By David Kay Now that the free-agency period is starting to sort itself out, we have a better grasp on what roles the class of 2009 will be playing on the teams that drafted them. Here is a very early look at my prediction for how the Rookie of the Year race might shake down. 1. Blake Griffin, Clippers (1st overall) '09-'10 Prediction: 17 ppg, 9 rpg Now that … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race
2009 NBA Free Agency
NBA Power Rankings
By David Kay 1. Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest knows he will a complementary player, right? I mean he has to, or else he wouldn't have signed with the Lakers, right? If Lamar Odom is brought back, this team could win 70 games. Seriously. 2. San Antonio Spurs The only thing preventing the Spurs from finishing behind the Lakers is their health. Love the Richard … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings
Third Time’s the Charm for Portland
by: David Kay Third time's the charm, right? After failing in their attempts to land free agents Hedo Turkoglu and Paul Millsap earlier this month, the Blazers have finally landed an impact free agent, agreeing to a reported 3-year, $21 million contract with point guard Andre Miller. (The third year of the deal will be a team option.) Miller, like a lot of other free … [Read more...] about Third Time’s the Charm for Portland
The Sun Not Yet Setting in Phoenix
By David Kay When the Suns dealt Shaq to Cleveland for ultimately two expiring contracts and a future second-round pick, it seemed as if a re-building process was imminent in the Desert. There were even rumors that Amare Stoudemire was going to be traded to Golden State. But instead of tearing apart the nucleus that helped Phoenix rise to one of the best and most exciting … [Read more...] about The Sun Not Yet Setting in Phoenix