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. Dwight Howard had his wish granted and was freed from the Orlando Magic. As a result, the Magic become one of the worst teams in the league … [Read more...] about Orlando Magic will struggle MIGHTILY without Dwight Howard
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Magic finally deal Dwight Howard to Lakers; trade breakdown
Finally. FINALLY! No more Dwight Howard rumors as the Orlando Magic deal their disgruntled superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-team trade that also includes the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers. The Lake Show give up Andrew Bynum and Andre Iguodala is also included in the deal. Here is a breakdown. … [Read more...] about Magic finally deal Dwight Howard to Lakers; trade breakdown
NBA Free Agent roundup (7/10/12)
While the NBA world awaits word on whether or not the Orlando Magic are actually going to give Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets for ten cents on the dollar, there have been plenty of other major moves made via trade and free agency in the past couple of days. Here is a breakdown of the latest player movement in this NBA off-season. … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent roundup (7/10/12)
Can Orlando Magic do enough this off-season to keep Dwight Howard happy?
Dwight Howard is still a member of the Orlando Magic... for now. However, that could be short lived as the team searches for a new general manager, head coach, and improved talent to complement their superstar this off-season. In doing so, that might be enough to convince Howard to re-sign with Orlando rather than hitting the market as a free agent next summer. … [Read more...] about Can Orlando Magic do enough this off-season to keep Dwight Howard happy?
Bulls.com: Pau Gasol interested in coming to Chicago
The Chicago Bulls will have to take stock now of what they can and cannot do, as they will be sans Derrick Rose for most, if not all of the season. This changes their complexion and outlook completely. Bulls.com reporter Sam Smith proposes an idea that they might even play for the lottery, a la the San Antonio Spurs when David Robinson was hurt. We all know that worked out … [Read more...] about Bulls.com: Pau Gasol interested in coming to Chicago
5 Pau Gasol trade possibilities for the Los Angeles Lakers
Paul Gasol was actually traded by the Los Angeles Lakers last off-season; until the league struck down the deal. Now with the Lake Show being ousted from the Western Conference Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder and Gasol receiving a ton of criticism for his performance in that series, you can bet your sweet derriere that off-season trade rumors will once again run rampant … [Read more...] about 5 Pau Gasol trade possibilities for the Los Angeles Lakers
5 players likely to be dealt by NBA Trade Deadline
Plenty of names will be floated around in the next week-plus as the NBA trade deadline approaches on March 15th. Here is a list of the five players I think will be dealt in the next week-plus and which teams might be interested in acquiring said player. (I didn't include Dwight Howard on this list because I don't think the Orlando Magic pull the trigger on a deal.) … [Read more...] about 5 players likely to be dealt by NBA Trade Deadline
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic at a Crossroads
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. The Orlando Magic … [Read more...] about Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic at a Crossroads
How Clippers Could Get Chris Paul AND Dwight Howard
The following is a result of me being bored at 2:30 a.m. and playing around on ESPN's Trade Machine. Bill Simmons may be the Picasso of the Trade Machine, but I am the Michaelangelo. Before you light me up in the comment box below, let me just clarify: I am not saying this trade idea will happen, should happen, or ever could happen, but it at least got me thinking, … [Read more...] about How Clippers Could Get Chris Paul AND Dwight Howard