Harlan Schreiber

NBA Preview 2008-09: Eastern Conference

October 27, 2008 by Harlan Schreiber 1 Comment

This felt like one of the quicker off seasons we've had and now all of sudden a new NBA season is upon us. What has changed in these four months since the Celtics beat the Lakers? Not too much really. There haven't been too many changes in roster, Elton Brand being the notable exception. The real change is in time. How have four months changed the teams? Are the Celtics too old to be prohibitive favorites? Are the Pistons crumbling? Is LeBron at his peak? Really, the East boils down to … [Read more...] about NBA Preview 2008-09: Eastern Conference

Quick Thoughts

October 17, 2008 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

1. More on Monta: As we recently discussed, the Monta Ellis Saga a/k/a "Moped Gate" has sort of resolved itself. Previously, we noted that it was likely that the Warriors would recoup some money for Ellis getting injured in a prohibited activity and the only question is what was a fair number in light of how much Ellis was making and how much his value was diminished by the injury. It seems, however, that Warriors GM Chris Mullin had told Ellis that the injury was only an accident and … [Read more...] about Quick Thoughts

Best Team In Franchise History: Pacific Division

October 11, 2008 by Harlan Schreiber 1 Comment

Here we are at the end of another summer historical series. The NBA season is thankfully just around the corner but first we'll finish up business by examining the best teams in franchise history for the Pacific Division, which has some particularly meaty issues to examine in Los Angeles and Phoenix. As always, our standard of review for this series of articles can be found here. … [Read more...] about Best Team In Franchise History: Pacific Division

Best Team In Franchise History: Northwest Division

October 3, 2008 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

This is our fifth segment on the best teams in franchise history by division. As always, our standard of review for this series of articles can be found here. The Northwest is one of the few divisions without an original NBA team in its midst. Still, they have some teams with robust and fun histories, a few of which are particularly interesting. Denver Nuggets -Kyle's Best Team: 1976-77 (50-32) -Most Wins: 1987-88 (54-28) -Best Playoff Run: 1984-85 (8-7) … [Read more...] about Best Team In Franchise History: Northwest Division

Quick Thoughts

September 26, 2008 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

1. Marbury Happenings: One of the few subplots actively brewing in the NBA right now is the Knicks' dealings with Stephon Marbury. Before this week, there were strong rumors that Marbury was going to be released and the Knicks were going to buyout the $22 million left on his deal for 2008-09. The situation is very interesting because there really are a myriad of options here. Granted, the Knicks won't be very good and Marbury has been a complete headache the last few years but it is not … [Read more...] about Quick Thoughts

Best Team In Franchise History: Southwest Division

September 20, 2008 by Harlan Schreiber Leave a Comment

Having finished our Eastern Conference review of the best teams in franchise history, we now turn West. Our first Western division is the Southwest, which gives us the teams of Texas, all of which have fun histories, as well as the less ballyhooed recent expansion teams (and recently moved franchises) in Vancouver/Memphis and Charlotte/New Orleans. As always, our standard of review for this series of articles can be found here. Now let's get to it... Dallas Mavericks -Kyle's Best … [Read more...] about Best Team In Franchise History: Southwest Division