There was a ton of uncertainty heading into the 2013 NBA Draft and things were definitely wild as the picks unfolded beginning at the top with the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting Anthony Bennett. Here are my Eastern Conference 2013 NBA Draft grades. Click here to see my pick-by-pick grades. … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Draft grades: Eastern Conference
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Boston Celtics break up!! Tom Thibodeau opines
The Boston Celtics have officially hit ctrl+alt+delete. Ray Allen left last year. And now with the trades of Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett, the Boston Celtics have completely dismantled their core. Boston added four future first round picks, the new regime means Danny Ainge is hitting the reset button. Hey, they had a nice run- a NBA title in 2008, another Eastern … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics break up!! Tom Thibodeau opines
Will Victor Oladipo break CURSE OF THE #2 NBA DRAFT PICK??
Being the #2 overall pick in the NBA Draft is to becoming a bust what being a child star is to going batshizz crazy. (See Lindsay Lohan, Bobby Brown, Michael Jackson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Amanda Bynes, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Todd Bridges, the Olsen twins etc.) With this status, life has decided that you will likely have a very rough road ahead of you. … [Read more...] about Will Victor Oladipo break CURSE OF THE #2 NBA DRAFT PICK??
Celtics-Nets trade overshadows the 2013 NBA Draft
Hours before the 2013 NBA Draft began, rumors began to pick up steam of a Boston Celtics-Brooklyn Nets trade involving Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. By the time the draft was wrapping up, the deal was confirmed although it cannot be made official until July 10th. Here is a breakdown as to how this trade affects both teams. … [Read more...] about Celtics-Nets trade overshadows the 2013 NBA Draft
Flashback: 2011 NBA Draft Drinking Game
Happy NBA Draft day! Time to flashback and republish one of our favorite NBA Draft articles of all time. It's one that ESPN personality Jay Bilas himself acknowledges on NBA Draft night. One of my favorite articles to write every year is the annual NCAA Tournament Championship Drinking Game. Here are the three we have done in case you missed them; 2009 Michigan State vs. … [Read more...] about Flashback: 2011 NBA Draft Drinking Game
Denver Nuggets in midst of transitional off-season
It has already been an off-season of transition for the Denver Nuggets as they lost general manager Masai Ujiri to Toronto and replace him with Hornets assistant GM, Tim Connelly. The front office also surprisingly decided to let George Karl go and have replace him with Pacers assistant, Brian Shaw. The Nuggets could also be losing one of their best players in Andre Iguodala … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets in midst of transitional off-season
Oklahoma City Thunder must erase the mistake of last off-season
Trading James Harden appears to have been a rare mistake for Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti especially with how the season ended since Russell Westbrook’s injury really cost them any chance of a return trip to the NBA Finals. Suddenly, OKC finds themselves needing to add some bench pieces to have a chance to remain among the best out West. … [Read more...] about Oklahoma City Thunder must erase the mistake of last off-season
San Antonio Spurs look to keep dynasty in tact this off-season
The San Antonio Spurs just won't go away. Gregg Popovich led the Spurs within one game of their fifth NBA Championship with a combination of their star trio and several young role players who have completely bought into the direction of the franchise. The team has a few key free agents this NBA off-season and their number one priority should be keeping their core in tact. … [Read more...] about San Antonio Spurs look to keep dynasty in tact this off-season
Can Miami Heat get even better this off-season?
Coming off a season in which the Miami Heat had the best record in the NBA, a 27-game win streak, another MVP for LeBron James, and of course a second straight NBA Championship, can the team actually get even better this off-season? Filling one major need would help their chances of a three-peat immensely. … [Read more...] about Can Miami Heat get even better this off-season?
Dwight Howard drama among numerous Los Angeles Lakers off-season questions
Will Dwight Howard be back? When will Kobe Bryant return from his injury? Can Steve Nash return to 100%? Will Pau Gasol be traded? The Los Angeles Lakers enter the NBA off-season with more questions than Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s relationship. … [Read more...] about Dwight Howard drama among numerous Los Angeles Lakers off-season questions