The calendar now reads June. In the NBA that means it’s time to crown an NBA Champion. However among the biggest of NBA nerds, it also means it’s time to get ready for the NBA draft. We're only two weeks and a few hours away from the 2011 NBA Draft. This year, it’s preparing for the likes of Kyrie Irving, Derrick Williams, Enes Kanter and Brandon Knight to join the greatest … [Read more...] about The 10 Worst NBA Drafts in the Lottery Era
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Artest Joining Kobe in Hollywood
by: David Kay When it comes down to it, the Lakers and Rockets pretty much swapped Ron Artest for Trevor Ariza straight up. Thursday, Artest reached an agreement with the defending champs on a 3-year deal worth about $18 million. Houston responded by stealing the Lakers’ Trevor Ariza for the mid-level exception which will net him around $33.5 million for the next five … [Read more...] about Artest Joining Kobe in Hollywood
NBA Western Conference Finals Preview
By: Andy Weise This is what playoffs are all about – star power. Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwight Howard. Four of the top 10 superstars in the NBA lead their teams now. Kobe has three rings but has as many as the other three combined when Shaq isn’t on his team: zero. In the west, it was only a matter of time before the Los Angeles Lakers finished off … [Read more...] about NBA Western Conference Finals Preview
The Economics of Basketball
By Brandon Robinson With the current recession, it is going to be difficult for a lot of Americans—even for those working with NBA basketball. At least as far as making money they were accustomed to making a few years ago. Additionally, the biggest effect will be on team revenue. “If you think about it, it's one big cycle. The recession affects the fans, who will spend less … [Read more...] about The Economics of Basketball