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NBA Atlantic Division

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    Nate Robinson's Roller-Coaster Reaches Its Apex Again As He's Named Knicks' Starting Point Guard

    If you'll be my buddyguard, Dave, I can be your long lost point guard.​Regardless of how much he loved visiting the Fun Forest while growing up in Seattle, we're betting Nate Robinson isn't so fond of roller-coasters these days. After winning the Slam Dunk Contest and being proclaimed the flav ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2010

    Revisiting the So-Called Sabotage of the Seattle Supersonics

    "Man, our new teams are great, but we aren't so good anymore, are we?"​In Jason Reid's astute documentary, Sonicsgate, which will screen at Portland's Baghdad Theater on Feb. 20 as part of the Beer & Movie Fest, a common refrain among Seattle Supersonic fans irate with Clay Bennett was that th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2010

    Seattle Blogs: You Will Never Make as Much Money as Pete Carroll Does

    This man has 35 million reasons to smile.​No matter how much money you make, the day's best bloggy bits are always affordable. - The Big Blog gets down to brass tacks: If you want to earn as much money as Pete Carroll will over the life of his contract with the Seattle Seahawks, you're going ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2009

    Nate Robinson Named One of Sport's Top Twitterers

    Robinson's award for airing his dirty laundry: slightly less impressive.​Former University of Washington star Nate Robinson may not have a lucrative new contract or a solid spot in the New York Knicks rotation, but he does have the honor of being named one of Deadspin's top sports Twitterers o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    For Lease: 5'8" Ex-Husky Point Guard and Defending NBA Dunk Champion, Low Mileage, Might Be Willing to Relocate to Boston

    It's been awhile since Nate (#2) was in the mood to get this goofy.​Last year, Rainier Beach High and University of Washington alum Nate Robinson was the king of New York, dazzling Knick fans during an otherwise trying season with his infectious energy and spectacular feats of athleticism. But ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    Nate Robinson Comes Crashing Back to Earth

    Is it appropriate for a benchwarmer to don a cape?​It was hard to find a more compelling story in the NBA last season than that of Seattle native and UW grad Nate Robinson. Sure, he played for a shitty team (the Knicks), but on that shitty team, the 5'9" human pogo stick managed to have a care ... More >>

  • Arts

    November 4, 2009

    Books: Nothing but Net

    ESPN.com's Sports Guy opens his brain and dumps it into a 700-page book.

  • News

    September 9, 2009

    Hi, This Is Nate Robinson: Wake the Hell Up

    The Seattle-bred Knick wants kids to get to school on time.

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    The Carefree Days of Traffic-Stop Tweets May Be Coming to an End for Nate Robinson

    ​As NBA tweeting faux-pas go, Seattle native Nate Robinson's live Twitter narration of his traffic stop (for excessively tinted windows) and subsequent arrest (for driving with a suspended license) are relatively tame. (By contrast, check out this tweet from Ron Artest.) But the Knicks got the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    Get a Wake-Up Call From Nate Robinson

    ​Seattle native and current New York Knick Nate Robinson--memorably profiled in these pages by Rafe Bartholomew--is never short on energy. If anything, he errs on the side of hyperactivity. (See, e.g., here.) Which makes him as good a candidate as any to record wake-up calls for kids who have ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2009

    Looks Like Nate-Rob Will Stay a Knick for at Least Another Year

    ​ After entertaining a comparable, longer-term offer from the Greek pro club Olympiakos, it looks like UW and Rainier Beach alum Nate Robinson will remain a New York Knick for at least one more year, thus seeking to bolster his stature as a national hoop celebrity, a phenomenon that SW contrib ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Could Nate Robinson Be the Next Sacramento Husky?

    Back in April, SW ran a profile of former Husky Nate Robinson. An excellent piece by Rafe Bartholomew's, it was entitled "Nate Robinson, Little King." A prescient title that may prove. Former Husky hoop stars Jon Brockman and Spencer Hawes have reunited as members of the NBA's Sacramento Kings, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2009

    Remember Rashard Lewis?

