The Portland Trail Blazers are off to a 2-0 start this season. They once again figure to be fighting for a middle of the pack Western Conference playoff team. The challenge now is to get the monkey off their back by winning a post-season series; something they have not been able to do in more than a decade. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Portland Trail Blazers Need to Get Over Hump
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Orlando Magic Look to Keep Pace in Eastern Conference
While that other Florida NBA franchise was making a commotion this off-season, forever changing the landscape of the league, the Orlando Magic quietly sat back and avoided making any panic moves. And why should they have? Orlando has established themselves as one of the elite teams in the league. But do they have what it takes to beat out the Heat and Celtics in the Eastern … [Read more...] about Orlando Magic Look to Keep Pace in Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics: The Forgotten Eastern Conference Team?
It is hard to believe a team that played for the NBA title last season has flown under the radar like the Boston Celtics have this off-season. I guess that is what happens when LeBron, Wade, and Bosh join forces. Tonight we will see the two Eastern Conference powers tip-off the season. For the Celtics, it is a marathon not a sprint. If they can stay healthy and hit their … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics: The Forgotten Eastern Conference Team?
2010-2011 NBA Season Predictions Podcast
The opening tip of the NBA season is just hours away. David Kay has been breaking down each team with his season previews that you can check out by clicking here. As part The Sports Bank's partnership with WalterFootball.com, David recently joined Matt McGuire on the Walter Football podcast to talk all things NBA previewing the season. Who is David's pick to win the Rookie … [Read more...] about 2010-2011 NBA Season Predictions Podcast
Will LeBron, Wade, Bosh Live Up to Hype?
The most anticipated NBA season in decades tips off tonight when the Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics take on the evil empire that most expect to dethrone the reining champs. All the talk in the off-season centered on “The Decision” and tonight we get our first look at LeBron, Wade, Bosh, and NBA’s public enemy number one; the Miami Heat. As Terrell Owens once said, … [Read more...] about Will LeBron, Wade, Bosh Live Up to Hype?
With Yao Back; Will Rockets Return to Playoffs?
The Houston Rockets tip-off their 2010-2011 season tonight when they visit the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers. After missing all of last season with a foot injury, Yao Ming returns to the line-up. He is expected to have a lessened role but still help the Rockets make a trip to the post-season. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about With Yao Back; Will Rockets Return to Playoffs?
Utah Jazz Will Play the Same Tune This Season
Can you name the three teams that went undefeated in the NBA pre-season? I will give you a second to think about it… The Magic, Grizzlies, and Utah Jazz. Of course that fact carries as much weight as a cracked out Amy Winehouse but it has to be an encouraging sign considering the roster changes the Jazz underwent this off-season. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz Will Play the Same Tune This Season
Carmelo Handcuffing Nuggets to Start Season
Carmelo Anthony is going to get traded and will be playing for the New York Knicks in the very near future. Until a deal is made, this cloud will hang over the Denver Nuggets franchise and leave numerous questions about the up-coming season and very near future. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Carmelo Handcuffing Nuggets to Start Season
Without Amare, Is the Sun Setting in Phoenix?
The opening tip of the NBA season is now two days away. The Sports Bank's NBA season previews makes a stop in the desert where the Phoenix Suns are almost certainly going to take a step back now that Amare Stoudemire is playing for the Knicks. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Without Amare, Is the Sun Setting in Phoenix?
Bobcats Look to Build on First Winning Season
I do not think there is a team that I am less interested in watching play this season than the Charlotte Bobcats. But in an Eastern Conference where the seventh and eighth playoff spots are anyone’s for the taking, Michael Jordan’s squad could very well make their second straight trip to the NBA Playoffs. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Bobcats Look to Build on First Winning Season