One of the topics expected to be discussed during the NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The released … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to the NBA Northwest Division Teams in 2011
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Locking Up Russell Westbrook is Thunder’s Top Off-Season Priority
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. The Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about Locking Up Russell Westbrook is Thunder’s Top Off-Season Priority
Durant, Thunder Among NBA’s Best
Do you think Sam Presti sends fruit baskets to the Portland Trail Blazers franchise on a weekly basis as a “thank you” for them passing on Kevin Durant and having him fall right into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s lap? OKC is rising up the ranks of the NBA and a sexy pick to de-throne the Lakers in the Western Conference. As long as they have Durant and an improving supporting … [Read more...] about Durant, Thunder Among NBA’s Best