Did The Bucks “Win” The Mo Williams Deal?

In August of 2008, the Cleveland Cavalier, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed on a three-team deal that centered around then Bucks point guard Mo Williams going to Cleveland.

Finally, Cleveland had nabbed a scorer capable of complementing LeBron James with alright passing skills and, most importantly, excellent scoring ability from [...]

NBA Writer Sam Smith: LeBron Should Join Kobe And The Lakers

No matter who you talk to, everybody will tell you that the Summer of 2010 is the most important off-season in the history of the NBA because of the quantity and caliber or players that will be on the free agent market.

Heading the list is Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James.

Since 2006, rumors [...]

Attacking the Boards: Agent Zero Is Back, Philly Survives A Close One, and Trevor Ariza Gets The Last Laugh On Brandon Roy

If Gilbert Arenas can score like he did tonight without losing the concept of team play, there is no telling what this Washington team can do. Agent Zero had 32 points (9-of-13 shooting, 3-of-4 from three) and seven assists to lead Washington to pretty nice win over the Nets in their home opener. Arenas [...]

Boston and Cleveland Kick Off The NBA Season Now

We are excited to get the NBA started off tonight and are going with the Celtics to take out this huge game, 99-91. LeBron for 41. KG for 12. Shaq fouls out. Rasheed gets tossed out.

Of course, our eyes will be all over the Lakers, who will have their own post, tonight when [...]

2009 NBA Season Previews: Eastern Conference, Playoffs and Awards

Here’s how I have the Eastern Conference shaping up for the season.

1. Orlando Magic – 64-18, First Place in Southeast Division – Added a dynamic scorer in Vince Carter who can still get to the rim and create his own shot late in games. I think Dwight Howard makes another significant leap after [...]

Should The Secret Service Investigate LeBron James?

Probably. This is what he said when asked who he wants to dunk on the most by Maxim:

If it doesn’t have to be a basketball player, George W. Bush. I would dunk on his ass, break the rim, and shatter the glass.

This guy isn’t very bright. In the world we live in [...]

Breaking: Delonte West Arrested on Weapons Charges

Wow is all I can say.

WUSA, a television station in Washington D.C., reported today that West was pulled over in Prince George’s County, Md., at 10 p.m. Thursday night for making an unsafe lane change on his motorcycle. The police say West had two handguns and a shotgun in his possession and he [...]

Shaq Says He Wants to Play With the Lakers Next Year

During an outing to promote his show on ABC, “Shaq Vs.,” which we didn’t like, Shaq said he intended to play this season in Cleveland and said Los Angeles was an option for his playing career beyond 2009-2010.

While this comment is great for his marketing value, it’s never going to happen.

Do you [...]

Reading the Internet

Reading the Internet” will give 3-5 links to stories, videos or pictures that are popular in the sports world for that day. The title of the article was inspired by Florida Marlins manager Freddy Gonzalez when he said “I read the newspaper…..and those others, uh, reading the internet…” in an interview on the Baseball Show on ESPN Radio.

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Here are today’s headlines:

Worst Trade Of the Season: Well, now if the Rangers win the World Series, it will be tainted. Why in the world would you trade for Ivan Rodriguez? Oh, I see, it was the .251 batting average. Or maybe it was the eight homers in 93 games. [Baseball Time In Arlington]

Uh, Forget What We Said Earlier: We fully bought into the whole Bryce Harper is the Chosen One story, but as it turns out, that SI cover piece was clearly a curse. [Baseball America, Earlier: But The Game Is On]

Back to the National League It Is: John Smoltz is strongly leaning towards signing with the St. Louis Cardinals. Apparently the Cardinals saw him as a Red Sox, so he won’t be starting. [ESPN]

Shaq Vs. Was Scripted: At least we know that Shaq is worse at sports than two alleged racists. [LA Times]

Where is CP3, SKEETS?: Who is the fastest player in basketball? Of the players listed, it has to be Devin Harris. [Ball Don't Lie]

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Source: Hawks to Sign Combination Of Their Best Players

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to terms with free agent forward Joe Smith, according to a source close to the team.

The deal is believed to be worth the league’s veteran minimum for one year.

Smith was picked first overall by the Golden State Warriors in 1995, and has not lived up to first [...]