We like rookie Roy Hibbert as a deep sleeper in the second half for the Pacers. (Michael Conroy) Centres Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers: The Georgetown alum hasn’t exactly set the league on fire during his inaugural campaign, but he is averaging 8.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in five February tilts – both of […]
The Wire Troll: All-Star Break Edition Read Post »
What the hell is wrong with the Los Angeles Clippers? Badly beaten up, and just plain beaten down, this team has nothing to look forward to except the lottery, yet suddenly – in the midst of a brutal seven-game road trip – they decide to go on a run. Saturday, the Clippers absolutely molested the Hawks, just one night after bitchslapping the Grizzlies. Are you trying to…
NBA Today: Break Up the Clippers! Read Post »
Unlike his on-again, off-again marriage, Shaquille O’Neal is now playing every game. Centres Shaquille O’Neal, Phoenix Suns: With Shaq no longer sitting out a game in back-to-back situations, there’s no longer any reason for him not to be owned in all leagues. He’s probably on a roster in your league already, but just in case
The Wire Troll: Flip this House Edition Read Post »
Even marginal fantasy Lakers like Trevor Ariza could be useful against Washington. As if things aren’t going swimmingly enough for the Los Angeles Lakers, owners of a two-game winning streak and the best record in the NBA, they begin a three-game homestand Thursday evening against the worst team in the Eastern Conference, the Washington Wizards.
NBA Today: Mismatch City, Baby Read Post »
Blocking shots, like this rejection of a Wally World attempt, is just one of the many skills Gerald Wallace offers that will make him one of the most desirious free agents this year. Today marks the opening of the NBA free agency period and while there may not be any bona fide superstars available, several
Crashing the Market Read Post »
While Crash wasn’t banging the boards quite as much as he did in 2005-06, he should still be among the most highly sought after free agents on the market this summer. What’s that? The NBA Playoffs are still going? So what. It’s never too early for some cheat sheets, so we’re starting our player rankings
Early Small Forward Rankings Read Post »
We’re well into the offseason now, but believe it or not, just over seven weeks remain until players report to training camp. However, the next big thing on the basketball landscape is the 2006 FIBA Men’s World Championship, starting August 19 in Japan. The rosters are littered with NBA players and, as recent years have proved, the competition is more wide open than ever.
Three in the Key: Swan Song: Cue the Violins Read Post »
