With the Grizzlies’ win over the Knicks on Friday night, they took over the title of best record in the NBA, a pretty impressive feat, even eight games in. And they’re doing it with a roster that’s almost completely devoid of true star power, though today’s blog names one Memphis player who Carmelo Anthony wants another shot at. [Read more…]
When LeBron James made his move to the power forward position last season, things changed drastically – in a championship winning way – for the Heat. There aren’t too many small forwards that are versatile enough to play both small forward and the power forward positions: the difference in physicality is simply too significant to handle for most. Another three that is capable of playing the four – and creating havoc in the process – is New York Knicks forward Carmelo
Deron Williams missed his 4th consecutive game with a strained right calf. According to Elias Sports Bureau, LeBron James leads the Heat in PPG, RPG, and APG. If he does so, it would be the second time in his career he has done so, and only the 5th time it has been done in the past 10 seasons. The Heat are 5-0 this season when leading by 25+ at halftime. Sixers C Spencer Hawes sat out Friday’s game but will play Saturday against
You knew the Knicks weren’t going to go unbeaten forever with Jeremy Lin, right? If you knew they would lose at home to the Hornets, you should be wealthy. Lin poured in another 26 points, added 5 AST and 4 STL, but 9 TO is a problem. Let’s hope that one weak spot in his fantasy game improves when Carmelo Anthony returns, probably tomorrow. For New Orleans, Jarrett Jack made a quiet return, coming off the bench behind Greivis Vasquez,