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Trade to Nets Proves Deron Williams is NOT the NBA’s Best PG

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For the last few seasons there has been a lively debate about the best point guard in the NBA. Prior to this season the discussion was mainly between Chris Paul and Deron Williams (Derrick Rose is now in the conversation). Now that Deron Williams has been traded to the New Jersey Nets for Devin Harris, Derrick Favors and two first round picks, it's safe to say that the debate … [Read more...] about Trade to Nets Proves Deron Williams is NOT the NBA’s Best PG

Utah Sends Deron Williams to Nets in Exchange for Devin Harris, Derrick Favors

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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

2010 NBA Draft Lottery Re-Do

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With the NBA All-Star weekend upon us, it is time for an annual tradition here at The Sports Bank; the NBA Draft Lottery Re-do.  Peter Christian and David Kay will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2010 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season.  They will factor in how each team’s roster … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Draft Lottery Re-Do

Derrick Favors will be the 1st big man taken in NBA Draft

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Somehow, someway I’ll get through an entire feature on former Georgia Tech power forward Derrick Favors without using the trite cliché: “he has a tremendous upside.” This 6-10, 245 power player's game is certainly anything but tired and shopworn as his best days are yet to come. NBA scouts know it, as he’ll likely be the first “big” taken, and could go as high as #3 or #4 in … [Read more...] about Derrick Favors will be the 1st big man taken in NBA Draft

Meet Derrick Favors: #1 big man on NBA Draft boards

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By Paul M. Banks and David Kay Somehow, someway I’ll get through an entire feature on former Georgia Tech power forward Derrick Favors without using the trite cliché: “he has a tremendous upside.” This 6-10, 245 power player's game is certainly anything but tired and shopworn as his best days are yet to come. NBA scouts know it, as he’ll likely be the first “big” taken, and … [Read more...] about Meet Derrick Favors: #1 big man on NBA Draft boards