Tim Kawakami: Knicks gave Warriors opening to get Kerr

San Jose Mercury News’ Tim Kawakami joined the show to talk about the Kawakami said the Warriors basically took a flyer on trying to get Kerr. He said the Knicks provided an opening by stalling in negotiations. Then when you step back, the Warriors have more talent than the Knicks moving forward. Kawakami said Kerr…

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Mark Jackson addresses rumors on why he was fired

Former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson joined the show to share his perspective on the team’s decision. Jackson weighed in with his reaction to yesterday’s events. “It was a great day,” Jackson said. “Things work out the way things are supposed to.” But Jackson did address his frustration. “If we advance, do I still…

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Reggie Miller: Newspaper gave Durant huge boost

TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and more. Miller weighed in on Steve Kerr’s future – he doesn’t think the Knicks is a total lock. And he broke down each playoff series. Miller had interesting comments on Thunder star Kevin Durant. Miller thinks the Oklahoman “Mr. Unreliable” headline may…

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Sam Amick: Mark Jackson in ‘big time’ trouble

USA Today’s Sam Amick joined the show to talk about the big storylines around the NBA. Amick says Mark Jackson’s job is in jeopardy “big time.” He said Jackson’s style doesn’t seem to fit with the front office. Amick said that Steve Kerr might want to go to another team other than the Knicks, in…

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Charles Barkley: Sterling will have no choice but to sell

TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling and the NBA playoffs. Barkley said that Sterling has to sell because he won’t have a  team. “If Donald Sterling owns the Clippers when the season starts next year, no Black player will play there.” Barkley said that we shouldn’t underestimate the players –…

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Stan Van Gundy doesn’t expect to hear from Lakers

NBC NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy joined the show to talk about Mike D’Antoni resigning from the Lakers. Van Gundy said he doesn’t expect to be contacted by the Lakers. Van Gundy said that the Lakers’ personnel issues wouldn’t concern him necessarily. “The roster is not of much concern for me,” Van Gundy said. “It…

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Reggie Miller: Both Clippers and Warriors were ready to walk

TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about calling the Clippers-Warriors game last night. “If he didn’t come out swinging hard, I really do believe the players weren’t going to play,” Miller said. Miller said that they didn’t have a contingency plan if the Clippers and Warriors didn’t play. Miller clarified that both teams…

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Kevin Johnson: Adam Silver an “American hero”

Sacramento Mayor and acting NBA Players Association Kevin Johnson joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling and commissioner Dan asked Johnson if he thought the penalty for Sterling was appropriate. “Very, very, very appropriate,” Johnson said. Johnson was very happy with Adam Silver. “I think in that one moment, Commissioner Silver became an American…

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Reggie Miller: Clippers need to start over

TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling, the playoffs and more. Miller said it will be very hard for the players to compete and make a stand on Sterling. “You really play for your fans,” Miller said. “You don’t play for your owner.” Miller said he wouldn’t fault Doc Rivers or…

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