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Kings must get Tyreke Evans help this summer

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By: David Kay ’09-’10 Season in Review: The Kings suffered through their fourth straight losing season but showed improvement in the second year of their re-building project.  That improvement can be attributed to the arrival of the next big thing; Tyreke Evans (allow me to say “I told you so” as I have been high on Evans since seeing him in person at the 2008 McDonald’s … [Read more...] about Kings must get Tyreke Evans help this summer

Brandon Jennings vs. Tyreke Evans: A referendum for Rookie of the Year

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By Jake McCormick The 2009-10 Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings were expected to spend more time in the basement of their respective conferences than Jerry Stiller in the King of Queens. But thanks to the accelerated development of point guards Tyreke Evans and Brandon Jennings and some added help from previously unknown Euros (Omir Casspi, Ersan Ilyasova), both teams … [Read more...] about Brandon Jennings vs. Tyreke Evans: A referendum for Rookie of the Year

2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

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By: David Kay Welcome to a weekly feature here at the The Sports Bank where we break down the top rookies in the NBA and who has the edge to win the Rookie of the Year Award.  Check back every Thursday for an update. The 2009 NBA Draft was dubbed “The Point Guard Draft” and now we are seeing why.  The top five players on my Rookie of the Year Race run the point.  Here are … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

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By: David Kay 1. Brandon Jennings, Bucks (Last Week Ranking: #1) ’09-’10: 23.4 ppg, 5.8 apg, 4.5 rpg, 1.2 spg My ’09-’10 Prediction: 12 ppg, 7 apg, 2 spg He is single-handedly reviving the Bucks franchise as they are out to an 8-5 start.  Jennings scoring has dipped since Michael Redd returned from injury, but more so because Jennings has shot 10-36 in those two … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

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By: David Kay Welcome to a weekly feature here at the The Sports Bank where we break down the top rookies in the NBA and who has the edge to win the Rookie of the Year Award.  Check back every Thursday for an update. Injuries have allowed several rookies to begin to flourish for their respective teams.  One rookie is gaining ground on the early favorite to claim the … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race

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By David Kay Now that the free-agency period is starting to sort itself out, we have a better grasp on what roles the class of 2009 will be playing on the teams that drafted them. Here is a very early look at my prediction for how the Rookie of the Year race might shake down.   1. Blake Griffin, Clippers (1st overall) '09-'10 Prediction: 17 ppg, 9 rpg Now that … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race