I'm sure every Indiana Pacers fan is thrilled that their team made it through to the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs with Saturday's 92-80 win over the Atlanta Hawks. But neither the team's players nor their fans should be very excited. … [Read more...] about The Indiana Pacers should be proud of nothing
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Rebuilding Atlanta Hawks unlikely to make playoffs
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. Having failed to get past the Eastern Conference Semifinals with their previous core, the new Atlanta Hawks front office made the bold … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Atlanta Hawks unlikely to make playoffs
BEST AND MOST DOMINANT BASKETBALL PLAYER(S) IN 1950’S
If you ask a lot of people who he or she thinks is the greatest basketball player of all time, I bet most people would say Michael Jordan. Some might say Wilt Chamberlain. Some might say Magic Johnson. Unique skill-sets are what set players apart from one another. LeBron James was supposed to the “next” MJ coming out of high school. But we soon found out that his skill-set … [Read more...] about BEST AND MOST DOMINANT BASKETBALL PLAYER(S) IN 1950’S
Bulls trade Kyle Korver to Atlanta Hawks
Will the Chicago Bulls lineup have less "hot sauce" and more sour cream next season? It was expected that sharpshooter Kyle Korver would be dealt out of Chicago this year. Pending a physical, the Bulls traded two guard Kyle Korver to the Atlanta Hawks Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson. … [Read more...] about Bulls trade Kyle Korver to Atlanta Hawks
Where Dwight Howard SHOULD Go
From the information I have gathered it sounds like the Orlando Magic is going to trade Dwight Howard, their centerpiece, to the Brooklyn Nets. But before that happens, I have a message for the Magic organization. … [Read more...] about Where Dwight Howard SHOULD Go
Atlanta Hawks sign Northwestern’s Shurna to summer league deal
Atlanta Hawks enter off-season with 6 signed players, zero cap space
It’s going to be an interesting off-season for the Atlanta Hawks. They enter the summer with only six players under contract for next season yet they are already above what the projected salary cap will be for the 2012-2013 season. In other words, filling out their roster and improving from last season will require some creative thinking. … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks enter off-season with 6 signed players, zero cap space
NBA Playoffs: Garnett Gives A “Throwback” Performance
For a second I thought I was watching Kevin Garnett, the MVP back when he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last night, Garnett put on of the best playoff performances and did something no Boston Celtic has ever done in their rich history. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Garnett Gives A “Throwback” Performance