Archive for June, 2010
Dear LeBron James: Why the Chicago Bulls Shouldn’t Be an Option
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Mike A in NBA
Dear LeBron James,
Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli once wrote, "The end justifies the means."
This quote has one simple interpretation: If your objective is good, do what it takes to achieve it. Keep that information in your back pocket for now, LeBron.
Take a look at any decade in the history of basketball, and you might find something interesting: Generally in the NBA, when teams win championships, they win them in bunches.
Since 1980, ...
2010 NBA Draft Grades: Drafting Patrick Patterson Gives Houston Rockets an A
Posted: 25th June 2010 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
General Manager Darryl Morey has done it once again.
The Houston Rockets used the 14th pick in the 2010 NBA Draft to select Kentucky junior forward Patrick Patterson, a perfect selection in my opinion.
Patterson is one of six Kentucky players chosen (one of five in the first round) in the 2010 NBA Draft. But of all six former Wildcats, Patterson is the eldest of the draftees, a junior amongst a handful ...
The End of the Championship Run
The Los Angeles Lakers would end their quest for four consecutive titles with a loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
Throughout the series with the Spurs, L.A. would struggle defensively against point guard Tony Parker and power forward Tim Duncan.
Following the Game Six loss in San Antonio, Kobe Bryant would leave the court in tears, stating that he ...
NBA Rumors: Al Jefferson and Jonny Flynn to Indiana Pacers?
Posted: 25th June 2010 by FootBasket in NBA
This is one trade rumor that makes a lot of sense for both teams. David Khan wants to get rid of Al Jefferson and Indiana needs another big to go along side Roy Hibbert. Indiana wants to get rid of Troy Murphy and his contract.
The rumor is Al Jefferson and Jonny Flynn for Troy Murphy, Brandon Rush, Tyler Hansbrough, and a future draft pick.
Indiana could part ways with both Hansbrough ...
2010 NHL Draft Round Up: All Thirty Picks With Analysis
Posted: 25th June 2010 by Mark Ritter in NHL
As expected, the Edmonton Oilers used the number one pick to select Taylor Hall , while the Boston Bruins selected Tyler Seguin with the second overall pick. Hall, who won back-to-back Memorial Cups and Memorial Cup MVP’s, gives the Oilers a very talented, offensive-minded forward who should bring a certain amount of respect back to the floundering Oilers franchise. In Seguin, the Bruins get a player ...
There has been a lot of hoopla surrounding the NHL Entry Draft every year, and usually it surrounds the top picks, who usually end up going on to have superb NHL careers. Of course, for every top pick that succeeds, there are also some that absolutely bomb.
On the opposite end, there are also those that don't get picked in the first, or even the second round, but turn out to ...
From Houston To N.Y.:B/R Exclusive Interview With Texans Quaterback Matt Schaub
Posted: 25th June 2010 by Kyle McMorrow in NFL
Texans Quarterback Matt Schaub was in Houston, I in New York, so when an 832 area code came up on my caller id, I knew it could only be one person.
Schaub, who is in Houston preparing for the 2010 season, is doing more than just working with his teammates, he's working with the community as well.
He, along with Gatorade, have teamed-up in a summer-long campaign to "Beat the Heat".
Through ...
2010 NHL Draft: Bruins pick Tyler Seguin with 2nd Overall Pick
Posted: 25th June 2010 by Cory Ducey in NHL
The Boston Bruins picked Tyler Seguin as the second overall pick of the 2010 NHL Draft.
Seguin is a welcomed addition to the offensive core, which suffered greatly in the 2009-10 campaign.
With the recent signing of Nathan Horton and the resigning of Mark Recchi, it seems that the Bruins are beefing up on the offensive power and could setup another multiple-scoring line to keep the opposition busy for the 2010-11 season.
Seguin played with the Plymouth ...
Blackhawks Present Qualifying Offer to Niemi, Ladd Awaits Word
Posted: 25th June 2010 by Kyle Wahlgren in NHL
The Chicago Blackhawks have officially sent a qualifying offer to their netminder, Antti Niemi.
With the offer deadline approaching for restricted free agents on July 1, the Hawks made the first step in retaining Antti Niemi.
While arbitration is likely, Niemi and his agent continue to look for a "cap-friendly," long-term extension.
The Chicago organization continues to search for ways to cut from the payroll. With the deadline just around the corner, the ...
Avalanche Draft Off the Board, Select Forward Joey Hishon
Posted: 25th June 2010 by James Crider in NHL
Who?
This is the question many fans were asking themselves when the Avalanche selected forward Joey Hishon 17th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. I'm not sure I have an answer.
Hishon is an undersized center who's played the past three years with the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League. His best statistical season was in 2008-2009, when he registered 37 goals and 81 points in 65 games.
However, ...