Congratulations, NBA fans!
You did it. You’ve endured all of the speculation and endless chatter revolving around the most hyped off-season in NBA history. Now all that’s left to do is sit back and watch how it all unfolds.
But while you’re waiting, it wouldn’t hurt to check out one more free agency article. Think of this as a superstar depth chart; not everyone can land No. 1 on the list, but if you get Nos. 3 and 4, your off-season is a success.
Let’s start at the bottom and work our way up… (more…)
A lot is being made about the Phoenix Suns these days. If it’s not Steve Nash’s one-eyed performance against the San Antonio Spurs propelling him to an even higher level, it’s his remarks geared towards Phil Jackson that are tearing him down.
But praise and criticism is just talk until the game takes stage.
The truth is, outside of the Los Angeles faithful, it’s hard not to realize just how vulnerable this Lakers team is, and how perfectly designed the Suns are to take them down from their top spot. (more…)
After reports came out suggesting that a deal sending Amare Stoudemire to Cleveland wouldn’t work because of Shaquille O’Neal or other reasons, it has now been made known by Stoudemire himself, that the star forward would not necessarily be against the trade.
However, he and the Phoenix Suns continue to weigh their options.
Here’s how it stands: (more…)
Ken Berger of CBSSports.com recently posted a column that dove further into the possibility of Boston Celtics veteran guard Ray Allen going to a new home.
A number of teams have been discussed in possible trade scenarios, as the Chicago Bulls are in the mix to get some cap relief, while also acquiring some talent to help them continue their playoff push.
The Celtics feel the same way. (more…)
After Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla went down with season-ending knee injuries, it was no secret that the Blazers were hurting in their inside game, as they were forced to rely almost solely on LaMarcus Aldridge.
However, it’s become clear that they are in the market for a short-term replacement to help keep them competitive for the remainder of this season, while freeing up a roster spot for next season, so both Oden and Przybilla could return to the rotation. (more…)
A source has confirmed that the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls have at least “discussed” a deal that would involved bringing point guard Kirk Hinrich to the West Coast.
Hinrich, who has spent his entire career in Chicago, is due for a change of scenery ever since losing his starting point guard spot to Derrick Rose last year. (more…)