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Why the Orlando Magic Screwed Themselves

Why the Orlando Magic Screwed Themselves

July 23, 2012 – Dan Favale The Orlando Magic have reportedly set a date in which they will end the Dwight Howard saga by, but I’m here to tell you it doesn’t matter. From Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated (via Twitter): Before I duck out again, a Dwight Howard note: the Magic, I’m told, are [...]

July 23, 2012 admin Blogs 0

NY Knicks: How the Absence of Steve Nash Led to Jeremy Lin’s Departure

NY Knicks: How the Absence of Steve Nash Led to Jeremy Lin’s Departure

July 20, 2012 – Dan Favale The New York Knicks allowed Jeremy Lin to continue his career with the Houston Rockets, yet this wouldn’t have been the case if the team had landed Steve Nash. Nash is now a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, but he almost joinedthe Knicks. And had he done so, [...]

July 20, 2012 admin Blogs 0

NBA Rumors: Is Antawn Jamison a Good Fit for the Lakers?

NBA Rumors: Is Antawn Jamison a Good Fit for the Lakers?

July 17, 2012 – Dan Favale The Los Angles Lakers continue to make a wealth of noise this offseason. As ingenious and polarizing as Steve Nash’s acquisition was, it didn’t strengthen the Lakers bench, which was the deepest root of purple and gold’s string of problems last season. But that’s okay, because Los Angeles has [...]

July 17, 2012 admin Blogs 0

Dallas Mavericks and the Art of Staying Relevant

Dallas Mavericks and the Art of Staying Relevant

July 13, 2012 – Dan Favale After having a second consecutive free agent roster decimation, the Dallas Mavericks appeared to be on the verge of NBA obscurity. But then they got down to business. [...]

July 13, 2012 admin Blogs 0

NBA Rumors: Why This is No Time for NY Knicks to Panic

NBA Rumors: Why This is No Time for NY Knicks to Panic

July 5, 2012 – Dan Favale Two of the New York Knicks’ top free agent targets are on the verge of continuing their careers elsewhere, yet this is still no time to panic. Though Steve Nash is preparing to help lead the Los Angeles Lakers toward a ring and Jason Kidd is a heartbeat away [...]

July 5, 2012 admin Blogs 2

In Defense of Joe Johnson and the Nets

In Defense of Joe Johnson and the Nets

July 3, 2012 – Dan Favale The Brooklyn Nets threw financial caution to the wind on Monday, agreeing in principle on a deal that brings in Atlanta Hawks All-Star shooting guard Joe Johnson. From Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports: The Nets and Hawks have agreed in principle to complete the Joe Johnson trade, league sources [...]

July 3, 2012 admin Blogs 0

NBA Rumors: Trading Rudy Gay Not the Answer for Memphis Grizzlies

NBA Rumors: Trading Rudy Gay Not the Answer for Memphis Grizzlies

June 5, 2012 – Dan Favale Another Memphis Grizzlies offseason, another batch of unwarranted Rudy Gay trade rumors we’ll be forced to endure. [...]

June 5, 2012 admin Blogs 0

NBA Rumors: Suns Should Forget Steve Nash or Deron Williams

NBA Rumors: Suns Should Forget Steve Nash or Deron Williams

June 4, 2012 – Dan Favale Keeping Steve Nash is Plan A for the Phoenix Suns, it’s universal knowledge, but a Plan B, in the form of Deron Williams, has officially surfaced. But Phoenix needs to move on from both. [...]

June 4, 2012 admin Blogs 0

Phil Jackson Smart to Pass on Orlando Magic

Phil Jackson Smart to Pass on Orlando Magic

June 1, 2012 – Dan Favale Phil Jackson appears to be headed back to work within the NBA in some capacity, just not with the Orlando Magic. And rightfully so. From Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Magic CEO Alex Martins was formally presented on Wednesday with a scenario involving Jackson by Sam Vincent, who [...]

June 1, 2012 admin Blogs 1

NBA Rumors: Why Deron Williams Won’t Be an Option for Lakers

NBA Rumors: Why Deron Williams Won’t Be an Option for Lakers

May 29, 2012 – Dan Favale Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are justifiably in the market for another upgrade at point guard, but they must ensure they don’t waste time chasing Deron Williams. [...]

May 29, 2012 admin Blogs 2