With smart drafting, wise acquisitions, and the genius puppetmaster Gregg Popovich pulling the strings; the San Antonio Spurs’ dynasty of being NBA title contenders continued this past season. They face one major objection this summer; re-sign Tim Duncan. … [Read more...] about Don’t expect Tim Duncan to leave San Antonio Spurs this off-season
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Marquette’s DJO and Crowder ready to live NBA Draft dream
Following Wesley Matthews' breakout rookie campaign during the 2009-2010 NBA season, the Marquette Golden Eagles have seen players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft each of the past years; Lazar Hayward in 2010 and Jimmy Butler last summer. A pair of MU ballers are expected to be selected tonight when Darius Johnson-Odom and Jae Crowder will likely hear their names … [Read more...] about Marquette’s DJO and Crowder ready to live NBA Draft dream
Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season
By signing their key players to contract extensions the past couple of years, the Memphis Grizzlies have a solid starting five. However, their bench production has been average at best which has held them back a bit. The Griz need to upgrade the talent behind their starters this off-season, but that will be difficult to do since the team has very little cap flexibility in … [Read more...] about Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season
What Miami Heat can do this off-season to help repeat chances
Your 2012 NBA Champion, Miami Heat. That’s really all that needs to be said. LeBron James got the monkey off his back and took the first step in their promise to win several rings upon his joining powers with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in South Beach. In order for the Heat to repeat next year, they still need to make a few moves this off-season. … [Read more...] about What Miami Heat can do this off-season to help repeat chances
What will the Chicago Bulls do on NBA Draft night?
Winning 50 games in the lockout shortened season of 2011-12 was a major accomplishment for the Chicago Bulls. However, all that excitement and hopefulness of re-claiming the Larry O’Brien Trophy came crashing down with one injury to Derrick Rose. Unfortunately, that’s how the Bulls 2011-12 season will be remembered. Being the best regular season team in the NBA went all for … [Read more...] about What will the Chicago Bulls do on NBA Draft night?
How Derrick Rose’s injury affects the Chicago Bulls’ off-season plan
With Derrick Rose’s health condition up in the air for the 2012-13 season after tearing his ACL in the playoffs, the Chicago Bulls enter the off-season with a ton of uncertainty. Luol Deng’s name has already popped up in numerous trade rumors as the team tries to deal with the fallout from losing their star power. … [Read more...] about How Derrick Rose’s injury affects the Chicago Bulls’ off-season plan
Houston Rockets stockpiling draft picks in hope of landing Dwight Howard
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has a reputation for acquiring assets. That is apparently what he is planning on doing in the days leading up to the 2012 NBA Draft in hopes of landing Dwight Howard via trade from the Orlando Magic. The Rockets have added a third first round draft pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves, sending swingman Chase Budinger north. … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets stockpiling draft picks in hope of landing Dwight Howard
2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year. The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2011 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
Los Angeles Lakers likely to explore off-season trade options for Pau Gasol
With a second straight exit in the Western Conference semifinals, the Los Angeles Lakers could be due for another roster shakeup this off-season. One possibility they will have to strongly consider this off-season is trading Pau Gasol. … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Lakers likely to explore off-season trade options for Pau Gasol
Indiana Pacers have in-house business to take care this off-season
Larry Bird has done a tremendous job in building the Indiana Pacers back to a contender in the Eastern Conference. The team was very active last off-season in signing free agent David West and trading for George Hill. Even though the Pacers are experiencing a bit of a front office shake-up, they have some in-house business to take care of this off-season by re-signing Hill … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers have in-house business to take care this off-season