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Live 2009 NBA Draft Coverage!
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Add and Drop Guys
9 Apr 2009 | 9:32 amThurs(3)Carl landry (sac)Von wafer(sac)Anthony carter (lal)Klieza(lal)Theo Ratliff (Chi)Speights (chi)Donte greene (hous) 4 games in 5 daysSat (7)Fred jones (por)Turiaf (Utah)Ryan Anderson (orl)Brian skinner (16 and 14) (por)Carney craign smith telfair (pho)Charlie bell (OKC)Batum(clippers)Shaun Livingston(mil)Przybilla (LAC)Sunday 6 gamesRatliff (tor)SpeightsDonte greene (SA)Farmar (Memphis)Chalmers (knicks)HaslemJames jonesD cookJared JefferiesDelonte west (boston)JJ Barea (NO)Tues 3 gamesChalmers (atl)Flip murray(mia)Haslem(atl)James… -
Dial It Up From Distance
5 Apr 2009 | 7:50 amAll Denver Nuggets' shooting guard J.R. Smith has done over the past 10 games is average 23.1 points while burying an absurd 53.9% of his shots and hitting 43 three-pointers. There isn't a hotter shooter in the NBA right now, and while he's probably not available, he's probably the only Denver candidate outside of Carmelo Anthony that I'd feel comfortable starting in weekly leagues during the team's four-game Championship Week slate.Smith has been quite a find in fantasy leagues this season, as just last night, he set a career high for three-pointers made in a season (162). As a matter of… -
Saved by Zero? Probably not.
27 Mar 2009 | 3:32 pmThere was a commercial running like crazy a few months ago for Toyota. You might have seen it. If not, check it out really quickly:The point of this whole exercise is that in this entry, Zero stands for Agent Zero. A lot of people have been asking whether they should pick up Gilbert Arenas, former scoring savant. News has broken that he'll make his 2008-09 season debut Saturday, so here's our take on how to handle the situation.Here's what we know:Arenas will not play in back-to-back games - This happens twice the rest of the season. The Wizards play on March 28 & 29, then again on April… -
Garnett Back; The Disappearing Man
22 Mar 2009 | 8:30 amWhether you're a Timberwolves fan, Celtic fan or just a fan of Kevin Garnett, it's always good to see "The Big Ticket" return from injury. The NBA - and your fantasy roster - simply isn't the same without the multi-dimensional, super-intense power forward. He and his 17-point, 8.6 rebound numbers have played a couple of games for Boston this week, notching only 15 and 17 minutes in each. This, of course, isn't enough to count on in the playoffs, but in a four-game week in Week 22, it could be the last time this season you get to place KG in your lineup. The fact of the matter is that Week 23…
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Sky Sox set two attendence records (KKTV 11 Colorado Springs)
4 Jul 2009 | 8:35 amWith a capacity crowd of 8,768 fans packing into Security Service Field tonight for the game between the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Salt Lake Bees, the Sky Sox franchise set two all-time attendance records. -
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 4, 2009 (The Signal)
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Report: Rasheed Wallace agent Bill Strickland thinks Boston Celtics would be a good fit (The Republican)
3 Jul 2009 | 12:58 pmIt's Fourth of July weekend, but National Basketball Association big man Rasheed Wallace may be closer to trading in the red, white and blue colors of the Detroit Pistons for a bit o' the Boston Celtics green. -
Fantasy Hoops Mock Draft, Round 5 (Yahoo! Canada Sports)
3 Jul 2009 | 12:02 pmLudicrously early mock drafting is a time-honored tradition here at Roto Arcade, and it continues this week. We're taking a look at the early rounds of '09 fantasy drafts, assuming standard rotisserie settings. Your drafters are Matt Romig , Matt Buser , Justin Phan , Brandon Funston , Dalton Del Don and Andy Behrens . For earlier results, follow the links: Round 1 , Round 2 , Round 3 , Round 4 ...
