I will admit it; I totally missed the boat on the Grizzlies last season. I thought the Zach Randolph trade would terrorize the team. Instead, Memphis was one of the pleasant surprised in the NBA even though they were still ten games back of the eighth and final spot in the Western Conference. Can they build off last year’s performance or will they take a step … [Read more...] about Are the Grizzlies Ready to Take the Next Step?
NBA predictions
76ers Should Compete for Playoff Spot
The 76ers are coming off their worst season in thirteen years. And to think, two years ago they were the sexy pick to win the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia made a splash head coach hire by luring Doug Collins out from behind the color commentary booth and added one of the top college players by drafting “His Royal Smoothness” Evan Turner. Will that be enough to get the … [Read more...] about 76ers Should Compete for Playoff Spot
Griffin and Gordon Try to Change the Clipper Culture
The Clippers have had one winning season in the past 17 years. No wonder they are the laughing stock of the NBA. But with building blocks like Blake Griffin and Eric Gordon, the franchise is inching its way in the right direction and hoping to shake their losing culture. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Griffin and Gordon Try to Change the Clipper Culture
Pacers Slowly Building for Future but Should Struggle this Season
David Kay’s NBA season previews heads to Hoosierland where the Indiana Pacers are coming off their worst season in more than twenty years. The future is looking up for Indy though there likely will not be a major improvement this season. … [Read more...] about Pacers Slowly Building for Future but Should Struggle this Season
Golden State Warriors Moving on from Nellie Ball
David Kay’s NBA season previews make a stop in the Bay where the run and gun Warriors hope a big-time addition to the frontcourt, new attitude on defense, and fancy logo makeover can help them make strides out West. … [Read more...] about Golden State Warriors Moving on from Nellie Ball
Detroit Pistons Heading in the Wrong Direction
The Pistons come in as the 25th ranked team in David Kay’s NBA season previews. Injuries killed Detroit last season and they have already suffered a major loss when second year forward Jonas Jerebko tore his Achilles in the Pistons first pre-season game Tuesday night which will reportedly sideline him for three-five months. It figures to be the beginning of what should be … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons Heading in the Wrong Direction
Minnesota Timberwolves Will Be the Worst Team in the NBA
David Kay begins his 2010-2011 NBA previews with the worst team in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves are giving new meaning to the phrase re-building behind oft-criticized general manager David Kahn who is the opposite of Benjamin Linus when it comes to having a plan. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Will Be the Worst Team in the NBA
NBA Power Rankings: #3 Orlando Magic
By: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: This past season was a magical one in Orlando, as the Magic emerged as one of the elite teams in the league, advancing to the NBA Finals for just the second time in the franchise's brief history. Despite the fact that Orlando was defeated by the Lakers in five games, the team cannot be disappointed with their '08-'09 campaign. The … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #3 Orlando Magic
NBA Power Rankings: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers
By: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: They had the best record in the NBA, the league's MVP and Coach of the Year, but once again LeBron and the Cavs fell short of the ultimate goal, winning the NBA Championship. The acquisition of Mo Williams proved to be a great move as he provided LeBron a running mate who could step up when the King was having an "off" night. Zydrunas … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Power Rankings: #5 San Antonio Spurs
By: David Kay In a critical off-season for the Spurs franchise, San Antonio made all the right moves to make sure their recent run of success did not come to a sreetching hault this season. They should once again be one of the elite teams in the Western Conference and compete for another NBA ring. 2008-09 Season Summary: The Spurs played up to par last season but it was … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #5 San Antonio Spurs