From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Yao Ming's injury leaves the Rockets in limbo

June 30, 2009

Yao Ming’s hairline fracture in his left foot suffered in the Western Conference Finals in May has not healed as expected and is threatening his return to the hardwood next season.
Now the Rockets must consider on whether they should let doctors perform a fifth surgery in three years on Yao’s foot. He suffered the same [...]

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What About 2009?: Free Agent Factors

June 30, 2009

A consistent dialogue in the NBA for more than a year has been the buzz surrounding the 2010 free agent class.  With big name free agents like LeBron James headlining them all, it’s understandable.  However, at midnight tonight (EST), free agency opens up for 2009.  Chad Ford of ESPN reports expectations for this years cap [...]

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Shaquille O'Neal is headed to Cleveland

June 24, 2009

It has been reported that the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed in principle to a deal that would send Shaquille O’Neal to the Cavs in exchange for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic. While we had touched on this then-potential trade’s ramifications earlier, we all had quickly discarded it as a magical “what if.” [...]

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NBA trade buzz continues to build

June 24, 2009

The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors are closing in on a deal that would send Jamal Crawford to the Hawks for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton.
Nam’s take: This is an interesting trade for the Hawks. It will definitely have an impact on what type of contract offer they give to Mike Bibby. Crawford is [...]

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Timberwolves grab another lottery pick, Wizards bolster offense

June 24, 2009

The Finals are over. A very weak draft is looming. There isn’t much else to look forward to until the offseason trades and free agent signings begin.
I think we can all say this offseason is already under way.
Just hours after the Spurs-Bucks trade, the Washington Wizards and Minnesota Timberwolves churn out a deal that [...]

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NBA rumors, news, and trade buzz

June 24, 2009

The Boston Celtics shopping Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen to the Detroit Pistons for Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton, and Tayshaun Prince. There were other rumors of sending Rondo to the Sacramento Kings for Kevin Martin and a pick.

Supposedly there are rumors that the Celtics are unlikely to re-sign Allen to a long-term extension next summer [...]

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Spurs add Richard Jefferson, Bucks shed salary

June 23, 2009

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The offseason’s first big trade broke today, as the San Antonio Spurs acquired Richard Jefferson from the Milwaukee Bucks for Kurt Thomas, Fabricio Oberto, and Bruce Bowen. Let’s take a look at how it breaks down for both teams.
For the Spurs:
Pros: The Spurs definitely upgraded [...]

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Kobe Bryant leaves his mark in history

June 15, 2009

His first ring without Shaquille O’Neal. Bryant can finally shed that can’t-win-without-Diesel reputation
“It was like Chinese water torture,” he said. “I would cringe every time. I was just like, it’s a challenge I’m just going to have to accept because there’s no way I’m going to argue it. You can say it until you’re blue [...]

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Cavs and Suns talking O'Neal trade?

June 14, 2009

The big rumor today was that the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers had heightened their discussions around a trade that would send Shaquille O’Neal to Cleveland. The Cleveland players rumored to be traded are Ben Wallace (who is strongly considering retiring) and the under-utilized Sasha Pavlovic.
Doesn’t it seem a bit absurd that the Suns [...]

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