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Dec 1, 2011 / 12:00 am By Dime Magazine
Did you hear the Magic brass isn’t too smart? That’s what it feels like. Since none of us are a part of Orlando’s organization, we can sit here and talk about “Well, they might as well trade Dwight Howard now and get the most for him. They can’t let him leave for nothing.” We can call for the GM, Otis Smith, to start reaching out to everyone, mainly the Nets and the Lakers, to figure something out. But if we were Smith, we definitely wouldn’t have said what he did yesterday. In an interview with Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel, Smith said about the Howard trade rumors: “I think you have to look at everything. I don’t think you can take anything out of consideration.” Read More »
Tags: Bernie Fine, boston celtics, Brandon Roy, Chris Andersen, chris paul, Dallas Mavericks, dwight howard, Greg Oden, harrison barnes, John Henson, Jordan Taylor, Kevin Durant, Larry Miller, lebron james, Nate Robinson, new orleans hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Otis Smith, Portland Trail Blazers, Rajon Rondo, Shaquille O'Neal, Spud Webb, Tyson Chandler, University of North Carolina, University of Wisconsin
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By Patrick Cassidy
There has been a lot of talk over the last several weeks about the new CBA’s “Amnesty Clause” for NBA teams. In it’s most basic sense, the clause is a do-over for teams, where they can rid themselves of one hideous contract. So in a league awash in bad deals that cripple teams, the rule would provide the option to eliminate the absolute worst of the worse. (Stuff you need to know: it’s not as easy as just eliminating a contract. Check this out for the details of the clause.)
Depending on how many teams decide to use the clause, there could be a lot of very talented NBA players instantly unemployed. So who are the best of the “worst” players who could potentially be available? Here are my Top 5: Read More »
Tags: Amnesty Clause, baron davis, Brandon Roy, feature, gilbert arenas, john wall, Kyrie Irving, NBA Free Agency, Rashard Lewis, Travis Outlaw
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Nov 30, 2011 / 12:32 am By Dime Magazine
Yesterday’s ambush of trade and free agency talk tipped off with a rather awkward rumor: The Celtics weren’t actively shopping Rajon Rondo, but that they’d be open to a deal should anything materialize. In the sports world, that’s basically code for other teams to start calling so they can start the bidding. Danny Ainge and Boston were hinting at something. We just didn’t know what it was yet. So naturally the response from most fans was: WTF? It didn’t help that Rajon Rondo trade rumors are an offseason rite of passage by this point. It doesn’t feel right unless we get a few of them. Read More »
Tags: boston celtics, Brandon Roy, Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls, chris paul, Danny Ainge, Deron Williams, Detroit Pistons, Diddy, Duke University, Gary Payton, Golden State Warriors, Kyle Singler, Mehmet Okur, Nene, new orleans hornets, Ohio State University, Oklahoma City Thunder, Patrice O'Neal, Perry Jones, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Tyson Chandler, Utah Jazz, Zach Randolph
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Nov 29, 2011 / 1:49 am By Dime Magazine
As many pointed out on Twitter yesterday, if the Lakers got both Dwight Howard and Chris Paul, they might as well start the next lockout immediately. We aren’t trying to rain on anyone’s “end of the lockout” parade. Quite frankly, we don’t believe it’ll happen either. But it’s a thought, a thought that a few people in the business have. What if it just so happened that the Lakers didn’t just get Dwight Howard (a very real possibility), but they also nabbed CP3 as well? Howard has this weird fascination with following whatever Shaq did. He also wants to play with Kobe more than anyone else. He also loves warm weather. The Lakers also have assets up the a–. The Magic are also extremely worried – getting more nervous by the day – that Superman 2.0 will leave them just like the original did. Read More »
Tags: Aaron Brooks, Adam Morrison, Andrei Kirilenko, Andrew Bynum, Brandon Roy, chris paul, denver nuggets, dwight howard, J.R Smith, Jamal Crawford, John Jenkins, Jordan Farmar, Kevin Durant, Kwame Brown, lamar odom, lebron james, los angeles lakers, Mark Lyons, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, pau gasol, Paul Allen, Portland Trail Blazers, Russell Westbrook, Trevor Mbakwe, Tu Holloway, Urban Meyer, Vanderbilt University, Xavier University
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By Aron Phillips
As more details become available as to what’s included in the NBA’s new labor deal, one of the more interesting additions to the CBA is the so-called “amnesty clause,” where every team can waive one player and remove their salary from counting against the cap. While the player still gets paid, jettisoning a player in this fashion would help franchises create cap space or simply save on potential luxury tax expenditures. While the early names to surface have been Gilbert Arenas (3 years, $62.4 million), Rashard Lewis (2 years, $46 million) and Baron Davis (2 years, $28.8 million) owing to their onerous remaining contracts, one name that may have you surprised is that of three-time All-Star Brandon Roy. Read More »
Tags: baron davis, Brandon Roy, feature, gilbert arenas, Greg Oden, Paul Allen, Portland Trail Blazers, Rashard Lewis, Rich Cho
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By Josh Gotthelf
Now we can talk about the fun stuff – actual basketball. The next few weeks are going to be crazy, with teams racing to get ready for the season while adding a ton of new faces to their rosters at the same time.
