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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.

For Peter Vecsey's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Feb 10, 2006

Knicks may have more moves in store

NEW YORK -- While the rest of you are either congratulating or condemning the Knicks' masterminds for taking on Jalen Rose and his money for Antonio Davis and his honey (and you thought the Mets were the only area team who took pride in rerouting the bride) I'm convinced there must be another move or two to come.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Feb 4, 2006

Nash good bet for second straight MVP

NEW YORK -- Reigning MVP Steve Nash, Tim Duncan and Jason Kidd are three of a kind.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Jan 18, 2006

Discontent with role led to Francis row

NEW YORK -- Think Brian Hill might have some regrets about his return visit through the Disney World turnstiles?

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Jan 7, 2006

Weiss never had a chance with Sonics

NEW YORK -- Fired SuperSonics coach Bob Weiss was hired for three reasons:

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Dec 24, 2005

Pacers determined to get rid of Artest

NEW YORK -- Just so there's no misunderstanding, Ron Artest's apology to one and all in Pacer Place has been for naught; Donnie Walsh and Larry Bird are committed to trading him as quickly as possible, which isn't helping them in their pursuit of Al Harrington in a three-way deal.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Dec 18, 2005

Artest, Brown reunion very unlikely

NEW YORK -- Before commencing with today's communique excuse me while I laugh in the faces of pretenders whose "sources" claim Isiah Thomas and Ron Artest had a solid relationship in Indiana . . . heckle the hoodwinked who fail to grasp the Knicks' president's phone call to Pacer CEO Donnie Walsh regarding his screwy swingman was nothing more than a pantomime performance to sidetrack a full-court press and appease fans . . . and mock the oblivious advocating the acquisition of the splattered meteor, period, forget about at any cost.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Dec 7, 2005

Webber frustrated with role for 76ers

NEW YORK -- Philadelphia's Chris Webber didn't even try to hide his fury when replaced for defensive purposes down the stretch against the Knicks late last month. Everyone within earshot heard him berate assistant John Kuester, who's apparently responsible for such substitutions.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Nov 27, 2005

Despite poor start Hawks have hope

NEW YORK -- While this may be the week to debone and devour one particular noble bird, we would be remiss if we didn't give props to another able avian.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Nov 11, 2005

Knicks already plotting roster changes

NEW YORK -- Might we see Isiah Thomas begin yet another reconstruction project before the Knicks (0-4) conclude their current six-game road trip?

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Nov 5, 2005

Never too early to push panic button

NEW YORK -- Each season around this time extremist fans and militant members of the media corroborate it's never too early to overreact.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Oct 29, 2005

Dress code not an easy sell for Stern

NEW YORK -- Nothing launches a campaign quite like Tim Duncan -- commonly identified as the league's most wholesome player -- branding David Stern's dress code as "retarded."

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Oct 21, 2005

Houston bows out as Brown gets to work

NEW YORK -- The Knicks already have planned a gala ceremony to retire Allan Houston's number from their salary cap. Not that team president Isiah Thomas is glad or anything like that to see Houston hobble away.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Jun 29, 2005

Could Brown's next stop be New York?

NEW YORK -- Before somersaulting into some of the specifics and subtitles of Wednesday's draft, Knicks president Isiah Thomas asked if I would be so kind as to accentuate the Detroit Shock's WNBA record comeback Sunday, reducing a 25-point deficit to beat the L.A. Sparks.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Jun 22, 2005

Horry's big shot took heat off Duncan

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Rasheed Wallace was more than a bit lucky the referees refused to acknowledge his appeal for a non-existent timeout after Tim Duncan's missed tip at the end of regulation in Game 5.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Jun 10, 2005

Mikan a true giant for early NBA

NEW YORK -- No. 99 on my scorecard while growing up during the NBA's infancy, but No. 1 in almost everything else related to professional basketball, Mr. Basketball passed away last week at 80 when life is supposed to begin.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Jun 3, 2005

Nobody believes Brown's latest charade

NEW YORK -- This farce has gone far enough.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

May 27, 2005

O'Brien made many enemies in short stay with 76ers

NEW YORK -- The 76ers had little choice Monday but to cut Jim O'Brien loose (with $8 million guaranteed and two years left on his contract; the team owned an option for a third) in favor of Maurice Cheeks.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

May 22, 2005

Cavaliers looking to hire Vandeweghe

NEW YORK -- Kiki Vandeweghe is emerging as the leading candidate to preside as president of the Cavaliers next season and beyond, numerous sources stipulate.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

May 15, 2005

Race not a factor in Nash's MVP victory

NEW YORK -- Miami Herald columnist Dan Le Batard played the race card last week and, despite the fact there was no one else sitting at his table, he couldn't resist dealing from the bottom of a deck obviously not near full.

BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT

Apr 29, 2005

NBA labor talks getting bogged down

NEW YORK -- For the first time since dialogue began in earnest a year ago to re-negotiate the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement I'm getting negative feedback.

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.

How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan

By Mai Yoshikawa

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