Clippers and Sonics swap 4 for 7
The Clippers have finalized a 7 for 4 trade to move up for Russell Westbrook, the Sonics are expected to take Brook Lopez at 7.
The Actions of Others
Russell Westbrook should buy Rajon Rondo a really nice Rolex. At the very least, he needs to send him a thank-you card. DeAndre Jordan needs to head back to Texas…
After the Lottery: Part II
In Part I, we talked about strategies that GMs take coming into the draft when there’s no clear-cut choice at their draft position. Now, let’s take a look at…
2008 NBA Draft: Top 5 Lists
Athleticism: 1. Eric Gordon 2. Derrick Rose 3. Joe Alexander 4. Russell Westbrook 5. Deron Washington Speed: 1. Derrick Rose 2. Mike Taylor 3. Bo McCalebb 4. Russell Westbrook…
Team Needs: Atlantic Division
New York Knicks 2007-08 record: 23-59 Head Coach: Mike D’Antoni The first in what will be many steps in correcting the Knicks course was taken by firing then GM Isiah…
After the Lottery: Part I
This just in: The NBA Draft is more than the first 14 picks. 46 more, to be exact. Sometimes, successful drafting outside the lottery is just as important to a…
International Flavor: Analyzing the 2008 Class
This year’s International Class lacks a franchise talent, but consists of a number of potential impact prospects.
2008 NBA Draft: Playing Devil’s Advocate
I’m sick of it. I’m tired of hearing about how great this draft is. I’m done with hearing about a skin-and-bones swingman being compared to Chris Bosh. I’m through listening…
Team Needs: Southwest Division
Memphis Grizzlies 2007-08 Record 22-60 Head Coach: Marc Iavaroni The lowlight of the Grizzlies past season was the unexpected swift trade of the franchise’s best player, Pau Gasol. The deal…
2008 NBA Draft: Overrated/Underrated
Overrated: Kevin Love (UCLA) Love is a classic example of a great college player who is unlikely to be a great NBA player. Without question Love has his strengths. He…
State of the Cap: Memphis Grizzlies
2008/09 Memphis Grizzlies Payroll: $44 million 2008/09 Estimated Salary Cap: $58 million Roughly $14 million under cap The Good: The Grizzlies didn’t improve their win total of 22…
Risk and Reward
Jon Nichols explores why teams often go with the players with the most upside