We all know about next year’s monster free agents, Chris Paul and Dwight Howard. But there are some nice players available now you’d love to have on your squad. Read More »
Tags: Arron Afflalo, Brandon Roy, Carl Landry, Caron Butler, DeAndre Jordan, feature, glen davis, J.J. Barea, J.R Smith, Jamal Crawford, Jeff Green, Kris Humphries, Marc Gasol, NBA Free Agency, Nene, Nick Young, rodney stuckey, Sam Dalembert, Shane Battier, Thaddeus Young, Tyson Chandler, Wilson Chandler
21 Comments » | Posted in 2011 Free Agency, Featured Gallery, NBA |
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Nov 3, 2011 / 1:41 am By Dime Magazine
We wouldn’t exactly call it airing dirty laundry, but Shaquille O’Neal is definitely getting a few things off his chest now that he’s retired. We aren’t hearing anything new. It’s just that O’Neal is making no mistake about anything: he had some serious problems with Kobe, he left Pat Riley on really bad terms, and that he’s not into Dwight Howard‘s whole Superman routine and thinks Orlando’s big man needs to be his own man. In Shaq’s new book (Shaq Uncut: My Story), Superman takes a couple shots at Superman 2.0, telling Howard to “be his own man.” Shaq and Howard have never really gotten along, so this news comes without any surprise. Shaq has always been someone who spoke his mind, and in his new book, he holds nothing back. Read More »
Tags: Bill Bayno, Brandon Roy, Delonte West, dwight howard, Gerald Wallace, Golden State Warriors, Jamal Crawford, LaMarcus Aldridge, lebron james, Mike Brown, Mo Williams, Nicolas Batum, Nolan Smith, Penny Hardaway, Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton, Rudy Fernandez, Rudy Gay, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephen Curry, Wesley Matthews
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By Jack Jensen
It’s been a while since a team in the Pacific Northwest has had a surefire go-to-guy to call their own. While one team has long bounced to the Great Plains, the other has already gone through two potential superstars – both now likely lost to injury. Which is why when LaMarcus Aldridge decided to have his breakout moment in his fifth NBA season, it was beyond a breath of fresh air. Read More »
Tags: Brandon Roy, Deron Williams, Gerald Wallace, Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton, Wesley Matthews, Zach Randolph
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By Isaiah Thomas
After leading Washington to back-to-back conference titles in the Pac-10 Tournament the last two seasons, Isaiah Thomas decided the time was right to test his talents on another level: the NBA. During his time in Seattle, the 5-9 guard was nothing short of an offensive force. Averaging 16.8 points and 6.1 assists per game last season, Zeke was able to navigate UW to a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament. And as the kid embarks on his journey away from college and into the pros, we wanted to give him his own space, and voice, to roam. In his sixth installment, follow along with Isaiah on his journey as a member of the Sacramento Kings… Read More »
Tags: Brandon Roy, Damien Wilkins, Donte Greene, Iman Shumpert, Isaiah Thomas, Jamal Crawford, Jeff Teague, Jimmer Fredette, Josh Howard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Lou Williams, Marquis Daniels, Nate Robinson, Rajon Rondo, Sacramento Kings, Shawn Kemp, Spencer Hawes, Terrence Williams, Trey Thompkins, University of Washington, Will Conroy
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By The Fantasy Doctor
The Portland Trail Blazers have a considerable dose of fantasy appeal. They boast five players who can feasibly be taken in the first half of most standard-sized drafts, which is an impressive feat. Armed with a new, able point guard, the Blazers should be a darling for fantasy owners whenever the league resumes. And if the knees of its hometown hero and hometown bust hold up during a shortened season — wait, let’s not get too greedy. Read More »
Tags: Armon Johnson, Brandon Roy, Chris Johnson, Earl Barron, Elliot Williams, Gerald Wallace, Greg Oden, Jon Diebler, LaMarcus Aldridge, Luke Babbitt, Marcus Camby, Nicolas Batum, Nolan Smith, Patty Mills, Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton, Wesley Matthews
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