Needing to clear some cap space in order to make a run at free agent Dwight Howard, the Houston Rockets traded Thomas Robinson to the Portland Trail Blazers. For Robinson, the fifth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, it will be his third team in six months. … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets trade Thomas Robinson; create cap space to make run at Dwight Howard
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New York Knicks make risky deal in acquiring Andrea Bargnani
With the NBA free agency period tipping off the New York Knicks jumped the gun in making a move by agreeing in principle to acquire Andrea Bargnani from the Toronto Raptors. The deal cannot become official until July 10th but once it does go through, the Knicks are making a risky move because of what they are giving up. … [Read more...] about New York Knicks make risky deal in acquiring Andrea Bargnani
2013 NBA Free Agents: Small Forward Rankings
The bonanza for NBA free agents is underway. There is not a ton of star power when it comes to the NBA free agents at small forward but there are several quality role players who should be sought after in the up-coming days. 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 … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Free Agents: Small Forward Rankings
OKC Thunder lottery pick Steven Adams increases NBA’s New Zealand presence
New Zealand and the NBA isn't something you hear very often. All this week, you heard CBS/NBA TV's Seth Davis repeating the same talking point: he doesn't believe New Zealand is a basketball culture. I'm not sure I buy that. You've had Kirk Penney, the former Wisconsin Badgers guard from Auckland, New Zealand. Penney didn't even last two years in the league. Sean Marks is … [Read more...] about OKC Thunder lottery pick Steven Adams increases NBA’s New Zealand presence
2013 NBA Free Agents: Power Forward Rankings
The bonanza for NBA free agents begins tomorrow. The market officially opens July 1, Canada Day. Here are my rankings of the NBA free agents at the power forward position, their possible destinations, and predicted contract they will receive. CLICK HERE FOR OUR CENTER RANKINGS CLICK HERE FOR OUR POWER FORWARD RANKINGS CLICK HERE FOR OUR SMALL FORWARD RANKINGS … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Free Agents: Power Forward Rankings
2013 NBA Free Agents: Center Rankings
The bonanza for NBA free agents begins tomorrow. The market officially opens July 1, Canada Day. Dwight Howard will get a ton of attention during this NBA free agency period. However, there are other several high level centers who are available this summer. Here are my rankings of the NBA free agents at the center position, their possible destinations, and predicted … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Free Agents: Center Rankings
The Skinny on Chicago Bulls 2nd Round Erik Murphy
Florida Gators big man Erik Murphy brings to the Chicago Bulls an ability to be a "stretch four," a big guy that can step out and shoot. a la Andrei Kirielenko "AK-47," Tyler Griffey, Mike Tisdale, Dirk Nowitzki and Ryan Kelly. They're bigs that can "stretch a defense." Erik Murphy brings the Chicago Bulls exactly what they need- offense, or what others call shooting. I hate … [Read more...] about The Skinny on Chicago Bulls 2nd Round Erik Murphy
Profiling Chicago Bulls 1st Round Pick Tony Snell
The Chicago Bulls selected Tony Snell out of New Mexico tonight with the 20th pick in the NBA Draft. Snell will mean they will have nine players under contract. Expect Chicago to add probably two more at some point during free agency; which begins tomorrow. "It's crazy I'm going to the Bulls. I watched Jordan play my whole life. I watched Derrick Rose. I can’t wait to play … [Read more...] about Profiling Chicago Bulls 1st Round Pick Tony Snell
2013 NBA Draft grades: Western Conference
The 2013 NBA Draft was a wild ride with more than a dozen of trades and numerous picks that seemingly came from out of nowhere. Here are my 2013 NBA Draft grades for the Western Conference teams. Click here for my NBA Draft grades for the Eastern Conference teams. … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Draft grades: Western Conference
NBA Draft night Hall of Fame Tweets, Bill Simmons, Cody Zeller
Twitter was on fire during NBA Draft night. At least the people I follow certainly were. It was difficult to pick out just a sampling of the best ones. A few people actually tweeted: "LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL" when Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats took Cody Zeller of the Indiana Hoosiers with the 4th overall pick. So seeing Cody Zeller go four, … [Read more...] about NBA Draft night Hall of Fame Tweets, Bill Simmons, Cody Zeller