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Halladay best best for July 4 - ESPN.com
4 Jul 2009 | 8:56 am• Jason Varitek , C, Red Sox: Varitek is a .357 hitter when going up against Garrett Olson , with three home runs and six RBIs in 14 at-bats. • Magglio Ordonez , OF, Tigers: His batting average has dropped 25 points since May 30, but Ordonez is a ... -
Sylvia Neese, 67, basketball star and writer - Atlanta Journal Constitution
1 Jul 2009 | 1:21 amAn old friend and high school basketball opponent of Sylvia Neese explained Monday how she would have stopped her rival in the late 1950s when Ms. Neese, playing forward for Fort Gaines High School in Fort Gaines in southwest Georgia, was a scoring ... -
The Top 10 Fantasy Football Sleepers - Bleacherreport.com
30 Jun 2009 | 4:53 pmWith the conclusion of the NBA draft, basketball season is all but over---well, excluding the inevitable horrendous Mike Dunleavy signing. This can only mean one thing. . . . Criminally audacious fantasy football previews bordering on a ethereal ... -
Hamels gets one more chance - ESPN.com
30 Jun 2009 | 11:24 am• Justin Morneau , 1B, Twins: If Gil Meche gets the green light to pitch, then Morneau gets the green light to swing away. He's a .345 career hitter with two home runs and eight RBIs against Meche. • Nick Johnson , 1B, Nationals: Nick has been ... -
Fantasy Fix: What does Shaq have left in the tank? - Craig Daily Press
29 Jun 2009 | 10:24 pmBesides the draft Thursday night, there was other action going on around the NBA. The biggest news, at least in terms of trades, had to be Shaquille O'Neal going to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Sasha Pavlovic and Ben Wallace. This was a ...
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Google News: Fantasy Basketball
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Does Artest Improve the Lakers? - RotoRob
3 Jul 2009 | 11:30 amESPNDoes Artest Improve the Lakers?RotoRobBryant's overall production has been in decline for three years running now, and while the soon-to-be 31-year-old easily remains a top five Fantasy pick, Swing and a Miss: Ariza > Artest According to PlaschkeThe Queensberry Rulesall 1,322 news articles » -
Pistons begin rebuilding process by landing Gordon, Villanueva - NESN.com
1 Jul 2009 | 8:00 pmESPNPistons begin rebuilding process by landing Gordon, VillanuevaNESN.com“The hardest thing is to convince people that fantasy basketball and running a team are two different things,” he told Yahoo Sports recently. Chicago trades Ben Gordon to Detroit for Marian HossaChicago Sun-Timesall 774 news articles » -
Basketball star and storyteller : Sylvia Neese dies at her Atlanta ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution
1 Jul 2009 | 12:04 amBasketball star and storyteller : Sylvia Neese dies at her Atlanta Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThe story fused fantasy and imagery and a cast of characters that included a wild dolphin, a scientist and a 9-year-old boy. It didn't win the contest, and more » -
Legal Hawk - Bleacher Report
30 Jun 2009 | 11:27 amBleacher ReportLegal HawkBleacher ReportLegal Hawk is a newly licensed attorney in Florida who follows the NFL as well as the NBA, due to her recent participation in a fantasy basketball league. and more » -
Initial Impression of Fantasy Basketball's Rookie Class - Bleacher Report
28 Jun 2009 | 10:54 pmBleacher ReportInitial Impression of Fantasy Basketball's Rookie ClassBleacher ReportFrom top to bottom, the class of 2008 had a major impact over the 2008-09 fantasy basketball season. Many of last years steals Final Thoughts on the 2009 NBA DraftBleacher Reportall 3 news articles »
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Report: Rasheed Wallace agent Bill Strickland thinks Boston Celtics would be a good fit
3 Jul 2009 | 5:05 pmRasheed Wallace ... charg .... er .... shoots over the Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce during a game when Sheed played for the Portland Trail Blazers. -
Re: Rewind Moments on Today's Show
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a The Philanthropista is mind-blowingly good
3 Jul 2009 | 5:26 amI'm used to being in a minority but this one's really ridiculous. There are only a few of us left on earth, if we're lucky. -
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3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 amHello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. -
