Dwight Howard is still a member of the Orlando Magic... for now. However, that could be short lived as the team searches for a new general manager, head coach, and improved talent to complement their superstar this off-season. In doing so, that might be enough to convince Howard to re-sign with Orlando rather than hitting the market as a free agent next summer. … [Read more...] about Can Orlando Magic do enough this off-season to keep Dwight Howard happy?
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NBA Social Media: LA Lakers are champs, Memphis Grizzlies the biggest losers
Social media interaction heats up during the NBA playoffs as fans look to track the success and failures of their team as they push toward the championship. Unmetric, the leading social benchmarking company, today releases its NBA Playoffs report, detailing the social media efforts of the top 16 NBA teams participating in the 2012 playoffs to better understand the interaction … [Read more...] about NBA Social Media: LA Lakers are champs, Memphis Grizzlies the biggest losers
My “beef” with NBA contracts: Part I – Bad Contracts
I love to get paid just as much as the next guy. But when it comes to figuring out a budget and where to spend your money, I think some GM's are lost. The absurdity of big-dollar contracts in the NBA has made me think a lot since last offseason. With another off-season just around the corner, I would like to dive into last year's contracts that were handed out, what players did … [Read more...] about My “beef” with NBA contracts: Part I – Bad Contracts
Florida’s Bradley Beal looking like top 5 NBA Draft pick
His twitter handle is @RealDealBeal23, and Florida Gators one and done Brad Beal is one of the most complete players in the 2012 NBA draft class. This is where we have him slotted in our latest mock draft. Beal arrived in Gainesville with an already lengthy and impressive resume. He was named the 2011 Gatorade Player of the Year, Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year … [Read more...] about Florida’s Bradley Beal looking like top 5 NBA Draft pick
What the offseason might have in store for the Indiana Pacers
With the highly anticipated NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder now under way, a thought randomly popped into my head: It wasn't very long ago that I was thinking the Pacers could conceivably be playing in this series. That, of course, was when the Pacers had taken a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after trouncing the Heat 94-75 in … [Read more...] about What the offseason might have in store for the Indiana Pacers
David Stern on Jim Rome: “Have you stopped beating your wife yet?”
Theories abound about the NBA Draft lottery being fixed. You could conceivably make a case for any scenario if you really want. And when the league owned New Orleans Hornets won the lottery a couple weeks ago the conspiracy theorists went off. And if you believe this stuff, well maybe you think the moon landing was staged, and 9/11 was an inside job. Then again why did NBA … [Read more...] about David Stern on Jim Rome: “Have you stopped beating your wife yet?”
UNC’s Tyler Zeller’s NBA Draft stock (Video)
The North Carolina Tar Heels have four players at the NBA combine this year; that's almost one for every position. Among them is one of the better bigs in college basketball last season- Tyler Zeller. The UNC big man needs to beef up a little, and add some polish to his game in order to be ready for the next level. … [Read more...] about UNC’s Tyler Zeller’s NBA Draft stock (Video)
Syracuse’s Fab Melo: how high is his NBA ceiling? (video)
When Syracuse center Fab Melo wasn't on the floor for the Orange, the team wasn't the same. Melo was a big difference maker for the Cuse and he's part of a NBA draft class of centers that is loaded with questions. As his Melo, mostly on the defensive end. Sure the 2-3 zone works well in college basketball, as it was a big part of Orange domination in the Big East. But can … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s Fab Melo: how high is his NBA ceiling? (video)
Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?
Due to his father being a former collegiate All-American, NBA veteran, and title winning head coach; Duke's Austin Rivers has been in the national spotlight for quite some time. The Blue Devil shooting guard chose to enter the 2012 NBA Draft after just one season in college and carries a heavy burden as he transitions to the next level. … [Read more...] about Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?
NBA Finals: My NBA Finals Christmas List
With the NBA Finals tipping-off in a little over seven hours, I have made a list of 10 things that I am hoping to see from the Finals this year. I know making a list sounds silly and I probably won't get half of what I put on my list (happens to me every Christmas). But here is a short story: Two years ago, I made a Christmas list of 10 things, roughly, that I wanted. Some of … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: My NBA Finals Christmas List