Meyers Leonard didn't exactly arrive last evening, but the GPS on his NBA career is saying "you will reach the destination in X hundred feet." After last night's dominating performance, Leonard can see the driveway to his eventual arrival. You probably missed it, because it happened very late last night, but the NBA on TNT team gave Meyers Leonard some love with the Arvydas … [Read more...] about Meyers Leonard’s NBA career began last night
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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 reasons why hiring Jason Kidd is a good thing
The Milwaukee Bucks traded away two future second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets in order to acquire Jason Kidd and named him as their next head coach. The 41 – year old Kidd will now have a chance to take this young team by the hand and lead it to a playoff course next season. So, why Kidd’s hiring is something Bucks fans should feel good about? Here are the top 5 … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks: 5 reasons why hiring Jason Kidd is a good thing
Another NBA season, another mediocre Milwaukee Bucks team
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. With just one winning season in the past eight years, mediocrity is considered success for the Milwaukee Bucks. Getting to the five hundred … [Read more...] about Another NBA season, another mediocre Milwaukee Bucks team
My “beef” with NBA contracts: Part I – Bad Contracts
I love to get paid just as much as the next guy. But when it comes to figuring out a budget and where to spend your money, I think some GM's are lost. The absurdity of big-dollar contracts in the NBA has made me think a lot since last offseason. With another off-season just around the corner, I would like to dive into last year's contracts that were handed out, what players did … [Read more...] about My “beef” with NBA contracts: Part I – Bad Contracts
What the Milwaukee Bucks can do this off-season to move past mediocrity
It has been more than a decade since the Milwaukee Bucks have been a real threat in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. The team has lacked the star power to compete with other teams. The Bucks enter the off-season looking for a few pieces to try and get the team back into the playoffs. … [Read more...] about What the Milwaukee Bucks can do this off-season to move past mediocrity
Milwaukee Bucks at crossroads; Jennings’ team? Skiles staying?
After their breakout playoff season in 2010, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves back in lottery land. It’s extremely disappointing; especially given that the ’09-’10 team had a young core that looked poised to make the franchise a fixture in the postseason. This year, they were alive for the final playoff spot up until the season's final week, but fell short. This offseason … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks at crossroads; Jennings’ team? Skiles staying?
Milwaukee Bucks get young guys playing time in season’s final games
After their breakout playoff season in 2010, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves back in lottery land. It's extremely disappointing; especially given that the '09-'10 team had a young core that looked poised to make the franchise a fixture in the postseason. This year, they were alive for the final playoff spot up until a few days ago, but alas they'll have to settle for ninth … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks get young guys playing time in season’s final games
Indiana Pacers net third seed in East with April run
Look at the top of the NBA's Eastern Conference standings as this lockout-shortened regular season draws to a close. The top two teams look familiar -- the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. The third-place team in the East? It isn't the Boston Celtics. It isn't the Orlando Magic. It's the Indiana Pacers. The long-suffering franchise has climbed to a 41-22 record, … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers net third seed in East with April run