Archive for July, 2009

Lakers Are Favorites Again After Re-Signing Lamar Odom

Lakers Are Favorites Again After Re-Signing Lamar Odom

The strong just got stronger. Apparently the Miami Heat didn't have enough muscle. Or something to that affect. One way or another, it didn't turn out to be all about money for Lamar Odom. Odom, an under-rated role player with exciting v.. Read More

Free Agency, NBA | 07.30.09 | 1 Comment

NBA Odd Couple: Can Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings and Scott Skiles Coexist?

NBA Odd Couple: Can Milwaukee’s Brandon Jennings and Scott Skiles Coexist?

(Can Skiles keep Jennings under wraps?) They are the perfect odd couple. The brash young point guard with big-time talent, a big-time ego, and a penchant for running his gums. The strict, totalitarian coach who preaches selflessness, person.. Read More

NBA | 07.30.09 | No Comments

Give and Go: Emeka Okafor-for-Tyson Chandler Swap Assists Both Sides

Give and Go: Emeka Okafor-for-Tyson Chandler Swap Assists Both Sides

(Was Chandler worth it for Okafor, straight up?) Tuesday, a deal was finalized between the Charlotte Bobcats and New Orleans Hornets in which the teams swapped their starting centers, with Emeka Okafor going to the Hornets in exchange for Tyso.. Read More

Free Agency, NBA, NBA Playoffs | 07.30.09 | No Comments

With Big Shaq Gone, the Leaner Phoenix Suns Can Get Back To Running

With Big Shaq Gone, the Leaner Phoenix Suns Can Get Back To Running

(Now the Suns can get back to what they do best.) To many, February 6, 2008, represented the end of an era. This was the day the Phoenix Suns traded Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to Miami for Shaquille O'Neal. This was the day the Phoeni.. Read More

NBA | 07.28.09 | 4 Comments

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Wrap-Up

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Wrap-Up

(After a solid summer league, Griffin was all smiles at the ESPY's.) It was as exciting as summer league can get, with several bright performances, and some surprisingly intense match-ups. It's difficult to get "up" for summer league ba.. Read More

NBA Summer League | 07.21.09 | 4 Comments

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Vol, 7

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Vol, 7

With only two games to go on their summer journey, several players stepped it up in the 2009 Las Vegas summer league, displaying their talents, and showing they deserve a spot in some team's training camp. Read on to see who stood out in the s.. Read More

NBA Summer League | 07.21.09 | No Comments

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Vol, 6

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Vol, 6

(Anthony Morrow was huge.) Adam Morrison sat out with the flu on Thursday night, which was probably a good thing. He didn't have to take the court and see his team get blow-out by the Rockets. Then again, he may have been in attendance. .. Read More

NBA Summer League | 07.17.09 | No Comments

Why We Need To Get OFF The LeBron James Bandwagon

Why We Need To Get OFF The LeBron James Bandwagon

When a man gets dunked on, he takes responsibility. For getting beaten to the hole. For getting a supreme facial. For getting owned. He doesn't allow his puppet strings to be pulled in a moment like that. No, not then. Not when a y.. Read More

NBA | 07.16.09 | No Comments

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Vol, 5

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Vol, 5

In an effort to continue bringing the world much-needed NBA Summer League updates, I've been keeping track of what's going on in Las Vegas, bringing us to round five of the ever-increasingly interesting summer league action. In other words, th.. Read More

NBA Summer League | 07.16.09 | No Comments

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Vol. 4

NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Vol. 4

(Above: Dude's good.) All the hype of a number one overall draft pick, and what does it get you? Exactly what you were looking for. Blake Griffin did not disappoint in his summer league debut, and neither did his teammates, as the Clippe.. Read More

Free Agency, NBA Summer League | 07.13.09 | No Comments

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