PARKER, SPURS SHOW THEY’RE STILL A THREAT
March 9, 2009 by R.C. Cola · Leave a Comment
The Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are all bandied about as contenders to the championship. But often neglected are the San Antonio Spurs, a team with the experience, depth and leadership to still make another title run. Read more
INJURIES TAKING TOLL ON CONTENDERS
February 24, 2009 by R.C. Cola · Leave a Comment
Sports Illustrated’s Ian Thomsen lists out the top five injuries to championship contender. Up top is Kevin Garnett and his bum right knee, as well as Manu Ginobili’s right ankle. The injuries are worrying for those teams, since they’re are still in the midst of fighting for home court advantage in the playoffs.
AMARE STOUDEMIRE OUT FOR SEASON WITH EYE INJURY
February 20, 2009 by Andy · Leave a Comment
Just when the Phoenix Suns started to shine again with their run and gun offense, they suffer a fatal blow with an eye injury to Amare Stoudemire. Stoudemire got poked in the eye during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night and had surgery earlier today to repair a partially detached retina. He will miss the remaining season and will be out at least 8 weeks. Suns President Steve Kerr said the surgery was a success and believe that Stoudemire will have a healthy recovery. Bye bye Suns from the playoffs.
ELTON BRAND OUT FOR THE SEASON
February 6, 2009 by Andy · Leave a Comment
Elton Brand, the disappointing free agent signing for the Philadelphia 76ers, will be out for the season as he opts for surgery on his right shoulder. The 76ers are playing good ball without him anyway. Currently, the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, they should play better ball now that they have a definitive answer that Brand wont be returning this season and with Thaddeus Young blossoming at Brand’s power forward position. They need to cut their losses and trade Brand to stop bleeding money for an overrated basketball player.
KNICKS IN PLAYOFF HUNT, SERIOUSLY
January 29, 2009 by R.C. Cola · Leave a Comment
Before the start of the season, would you have pegged the New York Knicks to be in contention for the playoffs? I doubt you’d get any takers beyond the most rabid - and delusional - fans. Yet here they are tied with the Milwaukee Bucks for the final playoff spot. The Knicks edged into the position with a win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, aided by 20 fourth-quarter points from Nate Robinson. It’s the fifth win in six games for a suddenly hot team.