Wildfire contained, forestry to monitor
2 Jul 2009 | 9:10 pmThursday afternoon, the streets of the Shady Rest community in Bennettsville are quiet.
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A rough draft for Fantasy owners
29 Jun 2009 | 3:46 pmThis year's NBA Draft was not one deep with NBA-ready talent. But, as Sergio Gonzalez says, owners should be ready to make the most of it. He analyzes the draft from a Fantasy standpoint and provides the best players to target in Fantasy drafts. -
What you should take from the NBA playoffs
28 May 2009 | 2:38 pmIs Glen Davis now a viable Fantasy starter next season after his playoff breakthrough? Is Aaron Brooks the real deal for the Rockets? Our Jamey Eisenberg takes a look at a handful of players whose value has changed based on their playoff performance. -
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The free agency impacts on Fantasy
11 May 2009 | 10:48 amHow will free agency impact your 2009 Fantasy Basketball drafts? Our Jamey Eisenberg breaks down each team's potential free agents and lays out best and worst case scenarios for each individual. -
Don't underestimate D'Antoni's influence
17 Apr 2009 | 7:38 amMike D'Antoni did wonders for Fantasy owners by coming to New York this past season. As our Jamey Eisenberg writes, most of the younger Knicks should remain quality Fantasy options for years to come.
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Give Me The Rock
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Apropos of Nothing – Random Fantasy Links
4 Jul 2009 | 8:16 amYahoo Sports Roto Arcade is already doing a fantasy mock draft. Yes, the acknowledge that it’s ridiculously early. And we love it! So, Charlie Villanueva is probably replacing Rasheed Wallace? That’ll work out well. EveryJoe’s Expert Fantasy analysis. And Fantasy Basketball Jedi looks at the Bucks. RotoWire.com via Yahoo Sports Rookie Fantasy Impact. And Barkley’s Mouth is still hanging around About.com a bit with Rookies to draft. Related Posts: Day 135 of 170: Troy Murphy Makes It Rain (4) Day 119 of 170: Dwyane Wade figures out why no one wants Jermaine O’Neal… -
Believe it or Not, LA Just Got More Interesting: Artest to the Lakers
3 Jul 2009 | 6:59 amIt appears that Ron Artest has agreed to sign a three-year deal with the Lakers Fantasy Implications: Apparently, Artest when all single white female on Kobe last year, expressing his desire to play with Black Mamba. If the man wanted it that bad, I’d expect Artest to be a good solider in the Kobe army, accepting his role on a stacked Lakers team. Artest was the number 1 option on the Rockets at times last season, while on the Lakers he’ll be – at best – option number 3. His minutes are also likely to see at least a small decline from the 35 he saw last year, especially if the Lakers… -
The Return of Vinsanity?
2 Jul 2009 | 12:07 pmSince I have yet to really wrap my head around Richard Jefferson in San Antonio, and I feel that not all the much is going to change in the fantasy world with Shaq in Cleveland (but if you’re interested, Points in the Paint is covering that one with much thoroughness)… I was left with really no choice but to consider the ramifications of Vince Carter in Orlando (and those other guys in New Jersey). Do not by any means take this to mean that somehow Vince has been moved from my Do Not Draft list. No sir. Orlando Honestly, this is a great trade for the Magic. They give up basically… -
Give Me The Rock Fantasy Basketball Starts NOW!
1 Jul 2009 | 7:28 amI mean, if you want… Tired of boring fantasy basketball and want a Real NBA challenge? If so play the Real NBA with PASPNs Mock GM Game Fantasy players take over for an NBA team as of NBA Draft lottery 2009 and make trades, sign free agents, and then, based on your fictional offseason moves, compete in an 18-week real NBA-like head-to-head season. (8 division games, 4 non-division conference games, 6 out of conference games, 9 home games, 9 away games) This is as close to the NBA as it gets. If you don’t want to be a GM, fantasy players have the option to create a sports agency,… -
Is this the start of the real off-season?
