A year ago, the Dallas Mavericks failed to land a marquee free agent and rather than making any rash, outrageous mistakes in free agency, chose to play it smart in hopes of not threatening their cap space for this off-season. With plenty of cap space, Mark Cuban and the Mavs are likely to make a run at some of the big names free agents available including Dwight Howard and … [Read more...] about After striking out last off-season, Dallas Mavericks hope to land superstar
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Montreal hosting Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves
The NBA will hold its 2nd annual NBA Canada Series with the Boston Celtics versus the Minnesota Timberwolves in the preseason at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The home of the NHL blue blood franchise Montreal Canadiens will tip off October 20. The NBA Canada series began with the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks in Montreal and the Minnesota Timberwolves and … [Read more...] about Montreal hosting Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Chicago Bulls big wigs evaluate offseason thus far
Now that we're into the Chicago Bulls offseason, the actual fun can begin. The Derrick Rose "God only knows" bit is done. Our long civic nightmare of Derrick Rose return media coverage is over. We can move on to other things this summer. We have the NBA Draft in 15 days. The ground-breaking of the new practice facility next door to the United Center happened Monday. Chicago … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls big wigs evaluate offseason thus far
Chicago Bulls new practice facility: artist renderings (UPDATE)
The Chicago Bulls held an official groundbreaking ceremony for the team’s brand new practice facility today. The new Chicago Bulls facility is being built in the United Center’s Parking Lot J; east of the arena across from South Wood Street. Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Bulls President and COO Michael Reinsdorf were joined by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Walter … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls new practice facility: artist renderings (UPDATE)
Toronto Raptors have quality pieces, but more change coming this off-season?
The Toronto Raptors missed out on the post-season for a fifth straight year and as a result, made a change at the top of their organization. The Raps plucked away Nuggets’ general manager, Masai Ujiri to assume that same role in Toronto. With quality pieces on the roster and zero cap flexibility, Ujiri has decisions to make about how to get this team back on track. … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors have quality pieces, but more change coming this off-season?
Philadelphia 76ers looking to recover from one of worst trades in NBA history
The Philadelphia 76ers rolled the dice last off-season by giving up several quality assets for Andrew Bynum who missed the entire year due to injury. With Bynum a free agent this summer, the Sixers enter a critical summer in which they must make up for last off-season’s botched deal. … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers looking to recover from one of worst trades in NBA history
Chicago Bulls breaking ground on new practice facility
On Monday, June 10, the Chicago Bulls will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for the team’s brand new practice facility. The Chicago Bulls new facility will be located in the United Center’s Parking Lot J, which sits just east of the arena across from South Wood Street Between Monroe and Madison Streets, Chicago Bulls representatives will be joined by local community … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls breaking ground on new practice facility
Portland Trail Blazers must improve NBA’s worst bench this off-season
With a talented starting five, the Portland Trail Blazers should have been more competitive this past season. However, the team boasted a bench made up of rookies, former first round draft pick busts, and journeymen veterans that provided no relief for the starters. Priority number one this NBA off-season for Portland; up-grade their talent on the bench. … [Read more...] about Portland Trail Blazers must improve NBA’s worst bench this off-season
LA Clippers DOMINATE!!! in social media
Perhaps my all time favorite LA Clippers joke comes from an obscure '90s stand-up who's name I can't recall: "a burglar will actually break into your house and leave you LA Clippers tickets." The LA Clippers have obviously gotten a lot better since those days, as they at least reach the NBA post season nowadays. Still they are the sad sack franchise of the NBA; and the … [Read more...] about LA Clippers DOMINATE!!! in social media
Can new Minnesota Timberwolves front office improve product on floor?
Injuries took their toll on the Minnesota Timberwolves this past season as star players Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio missed significant time. With another disappointing finish, the T-Wolves finally fired general manager David Kahn this off-season and brought in Flip Saunders as President of Basketball Operations to try and right the ship. The health (and happiness) of Love … [Read more...] about Can new Minnesota Timberwolves front office improve product on floor?