With Doug McDermott joining the Chicago Bulls it means you now have "Dougie McBuckets" joining "Jimmy Buckets." (So get ready to hear those catchy nicknames over and over until you learn to love them) Yes, Jimmy Butler and Doug McDermott will play on the wings in Tom Thibodeau's offense, looking to be shooter/scorers to take the pressure off Derrick Rose. The Bulls acquired … [Read more...] about Doug McDermott to Bulls: Chicago gets their new Kyle Korver
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2014 NBA Draft Grades: Eastern Conference
The 2014 NBA Draft is over so let's hand out some grades. As always, there are initial winners and losers but the true reveal will come years down the road when we see what type of players these guys develop into. Here are my 2014 NBA Draft grades from the Eastern Conference teams who owned the first four picks of the draft. Click here for my pick-by-pick NBA Draft grades. … [Read more...] about 2014 NBA Draft Grades: Eastern Conference
L.A. Lakers draft preview: how the rebuild begins
The L.A. Lakers have a whopping three players under contract for next season: Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Robert Sacre. That's it. So this is a proverbial transition year or "rebuilding year." Obviously, things aren't going to turn around any time soon, so don't be too shocked if they end up in the lottery again in 2015. I know it sounds weird to say that: L.A. Lakers in the … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers draft preview: how the rebuild begins
Kentucky’s Julius Randle: how about #7 to the L.A. Lakers?
Julius Randle is assured a top ten overall placement in tonight's NBA Draft, and he may even be a top five pick. Randle was by far the most NBA ready of Kentucky's neo-Fab 5 freshmen. So we'll take a look at where Randle might end up Since John Calipari has a de facto NBA Developmental League team, with the McDonald's All-American game being the de facto D-League to … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Julius Randle: how about #7 to the L.A. Lakers?
Five Worst NBA Draft Night Suits (Photos)
Ah NBA Draft night, when league commissioner David Stern introduces men tall enough to set drinks on his head to a nation of college basketball and Association fans. It's also the night that the formal dress code gets thrown out the window. Fashion week, it is not. Get ready for more futuristic, throw backs to the past, and just plain old UGLY threads to grace the stage on … [Read more...] about Five Worst NBA Draft Night Suits (Photos)
Miami Heat: how the rebuilding begins on draft night
Happy NBA Draft day. The Miami Heat, ESPN's favorite team, are actually perhaps the most intriguing of all teams this offseason. And the NBA Draft is a HUGE part of this offseason. Now because a lot of people in this country have NO LIFE AT ALL the Miami Heat changing the header picture on their official website was BIG NEWS THIS WEEK!!!! OMG!!!!!! As you no doubt have … [Read more...] about Miami Heat: how the rebuilding begins on draft night
Top 10 NBA drafts of all time
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
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?