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NBA Free Agent Round-up

NBA Free Agent Round-up

Kwame to Pistons, Ricky Buckets to Clippers, Krstic considering Russia, and Okafor/Smith still no solid offer July 28th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious After a fairly eventful day around here discussing the potential then ultimate close of the Renaldo Balkman to Denver trade, there were quite a few other interesting notes on the NBA free agent [...]

July 28, 2008 admin Blogs 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

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

Eastern Conference Game 5: Perkins channels legend Bill Russell, Allen shoots the lights out

Eastern Conference Game 5: Perkins channels legend Bill Russell, Allen shoots the lights out

May 29th, 2008 – Dr. Dime All year the media has been comparing this year’s “Big Three” of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen to the original Celtic “Big Three” of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish. Well if you like to talk about historic comparisons, last night in the Eastern Conference Finals [...]

May 29, 2008 admin Blogs 2

Celtics-Pistons Game 4: “Mr. Big Shot” Never Disappoints

Celtics-Pistons Game 4: “Mr. Big Shot” Never Disappoints

May 26th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Lately when I watch NBA playoff games I can’t help but think that no matter what the 2008 season is destined to finish with a throwback to one of the greatest and most consistent rivalries in the history of the NBA. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. [...]

May 27, 2008 admin Blogs 3

Celtics – Pistons Game 2: Jesus Shuttlesworth is Back!!

Celtics – Pistons Game 2: Jesus Shuttlesworth is Back!!

May 22nd, 2008 – Dr. Dime All year I’ve heard people talk about the regular season and first two rounds of the Eastern Conference playoffs being a mere formality for the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons, as it would be an inevitable meeting of these two defensive specialists. Well I kept telling people not to [...]

May 22, 2008 admin Blogs 3

NBA Playoff Power Rankings – ‘The Final 8’

NBA Playoff Power Rankings – ‘The Final 8’

May 5th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Before the playoffs began, everyone was predicting that either Detroit or Boston was coming out of the East, and any one of Phoenix, San Antonio, New Orleans or LA would win the West. As the second round of the playoffs begin, now what are people thinking? Who would have [...]

May 5, 2008 admin Blogs 0

The Orlando Magic are the best kept secret in the NBA

The Orlando Magic are the best kept secret in the NBA

May 3, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap All season we’ve heard about how dominant the Western Conference has been, and specifically how good they are compared to the Eastern Conference. Even the teams with the top two regular season records in the entire league (Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons) had a tough time getting mentioned by NBA [...]

May 3, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 2

Philadelphia 76ers: Do you believe in magic?

Philadelphia 76ers: Do you believe in magic?

I don’t know about the rest of the basketball community, but every time I see the NBA 2008 playoff bracket updates my eyes take a second look at the Detroit-Philadelphia series. No matter how many times I saw the 76ers leading the Pistons 1-0, tied 1-1, and now the 76ers leading the Pistons 2-1, it [...]

April 26, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 1