30 Jun 2009 | 9:53 pmOr do Shaq, RJ, and Vinsanity pretty much top anything else that’s going to happen this summer? Perhaps that question needs an actual poll… So, as the period of Free Agency dawns like a black cloud across the country, here’s the news… and it sure doesn’t seem as exciting as The Trades… Reputable news from CBS Sports. nbaroundtable has been working hard the past few days (and perhaps longer than that – sorry guys, I haven’t been reading – and as I look at the links page, I fear that the GMTR blogroll just needs to be bombed into the stone…
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Fantasy Basketball Cafe
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Cialis as a Ray of Hope in Treatment of ED
30 Jun 2009 | 9:43 pmCialis is the brand name of a drug which called "Tadalafil", used vastly for treating erectile dysfunction. It works by increasing blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation. It helps you to achieve and maintain an erection. Its main advantage over other drug treatments for erectile dysfunction is that it gives the patient 36-hour efficiency time. read more -
True Facts about Generic Avodart
30 Jun 2009 | 9:38 pmAvodart was originally developed by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in order to treat erectile dysfunction in men. This expensive drug enlarges the prostate gland and increases the sex drive of men. However, people might have difficulty in finding a cheaper generic version of this drug. This is because GSK’s patent on the drug’s active ingredients has not expired and no other manufacturer can replicate the drug commercially until it does. read more -
Propecia Causes and Measures
30 Jun 2009 | 9:33 pmPropecia(プロペシア) is remembered when it is the case of hair loss. Hair loss is a common problem as numerous people suffer from it from young to old person. Hair loss can begin at teen age, 20s, or 30s, and by the time you notice it. How effective is PROPECIA at regaining hair? read more -
Boost your Income and Lifestyle with a Life Experience College Degree
30 Jun 2009 | 12:21 amDo you have a college degree? If not, did you ever bother to learn the implications of not possessing a college degree? Well, let me reply for you. Not having a degree is the biggest hurdle in your career advancement. Tell me if I am wrong. However, I am sure that lack of a college degree must be holding you back. Let me tell you one more thing. You are entitled to get life experience college degree, which in turn opens the doors to dozens of ways to boost your income and lifestyle. read more -
Degrees for Life Experience – Is this a Dream come true?
30 Jun 2009 | 12:20 amWould you like to fulfill your unrealized dreams of having a degree and doctorate? If yes, this is an excellent break out. Get your most sought after label “Dr”, “Engineer”, “MBA” behind your name. read more
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Hoops Fantasy
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Marcin Gortat Commits to the Mavericks
2 Jul 2009 | 8:48 pmThe Dallas Mavericks have needed more size and strength in recent years. On Thursday, they addressed that need by getting a commitment from Marcin Gortat. The native of Poland spent the first two years of his NBA career backup up Dwight Howard on the Orlando Magic. The contract the Mavs will reportedly give Gortat is the entire mid-level exception. Over five years, Gortat is expected to make more than $30 million. Due to Gortat being a restricted free agent, the Magic will have a chance to match the contract offer. Last year, Gortat averaged 3.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in 12.6… -
Charlie Villanueva Signs with the Pistons
1 Jul 2009 | 5:44 pmOn the first day of free agency, the Detroit Pistons had already reportedly agreed to terms with Ben Gordon. Later in the day, the Pistons landed their second players — Charlie Villanueva. According to various reports, Villanueva will receive a contract worth about $7 million per year over five years. For fantasy basketball purposes, Villanueva’s value goes up following this move. It appears as if he’s finally found a team willing to invest in him and give him the opportunity he needs to succeed. In a per-minute basis, Villanueva has always put good numbers on the board. -
Yao Ming Injury Info - Fantasy Value
29 Jun 2009 | 8:58 pmIf you have a dynasty fantasy basketball team that features Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, you received some bad news on Monday. Yao, according to various reports, could miss the entire season next year. In fact, there are some that think that Yao’s career could be over. What do you do if you have Yao in a dynasty league? The best idea is to hold onto him. No one is going to give you a fair deal right now and selling low is usually a losing strategy in fantasy basketball. Zydrunas Ilgauskas is a player who had years of trouble with his feet but was able to eventually return to action… -
Best Fantasy Starting Pitchers in June
28 Jun 2009 | 8:50 pmA lot of the star fantasy baseball starting pitchers got off to slow starts. However, in the month of June, there are a lot of star starting pitchers who have warmed up with the summer heat. Here is a look at the best fantasy starting pitchers this month: 1. Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners In June, Hernandez has been practically untouchable. In five starts, he has a 0.94 ERA and a record of 3-0. In 38.1 innings, he has 35 strikeouts and has given up only 25 hits. 2. Josh Beckett, Boston Red Sox Beckett got off to a quick start and the began to slump. In June, that slump is over. In five… -
Sleeper Rookies in 2010 Fantasy Basketball
27 Jun 2009 | 8:32 pmNow that we’ve had time to digest the 2009 NBA Draft, we can now start pointing out potential rookie sleepers for the 2010 fantasy basketball season. Here are some sleeper rookies to keep an eye on: Sam Young, Memphis Grizzlies In the 2009 NBA Draft, Young fell to the second round mostly due to his age. At 24, he wasn’t a very exciting prospect. But he could come in right away and play for the Grizzlies. DeJuan Blair, San Antonio Spurs Young’s teammate at Pittsburgh also fell to the second round. Blair’s issue were a pair of bad knees. But with the Spurs, there’s…
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Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Forums
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Iverson interested in Memphis.