    He hit the biggest shot of his career last night to lead the Orlando Magic to a startling comeback win on the road over MVP LeBron James and the league-best Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. This comes after the Magic went the distance (seven games) to polish off the defending ch ... More >>

  • News

    April 8, 2009

    Nate Robinson, Little King

    How an effervescent “small guy from Seattle” became basketball royalty in the Big Apple.

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2009

    Nate Robinson Does It Again

    When I fill out my taxes this year, I think I'll be listing my occupation as "Nate Robinson fanboy." The little man from the 206 led the charge again last night, scoring 30 points--14 in the fourth quarter and overtime--in a Knicks victory over defensive-minded Detroit. (This is one night after he s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2009

    Coach Gets with the Program, Nate Saves the Day

    A couple days ago, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni took a lot of flack from the media for refusing to play Nate Robinson in the final minutes of a close game that his team lost. After all, Robinson's been the NBA's third highest scorer since the All-Star break, trailing only Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2009

    All We Are Saying Is Give Nate a Chance

    Last week, we noted how Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, maestro of the NBA's most entertaining basketball, was cracking down on Seattle native and top-flight entertainer Nate Robinson. Since then, D'Antoni has cracked wise on Robinson's ball-handling skills and continued to bring the little man off the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    Knicks Coach Cracks Down on Nate Robinson, Who Should've Been in the XFL

    Even Mike D'Antoni, the NBA's coaching god of fun, sometimes has enough of Nate Robinson's antics. Newsday's reporting that the Knicks' coach wants Robinson to tone down some of the celebrating, showboating, and overall exuberance that makes him a fan favorite. Says the article: When he does take t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    More Dawgs on The Web, Starring Venoy Overton's Grill

    First, Coach Sark set up a Twitter page, then Dubs the Mascot got his own blog. Now Jon Brockman is tweeting, saying his goal is to get more followers than Sark. Brockman has also apparently maxed out on the site's 5,000 friend limit, and last week's Fox Sports broadcast of the UW/UCLA game actually ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2009

    Nate Robinson Slays Spurs, Quotes Ricky Bobby

    Fresh off his slam-dunk championship, Nate Robinson continued his Goliath-slaying last night, scoring 18 points in the 4th quarter and overtime to help the Knicks knock off the Spurs. It was vintage, hyperkinetic Nate, as he repeatedly attacked the basket, scoring over Tim Duncan and celebrating aft ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2009

    Think Nate-Rob Can't Play Point?

    Think again. Last night, with Chris Duhon out with a sprained ankle, the former UW and Rainier Beach star got the start at point guard for the Knicks. His line: 33 points, 15 assists, 9 rebounds, 5 steals, and but 1 turnover. Granted, he did this in overtime against the Clippers, and the Knicks lost ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2009

    This Is Why Nate Robinson Has the 10th Highest-Selling Jersey in the NBA

    Former Husky and current New York Knick Nate Robinson has the NBA's 10th most popular jersey. The video below will give you an idea of why: Vertical jump that's 64% of his height: check. Enthusiasm for dunking matched only by high school kids in pre-game layup lines: check. Unmatched enthusiasm for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2009

    Ex-Sonic Vladimir Radmanovic Gets His Shot at Greatness

    Astute observers long ago gave up hope that former-Sonic Vladimir Radmanovic would make something of his considerable basketball talent. But Vladi has been a consistent source of on- and off-court entertainment, driving coaches crazy with snowboarding injuries and ill-timed snacks. Last May, I wrot ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2009

    Will Conroy, D-League Demon

    Portland Trailblazer Brandon Roy won't be the only ex-UW and Garfield High involved in the NBA's all-star festivities on Valentine's weekend in Phoenix. Will Conroy, his former teammate at both schools, will be there too, starting in the NBDL all-star game. Conroy, a 6'2" point guard who's had a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2009

