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. The Detroit Pistons are still suffering from some recent poor financial decisions made by general manager Joe Dumars that has held back the … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons unlikely to break playoff drought
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Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Central Division Teams in 2011
One of the topics expected to be discussed during the pending NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Central Division Teams in 2011
NBA Power Rankings: #20 Detroit Pistons
By David Kay and Paul M. Banks 2008-09 Season Summary: In Detroit, both the automotive industry and the professional basketball team headquartered there are in need of aggressive rebuilding options. Both have also seen better days. Despite trading Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess (who was waived and later re-signed) for superstar Allen Iverson, the Pistons regressed … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #20 Detroit Pistons