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Monday, August 30th, 2010
It’s not very often that a team that comes so close to advancing to the NBA Finals gets a complete makeover in the offseason. However, that is exactly what happened with the Western Conference runners up this summer. Not only did the Phoenix Suns completely remake their roster, but the ...
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Monday, August 30th, 2010
Many thought that Ron Artest's career would be all but over after he was involved in one of the NBA's most infamous fights, a brawl in which he entered the stands, instigating a fight between players and fans. Coming off an All-Star season, Artest was suspended 73 games, the longest ...
Posted in Los Angeles Lakers, NBA | 3 Comments »
Friday, August 27th, 2010
It has been four years since the Sacramento Kings have been in the NBA Playoffs. Since that time, the Kings have consistently been drafting in the top-ten and stockpiling young talent. Despite having one of the worst records in the NBA once again last season, the future looks bright in ...
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
The Memphis Grizzlies have been to the NBA playoffs three times in their 15-year existence. Coincidentally, those three years were the only winning seasons in franchise history. The Grizzlies' winning percentage has gone up since moving to Memphis in 2001, but they are still 126 games under .500 since then ...
Posted in Media, Meltdowns, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, Sports Business | 3 Comments »
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
The Miami Heat have gotten all the headlines this offseason and rightfully so. Any time you team up three of the top-15 players in the NBA, you’re going to create a shockwave. However, the team that wears the Eastern Conference crown heading into this season is the Boston Celtics. The ...
Posted in Boston Celtics, NBA | 21 Comments »
Friday, August 20th, 2010
When Chris Paul got injured last season in New Orleans it opened up the door for Darren Collison to get his chance at starting. He took the job and ran with it. Collison quickly became one of the best rookies in the NBA and showed that he can be legitimate ...
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
It’s tough to question LeBron James’ talent on the basketball court. As a basketball player, LeBron James is arguably the best player in the NBA and has a rare combination of size, speed, and athleticism. However, as a person, I will continue to criticize LeBron.
Maybe the writing was on the ...
Posted in Miami Heat, NBA | 1 Comment »
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Since LeBron James decided to take his ‘talents to South Beach’ he has received a lot of criticism for leaving Cleveland. Is it fair? Yes, I can agree, but only to a certain extent. The way LeBron and the knuckleheads within his inner circle went about his free agency was ...
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Stan Van Gundy is always good for a great quote. He'll talk about anything and share his honest thoughts in a very matter of fact manner. Unlike other coaches and personalities, he does not seem to have an agenda or any hidden message. It's odd not to have to put ...
Posted in NBA, Orlando Magic | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Remember "T-Mac?" These days, that's almost like asking, Remember "Penny" Hardaway (and "Little Penny")? The two players, Tracy McGrady and Anfernee Hardaway, experienced similar journeys in the NBA as lanky swingmen who could do just a little bit of everything, but whose careers were essentially over by age 30 due ...
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