Author Archives: Taylor Jones
Jerry Sloan Not Interested In Bucks Nor Bobcats
71 year old legend and Hall of Fame Coach Jerry Sloan is not interested in joining the Milwaukee Bucks as their head-coach. The Bucks and Charlotte Bobcats have both been passed down by Sloan, who is essentially saying “Thanks, but no thanks,” to any non-contending playoff team. Still, their are many teams that are without [...]
NBA All-Defensive Teams Announced
The NBA announced the defensive teams earlier today. LeBron James, Joakim Noah, Serge Ibaka, Tony Allen and Chris Paul made the 2013 Defensive First Team. For the second team, Tim Duncan, Marc Gasol, Paul George, Avery Bradley and Mike Conley headline the defensive second team. For the second straight year, the Defensive Player of the [...]
Damian Lillard Highlights Rookie First Team
The NBA announced on twitter which players made the rookie first team via twitter. 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie First Team: @dame_lillard @realdealbeal23 @antdavis23 @dionwaiters3 & @hbarnes. — NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2013 Many players on the list, including first overall pick Anthony Davis and rookie of the year Damian Lillard, were expected but others not as [...]
Brandon Roy Waived By Timberwolves
According to Bleacher Report, the Minnesota Timberwolves have waived Brandon Roy. Roy, who had multiple seasons pror to signing with the Wolves, and reinjured his knee after only 5 games into the regular season. Waiving Roy is the first move that new GM Flip Saunders has made, and it was a “no-brainer” since there was no guaranteed money [...]
Hawks Interested In Stan Van Gundy
According to Bleacher Report, the Atlanta HawksAccording to Bleacher Report, the Atlanta Hawks are interested in hiring Stan Van Gundy, who most recently was the head coach for the Orlando Magic. Van Gundy is known as one of the best defensive coaches in the league, but became fired as a result of the “Dwightmare.” Van Gundy’s brother Jeff is also a former coach [...]
MailBox Episode #1: Playoff Edition
MailBox Episode #1: Playoff Edition 1. How important is Lance Stephenson for the Indiana Pacers? Submitted By @ste001 Lance Stephenson has already stepped up for the Pacers, and for the Pacers to beat the Knicks they will need him to play at a high level. In order to compete with the Knick’s high scoring offense, Stephenson will [...]
JR Smith Questionable For Game 3
According to Bleacher Report, New York Knicks shooting guard JR Smith is questionable for game 3 in the second round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Smith is out with an unspecified illness, and it is unclear how severe the symptoms are. JR Smith has stepped up this year, winning the Kia Sixth Man of [...]
Deng, Hinrich And Rose Out For Game 3
According to Bleacher Report, the Chicago Bulls have announced that point-guard Kirk Hinrich, small-forward Luol Deng and former MVP point guard Derrick Rose will not play in game three. Rose has been out all season, which has led to harsh criticism from fans. Luol Deng has yet to play this series, and has lost 15 pounds [...]
Should LeBron’s Legacy Take a Hit for “The Decision?”
In the NBA, superstars are and always have been drafted often to small-market teams that desperately need help. That has always been the case, and likely always will be the case, but one key area of the process has changed; superstars are forcing their way out of franchises. Players in the NBA used to stay [...]
Jose Calderon Expects to Play Monday vs Knicks
The Detroit Pistons announced on Monday that new acquisition Jose Calderon has resolved his Visa issues and is expected to make his debut against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Lawrence Frank has told reporters that Calderon will most likely start as soon as he is ready to join the lineup. (Via RealGM Staff [...]
Bobcats Want Kemba To Be More Like Paul and Parker
Charlotte Bobcats first year head coach Mike Dunlap wants his starting point guard Kemba Walker to be more like Chris Paul and Tony Parker. Dunlap emphasizes Tony Parker’s attention to detail and Chris Paul’s game management. “First, change of speed: This is how he does it, where and when,” Dunlap said. “Then, two is just [...]