The Dwight Howard signing had a humongous effect on the futures market for who will win the NBA title. And then it started a trickle-down effect. [Read more…]
The NBA Offseason: A Betting Preview
Tweet of the Night: Luis Scola thanks Suns fans for his tenure, thanks Pacers fans for support
The rumors of a Luis Scola trade between the Phoenix Suns and the Indiana Pacers became official on Saturday, when the forward was dealt for Miles Plumlee, Gerald Green, and a 2014 first-round draft pick (lottery-protected). For the Pacers, it’s an immediate win. They now have an established veteran in Scola – who has the ability to shoot from the mid-range to compliment his post game – coming off the bench to spell David West. Losing a draft pick always hurts, but adding a veteran
SH Blog: Neal signs with Bucks; listen to LeBron’s choices for NBA 2K14 soundtrack
We’re approaching the quiet period in the NBA offseason, but there’s still some news to be found. Today’s big topic is the Pacers making themselves even better, adding Luis Scola to be their third big. Click that link right there for Chris Sheridan’s take on what the trade means for Indiana, and, by extension, the other teams jockeying for position at the top of the East. The other news today is Gary Neal signing with the Bucks. This might not have
Scola getting traded to Pacers today? (UPDATE: Yes)
The Eastern Conference is about to get a whole lot more competitive at the top once a reported trade of Luis Scola to the Pacers comes to fruition. Yahoo Sports reported earlier that the Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns are in the late stages of negotiations of a deal that would send the 33-year-old veteran forward to the Pacers in exchange for Gerald Green and possibly a draft pick or picks. UPDATE: The deal is for Green, Miles Plumlee, and a lottery-protected
Suns begin rebuilding at top, hire Ryan McDonough as GM
The Phoenix Suns have a huge rebuilding project on their hands. However, they have the tools to do it. And now they believe they have the right man to use those tools. Two weeks after firing Lance Blanks, Suns president Lon Babby on Tuesday hired Ryan McDonough as the team’s new general manager. The hiring puts interim coach Lindsey Hunter’s status in immediate jeopardy. Hunter was working in player development when he was installed by Blanks after Alvin Gentry was fired. Assistants
SH Blog: Metta could play on Tuesday, Scola says Suns don’t know how to play
Monday night was all about the National Championship game between Louisville and Michigan, and rightfully so. This was one game no basketball fan should have missed. Check out the details of the amazing game, along with players’ reactions here. Back to the NBA: with the season winding down, there are plenty of questions to wonder about. Will the Los Angeles Lakers make the playoffs this season? Who will be the Coach of the Year? Can Carmelo Anthony hold off Kevin Durant
Fantasy Spin: Nuggets Wear Down Clippers, OKC Edges NYC & a $300 Freeroll Tonight
There were two very good games on Thursday and we’ll preview a dozen more on tonight’s NBA schedule, but in addition to updates that will help you manage Roto and Head-to-Head teams, the big fantasy news tonight will happen at DraftStreet. Everyone should join the Sheridan Hoops Freeroll, where there’s no cost, no obligation and you could win $100 cash or one of 14 consolation prizes. There’s also one final chance to qualify for a $50,000 grand prize in the DSBBC
Alvin Gentry out as coach of Suns
Alvin Gentry became the fourth coach to fail to make it to the All-Star break as he mutually agreed Friday to part with the Phoenix Suns. The Suns did not immediately name a replacement – and really don’t have to. They don’t play again until Wednesday at Sacramento, giving the new coach several days to acclimate himself. A release from the Suns said an interim will be named in the next 24 to 48 hours. [Read more…]
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