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Is the NBA sleeping on the Toronto Raptors?

Is the NBA sleeping on the Toronto Raptors?

July 13th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap I’m not sure if it is because the franchise is the only one not located in the USA, or if it is because people consider the Toronto Raptors to still be in some sort of post-Vince Carter rebuilding era; but it’s time to WAKE UP people. Stop sleeping on [...]

July 13, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 13

08.08.08 – The Start of Redemption | USA Basketball

08.08.08 – The Start of Redemption | USA Basketball

July 11th, 2008 – Dr. J-Water The Games of the XXIX Olympiad begin on August 8th, 2008. For Team USA men’s basketball program it is the beginning of a chance for redemption. Some folks have even called this version of Team USA the “Redeem Team.” After an embarrassing 6th place finish in the 2002 World [...]

July 11, 2008 admin Blogs 1

Free Agency Winding Down, NBA Trade Rumors Back Up | Ron Artest to the Lakers?

Free Agency Winding Down, NBA Trade Rumors Back Up | Ron Artest to the Lakers?

July 10th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious The NBA moratorium on officially signing free agents or completing any trades is over. The Raptors-Pacers blockbuster swap of TJ Ford for Jermaine O’Neal has been finalized, Baron Davis followed through on his commitment and inked a $65 million contract with the Clippers, Elton Brand signed with the Philadelphia [...]

July 10, 2008 admin Blogs 11

Elton Brand to Sixers | Boozer Free Agency Tactics?

Elton Brand to Sixers | Boozer Free Agency Tactics?

July 9th, 2008 – Dr. Dime Well I must say that I didn’t see this one coming at all!! Elton Brand according to multiple sources, at the end of the day will be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for a reported $82 million over 5 years. In fact as of yesterday I was agreeing with [...]

July 9, 2008 admin Blogs 9

Early picks for Top 5 NBA team turnarounds in 2009

Early picks for Top 5 NBA team turnarounds in 2009

July 8th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap Okay so the subject for this post may be a little confusing. We are still in the midst of free agent discussions with many of the big name free agents having yet to commit verbally to a contract offer with a team. However after the passage of the NBA [...]

July 8, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 8

Hurricane Bertha reminder of the Hornets inspiration of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Bertha reminder of the Hornets inspiration of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

July 7th, 2008 – Dr. J-Water As I was reading the news this morning of the first Hurricane of 2008 (Hurricane Bertha) brewing and nearing land in the Caribbean Islands of St. Martin and St. Kitts, I couldn’t help but start thinking once again about how quickly the New Orleans Hornets have risen from NBA [...]

July 7, 2008 admin Blogs 4

David Stern is firm to curb the Terrence Kiel effect; NFL player Kiel died last night in car accident

David Stern is firm to curb the Terrence Kiel effect; NFL player Kiel died last night in car accident

July 5th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious It is with a heavy heart that once again we have to read about a pro-athlete whose life went spiraling downwards due to his off-the-field behavior, eventually ending in his early demise. Terrence Kiel, the former San Diego Chargers safety died yesterday in a car accident on his way [...]

July 5, 2008 admin Blogs 3

Chris Mullin take your foot off the pedal; you’re headed for a wall!!

Chris Mullin take your foot off the pedal; you’re headed for a wall!!

July 4th, 2008 – Dr. Dime Is it just me, or are the Golden State Warriors starting to offer huge contracts to just about anyone with a recognizable name to NBA fans. I actually felt a bit bad for Warriors GM Chris Mullin when Baron Davis called his bluff in their contract extension negotiations and [...]

July 4, 2008 admin Blogs 4

Elton Brand not leaving LA folks; Love of Money, Films, and Winning

Elton Brand not leaving LA folks; Love of Money, Films, and Winning

July 3rd, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap Yes, Elton Brand opted out of the final year of his contract earlier this week. Yes, the Golden State Warriors offered Brand over $20 million more dollars than the Clippers. Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers have the most cap space and will likely jump through the necessary hoops and offer [...]

July 3, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 3

Can the unselfish guard Chris Duhon rejuvenate his career in New York?

Can the unselfish guard Chris Duhon rejuvenate his career in New York?

July 2nd, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Yesterday Chris Duhon, currently of the Chicago Bulls, paid the New York Knicks a visit on the first day of his free agency. Duhon is unrestricted so he can sign with any team he chooses. Sources have said that the Knicks verbally offered Duhon a two year deal worth [...]

July 2, 2008 admin Blogs 2