Quick Thoughts

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1.    Big Win In SA:    A few weeks ago, we examined the New Orleans Hornets' hot start to determine how real it is and how likely it is to continue.  We concluded that the Hornets were pretty good but that staying on 55-60 win pace didn't seem realistic.  Since that time, however, the Hornets have only stepped up their play, going 9-1.  Most impressively, the Hornets absolutely destroyed the Spurs last night in San Antonio by the score of 102-78.  The Spurs were at full force too, with all … [Read more...] about Quick Thoughts

All-Star Analysis

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Yes, I detest the All-Star game and haven't watched it in years and I don't usually read the All-Star pick columns either.  Still, I can't deny there is some appeal to chew the scenery on the process.  So here's my take on this year's voting:  East Starters Guards, Dwyane Wade and Jason Kidd: It's always funny that the writers and the coaches seem to detest rewarding good players on bad teams.  I understand the syllogism: good player = good team, therefore, bad team = bad player, or at the … [Read more...] about All-Star Analysis

Transactions 12/29-1/15

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Cleveland Cavaliers  1/14    Sign Mike Brown to a contract extension  Despite the early rumors that he was in trouble, Brown got the extension he had been requesting.  Brown's contract was set to expire after 2008-09 and it would have created quite a bit of controversy to let the coach that led them to the Cavs to their only Finals appearance to twist in the wind as a potential lame duck.  In short, it would make a really bad atmosphere to have when the real goal is keeping LeBron James … [Read more...] about Transactions 12/29-1/15

A Look At NCAA Prospects So Far

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This past summer I came up with a numerical ranking system for college prospects. The systems ranks players stats compared with those that previously successful prospects did well in. The rankings are done differently for each position, but only in the sense that different stat categories are considered. The system gives a maximum of 40 points. Any player above 35 should be considered a likely future star. From 30-35 is a potential star and at the very least a player who should make the league … [Read more...] about A Look At NCAA Prospects So Far

Surprise Squads So Far

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If you had to pick the surprise good teams of the first two months of the season, Portland, New Orleans, and the Lakers are the three teams that are really outperforming expectations.  Yes, the Celtics are probably the most outperforming so far, but I don't anyone really expected any of other three teams to break .500, let alone be on paces to break 50 wins.  How realistic is it that any of these three team can keep this pace?  First off, here are their current records and point … [Read more...] about Surprise Squads So Far

Transactions 12/6-12/28

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Boston Celtics  12/18    Waive Brandon Wallace  Wallace made the opening night roster as a pet project of Danny Ainge and was then sent over to the NBDL, without ever playing a regular season game.  The Celts cited roster flexibility when they cut him, which has sent speculation that a trade may/free agent signing be in the offing (adding some veteran depth?).  Stay tuned...  Charlotte Bobcats  12/14    Waive Ronald Dupree 12/14    Acquire Nazr Mohammed from Detroit in exchange … [Read more...] about Transactions 12/6-12/28

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