The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. The Toronto Raptors added four quality pieces in the off-season and should be one of the most improved teams in the Eastern Conference; … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors should be one of most improved teams in NBA
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Another NBA season, another mediocre Milwaukee Bucks team
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. With just one winning season in the past eight years, mediocrity is considered success for the Milwaukee Bucks. Getting to the five hundred … [Read more...] about Another NBA season, another mediocre Milwaukee Bucks team
Minnesota Timberwolves Will Be the Worst Team in the NBA
David Kay begins his 2010-2011 NBA previews with the worst team in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves are giving new meaning to the phrase re-building behind oft-criticized general manager David Kahn who is the opposite of Benjamin Linus when it comes to having a plan. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Will Be the Worst Team in the NBA
NBA Power Rankings: #3 Orlando Magic
By: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: This past season was a magical one in Orlando, as the Magic emerged as one of the elite teams in the league, advancing to the NBA Finals for just the second time in the franchise's brief history. Despite the fact that Orlando was defeated by the Lakers in five games, the team cannot be disappointed with their '08-'09 campaign. The … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #3 Orlando Magic
NBA Power Rankings: #8 Atlanta Hawks
By: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: Hawks management doesn't get near the credit it deserves for re-building Atlanta into a respectable NBA franchise. They pretty much stole Joe Johnson and Mike Bibby in trades, and while a couple of their draft picks have back-fired (i.e. Shelden Williams and Acie Law), selections like Al Horford, Josh Smith, and Marvin Williams have … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #8 Atlanta Hawks
NBA Power Rankings: #9 Denver Nuggets
By: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: The Nuggets have to be happy with their 2008-09 season. They started the year with a volatile roster that was more likely to become the first team to ever fight each other on the court than come together and succeed. The obvious turning point of the season came less than a week in when the Nuggets traded Allen Iverson for Chauncey … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #9 Denver Nuggets
NBA Rookie of the Year Race
By: David Kay Welcome to a new weekly feature here at the The Sports Bank where we break down the top rookies in the NBA and who has the edge to win the Rookie of the Year Award. The draft class of 2009 was considered one of the weakest in recent years, but it looks like several newcomers will have a chance to contribute right away. Check back every Thursday for an … [Read more...] about NBA Rookie of the Year Race