    Nate-Rob Cracks Top 10 in NBA Jersey Sales

    Former Rainier Beach and UW star Nate Robinson is not the 10th best player in the NBA. Not even close. In fact, he's probably not much better than the sixth or seventh best player on his team, the New York Knicks -- and the Knicks fucking suck. But that don't mean the mercurial mini-man isn't super ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2009

    Nate the Incorrigible

    Husky fans fell in love with Nate Robinson's hyperactivity and short-man defiance. But according to the New York Daily News' Frank Isola, Nate's bosses with the New York Knicks are less amused.

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    Former Sonic Attends Inaugural, Inserts Foot in Mouth

    That'd be Ray Allen, now of the world champion Boston Celtics, who was beloved in his short Seattle tenure. Good a guy as Ray is, his quote in this RealGM story proves that he's not as in touch with ordinary Americans as our new President claims to be: "I think if you go back when Bush was re-elec ... More >>

  • News

    November 26, 2008

    Will the Real Isaiah Thomas Please Stand Up?

    And three men rose to their feet.

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2008

    What Happened to Our Teams?

    And three men rose to their feet.

  • News

    July 23, 2008

    NBA to City Hall?

    A former Sonic is running on his experience as a team player. Get it?!?!?

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2008

    Put Me In, Coach!

    A former Sonic is running on his experience as a team player. Get it?!?!?

  • Diversions

    June 25, 2008

    Fanatics and Birth Control

    A former Sonic is running on his experience as a team player. Get it?!?!?

  • Diversions

    June 18, 2008

    Ask a Mexican

    A former Sonic is running on his experience as a team player. Get it?!?!?

  • News

    April 30, 2008

    There’s a Seattleite Breaking NBA Records

    Hint: He ain’t a Sonic.

  • Music

    January 9, 2008

    What Do You Do After the Hustle You Can't Knock?

    Jay-Z quits his day job.

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2007

    What Do You Do After the Hustle You Can't Knock?

    Jay-Z quits his day job.

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2007

    Smeered Lipstick and Basketball Sneakers

    Jay-Z quits his day job.

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2007

    The Purloined Letters

    Jay-Z quits his day job.

  • Arts

    January 17, 2007

    TUESDAY

    Author Vendela Vida,The Puffy Chair on DVD, and the Sonics v. Denver Nuggets

  • News

    March 22, 2006

    Sweet Clarity

    As the Husky men overachieve, they credit their coach's vision.

  • News

    March 1, 2006

    The I-5 SuperBlazers

    Let's merge the Seattle and Portland NBA teams and play home games in Centralia or Chehalis.

  • News

    January 21, 2004

    Space Cadets

    The Sonics stand around, launch three-point shots, and wish for the moon.

  • News

    July 30, 2003

    The Trade Embargo

    What deal will the Mariners not make this season?

  • News

    October 30, 2002

    "Why can't we focus on one thing at a time and finish what we've started before launching additional megaprojects?"

    What deal will the Mariners not make this season?

  • Diversions

    October 23, 2002

    Punk-Ass Preview

    In which Gary Payton learns who's in charge of the Sonics.

  • Arts

    September 19, 2001

    The show must go on

    In which Gary Payton learns who's in charge of the Sonics.

  • Arts

    November 22, 2000

    Sonic doom?

    A lifelong fan chats it up with Coach Westphal, hoping for a magic plan to beat the Lakers.

  • Film

    April 5, 2000

    Black and White

    A bold embrace of the mixing of the races.

  • Diversions

    December 22, 1999

    Eat, drink, dunk

    How Sir Charles inspired my love of hoops and Sarah McLachlan.

  • News

    April 14, 1999

    Campaign 2000.com

    The administration's antitrust crusade may hurt Gore's chances in Redmond, but help him in California.

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