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Cleveland Cavaliers Exposing Holes in Florida’s Finest

Posted: 13th November 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
In back-to-back games on back-to-back nights, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers bested their opponents by a total of 16 points.á Considering the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic had a combined record of 12-3 entering the contests, and both games were in the state of Florida, it's quite an accomplishment. So what gives?á How did Orlando and Miami, ranked third and fifth respectively in this week's power rankings (well ...

2010 NFL Mock Draft: November’s Rough Draft

Posted: 10th November 2009 by John Lorge in NFL
It's never too early for a mock NFL Draft in my eyes, which is why I am unveiling my "rough draft" for 2010 in November. The draft order is starting to shape up and there are even a few juniors putting their names in the mix. To remove (or increase) speculation I am putting all draft-eligible players in the pool. All of the talent on the board led ...

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers Back on Top, Suns and Heat Rising Fast

Posted: 9th November 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
After two weeks of action weÆre getting a pretty good idea of whoÆs for real and whoÆs just hanging on in the NBA.á With half the league looking pretty good and half the League looking pretty bad hereÆs your power rankings: 1. Los Angeles Lakers (4) - Kobe is giving me flashbacks of 2005-06 but I snap out of it when the 40 point game ends ...

Fantasy Basketball Players Flying Under The Radar

Posted: 5th November 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
Every fantasy basketball owner wants to get out to a hot startùwhy wouldn't you, right?á We have a long season ahead of us and just because somebody has been a disappointment through the first five games, it doesn't mean they aren't worth owning for the next 77. Here is a list of guys giving you a headache early on, but I am expecting a great upswing from ...

NBA Power Rankings: Cavs & Lakers Knocked Off Their Block

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
It has been a great week of NBA action so far, weÆve seen good teams lose and bad teams lose more.á We also have three teams looking outstanding despite missing a piece or two from their key rotation. HereÆs my second installment of the power rankings: 1. Boston Celtics (3) - For having the reputation of a trouble maker, Sheed is fitting in quite nicely. 2. Denver Nuggets (5) ...
Who is the best shooter you've ever seen?á During the 2005-'06 NBA season, I had an opportunity to watch Seattle's Ray Allen set the NBA record for threes made when he canned 269 of his 653 attempts in 78 regular season games. Allen is a flawless shooter with unlimited range and no conscious and he can single handedly bring a team back from a double-digit deficit. ...

NBA Power Rankings: The 2009-10 Season Tips Off

Posted: 27th October 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
Ladies and gentlemen, the NBA season has arrived.á While talks of 2010 are heavy, everyone at the top of the league is still playing for that coveted titleùand they made the moves to prove it. Here's the first Power Rankings of the 2009-10 season. á 1. Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest will have the defensive intensity he played with five years ago, and L.A. is even stronger than last year ...

Fantasy Basketball: Three S’s For Success In October

Posted: 26th October 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
Every fantasy basketball title run consists of stars, starters, and sleepersùor as I like to say the Three S's For Success.á You might not be focused on the title yet but the moves you make to your roster at the start of the season could have a major impact on your team's landscape come playoff time. We only have a few games in October, but here are ...

NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers: Every Team Has One

Posted: 20th October 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
In fantasy basketball he sleepers are key, they are the players that put your team over the edge in a close matchup or save you when a starter goes down. There is a difference between a sleeper and a value pick.á While people may be sleeping on Anthony Randolph this year, he is a value pick, sleepers are those guys you draft in the final few rounds or pickup ...

NBA Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Centers (C) 2009-10

Posted: 16th October 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
The toughest position in fantasy basketball is the centers.á It seems like half of these guys were hurt last year and their numbers are so bunched to began with. Only a few guys have points worth targeting so focus on shot blockers and rebounders who play big minutes if you want worthwhile production. Rankings: PG | SG | SF | PF The Top 10 ...