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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
Jun 30, 2003
Extension of Stackhouse's contract bizarre
NEW YORK -- Who exactly were the Wizards bidding against when they awarded Jerry Stackhouse a two-year extension ($18 million) to piggyback the two years he could have escaped from before July 1?
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jun 21, 2003
Despite winning NBA title, Spurs likely to make run at Kidd
NEW YORK -- Don't know what you were thinking, but when the Nets were peeling in layers during the fourth quarter on Sunday -- when the Spurs reeled off 19 straight points and their opponents lost their composure and suffered from severe iron proficiency due to chaotic choreography -- but it seemed to me New Jersey could use a poised point guard; Jason Kidd often looked shockingly ordinary throughout The Finals, chiefly against a zone defense in the final quarters of Games 5 & 6.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jun 12, 2003
Duncan not interested in Kidd stuff, says Spurs need a big man
NEW YORK -- "Did you hear New Jersey is offering to sign and trade Jason Kidd for Tony Parker?" I asked Tim Duncan while walking him to the team bus following Game 3 of The NBA Finals, whose highlight, so far, is Dikembe Mutombo turning 90 before the Nets did.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 29, 2003
Don't count out Nets in matchup against Spurs
SAN ANTONIO -- So, here we are, just one more run-of-the-mill Texas execution away from the first All ABA-NBA Finals. Somewhere, Dave DeBusschere, George Mikan and the rest of the red, white and blue revue are beaming.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 22, 2003
Mavs owner hatching plans
SAN ANTONIO -- Unless the Mavericks thoroughly disgrace themselves against the Spurs, we'll probably never be able to confirm what evil lurks in the heart of Mavs owner Mark Cuban regarding Don Nelson's coaching future in Dallas.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 15, 2003
Perspective often a casualty after a big win or loss
LOS ANGELES -- Experience testifies it's not a particularly good idea to get bent out of shape by either alarming defeats or elating victories.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 12, 2003
Jordan has nothing to complain about
LOS ANGELES -- This is all you need to know about Michael Jordan's latest career move: Nixon left Washington with more credibility.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
May 1, 2003
Despite hype, Garnett's game lacking
LOS ANGELES -- When Kevin Garnett flopped on the free throw line of life with 15.7 seconds remaining in Sunday' s 102-97 power outage -- the Timberwolves were down three points at the time -- were you thinking what I was thinking?
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 28, 2003
Lakers getting a little help from their friends
LOS ANGELES -- If I was David J. Stern, commissioner of the NBA beat, I would give serious thought to calling one Mr. Glen Taylor, owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and pledge to return all draft choices and fine money from the Joe Smith affair several years ago. In fact, I would even throw in bonus picks and small bills.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 10, 2003
Right time for Bulls owner to dump Krause
PHILADELPHIA -- Who would have thought Jerry Krause's regime would topple before Saddam Hussein's? In power since March of 1985, the bellicose Chicago Bulls GM took a well-deserved, long overdue hit Monday -- five games before his five-year-old rebuilding permit (following six championship Michael Jordan-emblazoned runs) expired.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 3, 2003
Kobe's star power rising to new heights
NEW YORK -- It's official: We all want to be like Kobe.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 27, 2003
Moves by Clippers on free agents not as bad as they seem
NEW YORK -- Being that I like to consider myself a public-spirited citizen, every so often I feel duty-bound to call out some of those in the same virtuous vocation as yours truly.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 20, 2003
Stunt by Davis ranks among lowest in NBA history
NEW YORK -- In Sunday's pre-game prattle, master motivator Byron Scott referred to the home hoedown with the surging Sixers as the biggest game of the season.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 13, 2003
Could be a new Kidd on the block for the Spurs next season
NEW YORK -- Here's a depressing thought past Jason Kidd absconding to San Antonio this summer: The Spurs are have so much salary cap space there's no need -- other than immediately compensating Kidd to the fullest vs. three years into the contract via an escape clause -- to do a sign-and-trade deal.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 6, 2003
Clippers start coaching carousel early by dumping Gentry
NEW YORK -- Shortly after yesterday's firing of Alvin Gentry, the NBA forwarded his address, home phone number and unlisted birth sign to Charles Oakley. According to someone incurably tapped into the Clippers' front office, interim coach Dennis Johnson has no hope of permanently replacing Gentry on L.A.'s sideline.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Feb 27, 2003
Stern's rulings on discipline not consistent
NEW YORK -- At a recent Wizards' shootaround in Los Angeles, drive-by enforcer Charles Oakley had to be restrained by a chain of coaches and players in mid-pursuit of (temporary) Clipper coach Alvin Gentry. Nearly two weeks later, David Stern's ruthlessly law abiding NBA has yet to issue so much as an admonishing peep or a snub-nosed punishment.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Feb 23, 2003
Allen-Karl feud catalyst for Payton deal
NEW YORK -- Not enough hours have elapsed since the NBA's trading deadline reached its crescendo Thursday when the Milwaukee Bucks and Seattle SuperSonics electrified the league by swapping superstars (and two additional deals, one minor between the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets, got done just under the wire) to comprehend their consequences, as well as the Drew Gooden-Mike Miller exchange the night before.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Feb 16, 2003
Hornets face penalty after shortfall in season ticket sales
NEW YORK -- By popular demand, this campground is employing new guidelines for the second half of the season: Making fun is out, making knowledge is in. Any hint of an association between the two is purely accidental.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Feb 6, 2003
Trade talk heating up as Feb. 20 deadline looms
NEW YORK -- Scott Layden, say sources, is telling club executives throughout the NBA the Knicks absolutely intend to make a major trade before the Feb. 20 deadline. We know we have to do something, so make us your best offer.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jan 30, 2003
Warriors marching merrily toward mediocrity
NEW YORK -- If you toss aside the triviality that accompanies the Superbowl -- and the Raiders participation in it -- only one thing should be on the minds of Oaktown: What in the name of Jack London is going on with the Warriors? Basketball's bottom feeders for the better part of the past 10 years, 19-23 Golden State is marching merrily (a facade, as you'll soon discover) toward mediocrity.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
Raising kids in Japan as a single parent? It takes a village.
Making things work as a foreign, single mother in Japan isn't easy, but these tips and tricks can help you through the hardest parts.
JAL cancels international flight after captain gets drunk at Dallas hotel
A Japan Airlines' flight from Dallas to Tokyo was canceled last week after its captain got drunk at a local hotel.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Putin’s war will soon reach Russians’ tax bills
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting in St. Petersburg on Friday.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

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