3 Jul 2009 | 6:52 pmI read on a ESPN scroll, while watching tv that Iverson is interested in signing with Memphis. Interesting. The Grizz just got Zach Randolph. With Gay and Mayo. Adding Iverson would make the team stacked with scorers. -
Mock Draft?
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How would you rank the top teams?
3 Jul 2009 | 1:35 pmwith all these new trades, draft picks, and free agent signings, coaching changes, etc...How would you rank the top 5 or top 10 teams in the league(or by conference)? -
Artest to LA Lakers
2 Jul 2009 | 5:03 pmRockets unrestricted free agent Ron Artest told CBSSportsline.com that he is going to sign with the Lakers. The deal is for five years and $32 million, according to the L.A. Times."I’m definitely going to L.A. — to sign, yeah," Artest said in a phone interview. "Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I’m in L.A. right now." Artest said that he met with owner Dr. Jerry Buss Thursday, has spoken with Phil Jackson and is meeting with his agent, David Bauman, tonight to finalize details. This likely means Trevor Ariza will not be returning to the Lakers, but could be joining Artest's former team, the… -
The Grizzlies should be disbanded
2 Jul 2009 | 3:09 pmSo the Grizzlies traded away Gasol for nothing to clear capspace, or at least purportedly, and now they trade for Zach Randolph? How does that make sense? The Lakers would not have won an NBA championship without that gift trade. The Grizzlies are just a tool, and they were used to break the checks and balances in the league in the favor of a big market team. Pretty lame.
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Yao Ming could miss ‘09-’10 season or more
30 Jun 2009 | 3:16 amIt’s still early in the summer and the Houston Rockets have already announced last week that Yao Ming’s foot isn’t healing well and it also looks like that he might miss the whole of next season. This foot had been bothering him in the past and required three pins to be inserted but it cracked when they were against the Los Angeles Lakers in last year’s playoff. Initially the Rockets told us that Yao’s foot will be healed in 8 to 12 weeks but right now they don’t have an exact timeline when he would be able to play again. “At this point, the injury has… -
The Cavaliers Pre-Game Rituals Will Be Crazy This Season
25 Jun 2009 | 11:24 pmWith Shaquille O’neal traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, certain questions may arise like will this be the Cavs year of winning it all? Or how will the Lebron James and Shaq work together? Or is Shaq the Dwight Howard stopper? There are just too many questions right now but for us, the most important one is…What kind of pre-game ritual will they do? As most of us know, Lebron James started their family picture pose before their home games and interestingly, Shaq created his own pre game pose, which was directed at Lebron’s, where the Phoenix Suns players were like bowling… -
NBA Finals: All Access Game 5
16 Jun 2009 | 2:57 amCheck out this youtube video on Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic. As we all know, the Lakers won it in 5 games in such a dominating way. So all Lakers fans, enjoy this video and relive the moment of your Lakers winning. Related posts:Why the Orlando Magic will win game 2 of the NBA Finals The Orlando Magic were beaten by the Los Angeles Lakers...The Los Angeles Lakers are the ‘09 NBA Champs Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the 2009...So I was wrong in predicting the Orlando win but… At least I was right in choosing… -
The Los Angeles Lakers are the ‘09 NBA Champs
15 Jun 2009 | 12:54 amCongratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the 2009 NBA Champs. Kobe Bryant and company did it. Yes they’re the best team in the NBA right now as they beat the Orlando Magic in 5 games with a 99-86 win in the Magic’s home court. I’ve never been a fan of Kobe Bryant but I must say that I was impressed by his performance, leadership and the attitude he brought in this series and into the game of basketball as a whole this season. He was more mature and he really deserves respect for what he has accomplished. As a whole, the Lakers were really the more experienced… -
Kobe Bryant’s Top 10 Plays from 2009
8 Jun 2009 | 7:40 amKobe Bryant may not be the MVP this year but he is in the NBA Finals and he is trying to lead his team to the championship. In the 13 years that Kobe has been in this league, we have seen MVP-like performances and amazing moves that we just can’t get enough of right? He has constantly impressed both fans and haters of the Lakers and his moves are something that a lot of people idolize. Thanks to the NBA’s youtube channel, they’ve taken all the best plays of Kobe Bryant in the 2009 season and compiled it in one video. So to all Kobe and Los Angeles Lakers fans I’m…
