almost guarantee a win. Mike Pelfrey who last pitched for a save during the 20 inning marathon in St. Louis last Saturday, shut out the Cubs in seven innings of work.
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Posted in Mets Baseball | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Citi Field, Jerry Manuel, Johan Santana, John Maine, Jon Niese, Jose Reyes, Mike Pelfrey, MLB, New York Mets, Oliver Perez, Pelfrey scoreless in 19 innings, Youngjedifres | Leave a Comment »
April 20, 2010
Another FA that will not be coming to NY this July
The Portland Trailblazers and Marcus Camby have agreed to a 2-year contract extension, according to a statement by Portland GM Kevin Pritchard. As per team policy the terms have not yet been disclosed.
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Posted in Basketball Misc., Knicks Basketball | Tagged Kevin Pritchard, Los Angeles Clippers, Marcus Camby signs extension, NBA, NBA Playoffs, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trailblazers | Leave a Comment »
April 20, 2010
New Face at First Base
via ESPN New York
NEW YORK — A little more than seven hours after he put on his Buffalo Bisons jersey, Ike Davis stood on first base at Citi Field in a New York Mets uniform holding the ball from his first big league hit.
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Posted in Mets Baseball | Tagged Angel Pagan, Carlos Delgado, Chicago Cubs, Citi Field, ESPN, Home Runs, Ike Davis, Jerry Manuel, MLB, New York, New York Mets, RBI, Rookie, Youngjedifresh | Leave a Comment »