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How Does Wesley Matthews Fit with the Blazers?

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With the Utah Jazz signing veteran shooting guard Raja Bell to a three-year deal on Wednesday, it appears as if Wesley Matthews’ short tenure in Salt Lake City has come to an end.  The former Marquette standout signed a 5-year, $33.4 million offer sheet with Portland this past weekend and according to multiple reports, the Jazz will not match the contract making Matthews the … [Read more...] about How Does Wesley Matthews Fit with the Blazers?

NBA Free Agency: Day One

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To my disappointment, nobody was camped outside my door and my phone remained silent when the clock struck 11:01 CST last night and the NBA free agency period officially got underway.  I even bought a nice little cheese and cracker plate to serve…  For the next couple of weeks, I will give daily updates on what has happened on the free agent landscape.  Some of it will be … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agency: Day One

Marquette’s Wesley Matthews Establishes Himself in the League

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By: David Kay and Paul M. Banks For every college basketball player hoping to continue their career at the next level, hearing their name called at the NBA Draft is a dream come true.  On June 25, 2009, sixty names were read at the podium in Madison Square Garden, but Wesley Matthews’ was not one of them.  Some things in life are a blessing in disguise and for the former … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Wesley Matthews Establishes Himself in the League

NBA Power Rankings: #10 Utah Jazz

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By: David Kay and Paul M. Banks 2008-09 Season Summary: In financial terms a "correction" is defined as a sharp, relatively short decline that temporarily interrupts a persistent upward trend in the market. The Utah Jazz experienced a "correction" in 2009. After back-to-back Northwest Division titles, the Jazz had a much tougher season with siginifcant contributors like … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #10 Utah Jazz