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Empty the Bench
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Ron Artest, Trevor Ariza, and the LA Lakers: It All Makes Perfect Sense
2 Jul 2009 | 9:05 pmKobe Bryant & Ron Artest Photos Credit: Icon SMI By: Brendan K. O’Grady If you’re Trevor Ariza, Ron Artest, or the Los Angeles Lakers, this all makes perfect sense. If you’re Ariza, you feel disrespected. It’s hard not to take this personally when you just played a critical role in helping anybody win a NBA championship for anybody, let alone a storied franchise like the Lakers. This is the team synonymous with your city, the place where you grew up, where you played college ball. This is the team you dreamed of playing for as a pro… and the team that, in the end,… -
Trading for Zach Randolph a New Low for Memphis Grizzlies
2 Jul 2009 | 6:25 pmBy: Brendan K. O’Grady Let’s just forget about objectivity for a moment: having spent three years and the better part of four seasons closely following the Memphis Grizzlies, I’m incapable of not having a biased opinion on the happenings of this franchise. They’re my secondary rooting interest, and I care. A lot. I want good things for them, right up to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals where they can lose to my hometown Lakers, as it was written. So imagine my shock and horror when the news emerged that they’d reached an agreement to acquire Zach Randolph from the… -
Ben Gordon Won’t Be Paid $55 Million to Back Up Richard Hamilton
2 Jul 2009 | 3:44 amSomething’s gotta give in Detroit, and that something is one of the last remaining pieces of Detroit’s 2004 NBA Championship team leaving town: Richard Hamilton, who will soon be traded. I think. He has to be, right? Despite reports that GM Joe Dumars has stated he has no intentions of trading Hamilton, it doesn’t make much sense to have two All-Star caliber shooting guards capable of playing 34 - 36 minutes a night (and getting paid like it) at the same position. Both were their respective team’s leading scorers last season (Gordon 20.7 for Chicago, Hamilton 18.3 for… -
Open Letter to Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond: Stash Brandon Jennings in Italy
2 Jul 2009 | 12:15 amBrandon Jennings Photo Credit: Icon SMI By: Zachariah Blott Dear Mr. Hammond, I love the Bucks. I love our Christmasy green and red logo and stoic reindeer. I watch Michael Redd’s picturesque 3-point stroke in my sleep. I root for Andrew Bogut’s effort and every-once-in-a-blue-moon 20-rebound games. Because of this deep-seeded love, I implore you to not buy out Brandon Jennings’ contract and to keep him in Italy for at least one more season. I want a Bucks team that can win games, and I have a bad feeling that placing Jennings in a significant role next year will provide far… -
The NBA’s Top 2009 Unrestricted Free Agents
30 Jun 2009 | 12:01 amCarlos Boozer and Pau Gasol Photo Credit: Icon SMI It’s the summer’s biggest garage sale, and everything must go. We’ve got power forwards with 20-10 resumes, we’ve got lunatics with all-world talent, we’ve got prima donna scorers, we’ve got tweeners with Swiss Army skill sets, we’ve got recent NBA champions, we’ve got kids long on talent but short on heart, and we’ve got yesterday’s superstars aging less than gracefully. We also have a couple of key free agents who could pay big dividends en route to a title. Every summer the…
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Fantasy Basketball Jedi
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Detroit Contract City
2 Jul 2009 | 3:19 amIn the first 24 hours of NBA free agency, the biggest splash was made by the Detroit Pistons, who have reportedly signed both shooting guard Ben Gordon and forward Charlie Villanueva. This move is hard to analyze in regards to Gordon because it’s difficult to fathom how both he and Richard Hamilton can co-exist. Both need the [...] -
The Fantasy Ramifications of the Clueless Bucks
30 Jun 2009 | 2:49 amThe NBA offseason is the perfect time for teams make all kinds of terrible decisions via the draft and free agency. And while there are a few contenders for the title thusfar, the Milwaukee Bucks’ baffling June takes the shit-filled cake. First, the Bucks traded Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for very little. It was [...] -
And So It Begins….
