Despite finishing with their best record in 22 years, the Golden State Warriors fired third year head coach Mark Jackson and quickly replaced him with Steve Kerr. Led by Stephen Curry, the Warriors have the pieces in place to be a contender in the Western Conference. Management doesn’t seem content though and there have been rampant rumors about the franchise making a run at … [Read more...] about Kevin Love talks dead? What’s next for Golden State Warriors?
NBA Draft
Kyle Lowry decision critical for Toronto Raptors’ future
The Toronto Raptors finished with their best record in franchise history but still didn’t advance past the first round of the playoffs. Even after the early-season trade of Rudy Gay, the Raps exceeded expectations by finishing with the third seed in the Eastern Conference. The team relied on a balanced attack but the improved play of point guard Kyle Lowry was really the … [Read more...] about Kyle Lowry decision critical for Toronto Raptors’ future
Plenty of questions surrounding Chicago Bulls off-season
Another year without Derrick Rose; another season in which the Chicago Bulls held their own in the Eastern Conference, even after trading Luol Deng. Rose’s health is the driving force behind any success the Bulls may see moving forward but there are several other x-factors this off-season that could help the franchise make strides. Potential free agent Carmelo Anthony’s name … [Read more...] about Plenty of questions surrounding Chicago Bulls off-season
Brooklyn Nets must swing for fences again this off-season
After acquiring Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce last off-season, the Brooklyn Nets were expected to compete for the NBA Championship this past season. Instead, they barely kept their heads above water and were bounced in the first round of the playoffs. Brook Lopez’s season-ending injury certainly factored into that disappointing finish but so did the continuing decline of aging … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets must swing for fences again this off-season
Extending Zach Randolph is Memphis Grizzlies top off-season priority
Led by one of the top defenses in the league, the Memphis Grizzlies followed up their trip to the Western Conference Finals with another solid season. The playoff magic fell short though as the Griz nearly pulled off the opening round upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs but fell short in a seven game series. Their off-season focus centers … [Read more...] about Extending Zach Randolph is Memphis Grizzlies top off-season priority
Improving Washington Wizards look to take next step
After five straight abysmal seasons, the Washington Wizards finally turned the corner thanks in part to the development of their talented, young backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal. The Wiz won their first playoff series in nearly a decade and brought life back to the franchise. With a good amount of cap space this off-season, Washington could make a couple of big moves … [Read more...] about Improving Washington Wizards look to take next step
Dirk Nowitzki dictates Dallas Mavericks future
A year after missing the postseason for the first time in 12 years, the Dallas Mavericks squeezed into the Western Conference playoffs finishing just one game ahead of the Phoenix Suns. The team primarily used a core of veterans to accomplish that goal but could lose several key role players this summer not to mention their long-time superstar, Dirk Nowitzki. What happens with … [Read more...] about Dirk Nowitzki dictates Dallas Mavericks future
Charlotte Hornets poised to add even more talent this off-season
The Charlotte Bobcats Charlotte Hornets made a huge jump this past season, exceeding their win total from the past two seasons combined and making the playoffs for just the second time in the past ten years. Last summer's signing of Al Jefferson played a major factor in that improvement and in being well under the salary cap and having a pair of first round picks, the Bobcats … [Read more...] about Charlotte Hornets poised to add even more talent this off-season
Eric Bledsoe decision headlines Phoenix Suns off-season
I’m not going to lie, I thought the Phoenix Suns were going to be one of the worst teams in the NBA this past season. Instead, the Suns made a 23-game improvement finishing 14-games over five hundred. Unfortunately, that type of turnaround still wasn’t enough to get Phoenix into the Western Conference playoffs which really stings since they would have been tied for the third … [Read more...] about Eric Bledsoe decision headlines Phoenix Suns off-season
Atlanta Hawks have money to spend this off-season
Despite finishing six games under five-hundred, the Atlanta Hawks secured a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference even with star center Al Horford being sidelined for most of the season. The nearly pulled off the huge first round upset by taking the Indiana Pacers to seven games before being bounced. For the second straight summer, Atlanta possesses a good amount of cap space … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks have money to spend this off-season