August 2007

To me the Southeast Division is a division that is stuck in the purgatory of mediocrity. Almost every team in this division has a decent chance of making the playoffs. None, however, in my mind have a chance to be serious contenders in the East. But some of these teams (Orlando, Charlotte, Atlanta) have young [...]

James Posey has signed with the Boston Celtics, adding more veteran depth to the newly star-studded squad. As the Reggie Miller talks died down and burned out, the Posey talks heated up. He has come to be known as a solid outside shooter with a career average of 34.6% from behind the three-point line. More [...]

The FIBA tournament of the Americas started today in Las Vegas, with ten teams sprinkled with various NBA players attempting to win a berth in the Olympics next summer. Team USA has had well-documented troubles in international play during the last few years, including last year’s surprising loss to Greece in the finals of the [...]

I was shocked to find out today that ex-Timberwolves player Eddie Griffin had died in what was called a “fiery crash” from when his SUV collided with a moving freight train last week. Dental records identified Griffin, and his name was just recently released from the medical examiner’s office. Read more here.
I had always considered [...]