Legit NBA big men are hard to come by these days. That is why the 2011 NBA free agent centers are an intriguing bunch since they are at least five players who could immediately start for a good amount of teams in need of size in the middle. Here are my free agent center rankings. UPDATED: 6/30/11 By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Free Agent Center Rankings
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Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Central 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 Central Division Teams in 2011
NBA Lockout Update: Owners and Players Still Miles Apart
The show must go on. But for how long nobody knows when it comes to the NBA lockout. The league’s draft took place as scheduled on June 23, but a work stoppage still seems a real possibility as owners and players have a wide gap that needs to be narrowed. It’s believed the owners and players are still almost $7 billion apart in their dealings over a new 10-year agreement. … [Read more...] about NBA Lockout Update: Owners and Players Still Miles Apart
2011 NBA Free Agent Power Forward Rankings
There is no Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire, or Carlos Boozer in this off-season of NBA free agent power fowards like there was a summer ago. However, Mr. Kim Kardashian (aka Kris Humphries) is on the market as too is David West who announced that he will opt out of the final year of his deal with the New Orleans Hornets. Here are my free agent power forward rankings and a list … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Free Agent Power Forward Rankings
Applying The Allan Houston Rule to the NBA Southeast 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 the NBA Southeast Division Teams in 2011
2011 NBA Draft Wrap Up
The days after the NBA Draft for me are like the days following the NCAA Tournament Championship Game; filled with a little bit of sadness, emptiness, and a whole lot of “what the heck am I going to do with my free time now?” So before we put the 2011 NBA Draft to rest and melancholy and infinite sadness sets in, here is a wrap up. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft Wrap Up
Kentucky Wildcats Set New Record for NBA Draft Representation
For the first since the NBA Draft was reduced from seven rounds to two rounds in 1988, only one college basketball program, the Kentucky Wildcats, has seen at least four players get selected in back-to-back drafts. Last year five Cats got picked (John Wall Washington Wizards, DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings, Patrick Patterson Houston Rockets, Eric Bledsoe Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Set New Record for NBA Draft Representation
The Minnesota Timberwolves 2011 Draft Recap
Entering the 2011 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves had arguably more speculation and rumors than any other team in the league. Would they trade the second pick? Would they keep the second pick? And if so would they take Arizona's Derrick Williams, or reach on Kentucky (via Turkey) center Enes Kanter? With the number two pick, it appears that the Wolves took the … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Timberwolves 2011 Draft Recap
Marquette’s Jimmy Butler Joins the Chicago Bulls
Marquette small forward Jimmy Butler was one of 54 players invited to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago last month. He'll soon be heading back down I-94 again, this time as a member of the Chicago Bulls . GM Gar Forman selected him with the 30th (last) pick in the first round of the draft last night. Forman talked with the media after the draft about Butler, and said he … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Jimmy Butler Joins the Chicago Bulls
Indiana Pacers Make Draft-Night Trade for Hometown Product George Hill
The Indiana Pacers made a huge splash for their organization and for their city's fan base Thursday at the NBA Draft. The Pacers traded the rights to the No. 15 pick, which turned out to be San Diego State's Kawhi Leonard, as well as the rights to the No. 42 pick (Davis Bertans) and 2005 pick Erazem Lorbek, to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Indianapolis native George … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Make Draft-Night Trade for Hometown Product George Hill