The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. Year two of the post-LeBron James makeover in Cleveland is underway. Led by reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Kyrie Irving, the future is … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers still a couple years away from being NBA playoff contender
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2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year. The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2011 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
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
Cleveland Cavaliers select Tristan Thompson with 4th overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
With the 4th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Tristan Thompson, a forward from Texas. Surprised by this pick? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. After Enes Kanter went 3rd overall to the Jazz, the popular belief was that the Cavs would select Jonas Valanciunas as the 4th pick. Few, if any, predicted Thompson would be selected, but Dan … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers select Tristan Thompson with 4th overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
Texas’ Tristan Thompson Major Beneficiary of WEAK NBA Draft Class
The Texas Longhorns Tristan Thompson is probably going to capitalize from some of the top prospects in college basketball returning to school. The decisions of blue chip prospects like Harrison Barnes, Jared Sullinger and Perry Jones not declaring for the 2011 NBA Draft is will end up making Thompson a ton of money. Thompson could end up a late-lottery pick even though he … [Read more...] about Texas’ Tristan Thompson Major Beneficiary of WEAK NBA Draft Class
Tristan Thompson Playing beyond his years for Longhorns
One thing was clear at Madison Square Garden after Thursday and Friday’s 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches v. Cancer – Texas is going to be a scary good team. The Longhorns boast some of the top recruits in the nation that have seamlessly stepped in and contributed immediately. Mix “diaper dandies” Tristan Thompson – who early in the season is playing well beyond his … [Read more...] about Tristan Thompson Playing beyond his years for Longhorns
2K Sports Classic Preview: Illini Ready to Run the Table?
The pre-season tournament season is upon us and The Sports Bank is your home for in-depth previews to get your Feast Week watching ready. The 2K Sports Classic college basketball tournament that benefits Coaches vs. Cancer has already tipped off with pod play but hits the main stage of Madison Square Garden Thursday and Friday with big-time programs Pitt, Illinois, Texas, and … [Read more...] about 2K Sports Classic Preview: Illini Ready to Run the Table?