With smart drafting, wise acquisitions, and the genius puppetmaster Gregg Popovich pulling the strings; the San Antonio Spurs’ dynasty of being NBA title contenders continued this past season. They face one major objection this summer; re-sign Tim Duncan. … [Read more...] about Don’t expect Tim Duncan to leave San Antonio Spurs this off-season
Archives for June 2012
Marquette’s DJO and Crowder ready to live NBA Draft dream
Following Wesley Matthews' breakout rookie campaign during the 2009-2010 NBA season, the Marquette Golden Eagles have seen players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft each of the past years; Lazar Hayward in 2010 and Jimmy Butler last summer. A pair of MU ballers are expected to be selected tonight when Darius Johnson-Odom and Jae Crowder will likely hear their names … [Read more...] about Marquette’s DJO and Crowder ready to live NBA Draft dream
Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season
By signing their key players to contract extensions the past couple of years, the Memphis Grizzlies have a solid starting five. However, their bench production has been average at best which has held them back a bit. The Griz need to upgrade the talent behind their starters this off-season, but that will be difficult to do since the team has very little cap flexibility in … [Read more...] about Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season
What Miami Heat can do this off-season to help repeat chances
Your 2012 NBA Champion, Miami Heat. That’s really all that needs to be said. LeBron James got the monkey off his back and took the first step in their promise to win several rings upon his joining powers with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in South Beach. In order for the Heat to repeat next year, they still need to make a few moves this off-season. … [Read more...] about What Miami Heat can do this off-season to help repeat chances
Jacques Villeneuve’s sponsor comments on Danica Patrick bump
Danica Patrick was on pace to have the best finish of her short NASCAR career, leading for a bit and running fourth for the most of the day at Road America in Elkhart, Wisconsin. (She's currently 10 in points in the Nationwide Series, with a best finish of 8th at Texas). But at the final lap of the road course Saturday afternoon former Indy 500 champion Jacques Villeneuve … [Read more...] about Jacques Villeneuve’s sponsor comments on Danica Patrick bump
Can Kyle Busch win at Kentucky Speedway again?
Kyle Busch is the only driver to win a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in the history of Kentucky Speedway in Sparta. Of course, in reality, there’s only been one Sprint Cup race ever contested at the 1.5-mile oval in the Bluegrass State as the series ran its inaugural even there last July. Regardless of how many Sprint Cup races have been run at Kentucky, Busch, driver of … [Read more...] about Can Kyle Busch win at Kentucky Speedway again?
What will the Chicago Bulls do on NBA Draft night?
Winning 50 games in the lockout shortened season of 2011-12 was a major accomplishment for the Chicago Bulls. However, all that excitement and hopefulness of re-claiming the Larry O’Brien Trophy came crashing down with one injury to Derrick Rose. Unfortunately, that’s how the Bulls 2011-12 season will be remembered. Being the best regular season team in the NBA went all for … [Read more...] about What will the Chicago Bulls do on NBA Draft night?
Michigan Wolverines announce 2014-16 nonconference schedules
The Michigan Wolverines announced today (Wednesday, June 27) updates to the non-conference schedules for the 2014-16 football seasons and the future schedule with Notre Dame. The Wolverines will play a slate that includes teams from the Pac-12, Mountain West and Mid-American conferences as well as independent Notre Dame. Michigan will play three of its four non-conference … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines announce 2014-16 nonconference schedules