The New Orleans Pelicans, huh? Oooooookaaaaay... Whatever their nickname is, the franchise is in the midst of a post-Chris Paul rebuilding effort. They have some quality young pieces but among their NBA off-season needs is getting their shooting guard, Eric Gordon healthy and consistently back on the floor. … [Read more...] about Eric Gordon’s health key to off-season for New Orleans Pelicans
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Cleveland Cavs must stick to the script this off-season
The Cleveland Cavs have already brought back a very familiar face this off-season. Nope, not LeBron James. Even better, Mike Brown has returned to become head coach! (Crickets) Now in year three of the post-LeBron rebuilding effort, the Cleveland Cavs front office must stick to the script of the past few summers; build through the draft and avoid making dumb moves via … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavs must stick to the script this off-season
Do people really believe the Pacers can beat the Heat?
Can the Indiana Pacers upset the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals? Most people seem to think Miami will take this series and move on to the Finals versus the winner of the Memphis Grizzlies-San Antonio Spurs Western Conference Finals. Not so fast. Indiana played Miami tight down to the very last second of overtime in game one. On the road, the Pacers took the … [Read more...] about Do people really believe the Pacers can beat the Heat?
Indiana Pacers’ Lance Stephenson must be “Born Ready”
Lance Stephenson went by the nickname "Born Ready" as one of the nation's top high-school basketball players and one of the most decorated New York prep products. Often times, during his one year at Cincinnati and his first two seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Stephenson made folks wonder if the "Born Ready" tag was purely hype and little substance amid instances of … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers’ Lance Stephenson must be “Born Ready”
Cavs all time champs of NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft Lottery was held Tonight and we found out the Cleveland Cavs will pick first in the 2013 NBA Draft. The Cavs have been lucky enough to get No. 1 pick 3 times in 11 years. However, the Cavs have also been bad enough to get No. 1 pick three times in 11 years. Unlike last year when Anthony Davis was the clear cut top prospect, a number of players are in … [Read more...] about Cavs all time champs of NBA Draft Lottery
Orlando Magic should blow up their roster this off-season
The Sports Bank's series of NBA off-season team needs pages begins with the worst team in the league this past season; the Orlando Magic. The franchise suffered a major setback after dealing disgruntled superstar Dwight Howard last off-season. They enter the off-season stuck with a roster of average talent and rather than trying to scrape by, it is time for the Orlando Magic … [Read more...] about Orlando Magic should blow up their roster this off-season
Charlotte Hornets; new nickname, same off-season goal
Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats are looking to the past, changing their name back to the Charlotte Hornets after New Orleans became the new joke of the league by switching their nickname to the Pelicans. Caught up? Good. Despite the new mascot, the Charlotte Hornets enter the off-season in a similar position as the past decade or so; trying to find some sort of way … [Read more...] about Charlotte Hornets; new nickname, same off-season goal
Wizards Bradley Beal calls out Derrick Rose BIG TIME
We know Derrick Rose has been healthy for quite some time. We know Derrick Rose was looking exactly like his former self on the floor in warm-ups when the Chicago Bulls season ended last week. What we don't know is why Derrick Rose didn't just sack up and play. You know, Derrick Rose might have tried to, oh I don't know actually earned his $16 million a year. Or if not … [Read more...] about Wizards Bradley Beal calls out Derrick Rose BIG TIME
Sacramento Kings staying in town; not moving to Seattle
In the words of Dr. Dre: "Sacramento! Sacramento where you at?" On Wednesday, NBA owners officially rejected a bid to relocate the Sacramento Kings to Seattle. Late Thursday night/early Friday morning (depending on your time zone) team owners agreed to sell the franchise to a Sacramento based group, sources told ESPN.com. … [Read more...] about Sacramento Kings staying in town; not moving to Seattle
Phil Jackson diagrams of Michael Jordan game winning shot released
What is former legendary Chicago Bulls and L.A. Lakers coach Phil Jackson up to now? Well, he didn't reach agreement with the Brooklyn Nets to be their coach. And his first Tweet was...he got off to kind of a “rough start.” However, the second tweet from Phil Jackson is in fact a much better story. He showed that he has quite a sense of humor about himself, and came back … [Read more...] about Phil Jackson diagrams of Michael Jordan game winning shot released