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?
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NBA Free Agency: Day One
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
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 Rookie of the Year Race 12-18
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. With the top overall pick Blake Griffin still sidelined, a pair of rookie point guards are battling it out for the top spot. Check out the updated Rookie of the Year Race. … [Read more...] about NBA Rookie of the Year Race 12-18
NBA Power Rankings: #10 Utah Jazz
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