The regular season is over and it's time to make that money. Can LeBron James finally capture his first NBA championship? Do the Lakers have enough to compete in the West? What about the Griz? Spurs? How about the Bulls in East? Is D-Rose healthy? Check it out! In 1,000 words or less, I give my playoff predictions and pick the NBA champion. Let's go! … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
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NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Western Conference
With the Utah Jazz beating the Phoenix Suns and claiming the last playoff spot last night, the playoff picture is set in the Western Conference. Let's see if we can answer five big questions in the Western Conference. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Western Conference
The Closest Thing to Michael Jordan? It’s NOT About the Numbers!
No one will ever be what Michael Jordan was to the Chicago Bulls, NBA, or basketball in general. Several great players have been compared to Jordan, most notably Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Everyone thought that James was going to be the next Jordan when he entered the league. Nine years later, James hasn’t accomplished anything more than a couple of MVP awards and two … [Read more...] about The Closest Thing to Michael Jordan? It’s NOT About the Numbers!
2011 NBA Off-Season Losers
It was a shortened 2011 NBA off-season and certainly lacked the excitement and drama of the summer of 2010. Some teams failed to make the needed moves to improve their roster and actually took a step back while other teams made drastic improvements. Here my NBA off-season losers which include the Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, and Boston Celtics. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Off-Season Losers
Ron Artest’s First Game as Metta World Peace: Lakers Fans React
L.A. Lakers fans have plenty to worry about: their franchise Kobe Bryant has ligament strains that make him questionable at best for the opening Christmas Day game versus the Chicago Bulls. And off the court he's getting taken to the cleaners financially in his divorce. Then there's the Clippers, who are actually becoming a rival in Tinsel Town. Actually, expectations might be … [Read more...] about Ron Artest’s First Game as Metta World Peace: Lakers Fans React
Cavaliers Owner Sends Whiny Email to NBA Over CP3 Lakers Trade
You recall Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert from the night of Lebron James' "The Decison" correct? The man who made his fortune by exploiting poor people and giving out house loans to the homeless (CEO of Quicken Loans) embarrassed himself that evening with an extremely bitter letter to LBJ. The comic sans font he used put the unintentional comedy of the situation off … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Owner Sends Whiny Email to NBA Over CP3 Lakers Trade
Already? Stern, NBA Step in it by Nullifying Chris Paul Lakers Trade
On a sports day that had been dominated by news of Albert Pujols leaving the St. Louis Cardinals to head to Anaheim and the Angels, one could have reasonably expected a good night's rest and relaxation. Instead, sports writers had to put on the coffee and gear up for another huge story, because the New Orleans Hornets stunned the basketball world and dealt star point guard … [Read more...] about Already? Stern, NBA Step in it by Nullifying Chris Paul Lakers Trade
Welcome Back, Indiana Pacers
Welcome back, NBA. And welcome back, Indiana Pacers. The early-morning agreement Nov. 26 between the league and the players' union ensures the highest level of professional basketball will be played -- albeit under a shortened schedule. The great news for the Pacers -- one of the NBA's small-market franchises -- is that this tentative collective bargaining agreement, … [Read more...] about Welcome Back, Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers Finally Hire Frank Vogel; Now What?
The Indiana Pacers finally made the long-expected hire of Frank Vogel as head coach official Wednesday. Vogel and Pacers President Larry Bird addressed the media, each saying he felt good about the direction of the franchise going forward. While I tend to agree -- especially knowing that revered NBA assistant coach Brian Shaw will come aboard as Vogel's associate head … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Finally Hire Frank Vogel; Now What?
Denver Nuggets Still Looking Dangerous Post Carmelo Anthony
Just in case there were any doubters out there who didn’t think the post-trade Denver Nuggets could make some noise in the playoffs, they should be convinced now. The streaking Nuggets won their sixth consecutive game Sunday afternoon. And it was the most impressive win of the season. Heading into Los Angeles to face a Lakers team that had won nine consecutive games and were … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets Still Looking Dangerous Post Carmelo Anthony