Because he played at obscure Weber State, you may not have heard of point guard Damian Lillard. But you will hear plenty about him come NBA Draft night, he just might be the first point guard taken, and looks to be a lock for the lottery. Mid-major guys are often overlooked and Lillard is no exception. Even though he has, and pretty much has always had, all the tools. "I … [Read more...] about Will Damian Lillard be the first point guard taken on draft night?
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Derrick Rose has 2nd best selling jersey in Europe
The National Basketball Association (NBA) today released its first-ever overall international top selling jerseys list and five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant has the most popular NBA jersey internationally. The top 15 list was based on sales at adidas locations outside the United States during the 2011-12 NBA season. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose has 2nd best selling jersey in Europe
Los Angeles Clippers look to take next step this off-season
I’d say, “they’re back” but let’s be honest; the Los Angeles Clippers were never truly here to begin with. For just the fifth time since the franchise made the move across country to the west coast, the Clips made the post-season, even advancing to the semifinals. The arrival of Chris Paul played a major role in the team stepping out of the shadow of the Lakers. However, … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Clippers look to take next step this off-season
2012 NBA Draft mailbag (6/22/12)
With the 2012 NBA Draft now less than a week away, it's time to start cranking out some mailbags. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions and I'll try my best to answer them before next Thursday. Among the topics covered in this edition; what the Charlotte Bobcats are thinking at number two and what the Minnesota Timberwolves do at #18 if one of the top … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft mailbag (6/22/12)
Baylor’s Perry Jones III: sliding NBA Draft stock drops him from lottery
Of all the NBA Draft prospects who've seen their stock slide this year, Perry Jones III from Baylor could be the one hurting the most. Or at least the one who's seen his draft stock slide the most. Despite the success of the Baylor Bears this past college basketball season, Jones stock didn't rise it fell from the top 5, lottery lock down to mid to late first round. Mostly, … [Read more...] about Baylor’s Perry Jones III: sliding NBA Draft stock drops him from lottery
NBA Draft small school sleeper prospect: Scott Machado
It happens every year, the mid-major guy who slips through the NBA Draft cracks. That is until we reach the Combine, and the you loudly hear the buzz of scouts, about the small school stud. This year it's Scott Machado of Iona. Here's where we have Machado going in our latest mock draft … [Read more...] about NBA Draft small school sleeper prospect: Scott Machado
Boston Celtics heading towards a youth movement this off-season?
Despite coming within a game of advancing to the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics are approaching a potential crossroads this off-season with veterans Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen hitting the free agent market. The question facing the C’s front office is to re-sign their veterans or look towards the future. … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics heading towards a youth movement this off-season?
New Orleans Hornets dump salary in trade with Washington Wizards
The NBA off-season is officially underway as the first trade has been made between the Washington Wizards and New Orleans Hornets. Here is my analysis on the deal which includes Emeka Okafor, Trevor Ariza, Rashard Lewis, and a pick in the up-coming 2012 NBA Draft. … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hornets dump salary in trade with Washington Wizards
Pacers Tyler Hansbrough drinking a 40 in a brown bag (photo)
Nothing says "street" quite like Tyler Hansbrough, and his team the Indiana Pacers. Well not really. But here's the former North Carolina Tar Heels star and icon of college basketball drinking a 40 oz in a brown paper bag; at something that looks to be a tiki bar. … [Read more...] about Pacers Tyler Hansbrough drinking a 40 in a brown bag (photo)
NBA Finals: Lack of execution late leaves Thunder in 3-1 hole vs. Heat
With the game once again knotted up late in the fourth quarter, Oklahoma City choked. Despite the league’s best player—the only guy who has shown the ability to slow down Kevin Durant, by the way—checking in and out of play with a leg cramp, the Thunder failed to execute on both ends of the floor, falling into a 3-1 hole in the NBA Finals with a third consecutive … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: Lack of execution late leaves Thunder in 3-1 hole vs. Heat