Rudy Gay’s name has been floating around in trade rumors the past couple of weeks and finally the triggered has been pulled in our first major pre-trade deadline deal. Gay heads from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Toronto Raptors in a three-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons. Here is my trade breakdown. … [Read more...] about Grizzlies send Rudy Gay to Raptors in three-team deal: trade breakdown
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James Harden trade makes sense for both Thunder and Rockets
I'm at a Halloween party Saturday night; Lucky Strike cigarette hanging out on my mouth, glass of a scotch in my hand (I went as Don Draper from Mad Men) when I get a text that the Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden to the Houston Rockets. I had the same look on my face that Don did when his wife Megan sang "Zou Bisou Bisou" in front of their friends at his 40th … [Read more...] about James Harden trade makes sense for both Thunder and Rockets
Top ten 2013 unrestricted NBA free agents
Now that the dust has pretty much settled on the 2012 NBA free agency period, we can look ahead to next summer when big names like Dwight Howard and Chris Paul are slated to hit the open market. Here is a look at the top ten unrestricted free agents for the 2013 NBA off-season. Click here for a list of the top NBA restricted free agents in 2013. … [Read more...] about Top ten 2013 unrestricted NBA free agents
2012 NBA off-season winners
Yesterday, I handed out my dubious awards of which teams ended up “losers” during the 2012 NBA off-season. Now it’s time to name the winners of the off-season. At the top of the list, the defending champs who bring more talent to South Beach. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA off-season winners
NBA Free Agent roundup (7/10/12)
While the NBA world awaits word on whether or not the Orlando Magic are actually going to give Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets for ten cents on the dollar, there have been plenty of other major moves made via trade and free agency in the past couple of days. Here is a breakdown of the latest player movement in this NBA off-season. … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent roundup (7/10/12)
Steve Nash trade leads to point guard roulette in NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers made a huge splash by acquiring Steve Nash from the Phoenix Suns for four future NBA Draft picks. That deal has led to chain reaction of point guard movement in the NBA as Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry, Jason Kidd, and possibly Jeremy Lin have all found new homes. … [Read more...] about Steve Nash trade leads to point guard roulette in NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves sign Roy, agree to deal with Batum
Needing depth and an up-grade in talent on the wing, the Minnesota Timberwolves have looked west to sign former Portland Blazers shooting guard Brandon Roy and agree to an offer sheet with restricted free agent Nicolas Batum. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves sign Roy, agree to deal with Batum
Don’t expect Tim Duncan to leave San Antonio Spurs this off-season
With smart drafting, wise acquisitions, and the genius puppetmaster Gregg Popovich pulling the strings; the San Antonio Spurs’ dynasty of being NBA title contenders continued this past season. They face one major objection this summer; re-sign Tim Duncan. … [Read more...] about Don’t expect Tim Duncan to leave San Antonio Spurs this off-season
Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season
By signing their key players to contract extensions the past couple of years, the Memphis Grizzlies have a solid starting five. However, their bench production has been average at best which has held them back a bit. The Griz need to upgrade the talent behind their starters this off-season, but that will be difficult to do since the team has very little cap flexibility in … [Read more...] about Memphis Grizzlies must upgrade depth this off-season
What will the Chicago Bulls do on NBA Draft night?
Winning 50 games in the lockout shortened season of 2011-12 was a major accomplishment for the Chicago Bulls. However, all that excitement and hopefulness of re-claiming the Larry O’Brien Trophy came crashing down with one injury to Derrick Rose. Unfortunately, that’s how the Bulls 2011-12 season will be remembered. Being the best regular season team in the NBA went all for … [Read more...] about What will the Chicago Bulls do on NBA Draft night?