One of the topics expected to be discussed during the 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 released … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to the NBA Pacific Division Teams in 2011
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2011 NBA Free Agent Shooting Guard Rankings
The 2011 NBA free agency period is very much in limbo with the potential of a lockout looming. The rules of the game can completely change in terms of how long/how much a player's contract can be depending on what is agreed upon by the owners and players association. Regardless of what happens, here are my rankings for the free agent shooting guards this off-season and where … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Free Agent Shooting Guard Rankings
Top 2011 NBA Free Agents
The 2010 NBA free agent class was unlike anything we have seen in the history of the league; loaded with superstar talent switching homes and of course, “The Decision.” The 2011 free agent class is going to be the exact opposite. It is going to be weaker than a Survivor contestant on the 37th day of eating nothing more than mangoes and rice. Since I first posted this … [Read more...] about Top 2011 NBA Free Agents
Orlando Magic Look to Keep Pace in Eastern Conference
While that other Florida NBA franchise was making a commotion this off-season, forever changing the landscape of the league, the Orlando Magic quietly sat back and avoided making any panic moves. And why should they have? Orlando has established themselves as one of the elite teams in the league. But do they have what it takes to beat out the Heat and Celtics in the Eastern … [Read more...] about Orlando Magic Look to Keep Pace in Eastern Conference