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Peter Vecsey
Peter Vecsey of the New York Post is the most prominent basketball columnist in the world. He has covered the NBA for the past 30 years, and has been an expert analyst on both network and cable television in the United States. His inside information and access to the league's top players, coaches and executives have helped earn him recognition as one of the "Most Powerful People in Sports" by The Sporting News.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Dec 14, 2011
Stern right to stop original CP3 deal
Only once during four decades of covering pro basketball do I recall a team that became almost whole in a forced trade by its franchise player . . . and that took two seasons after Milwaukee agreed to relocate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (and Walt Wesley) for Junior Bridgeman, Brian Winters, David Meyers and...
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Dec 7, 2011
Paul trade to Knicks not happening
Congratulations to David Stern: Here were are, into December, and not one team has been eliminated from contention or contempt, heavy on the contempt slant.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Nov 27, 2011
Dr. J sale conjures up memories
For someone who did Julius Erving's bidding for almost three decades, it warmed my innards to see so many others still have the touch.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jun 15, 2011
Team approach difference for Dallas
Moments before Game 6 began, it became self-evident the NBA Finals would soon conclude in a "Dead Heat." No performer with any pride would dare try to follow Marc Anthony's unparalleled interpretation of the national anthem.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jun 8, 2011
Walsh says time right to move on
Donnie Walsh's most sacrilegious compadre predicts his semester break in Indianapolis will not agree with him.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jun 1, 2011
Walsh set to remain with Knicks
John Calipari couldn't believe his awful luck when he stepped into an almost empty hotel elevator a week ago in Sarasota, Floriday, (site of the Dick Vitale Gala) and the door closed before he recognized its lone occupant.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 25, 2011
Brooks impresses veteran coaches
The buzz name on the lips of the coaching civilization that migrated here in flocks Friday night from all over the country and helped raise over $1 million for cancer research at the sixth annual Dick Vitale Gala — picking up where Jimmy Valvano left off 18 years ago — was not those being honored....
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 18, 2011
With veteran squad, Celts keep Rivers
So my opinion (contrary to citing a source; incredible how many English-speaking and, I assume, reading people don't know the difference) concerning what Doc Rivers was doing and what he would do was incorrect.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 11, 2011
Road ahead won't be easy for Lakers
Oh, but it's weird and it's wonderful; here we are, forsythia is on sale for 50 percent off, and we're on the threshold of talking about "next season" regarding the Lakers instead of "next series."
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 4, 2011
Spurs paid price after running into confident Grizzlies at wrong time
The beauty of the NBA's best-of-seven playoff format is the best teams almost always advance from the first round.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 27, 2011
D'Antoni failed to adjust game strategy
Given the physical and emotional condition of Carmelo Anthony and the Inferiors coming into Game 3, was there really any doubt Knicks fans would wake up with tears on their pillows and pain in their hearts?
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 20, 2011
Bulls' Rose clear selection for MVP
It's time to break up this space's monotony and cast votes instead of aspersions.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 13, 2011
Walsh likely on way out with Knicks
James Dolan's reluctance to pick up Donnie Walsh's $5 million option for next season the moment the Knicks qualified for the playoffs says it all about where this shadowy situation is headed.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 6, 2011
Despite adding Williams, Nets have big issues
NEW YORK — Some impure thoughts before they become outdated or suppressed:
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 30, 2011
Billups a real liability for Knicks
NEW YORK — Chiming in at a minus-17 against the Bucks, Chauncey Billups was a "moot point guard," coins column chondriac Richie Kalikow.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 23, 2011
Wilt's feats dwarf Love's 'record'
NEW YORK — What were the odds of Kevin Love's double-double streak ending at 54 with a resounding thud against an escort service like the pedal-to-the-metal Warriors?
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 16, 2011
Return to Pacers could be in cards for Walsh
NEW YORK — Larry Bird, who has sold his Indianapolis home and is moving back to Florida where his son plans to finish college, GM David Morway and coach Frank Vogel are on the precipice of becoming ex-Pacers, it says here.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 9, 2011
Riley getting restless as Heat come unwound
NEW YORK — There are plenty of losses throughout a season and then there are coach-killing losses.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 2, 2011
Nets roll dice with acquisition of Williams
NEW YORK — For five months, beginning with a clandestine, late September night meeting between general managers Billy King and Masai Ujiri in a back room at New York City's Ritz Carlton, the Nets pursued Carmelo Anthony, only to get outbid last week by the Knicks, who surrendered the last piece demanded...
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Feb 23, 2011
West's son provides insight into legend's life
One of the things I loved most about my father was him being unafraid to show me his faults once we became coworkers.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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