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
Utah Jazz in search of backcourt help this off-season
All things considered, the Utah Jazz showed steady progress this season when some expected them further drop off post-Deron Williams trade. Now the Jazz enter the off-season with a glaring need; upgrading their talent in the backcourt. … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz in search of backcourt help this off-season
Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 25-21
I am little bored right now, so I thought I would create a list of the 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA. Here are players 25-21. Feel free to leave a comment! … [Read more...] about Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 25-21
Utah Jazz In Search of New Identity This Off-Season
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
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
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
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
Utah Jazz Steady Going Nowhere
By Paul M. Banks You’ve heard the term “NBA hell” before? It describes a franchise just good enough to make the playoffs every year, but never get past the first round. Teams like this are also not bad enough to qualify for the lottery, and possibly win the chance to land a franchise player. This is where the Utah Jazz reside; sort of. They’re a 53 win team with a … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz Steady Going Nowhere
