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 a move across the Hudson, new arena and logo, and remade roster; the now Brooklyn Nets’ much anticipated makeover is complete. With … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets big spending should mean big turnaround
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Brooklyn Nets #1 off-season priority; re-sign Deron Williams
The New Jersey Nets... err... Brooklyn Nets will have a new home next season, moving across the Hudson River to their new home at the Barclays Center. As the franchise enters a new era, they have plenty of question marks regarding their roster. Priority number one this off-season for the Nets will be re-signing their star point guard, Deron Williams. … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets #1 off-season priority; re-sign Deron Williams
Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Atlantic Division Teams in 2011
One of the topics expected to be discussed during the pending NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Atlantic Division Teams in 2011
New Jersey Nets Trying to Avoid Repeat of Last Off-Season
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank will break down all thirty NBA teams over the next six weeks to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. The … [Read more...] about New Jersey Nets Trying to Avoid Repeat of Last Off-Season
It Can’t Get Much Worse for Nets in 2010-2011
David Kay’s NBA season previews continue in New Jersey. The Nets failed in their attempt to land a marquee free agent but should certainly be more competitive than their abysmal finish last season. … [Read more...] about It Can’t Get Much Worse for Nets in 2010-2011
NBA Off-Season Losers
Yesterday, I busted out my list of NBA off-season winners. Today, it is time to call-out the losers who either made terrible off-season decisions or fell short in their attempt to achieve their goals. This list features a former king and one of the most written about and hated people at The Sports Bank. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about NBA Off-Season Losers