Taylor Smith’s Week 20 NBA Power Rankings: Mavericks on Top, Lakers Falling
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, March 10th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Power Rankings, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Ron Artest, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Western Conference
Apparently, nobody really wants that eighth seed in the Western Conference.
Every team currently ninth or lower in the West has dropped their most recent game, and no team has gone better than 5-5 in their last 10.
The eighth place Blazers are just 6-4 in that stretch, but appear to have ... Continue Reading
SimuPick Picks of the Day (Feb. 26): A Friday night spectacular in the NBA
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, February 26th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Eastern Conference, Houston Rockets, NBA, San Antonio Spurs, Western Conference
(Updated for Fri., Feb. 26)
This week, we’re starting a new feature, sponsored by our newest partner, SimuPick. Their great sports matchup simulator offers computer-generated predictions from all of the major sports - NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and college basketball & football.
Last night, the Celtics completely collapsed in the fourth ... 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
Are Tracy McGrady and the Rockets on the outs?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 23rd 2009. Under Basketball Tags: Houston Rockets, NBA, Rick Adelman, Tracy McGrady, Western Conference
Tracy McGrady is starting to feel like the Houston Rockets don't want him back. That, or they're trying to collect some money off of his situation.
McGrady was reportedly in a shouting match with head coach Rick Adelman on Wednesday before the Rockets squared-off with the Minnesota Timberwolves, as McGrady was ... Continue Reading
Did the Hornets move too soon in firing Byron Scott?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, November 12th 2009. Under Basketball Tags: Byron Scott, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, Western Conference
In a shocking NBA move, the New Orleans Hornets have fired head coach Byron Scott, according to league sources. The team is expected to make a formal announcement sometime on Thursday.
Scott is being let go following a slow start for the Hornets, as they've gone just 3-6 through their first ... Continue Reading
2009 NBA Draft Grades: Which teams passed with flying colors?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, July 3rd 2009. Under Basketball Tags: 2009 NBA Draft, Atlanta Hawks, Blake Griffin, Boston Celtics, Brandon Jennings, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, DeMar DeRozan, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Earl Clark, Eastern Conference, Gerald Henderson, Golden State Warriors, Hasheem Thabeet, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, James Harden, Jonny Flynn, Jordan Hill, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Ricky Rubio, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Stephen Curry, Terrence Williams, Toronto Raptors, Tyler Hansbrough, Tyreke Evans, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Western Conference
There was some exciting action during last Thursday's NBA Draft. Ironically enough, more of the excitement was produced by trades outside of the actual draft.
Several teams created some cap space, unloaded aging/pricey talent, or simply stood pat. Others went for gold, trading up for early picks, or trading down to ... Continue Reading








