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!
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Illini Hoops All-Decade team
By Paul M. Banks & Paul Schmidt of The Sports Bank and Joe Kutsunis of Hail to the Orange, "Home of the Blogging Illini" When putting together an All Decade Team, our first effort was Nick Smith, at guard, forward, and center. Nick Smith all the way baby. So obviously someone spiked our Egg Nog with opium or something. Eventually we decided to take the job seriously and … [Read more...] about Illini Hoops All-Decade team
Is Derrick Rose Ready to Lead the Bulls?
By Paul M. Banks The Chicago Bulls announced Monday that the team picked up the 2010-11 season options for both Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. By exercising the respective player options, both will be under contract for 2010-11. This transaction occurred on the same day Rose practiced for the first time in….a long while. Aside from the opener, Rose missed every game this … [Read more...] about Is Derrick Rose Ready to Lead the Bulls?
Will the Bulls Draft a Backup Point Guard?
By Paul M. Banks If there’s one position the Chicago Bulls don’t have a pressing need at, it’s point guard. The incumbent starter, Derrick Rose is the only player on the roster even remotely close to developing into a franchise player, and (SAT scandals and gang sign gestures aside) is the guy to build the team around. But the Bulls might see backup Kirk Hinrich move on soon … [Read more...] about Will the Bulls Draft a Backup Point Guard?
UCLA Pair Part of Point Guard Heavy Draft
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay In recent years, we have seen how drafting a point guard can help change the face of an NBA franchise. Think of the impact Chris Paul has had on the Hornets, Deron Williams in Utah, Rajon Rando with the Celtics, or just this past year, what Derrick Rose brought to the Bulls. If you are a team in need of a point guard this year, the crop of … [Read more...] about UCLA Pair Part of Point Guard Heavy Draft
NBA offseason needs
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay Find out what your NBA team this needs this offseason. We'll be doing every team as the draft approaches. https://www.walterfootball.com/nbaoffseason.php Charlotte Bobcats - Updated 5/7 https://www.walterfootball.com/nbaoffseason2009cha.php Golden State Warriors - Updated … [Read more...] about NBA offseason needs
Alley-OOP & the SCOOP on what’s going on Around the NBA Hoop:
2009 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Special Edition By: Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson 1 Los Angeles Lakers (65-17) vs. 8 Utah Jazz (48-34): Didn’t we just see them play earlier this week? Yeah we did. The Lakers’ manhandled them like they stole their snack money before school with a 125-112 win on Tuesday. This Lakers team has been built to win and the time is now. … [Read more...] about Alley-OOP & the SCOOP on what’s going on Around the NBA Hoop:
Sports Mt. Rushmore
By the TSB Staff This Sports Bank collaboration is pretty self-explanatory. You’ve probably seen the bit on SportsCenter PAUL M. BANKS RED GRANGE: The Babe Ruth of football, along with Papa Bear Halas pretty much invented the NFL- America’s best loved league. He was so big he had two nicknames “Wheaton Iceman” and “Galloping Ghost” en route to becoming professional … [Read more...] about Sports Mt. Rushmore
Robbie Hummel Exclusive
Paul M. Banks goes one-on-one with one of the Big Ten’s most valuable players Purdue’s Robbie Hummel was a finalist for the Oscar Robertson and John Wooden awards during his freshman season- the first Boilermaker since Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson. Last season Hummel was an All-Big Ten first team selection last season, leading the conference in 3-pt field goal %. This year, the … [Read more...] about Robbie Hummel Exclusive
Carlos Boozer Exclusive
Paul M. Banks has an exclusive with the NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Carlos Boozer. Booze is a two time NBA All-Star and member of last year’s All-NBA Third team. Boozer also won a Bronze medal in Athens during the 2004 Olympic games. Since his 2002-03 NBA All-Rookie team season, Boozer has finished the season among the league's top ten performers in field goal … [Read more...] about Carlos Boozer Exclusive