With the 2014 NBA draft expected to be one of the deepest ever, it's the perfect time to take a look at the 10 best drafts in history. This list starts with the 1966 draft, as drafts prior to that included "Territorial Picks". In those days, teams were allowed to forfeit their first-round pick to take a player who attended college within 50 miles of their home arena. This … [Read more...] about Top 10 NBA drafts of all time
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Indiana Pacers have decisions to make on the wing
After finishing with the best record in the Eastern Conference, it appeared as if the Indiana Pacers were poised to dethrone the Miami Heat. However, a late season spiral carried into the playoffs as Indy was not playing their best basketball when it counted most and as a result, were defeated by LeBron and company in the Conference Finals. Led by one of the league’s … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers have decisions to make on the wing
Brooklyn Nets: can they compete for a championship next season?
It was almost a year ago when the Brooklyn Nets agreed on the blockbuster deal of 2013 with the Boston Celtics. The Nets acquired Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce while at the same time shipping to Boston a bunch of non–factor players. Brooklyn’s payroll skyrocketed and in fact, the Nets became the most expensive team in the NBA and the only one above the $100 million mark. All … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets: can they compete for a championship next season?
Can the 2014 NBA draft be better than the 2003 NBA draft?
As the 2014 NBA draft approaches, teams are lining up to move up in the draft and/or add additional first-round picks, as this year's crop of players looks to possibly be the strongest ever. This year's NBA draft has drawn many comparisons to the last NBA "superdraft," which took place in the summer of 2003. Even the most casual NBA fan is familiar with the 2003 NBA draft … [Read more...] about Can the 2014 NBA draft be better than the 2003 NBA draft?
Ownership, depth focus of Los Angeles Clippers this off-season
Whatever the Los Angeles Clippers did on the court this season was overshadowed by the terrible Donald Sterling incident that was leaked during the postseason. Now there is massive ownership question moving forward that might serve as a distraction for the team moving forward. In regards to the actual basketball, the Clips posted the third best record in the Western … [Read more...] about Ownership, depth focus of Los Angeles Clippers this off-season
What should the Chicago Bulls do with their two draft picks?
It's pretty obvious what the Chicago Bulls should do with their draft picks on Thursday night- trade them along with some of their misfit pieces and get themselves a scorer. They desperately need another scorer, preferably a shooter. However, we're not going to speculate about trades and free agent signings right now. We'll save that for another Chicago Bulls article. For … [Read more...] about What should the Chicago Bulls do with their two draft picks?
LeBron James opting out? Where do Miami Heat go from here?
With reports that LeBron James will indeed opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat, suddenly the sting of the franchise being unable to complete the three-peat has been erased. Now the team turns into panic mode as they try to figure out how to bring Bron back to Miami while also wondering about the futures of Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh who both also have the ability to … [Read more...] about LeBron James opting out? Where do Miami Heat go from here?
What will the Sacramento Kings do at #8? Aaron Gordon?
The Sacramento Kings are no doubt one of the red-headed stepchildren of the NBA. As a franchise, they're....they're....not good. The Kings are annual fixtures in lottery land. Since their moment of glory was stolen from them by NBA referees in the 2002 Western Conference Finals (really, they should have gone to the Finals that year, but they had three opponents in that series: … [Read more...] about What will the Sacramento Kings do at #8? Aaron Gordon?
Portland Trail Blazers still need to upgrade bench this off-season
The Portland Trail Blazers made tremendous strides this past in becoming one of the better teams in the Western Conference. LaMarcus Aldridge had a career year and Damian Lillard is quickly becoming one of the best young point guards in the NBA. While the Blazers bench was slightly improved from a year ago, the team still relied heavily upon on their starting five. That’s why … [Read more...] about Portland Trail Blazers still need to upgrade bench this off-season
How aggressive will Houston Rockets get this off-season?
In acquiring James Harden and Dwight Howard the past two summers, the Houston Rockets have proven to be one of the more aggressive teams during the NBA off-season. Led by the Harden/Howard duo, Houston became a high-octane offensive squad but still couldn’t get out of the first round of the playoffs. As a result, expect the usually not gun shy general manager Daryl Morey to … [Read more...] about How aggressive will Houston Rockets get this off-season?