It was a shortened 2011 NBA off-season and certainly lacked the excitement and drama of the summer of 2010. Still, some teams made major moves that will help their franchises for the immediate season and the future. Here my NBA off-season winners which include both teams involved in the Chris Paul trade and an emerging sleeper team in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Off-Season Winners
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L.A. Clippers Trade for Chris Paul; Roll the Dice on Future
As I suggested in this article back in May, the Los Angeles Clippers seemed to be a realistic trade partner for the New Orleans Hornets and Chris Paul. After a week of rumors and vetoed trade proposals by David Stern, CP3 has finally been dealt to the Clips for three players headlined by Eric Gordon along with a first round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. It is a risky deal for … [Read more...] about L.A. Clippers Trade for Chris Paul; Roll the Dice on Future
Chris Paul Traded to L.A. Clippers for Gordon, Kaman, Aminu and Draft Pick
The NBA has reached an agreement, in principle, to end the Chris Paul drama. Just ten days and change to the start of the season and CP3 didn't even know what team he was going to be on. Yes, the Los Angeles Clippers will get to keep Blake Griffin, and still have one of the best point guards in the league. According to the sources of Yahoo! Sports: The league-owned New … [Read more...] about Chris Paul Traded to L.A. Clippers for Gordon, Kaman, Aminu and Draft Pick
No Matter the Result on Ryan Braun, ESPN Needs to Focus on Reporting
There is no doubt that ESPN has become the #1 outlet for sports news in the world. With their coverage in over 200 countries and across multiple forms of media on a 24/7 timescale, they have become the all-knowing power when it comes to sports or we thought so. Over the last couple of weeks, the "Worldwide Leader in Sports," … [Read more...] about No Matter the Result on Ryan Braun, ESPN Needs to Focus on Reporting
How Clippers Could Get Chris Paul AND Dwight Howard
The following is a result of me being bored at 2:30 a.m. and playing around on ESPN's Trade Machine. Bill Simmons may be the Picasso of the Trade Machine, but I am the Michaelangelo. Before you light me up in the comment box below, let me just clarify: I am not saying this trade idea will happen, should happen, or ever could happen, but it at least got me thinking, … [Read more...] about How Clippers Could Get Chris Paul AND Dwight Howard
Hornets Must Find Way to Win, Keep Chris Paul Happy
There is a new regime in charge of the New Orleans Hornets. They hired a new head coach in Monty Williams and a new general manager in Dell Demps with the hopes of putting the franchise back on the winning track. In order to successfully do that, they must keep Chris Paul happy and show him that the team is truly willing to surround him with pieces needed to win a … [Read more...] about Hornets Must Find Way to Win, Keep Chris Paul Happy
Chris Paul Trade Possibilities
Chris Paul is reportedly unhappy and wants out of New Orleans. The face of the Hornets apparently does not think the franchise has made the necessary moves to surround him with the talent needed to make a run at an NBA title and will sit down with management Monday to discuss his future. The end result could involve CP3 demanding a trade out of the bayou in hopes of pulling a … [Read more...] about Chris Paul Trade Possibilities