One team is 17-24 and sinking quicker than the Titanic, the other is thriving and owns the second best record in the league, a half game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder at 32-10. Both teams play in the Los Angeles in the same building (The Staples center) so if I were to tell you that the Lakers are 17-24 and the Clippers aer 32-10 would you believe it? Of course not.
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A week after NBA Commissioner David Stern killed a deal that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers, the Hornets have worked out a deal to send the disgruntled star to the LA Clippers. The Clippers will send guard Eric Gordon, forward Al-Farouq Aminu, center Chris Kaman and a first-round draft choice to the Hornets; the Clippers may be receiving 2 second round draft picks in 2015.
The deal is still pending the approval of the commissioner, as the Hornets are owned by the NBA.
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This is bad. Very bad. Let’s sit back and think about what just happened last night for a few minutes logically. The National Basketball Association officially ratified a new collective bargaining agreement between the league owners and players. Then, three teams in the National Basketball Association agreed to a trade. Hours later, that trade was vetoed by the league’s dictator, David Stern. Continue reading
Power Forward – New Orleans Hornets – 6’9″, 240 lbs
Strengths
One of the better offensive Power Forwards in the league. Has a really consistent mid-range jump shot. Shoots a good free throw percentage, above average passer for a big man. Before he got hurt last campaign, he was quietly having his most efficient season shooting from the field in several years. Continue reading
Forward/Center – Denver Nuggets – 6′ 11″, 250 lbs
Strengths
Good athleticism, great length. He’s a strong big man that can really kill you around the rim. Continue reading
With the NBA playoff landscape changing constantly, and my earlier article nearly going out of date, I decided to do a quick look at each NBA playoff team. Sixteen teams, sixteen thoughts. Continue reading
The following teams are ranked based upon overall record and statistics, recent performance and preparation for the postseason. Enjoy. Continue reading