To quote the famous Ronald Reagan campaign ad "it's morning in America." And this morning all of America's die-hard NBA fans woke up to the announcement of a blockbuster NBA trade. The "Deron Williams deal," is the huge deal everyone was expecting as the trade deadline approached, and it's now a new morning in Deron Williams' career. The deal is done. Utah receives New … [Read more...] about Utah Sends Deron Williams to Nets in Exchange for Devin Harris, Derrick Favors
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Deron Williams does Jerry Sloan Damage Control, Likely Leaving Next Year
How did NBA coaching legend Jerry Sloan go from re-signing to resigning in a whopping five days? Conventional wisdom says that he was forced out, and that former Illini legend Deron Williams was the ring-leader in getting Sloan run out of town. If true, it makes Deron look like a petulant pud to say the least. This was a PR catastrophe on all levels, whether it's accurate or … [Read more...] about Deron Williams does Jerry Sloan Damage Control, Likely Leaving Next Year
Demetri McCamey’s NBA Draft Stock Rises with Illini Wins
When Illini point guard Demetri McCamey was a freshman, he was a highly regarded recruit with a few explosive games but also terrible choice in shot selection. His sophomore year, the Illini needed a leader and a closer and McCamey developed into that go-to-scorer. He developed immensely on offense, but was still non-existent on defense. Meechi's junior season, he pretty … [Read more...] about Demetri McCamey’s NBA Draft Stock Rises with Illini Wins
Carlos Boozer can be Robin to Derrick Rose’s Batman
So many failed experiments, and finally the Chicago Bulls have found their big man. By my count, I have ten failures by the organization at the power forward position: Elton Brand, Tyrus Thomas, Tyson Chandler, Drew Gooden, PJ Brown, Andres Nocioni, Michael Sweetney, Lonny Baxter, Antonio Davis and Donyell Marshall. Almost all were expected at one point to deliver the … [Read more...] about Carlos Boozer can be Robin to Derrick Rose’s Batman
Is Derrick Rose the Next Deron Williams?
With the signing of three former members of the Utah Jazz, the Chicago Bulls earned the nickname "Utah Midwest" this summer. Bulls fans hope they don't become "Utah Jazz East," as in the Jazz of the Eastern Conference postseason because Utah's recent playoff experience is not worth emulating. You've heard the expression "NBA Hell?" Well, that's exactly where Utah is- a place … [Read more...] about Is Derrick Rose the Next Deron Williams?
Bulls add Ronnie Brewer, 3 yrs $12.5 Million
The same day that the Chicago Bulls officially lost out on J.J. Redick, the team added a very talented wing in Ronnie Brewer. In fact, he might be the most athletic wing the team has had in quite some time; an no doubt an upgrade over Redick. This move is no consolation prize; it fills a big hole and brings in a guy point guards love to play with. The best point guard in the … [Read more...] about Bulls add Ronnie Brewer, 3 yrs $12.5 Million
NBA Offseason Mailbag
Any chance LeBron goes to the Mavs? It seems like them and the Heat offer the best shot at a championship. Sure he could go to the Chicago Bulls but even with LeBron I think they are at least another year or two away. The New York Knicks have absolutely no talent to surround him with, and the New Jersey Nets just don't have it going on. Dallas is a big sports … [Read more...] about NBA Offseason Mailbag
Utah Jazz Steady Going Nowhere
By Paul M. Banks You’ve heard the term “NBA hell” before? It describes a franchise just good enough to make the playoffs every year, but never get past the first round. Teams like this are also not bad enough to qualify for the lottery, and possibly win the chance to land a franchise player. This is where the Utah Jazz reside; sort of. They’re a 53 win team with a … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz Steady Going Nowhere
Team USA Training Camp set to begin
It's getting close to being that time again. Team USA basketball has it's training camp roster set already. The 2010 FIBA World Championships will be here soon. … [Read more...] about Team USA Training Camp set to begin
Jazz-Suns will be the BEST Playoff Series Ever!
By Paul M. Banks PHOENIX, AZ- Utah's 116-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns Thursday night felt like a playoff precursor of exciting things to come. The high-scoring affair saw Utah race back from ten points down in the fourth quarter and it put the Jazz 1.5 games ahead of Phoenix in the Western Conference playoff race. If current standings hold, the Jazz would have home … [Read more...] about Jazz-Suns will be the BEST Playoff Series Ever!
