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Crawford Trade, Even Worse On Second Glance

Looking back at the lost season that was, many moves stand out as foolish, shortsighted or just plain confusing. The Golden State Warriors gave $50 million to a player who could do nothing ...

Written by Ben Breiner about 5 months ago 378 reads 2 comments
Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson Signal Rough Road Ahead

It looked like the Dubs had a chance at something. Despite the loss of their bearded leader, Monta Ellis emerged as a young and promising hope for the franchise—there was reason to be slightly excited for the next few years...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 1,007 reads 6 comments
US avenges ’04 loss to Argentina, one step from redemption

And four years later vengeance was wrought. The US Men’s basketball team advanced to the gold medal game with a 101-81 win over rival Argentina...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 110 reads 0 comments
The first step: US blows open contentious game against Aussies

For Team USA it’s one down, two to go. The spunky Australian team stayed with the US for more than a quarter but fouls and a 38-14 third period kept the Boomers from hanging around...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 140 reads 0 comments
Undefeated Team USA now must prepare for Boomers after crushing Germany

The Destruction Wrought was total and utterly complete. Entering the final game of pool play, Team USA had little to play for. They could not improve their seed and in past competitions might have let up a bit, playing a sloppier game...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 152 reads 0 comments
Spain proves to be no match for US as the path to gold grows clearer

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what is bigger for the Redeem Team, Winning group B and getting a top seed in the knockout stage or proving to themselves that they can decisively trounce ...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 235 reads 0 comments
My Big Fat Greek Blowout: USA's principled play leads to demolition of Greeks

In their first real Olympic test, the US earned stellar marks. The Greek national team hung with the World’s best basketball team for more than a quarter and then the flood gates opened...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 82 reads 0 comments
Taking care of business: US destroys Angola like we all know they should

At least the USA-Angola game delivered what it promised. The Americans mopped the floor with the African champions, earning their second win in pool play by a 97-76 score...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 91 reads 0 comments
Unpleasant guests: Team USA crushes host team

For a quarter and a half it seemed like the world’s largest nation would have a chance to upset the world’s best basketball team. Then the American players made sure it didn’t happen...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 85 reads 0 comments
Running down the Olympic field

As the Olympics are set to kick of in few days, it’s time to look at the field and separate the contenders from those who are just happy to be there...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 155 reads 0 comments
Final US performance downright dismal

Facing a middle of the pack Australian team without heir best player, the US Men’s National Basketball team should have unleashed a torrent of skill, talent and spectacular dunks to earn one of their patented 20+ point blowouts...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 125 reads 0 comments
Russians give Team USA a stout challenge

Calling the friendly between the US and Russia a scare for the Americans is a stretch but it was by far the most competitive game the US has played this summer. The 90-68 game was the closest Team USA has played thus far...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 84 reads 0 comments
Team USA Batters Old Rival

It’s a pretty common story. Team USA meets opponent, Team USA plays opponent, Team USA wins by more than 30 and goes home. That was essentially the script for Friday’s game between the US and old nemesis Lithuania...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 250 reads 0 comments
Golden State Warriors: Andris Biedrins Signing Completes Tumultuous Off Season

The re-signing of Andris Biedrins should be the last of the big moves made by Golden State this off season. His moderate price of nearly $63 million for six years, is another example of the shrewd ...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 445 reads 2 comments
Warriors-Bobcats: Golden State Wins Sloppy Summer League Game in Vegas

The third Warriors' summer league game against Charlotte was—well, unimpressive is the word that comes to mind. The game went back and forth, but since it didn’t matter the whole feel of the game was thrown off...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 322 reads 0 comments
Randolph Dominates in Professional Debut

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice… well you know how it goes. After the first summer league game, Warrior fans are buzzing about one player; first round draft choice Anthony Randolph...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 310 reads 2 comments
Brandon Jennings is taking a bold but potentially brilliant move

It’s a strange thought. Laving the United States at age 18 to become a professional overseas. This is the path before Brandon Jennings, an 18-year old basketball player who has committed ...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 124 reads 0 comments
Dub’s Youngsters Ready For Summer Foes

This year’s Golden State Warriors' summer league team presents a very different scenario than last year. In 2007, many of the more unknown players had a chance to make the team and a high ...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 267 reads 0 comments
Maggette signs, Brand and Pietrus go east

After a flurry of moves and offers across I-5, the Warriors look to be in good shape. Elton Brand, who had a max-deal offer from the Warriors, agreed to sign with the Sixers Thursday...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 120 reads 0 comments
Not the best day: Baron Davis leaves the Warriors

Well at least it was fast, far from painless but at least fast. Less then 24 hours after Baron Davis opted out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors, the LA Times is reporting ...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 712 reads 1 comments
The Baron's Edict: Opt Out

And then the unthinkable happened. Warriors fans are now in a new and strange place. Despite repeated pledges to stay in Oakland next season, guard Baron Davis opted out of the final year of his contract, according to published reports...

Written by Ben Breiner about about 1 year ago 826 reads 1 comments

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Ben Breiner Article Archive

Crawford Trade, Even Worse On Second Glance

Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson Signal Rough Road Ahead

US avenges ’04 loss to Argentina, one step from redemption

The first step: US blows open contentious game against Aussies

Undefeated Team USA now must prepare for Boomers after crushing Germany

Spain proves to be no match for US as the path to gold grows clearer

My Big Fat Greek Blowout: USA's principled play leads to demolition of Greeks

Taking care of business: US destroys Angola like we all know they should

Unpleasant guests: Team USA crushes host team

Running down the Olympic field

Final US performance downright dismal

Russians give Team USA a stout challenge

Team USA Batters Old Rival

Golden State Warriors: Andris Biedrins Signing Completes Tumultuous Off Season

Warriors-Bobcats: Golden State Wins Sloppy Summer League Game in Vegas

Randolph Dominates in Professional Debut

Brandon Jennings is taking a bold but potentially brilliant move

Dub’s Youngsters Ready For Summer Foes

Maggette signs, Brand and Pietrus go east

Not the best day: Baron Davis leaves the Warriors

The Baron's Edict: Opt Out

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