NBA Fantasy Waiver Wire (Feb. 8th): All-Star Edition
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, February 8th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Andrew Bynum, Brandon Roy, Chris Paul, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Joakim Noah, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets
We're in the final week before the NBA All-Star break, which means you could use a few options to lean on as certain guys sit out the week with injuries. On top of that, it may be time to re-visit what certain injuries mean to the players you pick-up, or the ... Continue Reading
Week 16 NBA Fantasy Start/Sit: Start Your Magic
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, February 8th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Brad Miller, Orlando Magic, Super Bowl, Ty Lawson
Another week of fantasy basketball is upon us. Let that Super Bowl hangover slide of your shoulders (unless you're a Saints fan, then celebrate), and gear up for a strong finish heading into the All-Star break.
It's time to separate yourself from the rest of the pack, or if you're still ... Continue Reading
Random Chumpservations, Vol 8: Darrelle Revis, LeBron James and conflicted Green Bay Packer fans
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, January 22nd 2010. Under Basketball, NFL Tags: Brett Favre, Darrelle Revis, Green Bay Packers, LeBron James, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets
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How good is Darrelle Revis? I haven’t paid this much attention to an NFL cornerback since Deion Sanders was still in the league and I don’t think even Prime Time’s instincts were this good. Sanders was just a freakish athlete. Revis seems to have an uncanny knack, not only ... Continue Reading
NBA All-Star voting needs tweaking
Posted By Matt Gentile On Friday, January 22nd 2010. Under Basketball Tags: 2010 NBA All-Star Game, Aaron Brooks, Al Horford, Allen Iverson, Amar'e Stoudemire, Andrew Bogut, Andrew Bynum, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brad Miller, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, Denver Nuggets, Derrick Rose, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Houston Rockets, Jermaine O'Neal, Joakim Noah, Joe Johnson, Kevin Durant, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Paul Pierce, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, San Antonio Spurs, Shaquille O'Neal, Steve Nash, Suns, Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Western Conference
The NBA announced its starters for the 2010 All-Star game Thursday night on TNT. To no surprise, the fans voted the typical no-brainers into the starting line-ups.
LeBron James edged past Kobe Bryant as the leading vote getter. Both amassed over 2.5 million votes from the fans. James and Bryant will ... Continue Reading
LeBron James Won’t Dunk: Another Display of Selfishness
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, January 19th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: 2010 nba dunk contest, LeBron James, michael jordan, NBA, nba dunk contest, Vince Carter
LeBron James said he'd enter the 2010 NBA Dunk Contest while enjoying 2009's All-Star festivities.
He commented on how the contest had shriveled down to no-name guys going at it, and that the contest lacked the professional and creative flair that it got from the classic ballers, like Michael Jordan, Vince ... Continue Reading
NBA (Jan. 18th): Top Five Games of the Week
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 18th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, New Orleans, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards
If you're looking for the spot to be in, it's the left side of your couch. The one with the table stand right next to it, where you set the beer, the remote control, and casually fiddle with your iPhone.
But if you want to know when you should be sitting ... Continue Reading
The pay-per-view event we would ALL like to see
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, January 15th 2010. Under Baseball, Basketball Tags: Derrick Rose, John Calipari, Pete Rose, Reggie Bush, Sammy Sosa, Tiger Woods
“I’m an idea man, Chuck”
-Michael Keaton as Bill Blazejowski in Night Shift
Hey, I have ideas too. Good ones sometimes. And just like every other sports fan, I have unanswered questions.
In the wake of Mark McGwire’s steroid confession, the impact of which will soon fade, I thought of ... Continue Reading
NBA Rookie Watch (Jan. 13th): Stephen Curry on the Rise
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 14th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Brandon Jennings, James Harden, Jonny Flynn, NBA, nba rookie rankings, nba rookie watch, nba rookies, Stephen Curry, top ten nba rookies, Tyreke Evans
The main difficulty in compiling NBA rookie rankings, is weighing the overall impact a rookie has had for his team and for the season, while also balancing his recent level of play.
If it came down to recent stretches, many could argue that Stephen Curry and Omri Casspi are two of ... Continue Reading
2009-10 NBA Power Rankings (Jan. 13th): Cavaliers Narrowly Top Team
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 14th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Power Rankings, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs
If you're looking for regular Power Rankings that tell you the Lakers are tops just because they were last year's champions, or that the Hawks are a scary team simply because they're 3-0 against Boston, this isn't the rankings for you.
Here's an in-depth look at each team, along with their ... Continue Reading
Short-handed Vols rise to the occasion - and in the polls
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, January 11th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Bruce Pearl, College Basketball, Kansas, NCAA Basketball, SEC, Tennessee Volunteers, Tyler Smith
When Tennessee indefinitely suspended four key contributors, including star forward Tyler Smith, following their recent running afoul of the law, it was expected to be a massive blow for a team that had high hopes this season.
And then, when Smith, a three-year starter and two-time All-SEC honoree, was ... Continue Reading












