TAG: Orlando Magic

College, NBA, NBA Draft / Jun 5, 2013 / 4:00 pm

Why Nerlens Noel Could Still Drop Out Of The NBA Draft’s Top 2 & The Draft’s 5 Biggest Risers

Nerlens Noel

Each Wednesday, we’ll be assessing how the top college and international prospects of the 2013 NBA Draft are faring. Stick with us each week for assorted thoughts, including the biggest risers and fallers, the standouts, the sleepers and what we know and don’t know about the next NBA Draft class… Read More »

Latest News, NBA, NBA Draft / May 30, 2013 / 9:57 am

NBA Trade Rumors: Orlando Magic Interested in Dealing for Eric Bledsoe

eric bledsoe

This was making the rounds yesterday, but we wanted to post it in case our readers missed it – there are rumors that the Orlando Magic are interested in trading for Eric Bledsoe. Read More »

NBA, Video / May 24, 2013 / 12:30 pm

Tracy McGrady’s Top 15 Basketball Moments

Tracy McGrady Dime #2

Tracy McGrady Dime #2 (Photo. Gary Land)

As of midnight last night, the great Tracy McGrady turned 34 years young. We’ve been watching him since he was a teenager – it’s hard to remember a time before he was in the NBA. His career is an illustrious one. We’ve covered T-Mac’s 10 Greatest Dunks already, but we wanted to go a little deeper. Here are the 15 greatest moments that have defined T-Mac’s legend: Read More »

College, NBA, NBA Draft / May 22, 2013 / 4:30 pm

Fast Five: The Cavs Should Shock The World & Take LeBron’s Replacement In The NBA Draft: Otto Porter Jr.

Nerlens Noel

Each Wednesday, we’ll be assessing how the top prospects of the 2013 NBA Draft are faring in college and overseas. Stick with us each week for assorted thoughts, including the biggest risers and fallers, the standouts, the sleepers and what we know and don’t know about the next NBA Draft class… Read More »

NBA / May 6, 2013 / 3:30 pm

Marc Gasol, The Big Fundamental & The Top 10 Centers In The NBA This Season

Marc Gasol

Times have changed at the center position in today’s NBA. It wasn’t long ago that the best players in the NBA were the centers. Between Olajuwon, Ewing, David Robinson and Shaq, the center position was easily the best position in the league for much of the last 20-25 years. In today’s game, one could argue it’s the least talented position. Read More »

NBA, We Reminisce / Apr 29, 2013 / 3:45 pm

We Reminisce: When Tracy McGrady Almost Made The Second Round Of The NBA Playoffs 10 Years Ago

Tracy McGrady

Last night, the San Antonio Spurs completed their sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in commanding fashion, blowing them out as Dwight Howard self-destructed. With the Lakers roster depleted because of injury — they nearly had as many players in suits on the bench than in uniform — the Spurs handled their business and now get to rest and recover before facing their next opponent. Read More »

Hit List, NBA / Apr 15, 2013 / 3:15 pm

NBA Power Rankings: A Top 10 Takes Shape

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh

Ranking the NBA from worst to first…

30. Charlotte Bobcats (19-61) Last week: 30, - Maybe this is the year that they finally win the lottery. Unfortunately there doesn’t look to be any superstar prospects coming out. Classic Bobcats. Read More »

NBA / Apr 11, 2013 / 12:00 pm

The 10 Best NBA Teams Of The Last 20 Years That Never Won A Ring

Mike Bibby

With the NBA Playoffs quickly approaching, the chase for the Larry O’Brien is about to jump into high gear. The teams in the East are set, but they are still jostling for positioning (unless you’re the Miami Heat). In the West, seven of the eight teams are set with it coming down to the wire between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 8 spot. The Heat have proven all year long that they are the team to beat when the second season comes around and will definitely have a very good chance of repeating as champs. Read More »

Smack / Apr 11, 2013 / 1:11 am

Kobe Bryant is Superhuman, Saves the Lakers’ Season; The Secret to John Wall’s Run

Kobe Bryant

Steve Blake offensive rebounds. Pau-to-Dwight lobs. Kobe Bryant M-V-P chants reverberating through the arena. With the way the Lakers’ 113-106 win in Portland ended, you would’ve thought all was right for L.A. They had finally held off the hot-shooting Blazers, going on a 17-2 run to start the second half and then an 8-0 run in the middle of the fourth before putting the clamps on Portland for the final five minutes. Read More »

Hit List, NBA / Apr 8, 2013 / 12:30 pm

NBA Power Rankings (4.8): The New York Knicks Make A Huge Leap

Carmelo Anthony, Dime #53

Ranking the NBA from worst to first…

30. Charlotte Bobcats (18-59) Last week: 30, - Maybe this will be the offseason that they finally find gold in the draft. Probably not, though. Read More »

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