The Miami HEAT are streaking! A winning spree not many saw coming (or cared to predict), Erik Spoelstra’s savvy group of vets is finding a groove. One key reason: DION WAITERS. Another key reason, however? The emergence/steadiness of James Johnson. JJ, who’s normally difficult to find a role for, is thriving as a versatile defender & playmaker off Coach Spo’s bench. JJ’s varied skill set is utilized … Continue reading “Stock Up: James Johnson”
Last season: 37-45, 3rd, Southeast Division (10th, Eastern Conference), Missed Playoffs Notable Acquisitions: F/C Amar’e Stoudemire (free agent, DAL), G/F Gerald Green (free agent, PHX), G John Lucas III (free agent, DET) Draft Picks: G/F Justise Winslow (Duke, 10th overall), G/F Josh Richardson (Tennessee, 40th overall) Notable Losses: G Shabazz Napier (ORL), F Henry Walker, F Michael Beasley, G Zoran Dragic #DogTags: Top DOGs: Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh Star … Continue reading “Them Boys Up to Something”: 2015-16 Miami Heat Season Preview
Last season: 60-22, 1st, Southeast Division (1st, Eastern Conference), Lost 4-0 to CLE in Conference Finals Notable Acquisitions: C Walter Tavares (2014 Draft Pick), F/C Tiago Splitter (via trade w/ SAS), G/F Tim Hardaway Jr. (via trade w/ NYK), G/F Justin Holiday (free agent, GSW) Draft Picks: G Marcus Eriksson (Sweden, 50th overall), F Dimitrios Agravanis (Greece, 59th overall) Notable Losses: F DeMarre Carroll (TOR), C Pero Antic (Fenerbache), John … Continue reading “Respect This Hustle”: 2015-16 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview
Last season: 46-36, 2nd, Southeast Division (5th, Eastern Conference), Lost 4-2 to ATL in Semifinals Notable Acquisitions: G/F Kelly Oubre (Kansas, 15th overall via trade w/ATL), G/F Jared Dudley (via trade w/ MIL), G/F Alan Anderson (free agent, BKN), G Gary Neal (free agent, MIN), G Ish Smith (free agent, PHI) Draft Picks: F Aaron White (Iowa, 49th overall) Notable Losses: F Paul Pierce (LAC), G/F Rasual Butler (SAS), G Will … Continue reading “A Lot of Work to Do”: 2015-16 Washington Wizards Season Preview
Last season: 25-57, 5th, Southeast Division (13th, Eastern Conference), Missed Playoffs Notable Acquisitions: G CJ Watson (free agent, IND), F/C Jason Smith (free agent, NYK), G Shabazz Napier (via trade w/ MIA), F Melvin Ejim (free agent) Draft Picks: G/F Mario Hezonja (Croatia, 5th overall), G Tyler Harvey (Eastern Washington, 51st overall) Notable Losses: F Maurice Harkless (POR), F/C Kyle O’Quinn (NYK), G Ben Gordon (GSW), G Luke Ridnour (exiled) #DogTags: … Continue reading “Hope for the Future”: 2015-16 Orlando Magic Season Preview
For the past few seasons, the Charlotte Hornets have been a predictable offensive bunch without many players who can create easy looks for themselves. Kemba Walker and Al Jefferson are nice offensive talents but neither of them are efficient enough to produce easy scores on their own. It’s been the same old song and dance…Kemba rocks a defender and forces up a tough midrange jumper. Or … Continue reading “Unsung Hero”
Last season: 33-49, 4th, Southeast Division (11th, Eastern Conference), Missed Playoffs Notable Acquisitions: G/F Nicolas Batum (via trade w/ POR), F/C Spencer Hawes (via trade w/ LAC), G Jeremy Lamb (via trade w/ OKC), G Jeremy Lin (free agent, LAL), F Tyler Hansbrough (free agent, TOR), G Aaron Harrison (Kentucky, undrafted rookie) Draft Picks: F/C Frank Kaminsky (Wisconsin, 9th overall) Notable Losses: G Lance Stephenson (LAC), G Gerald Henderson (POR), F Noah Vonleh (POR), F/C Bismack Biyombo … Continue reading “Patience”: 2015-16 Charlotte Hornets Preview
Life goes on. The Miami Heat will live by that mantra the entire season as they will try to move on from LeBron James. Continue reading “This Is My House!”: 2014-15 Miami Heat Season Preview
Coach Randy Wittman will face a tough test in keeping Washington afloat for the first couple of months. But if they succeed, the Wizards will regain their footing as one of the top contenders in the East come postseason time. Continue reading “PREPARE. FOR. GLORY!”- 2014-15 Washington Wizards Season Preview
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