On paper, the Golden State Warriors don't appear to be that far off from competing for a spot in the Western Conference Playoffs. Adding a couple pieces this off-season and getting Stephen Curry, Andrew Bogut, and David Lee 100% healthy will certainly be crucial if Mark Jackson's team is going to take that next step. … [Read more...] about Getting healthy an off-season must for Golden State Warriors
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Brooklyn Nets #1 off-season priority; re-sign Deron Williams
The New Jersey Nets... err... Brooklyn Nets will have a new home next season, moving across the Hudson River to their new home at the Barclays Center. As the franchise enters a new era, they have plenty of question marks regarding their roster. Priority number one this off-season for the Nets will be re-signing their star point guard, Deron Williams. … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets #1 off-season priority; re-sign Deron Williams
Sacramento Kings face off-season uncertainty on and off the court
The Sacramento Kings franchise is a mess; both on and off the court. They enter the off-season with a ton of uncertainty as to whether or not the Maloof brothers will even keep the team in Sacramento past next year. The product on the court is struggling to find the identity and chemistry needed to dig themselves out of the NBA Western Conference cellar. … [Read more...] about Sacramento Kings face off-season uncertainty on and off the court
New Orleans Hornets franchise entering a new era
With a new owner, new nickname, and a pair of lottery picks in the 2012 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Hornets (or whatever they end up getting called) are entering a new era as a team. It could be the boost that helps fans forget about Chris Paul and look towards a potentially promising future. However, that can't happen if the team doesn't make some upgrades this off-season … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hornets franchise entering a new era
Cleveland Cavaliers look to build around Kyrie Irving this off-season
All things considered, there should actually be optimism regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyrie Irving appears to be the face of the franchise that Cavs fans hoped they were getting with the top overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. With four of the top 34 picks in the 2012 NBA Draft and a ton of cap space, management should look to build around Irving this off-season. … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers look to build around Kyrie Irving this off-season
Washington Wizards off-season plan remains the same
Team president Ernie Grunfeld called this the second year of a three-year plan for the Washington Wizards franchise. After finishing with the second worst record in the NBA, there will need to be some accelerated growth next season if the team is going to reach the desired destination of said plan. Having another high draft pick and adding some veteran pieces this off-season … [Read more...] about Washington Wizards off-season plan remains the same
Charlotte Bobcats face long road ahead
The Sports Bank's NBA Off-season team needs pages begins at the bottom. The Charlotte Bobcats gave new definition to the word "bottom" this past season by finishing with the worst win percentage in NBA history. Michael Jordan faces a long road ahead to get the Bobcats out of the gutter and there certainly isn't a quick fix in the near future. (At least MJ has a hot fiancee … [Read more...] about Charlotte Bobcats face long road ahead
Top Ten NBA unrestricted free agents
Now that the NBA regular season is over, fourteen teams are already looking ahead to next season. The 2012 NBA free agency class features more talent than the 2011 class but still nowhere near 2010 when guys like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Carlos Boozer, and David Lee were all on the market. Here are the top ten NBA unrestricted free … [Read more...] about Top Ten NBA unrestricted free agents
Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?
The Chicago Bulls led the NBA in wins last year, but like their #1 seed counterpart in the West, the San Antonio Spurs, they failed to reach the NBA Finals. Chicago returns the same nucleus as last year, with some upgrades. On paper, they should be better. Then again, so will the Miami Heat, who eliminated them last year. "I think the longer you are together, everything … [Read more...] about Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?
2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling
Of all the questions surrounding the Chicago Bulls this season, only one truly matters- can they get past the Miami Heat this year? Because of what happened last season (4-1 Eastern Conference Finals loss despite the Bulls having home court advantage), what could happen this year (many NBA experts predict the same outcome this year) and how this script could occur repeatedly in … [Read more...] about 2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling