Comments on: Early picks for Top 5 NBA team turnarounds in 2009

By: JH

JH — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:24:59 +0000

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By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:08 +0000

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By: Anklesnap

Anklesnap — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:53:39 +0000

Chris I agree the Raptors will be much improved with a healthy Jermaine O’Neal. My list was focused on the teams that didn’t make the post-season in 2008 though.

The trio of Calderon, Bosh, and Jermaine O’Neal is goign to do some serious damage in the eastern conference. I suspect that Calderon will follow his past off-season trend and have another big leap in improvement heading into next season. The Raptors are going to need someone solid to back up Calderon though so he doesn’t get too worn down during the 82 game season.

Hopefully Bosh won’t have any problem with his feet either after another summer playing with Team USA wihtout a proper break.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:59:38 +0000

I think the raptors willl have a great turnaround in the 2008-2009 season mainly because of the aquisition of Jermaine O’neal. This is arguably one of the best duo’s in the league with Chris Bosh and Jermaine O’neal. Furthermore Jose Caledron who was considered an all-star in the 2008 season could also make a great trio. So in my opinion the raptors will have one of the best seasons in their franchise history.

J.O. welcome to T.O.

By: dcab

dcab — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:21:36 +0000

Blazers are a given. If the Heat decide not to tank it like in 07-08 then they have to do better. I’m not sure if Rose is the answer to all of the Bulls problems. They tried a minor overhaul mid-season and it didn’t kick in, now they need a kid to be the glue to hold it all together. Still, they’re loaded with talent and are in the east. The Bucks are interesting, good talent, but like with Chi, never able to put it together and are now depending on the same coach, Skiles, who couldn’t win with decent talent. Clippers are now off the radar after losing Brand and Maggette. I’d change that 5 to Philly. I also liked what the Nets did in the draft but may be a year or two away. Lebron?

By: Neil

Neil — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:48:35 +0000

You are right on with the Portland Trail Blazers. They have restored their image from the Jail Blazers and put together quite a bit of nice talent. The trade for Bayless gives them something they were really looking for. Getting him when he was available to the first 10 teams of the draft will be one of the things to remember about this draft. I’m almost expecting this team to make a jump similar to what the Hornets did a year ago.

By: Bmore_Rock

Bmore_Rock — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:22:38 +0000

Good article doctors…I am personally hoping that the Nuggz have a big turnaround next year. Still waiting on them to make a move in the off-season to improve their defense.

By: Arpaxtras

Arpaxtras — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:13:35 +0000

I think that Memphis will do extremely well. My aunt has spoken with Milicic at the market and she told her that they will be serious contenders this year. Well, he plays there so he knows better than us…