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
State of the Cap: Philadelphia 76ers
By Josh Redetzke 6/22/08 2008/09 Philadelphia 76ers Payroll: $34.6 million 2008/09 Estimated Salary Cap: $58 million Roughly $23.4 million under cap The Good: Philadelphia can thank veteran point…
2008 NBA Draft Early Entry: Withdrawals
Withdrawals: A.J. Abrams Texas Josh Akognon Cal State Fullerton Antonio Anderson Memphis Derek Bailey Providence Christian Academy (SC) Jason Bennett Tallahassee CC (FL) Chase Budinger Arizona Derrick Caracter Louisville DeMarre…
Evaluating the 2008 Draft Class
With the 2008 NBA Draft a week away, it’s hard for fans to avoid wondering how this draft class might turn out. How will it compare to other drafts? Strengths?…
State of the Cap: Sacramento Kings
By Josh Redetzke 6/20/08 2008/09 Sacramento Kings Payroll: $63 million 2008/09 Estimated NBA Salary Cap: $58 million (estimate) Roughly: $5 million over cap The Good: It was a rough…
State of the Cap: Seattle Supersonics
2008/09 Seattle Supersonics Payroll: $48.4 million 2008/09 Estimated Salary Cap: $58 million (estimate) Roughly $9.6 million under cap The Good: After a couple of major trades, the Sonics have set…