24 Jun 2009 | 3:23 amUsually the big moves of the NBA offseason don’t start happening until draft night, but dominoes started falling on Tuesday as there were three (THREE!) trades made with fantasy ramifications. The trade that got the most attention was the San Antonio Spurs acquiring Richard Jefferson in exchange for Fabricio Oberto and the remains of Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas. Jefferson is the [...] -
Start Preparing Now….
14 Jun 2009 | 11:34 pmOne of the wondrous things about fantasy sports is that there is really no such thing as TOO much preparation. As a result (and in an effort to redeem my subpar performance at the end of this past season), I’m already working on stuff for the blog relating to next season. One quick aside: don’t get [...] -
I’ve Faded Like the Nets
25 Mar 2009 | 10:40 pmAfter a solid start to the blog this season, I have folded like Karl Malone at the free-throw line. As usually happens with things you enjoy, life got in the way: marriage, honeymoon and I’ve spent the last couple months involved in the house-buying process (which is a nightmare, by the way). But this blog is [...]
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Big Men Being Discussed
3 Jul 2009 | 8:04 amBig Men Being Discussed By Steve St. Pierre - PASPN The Pistons have clearly just begun this offseason. They know they still have holes at power forward and center, and they still have options even with limited cap space. After agreeing to terms with free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, Detroit has roughly $4 million remaining in cap space and have reportedly offered it to free agent Antonio McDyess. Even if they re-sign McDyess, the Pistons will be left with their hole in the middle. One player who appears to be available is the New Orleans Hornets'… -
Gordon, Villanueva Added
1 Jul 2009 | 9:51 amGordon, Villanueva Added By Steve St. Pierre - PASPN The recruitment didn't take long. The Pistons have agreed to terms with free agents G Ben Gordon and F Charlie Villanueva on this first day of NBA free agency. According to reports, Gordon will receive a five-year contract worth approximately $55 million. The deal has been long-rumored and will likely make current starting G Rip Hamilton expendable in a possible trade for a center. Villanueva's contract reportedly will be worth $40 million for five seasons. Neither player can officially sign until July… -
Coachless In Vegas
1 Jul 2009 | 6:20 amCoachless In Vegas By Steve St. Pierre - PASPN A day after firing head coach Michael Curry, the Pistons announced their official Summer League roster and schedule at UNLV. The following is a look at each: 2009 Summer League Roster No. Player Position Ht. Wt. College/Country Birthdate NBA Exp. 14 Michael Bramos G 6-5 221 Miami (Ohio) 5/27/87 R 12 Will Bynum G 6-0 185 Georgia Tech 1/4/83 2 5 Austin Daye F 6-11 190 Gonzaga 6/5/88 R 6 Ibrahim Jaaber G 6-2 175 Pennsylvania 2/3/84 R 33 Jonas Jerebko F 6-10 231 Sweden 3/2/87 R 34 Dwayne Jones C 6-11 250 St. Joseph’s (PA)… -
Lee, Kaman An Ideal Combo
30 Jun 2009 | 2:46 amLee, Kaman An Ideal Combo By Steve St. Pierre - PASPN Forget Carlos Boozer. Forget Charlie Villanueva. If the Pistons play their cards right, they will make a run at David Lee. All three power forwards will be free agents July 1, and each of them is expected to be a target of the Pistons'. Boozer was long expected to be the leading candidate to sign with Detroit, but he is now expected to stay with the Utah Jazz for one more season as he does not anticipate a contract offer from the Pistons or anybody else at his asking price. Villanueva, who is now an… -
NBA Draft Winners/Losers
26 Jun 2009 | 7:57 pmNBA Draft Winners & LosersT-rexI would have been in Judo class during the first round. But because of illness, I ended watching the entire NBA Draft. I'm also saddened, but not surprised by, Michael Jackson's loss. For me, there were really only two artists from the 80s I still religiously listen to today, and that's him and Prince. I keep being told you can't be fans of both. Screw that, Thriller was for me one of my top 5 favorite albums of all time. As for the draft, it was the weirdest, uneventful/eventful draft I've ever seen. I mean,…
