Assessing NBA Trade Rumors

Assessing NBA Trade Rumors

The NBA is in a weird area this time of year.  Normally the momentum from the Finals carry us to the Draft, but after two decisive Golden State wins there may be a lull in between the two.  Enter every sports fans’ favorite pastime: speculation.  Who will my favorite team draft?  What trade can be… Continue reading Assessing NBA Trade Rumors

NBA Trade Deadline Deals To Improve Both Sides

The NBA trade deadline is less than a week away.  Once the clock strikes noon Pacific Time on Thursday, the flurry of player movement will be over.  Some teams will be looking to strengthen for a playoff push.  Others will be planning for next year and beyond.  Even more will be trying to rid themselves… Continue reading NBA Trade Deadline Deals To Improve Both Sides

Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock

For the better part of the post-Michael Jordan era in the NBA, the Eastern Conference has been a subject of ridicule in NBA circles.  It wasn’t unwarranted chastising as the East routinely fielded substantially weaker teams than its Western counterpart.  They would have a good team or two, but no depth.  Teams under .500 were… Continue reading Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock

The Atlanta Hawks Are on the Radar

The Atlanta Hawks were one of the surprise teams in the NBA last season. They finished with a regular season record of 60-22 and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. There the inexperienced Hawks were promptly swept by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite their run last season, few preseason predictions gave the… Continue reading The Atlanta Hawks Are on the Radar