Category Archives: NBA Playoffs
Buy Low, Sail High: The Best Players Left On the NBA Free Agent Market
As the calendar turns the page into August, most of the NBA’s premier free agents have long been scooped up. Lamar Odom, Ron Artest, Hedo Turkoglu, Rasheed Wallace, Andre Miller, and Jason Kidd are off the market, and even the majority of lesser-tiered role players have determined their 2009-10 addresses. Still, a handful of big [...]
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 Tyson Chandler. For a while, rumors had been swirling that both teams were interested in finding [...]
Magic-Lakers: NBA Finals Preview
We can talk about Dwight Howard’s 40 points and 14 rebounds that led the Magic past the Cavaliers’ in game five. Or we can talk about LeBron James giving the Magic the cold shoulder, neglecting to shake hands and congratulate them. Or, we can talk about what’s ahead of us-what really matters-and which guy will [...]
All Eyes On LeBron
Things are getting crazy for Orlando. Ironically enough, though, the craziness is actually happening in Cleveland. You know, the city where those ultra-hyped Cavaliers never lose. As a matter of fact, until the Magic surprised them with a 107-106 nail-biting win on Wednesday, LeBron James and his teammates had lost two homes games. Yes, just [...]
Is Orlando Benching Redick for Lee A Good Decision?
Orlando Magic shooting guard, J.J. Redick, will find a comfortable spot back on the bench, after it was announced that coach Steve Van Gundy will opt for rookie Courtney Lee. Lee was playing efficient basketball all season and against the 76ers in the first round, but was forced out of action due to a facial [...]
Why the Orlando Magic Can Beat the Cleveland Cavaliers
It doesn’t get more bad-ass than what Hedo did in game seven against Boston. With the Celtics putting together a sorry, half-assed comeback attempt late in the game, Turkoglu hit a three to put any worries to rest. There wouldn’t be any magical late-game run this time. No, not with Turkuglu on watch. A three-pointer [...]
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