Quote of the Day
"I wouldn't rule it out, but I wouldn't rule anybody out. But we're getting ahead of ourselves because I'm not even thinking about hiring a general manager."
-- Knicks President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh, on reports the team might re-hire Isiah Thomas (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 7/11).
Top Stories
Heat Fans Celebrate LeBron's First Appearance L’Affaire LeBron has legs. While the World Cup concluded yesterday, it is impossible to avoid the continued fallout from James’ decision to go to South Beach. Few events have had such long tentacles in the business. William Morris Endeavor’s Ari Emanuel implies that Thursday’s special could result in more advertiser-content programming. We wonder if ESPN feels the same way, as the net continues to find itself on the defensive despite massive ratings. It is clear that the Heat have potential like no other team in recent memory to cash in -- with some season tickets selling for an average of $8,250, according to ticket metasearch engine FanSnap. In addition, more thoughts pour in on Dan Gilbert’s “Dear John” letter, as he sets a bar for defending a fan base but potentially could lose future players with his strong statements. One thing is clear: The NBA marketplace will be one of the hottest ever when it opens in October.
