With only three players guaranteed under contract for next season, the Atlanta Hawks will face a massive roster overhaul this NBA off-season that will likely include Josh Smith leaving via free agency. While landing Dwight Howard and/or Chris Paul is the dream scenario, the franchise needs to have a more realistic plan of attack this summer. … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks facing roster makeover this NBA off-season
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Illini Brandon Paul: NBA Mock Draft Composite
Time to focus on the NBA Draft. It seems possible that the Illinois Fighting Illini will once again have representation on draft night. Guard Brandon Paul was at the draft combine and he's had contact with the L.A. Clippers, Lakers, Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls. Two years ago was a disaster for Illini nation when both Demetri McCamey and Jereme Richmond went undrafted, … [Read more...] about Illini Brandon Paul: NBA Mock Draft Composite
Chris Bosh calls out deserter, non-believing Miami Heat fans
Miami Heat Forward and Struthiomimus lookalike Chris Bosh called out non-believer, pessimistic Heat fans who abandoned them early in game six of the NBA Finals. He declined to invite them back for game seven. Chris Bosh had a lot to say at the Heat's Wednesday practice, calling out the "fans" who left American Airlines Arena early when the Heat were down 5 with less than … [Read more...] about Chris Bosh calls out deserter, non-believing Miami Heat fans
2013 NBA Summer League schedule; new tournament format
Viva Las Vegas! The 2013 NBA Summer League in Sin City will feature 22 league teams competing in a 61-game schedule. All games will be July 12-22 at the Thomas & Mack Center and COX Pavilion at UNLV. Good, so we'll actually have something to talk about during that super boring week of the MLB All-Star break. This 2013 NBA Summer League debuts a tournament style schedule; … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Summer League schedule; new tournament format
Danny Green now greatest NBA Finals 3 point shooter ever
If the San Antonio Spurs win the NBA Finals, then forward Danny Green should be your NBA Finals MVP. Green has been a hero for the Spurs this NBA Finals, and with it he's becoming America's Sweetheart. Danny Green was 6-for-10 from the 3-point line -- setting an NBA Finals record for most 3-pointers in a series (25) -- and he scored 24 points to put the Spurs a win away from … [Read more...] about Danny Green now greatest NBA Finals 3 point shooter ever
Miami Heat still can’t win consecutively, 5-6 in last 11
The Miami Heat failed to win consecutive games yet again. The Heat must now win consecutive games to defend their NBA title. But they haven't won back to back since the closeout Game 5 of the Chicago Bulls series and Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers. That win actually closed out a five-game postseason winning streak, but the Miami Heat are 5-6 since then. "It just … [Read more...] about Miami Heat still can’t win consecutively, 5-6 in last 11
Erik Spoelstra’s chess match for game 5
Miami Heat leader Erik Spoelstra is as divisive as the team he coaches. Some believe he doesn't have to do much coaching at all, given all the talent around him. After all you've got the greatest player in the game Lebron James, an aging superstar but still talented Dwyane Wade, the greatest Velociraptor to ever play NBA basketball in Chris Bosh and Jesus Shuttlesworth himself … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra’s chess match for game 5
Boston Celtics face pivotal decisions this NBA off-season
Rajon Rondo’s torn ACL was pretty much a season-ender for the entire Boston Celtics team. With the window closing on their veterans Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, and Rondo recovering from his injury, the C’s are entering a pivotal off-season. … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics face pivotal decisions this NBA off-season
Changing of the guard in store for Milwaukee Bucks this off-season?
Despite finishing six games under five hundred, the Milwaukee Bucks earned the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Mired in mediocrity, the Bucks already hired Larry Drew as their new head coach and there could be a changing of the guard this off-season as well since both Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis will likely test the free agent waters. … [Read more...] about Changing of the guard in store for Milwaukee Bucks this off-season?
Utah Jazz likely turning to youth movement this off-season
With four of their top five scorers including Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap free agents during this NBA off-season, the Utah Jazz have a ton of cap space and two first round picks to help their summer makeover. The question is whether the Jazz will spend big in the off-season or build around the young pieces already on their roster. … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz likely turning to youth movement this off-season