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2009

What will become of Lamar Odom? | Lakers roster 2008-09

What will become of Lamar Odom? | Lakers roster 2008-09

September 15, 2008 – Dr. J-Water There has been a lot of media attention swirling in the last couple of weeks about the rehabilitation progress of the Lakers young center and rising star, Andrew Bynum. And while it is widely accepted that Bynum is the Lakers center of the future, quite a few questions remain [...]

September 15, 2008 admin Blogs 14

Meet Greg Oden, your 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year…

Meet Greg Oden, your 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year…

August 22, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap The Portland Trail Blazers don’t know Greg Oden. The media doesn’t know Greg Oden. The fans don’t know Greg Oden. Heck his college team Ohio State from 2006-07 doesn’t even know Greg Oden. So who does know Greg Oden? In a basketball sense, probably nobody but Greg Oden knows [...]

August 22, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 4

Is Jermaine O’Neal the missing piece to a Colangelo masterpiece in Toronto?

Is Jermaine O’Neal the missing piece to a Colangelo masterpiece in Toronto?

August 20, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Yesterday I read a great Sports Illustrated post by Ian Thomsen on Jermaine O’Neal and his summer rehab efforts in Las Vegas. If you are even remotely a J.O. or Raptors fan, you definitely have to check it out as it will get you more than just a little [...]

August 20, 2008 admin Blogs 6

Are the Phoenix Suns quietly steadying for a big year?

Are the Phoenix Suns quietly steadying for a big year?

July 25th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious When most people think about the Phoenix Suns title chances, they figure their best chance may have passed them by. A lot of the Suns fans figure their best shot was the year they got ousted from the playoffs at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. Um wait [...]

July 25, 2008 admin Blogs 2

WNBA Catfight, Will Horry Hang em’ up, and Funny Candid Kings Photo | NBA News Round-up

WNBA Catfight, Will Horry Hang em’ up, and Funny Candid Kings Photo | NBA News Round-up

July 23rd, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap WNBA Catfight Last night I was out for drinks with a couple friends and was simultaneously trying to monitor the WNBA melee that broke out in the final seconds of the match-up between the heated rivals Detroit Shock and LA Sparks. The last basketball brawl this exciting to watch [...]

July 23, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 6

6 Reasons the Philadelphia 76ers will have a shot in the East next year

6 Reasons the Philadelphia 76ers will have a shot in the East next year

July 20th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious There have been a lot of teams that have already significantly improved their rosters in the off-season, and for some roster changes won’t be necessary as they just need some time to grow and gel as a team. But regardless of how and why some teams have gotten better [...]

July 20, 2008 admin Blogs 25

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

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

Baron Davis to sign with hometown LA Clippers

Baron Davis to sign with hometown LA Clippers

July 2nd, 2008 – Dr. J-Water If the Golden State Warriors holding out on signing Baron Davis to the salary he was seeking in negotiations for a contract extension was their way of calling his bluff, Baron Davis just turned over a Royal Flush. Baron Davis has publicly announced his verbal agreement with the Los [...]

July 2, 2008 admin Blogs 2