Last summer, the New Orleans Pelicans paid Eric Gordon a ton of money to stay in town and drafted Anthony Davis with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. Their makeover continued when they acquired Jrue Holiday on draft night and another dimension is added with the sign-and-trade acquisition of Tyreke Evans. The Pelicans are certainly being aggressive and building a … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pelicans going all-in with Tyreke Evans acquisition
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Boston Celtics poach Brad Stevens from Butler
Brad Stevens, now former head coach at Butler University, today announced his acceptance of the head coaching job with the Boston Celtics. All those premier college basketball programs that heavily recruited Brad Stevens since the 2010 National Title game came up short. None of those high-majors could land Brad Stevens. Now the Boston Celtics have. … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics poach Brad Stevens from Butler
Kendall Gill returning to television; NBA TV
You can see Kendall Gill back on television soon. He'll be a part of NBA TV's NBA Summer League coverage. Games start July 7th in Orlando, July 15th in Las Vegas. Kendall will be an analyst in Orlando, as will former 90's expansion team sharpshooting tw0-guard Dennis Scott. Kendall Gill did an exclusive with ESPN 1000's Waddle and Silvy in May. (He comes on around the … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill returning to television; NBA TV
Bulls re-sign Nazr Mohammed
The Chicago Bulls won't make a big splash in free agency this summer; they just don't have the salary cap room. They did sign Mike Dunleavy Jr. from the Milwaukee Bucks and they re-upped on Nazr Mohammed. Today the veteran center Nazr Mohammed who played his college basketball with the Kentucky Wildcats tweeted today that he has verbally agreed to return to the Chicago … [Read more...] about Bulls re-sign Nazr Mohammed
NBA Free Agents Recap: David West, Tiago Splitter, Tony Allen re-sign
The movement of NBA free agents is starting to take shape just to days into the free agency period. On Tuesday, a number of veterans re-signed with their teams including David West, Tiago Splitter, Tony Allen, Martell Webster, and Chase Budinger. Here is the breakdown. … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agents Recap: David West, Tiago Splitter, Tony Allen re-sign
Minnesota Timberwolves add shooters by signing Kevin Martin and Chase Budinger
When Andrei Kirilenko opted out of his contract, improving their wing depth became a pressing off-season need for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The T-Wolves hope to have filled that void by signing free agent shooting guard Kevin Martin and bringing back Chase Budinger. While the moves look good on paper, is it enough to help Minnesota leap into the Western Conference playoff … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves add shooters by signing Kevin Martin and Chase Budinger
Suns big winner by landing Eric Bledsoe in 3-team trade
One of the most coveted trade targets of this NBA off-season is off the market as Eric Bledsoe is heading from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Phoenix Suns in a three team deal that also includes the Milwaukee Bucks and shooting guard J.J. Redick. … [Read more...] about Suns big winner by landing Eric Bledsoe in 3-team trade
NBA Free Agent recap: Paul re-signs, Dunleavy to Bulls
Most of the big name NBA free agents remain on the board after the first day of the free agency period. As expected, Chris Paul agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and a few role players were taken of the market including Mike Dunleavy who is headed to the Chicago Bulls. Here is a breakdown of day one of the NBA free agency period. … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent recap: Paul re-signs, Dunleavy to Bulls
2013 NBA Free Agents: Point Guard Rankings
The bonanza for NBA free agents is underway. The crop of NBA free agents at the shooting guard position is deep and filled with players capable of playing major roles on title contenders. Here is a list of the top small forward NBA free agents, teams that might be interested in their services, and a guess at how much money their new contracts will be. CLICK HERE FOR OUR … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Free Agents: Point Guard Rankings
2013 NBA Free Agents: Shooting Guard Rankings
The bonanza for NBA free agents is underway. The crop of NBA free agents at the shooting guard position is deep and filled with players capable of playing major roles on title contenders. Here is a list of the top small forward NBA free agents, teams that might be interested in their services, and a guess at how much money their new contracts will be. CLICK HERE FOR OUR … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Free Agents: Shooting Guard Rankings