2010 NBA Trade Rumors: Five Potential Suitors For Carmelo Anthony

The speculation and drama that surrounded the free agent class of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Carlos Boozer, Rudy Gay, and co. slowly and slowly gained steam for years before culminating in an eight-day media frenzy from July 1-8.

This year, Carmelo Anthony appears to be headed down the same path. (more…)

2010 NBA Draft: Winners and Losers in the LeBron James Sweepstakes

In Thursday’s NBA Draft, teams basically had one of three priorities:

1. Stockpile as many assets as possible for the future

2. Save money to get under the luxury tax

3. Clear as much cap space as possible for free agents this summer

Like it or not, that’s the state of today’s NBA. Few teams are set in their rosters for next year; they want as much flexibility as possible. (more…)

Taylor Smith’s 2010 NBA Mock Draft: Round One

We’ve had several “who’s no. 1?” debates with regards to the NBA Draft over the past several years.

In 2008, the Derrick Rose v. Michael Beasley debate raged on. If their first two seasons are any indicator, the Bulls made the better choice.

In 2007, we had the much more heated Greg Oden v. Kevin Durant episode.

Oden has played in exactly 82 games over the course of two seasons, as he missed all of what would’ve been his rookie season with a knee injury. (more…)

Week 19 NBA Power Rankings: Mavericks Coming Together at Right Time

Out West, the Mavericks, Nuggets, Lakers, and Jazz appear to be separating themselves from the pack as we near the playoffs.

In the East, the Cavs appear to have gotten things back in order, and the Celtics are struggling once again.

Here’s the full NBA rundown as we head into the second-to-last month of the regular season. (more…)

Can Joe Alexander Revitalize His Career In Chicago?

Look out, folks. It’s the great white hype all over again.

Closely resembling what happened to Adam Morrison two years ago, former top ten pick Joe Alexander has been traded away from his original team.

The different? He’s not going to an NBA champion-caliber team, and his contract will expire after the season is over. (more…)

NBA Rumor Mill: Ray Allen Trade Talk Heating Up

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…)

NBA Rumor Mill: Portland on the Move For a Big Man

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…)

NBA Rumor Mill: Kirk Hinrich on His Way Out of Chicago?

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…)