At the beginning of the 2011-2012 season, the Portland Trail Blazers were my sleeper pick to make a run in the Western Conference. I looked like a genius early on as the Blazers won seven of their first nine games. Things quickly turned downhill though as Portland missed out on the playoffs and now enters the off-season with a boat load of needs. … [Read more...] about Portland Trail Blazers should be very active this off-season
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Optimism actually surrounds Minnesota Timberwolves this off-season
40 games into the 2011-2012 NBA season and the Minnesota Timberwolves were actually competing for a Western Conference playoff spot. An injury to Ricky Rubio derailed the T-Wolves surprising start to the season but proved that there is reason for optimism in Minnesota and that the team doesn't need to make any drastic moves this off-season. Still, a few upgrades could help … [Read more...] about Optimism actually surrounds Minnesota Timberwolves this off-season
What the Toronto Raptors can do to improve this off-season
Year two of the Toronto Raptors’ post-Chris Bosh re-building effort yielded a similar result as year one. The Raps once again finished well out of the playoff picture and now enter the off-season in need of an influx in talent. They will Lithuanian big man Jonas Valanciunas, their 2011 first round pick, but what else can Toronto do to improve their roster and get themselves … [Read more...] about What the Toronto Raptors can do to improve this off-season
Getting healthy an off-season must for Golden State Warriors
On paper, the Golden State Warriors don't appear to be that far off from competing for a spot in the Western Conference Playoffs. Adding a couple pieces this off-season and getting Stephen Curry, Andrew Bogut, and David Lee 100% healthy will certainly be crucial if Mark Jackson's team is going to take that next step. … [Read more...] about Getting healthy an off-season must for Golden State Warriors
What kind of contract will free agent-to-be Jeremy Lin receive in off-season?
Even though the Knicks lost to the Nets last night and he was abused on the defensive end by Deron Williams, "Linsanity" is still sweeping the sports world. Jeremy Lin's rise from the NBA D-League to sparking a turnaround of the New York Knicks has certainly been beyond impressive. Here is something to think about though; Lin is a restricted free agent after this season. … [Read more...] about What kind of contract will free agent-to-be Jeremy Lin receive in off-season?
Signed Jeremy Lin jersey brings $42,000 in auction
Last week Jeremy Lin partnered with the Garden of Dreams Foundation to put a game-worn signed jersey on the online auction block at Charitybuzz.com, along with a chance to meet him at tomorrow's game (2/22) against the Hawks, including four VIP tickets. The jersey is the same one Lin wore on Friday, February 10, 2012, when he scored 38 points against Kobe Bryant and the Los … [Read more...] about Signed Jeremy Lin jersey brings $42,000 in auction
2011 NBA Free Agent Shooting Guard Rankings
With the NBA Lockout coming to an end, we now know that teams can start signing free agents on December 9th. Like the NFL experienced once their lockout ended, there will be a frenzy period for teams to fill out rosters with the season tipping off on Christmas. With the new labor agreement, there are some changes to NBA free agency. A player can only receive a four-year … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Free Agent Shooting Guard Rankings
2011 NBA Free Agent Point Guard Rankings
With the NBA Lockout coming to an end, we now know that teams can start signing free agents on December 9th. Like the NFL experienced once their lockout ended, there will be a frenzy period for teams to fill out rosters with the season tipping off on Christmas. With the new labor agreement, there are some changes to NBA free agency. A player can only receive a four-year … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Free Agent Point Guard Rankings