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Atlanta Hawks dump salary; trade Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams

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It appears the Atlanta Hawks are heading into a bit of a re-building mode as new general manager Danny Ferry has dealt Joe Johnson to the Brooklyn Nets and Marvin Williams to the Utah Jazz; clearing up a ton of salary cap for the future. Nets receive: SG-Joe Johnson Hawks receive: SG-Anthony Morrow, G/F-DeShawn Stevenson, C-Johan Petro, PG-Jordan Farmar, PF-Jordan Williams, … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks dump salary; trade Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams

Utah Jazz In Search of New Identity This Off-Season

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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 Utah Jazz begin a … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz In Search of New Identity This Off-Season

Trade to Nets Proves Deron Williams is NOT the NBA’s Best PG

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For the last few seasons there has been a lively debate about the best point guard in the NBA. Prior to this season the discussion was mainly between Chris Paul and Deron Williams (Derrick Rose is now in the conversation). Now that Deron Williams has been traded to the New Jersey Nets for Devin Harris, Derrick Favors and two first round picks, it's safe to say that the debate … [Read more...] about Trade to Nets Proves Deron Williams is NOT the NBA’s Best PG

Carlos Boozer can be Robin to Derrick Rose’s Batman

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So many failed experiments, and finally the Chicago Bulls have found their big man. By my count, I have ten failures by the organization at the power forward position: Elton Brand, Tyrus Thomas, Tyson Chandler, Drew Gooden, PJ Brown, Andres Nocioni, Michael Sweetney, Lonny Baxter, Antonio Davis and Donyell Marshall. Almost all were expected at one point to deliver the … [Read more...] about Carlos Boozer can be Robin to Derrick Rose’s Batman

NBA Offseason Mailbag

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Any chance LeBron goes to the Mavs? It seems like them and the Heat offer the best shot at a championship. Sure he could go to the Chicago Bulls but even with LeBron I think they are at least another year or two away. The New York Knicks have absolutely no talent to surround him with, and the New Jersey Nets just don't have it going on. Dallas is a big sports … [Read more...] about NBA Offseason Mailbag

Jazz-Suns will be the BEST Playoff Series Ever!

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By Paul M. Banks PHOENIX, AZ- Utah's 116-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns Thursday night felt like a playoff precursor of exciting things to come. The high-scoring affair saw Utah race back from ten points down in the fourth quarter and it put the Jazz 1.5 games ahead of Phoenix in the Western Conference playoff race. If current standings hold, the Jazz would have home … [Read more...] about Jazz-Suns will be the BEST Playoff Series Ever!

The Jazz re-signing of Paul Millsap, Solid Move?

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By David Kay In an offseason that could have shredded the Jazz roster, things have fallen right into place. Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur and Kyle Korver all exercised their player option and chose to return to Utah rather than become unrestricted free agents. The Jazz even signed Okur to a 2-year extension worth $20.8 million rather than risk losing him next summer. Then, … [Read more...] about The Jazz re-signing of Paul Millsap, Solid Move?

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