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What the experts say about top teams in the Eastern Conference

Vince
About the Orlando Magic "The Magic lost three starters off last year's Finals team, including a biggie in Hedo Turkoglu. It will take them some time to adjust to Vince Carter (and vice versa), as well as new reserves like Matt Barnes and Brandon Bass. They should be better...
>> www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/...
 

Denver Hold On As Dallas Come Back Attempt Falls Short Nuggets Win 99-97

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki literally tried to defeat the Denver Nuggets all by himself Tuesday night as the veteran scored a game high 44 points, and 14 boards, leading a second half surge that fell short as the Nuggets
>> www.slamdunkcentral.com/2009/01...
 

Mavs have a crowd at center

5a
The Mavs have quantity when it comes to big men. We'll see about quality. It'll also be interesting to see how the minutes break down in the middle. Since there aren't many traditional centers who are low-post scoring threats in the West, Drew Gooden might get more playing...
>> mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

Chauncey's First Game a Good One

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (Boulder-CO) Mr. Big Shot's first game back in front of his hometown fans may have not been his best personally, but it did show exactly what Denver can expect out of Billups when the game is in the balance. Despite only connecting on 5 of his 17 shot...
>> nuggdoctor.blogspot.com/2008/11...
 

Dallas Adds Gooden

5a
The Dallas Morning News reports: “The Mavs reportedly gave journeyman Drew Gooden the bulk of their midlevel exception to fill the void left by Brandon Bass’ departure.” Reports are that he signed a one-year deal, making Dallas the second leg of the “Texas Triangle...
>> www.slamonline.com/online/...
 

Los Angeles, Boston, Cleveland, San Antonio, Orlando: Who Ranks The Best? Pt.2

Jefferson
Instead of simply ranking the most powerful teams in the league, I have decided to use percentages and determine each organizations chances of winning the championship during this upcoming season. For some fans, it is believed to be crystal clear that the Los Angeles Lakers rank as...
>> mvn.com/fantasy...
 

NBA Talk: Mavs, Forget Gortat, It's Time To Go For Lamar Odom

Gortat
Well well well, looks the Mavs just lost out on two players they were going to have: Marcin Gortat and Brandon Bass. The Orlando Magic retained Gortat by matching the $34M offer. I'm sorry, but I have to say that's a bad deal for ORLANDO! You hear that Magic fans! Yeah, that...
>> mvn.com/pacersp...
 

Wizards-Mavericks Game 25 Recap: Antawn Jamison Stars In Groundhog Day

"It's 'Groundhog Day,' man." -Antawn Jamison That pretty much sums it up.....no need to further dissect Sunday's loss against Dallas. You can check the Wizards-Mavericks game 25 blog on Bullets Forever, and Jake's recap. I also exchanged a blogger Q&...
>> www.truthaboutit.net/2008/12...
 

Daily Links: Fiscal sanity returns to the NBA

Salary Cap Set At $57.7 Million - Basketball News & NBA Rumors - HOOPSWORLDThe salary cap for the 2009-10 season has been set at $57.7 million, almost a full million less than 2008-09 and the luxury tax line which impacts even more teams is $69.9 which is also down about $1m...
>> www.brightsideofthesun.com/2009/7/...
 

Team Preview #10: Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks
LAST SEASON After winning 67 games in '06-07 and getting knocked off by the Warriors in the 1st round of the Playoffs, the Mavericks won 51 games in '07-08 and got bounced in Round 1 by New Orleans. Dallas had a very slow pace factor under Avery Johnson (22nd in '07...
>> www.rotoevil.com/nba/tea...
 

Dail Links: Short on links, long on linkages (?)

Zachrandolph
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP The Grizzlies basically traded Pau Gasol for Zach Randolph. Epic GM fail. Browse more photos » Not that there's a lack of things going, just a lack of...
>> www.brightsideofthesun.com/2009/7/...
 

JJT: Mavs not quite good enough

Tmpphpmjjjnn
The addition of Shawn Marion is good. The loss of Marcin Gortat and Brandon Bass is bad. The Mavs have improved, but not enough to make a difference in the Western Conference. I make some additional points here.
>> mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

JJT: Mavs not quite good enough

The addition of Shawn Marion is good. The loss of Marcin Gortat and Brandon Bass is bad. The Mavs have improved, but not enough to make a difference in the Western Conference. I make some additional points here.
>> mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

A NBA Draftish type of ramble...

08
I know, you missed me on Friday. This does not play twitter methadone by any stretch of the imagination. My apologies. I also have the greatest post in college football history coming down the pike. It's down to half of the Big 12 and other conferences. You will discover me again...
>> cakerockstheparty.blogspot.com/2009/06...
 

Brandon Bass Whacks Vince Carter, World Rejoices (via Deadspin)

Dirtlocker points for: Ray Allen, Carmelo Anthony, Gilbert Arenas, Andrea Bargnani, Brandon Bass, Caron Butler, Jose Calderon, Marcus Camby, Vince Carter, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Antawn Jamison, Al Jefferson, Damon Jones, Jason Kidd, Shawn Marion, Shaquille O'Neal...
>> www.dirtlocker.com/score.p...
 

NBA Power Rankings by RP

DSS Readers,This week's rankings are as normal. But accompanying is my favorite player/character on each team, instead of a regular write up. Enjoy!~RP1. Los Angeles Lakers (14-1) a?" Sasha Vujacic a?" Any BFF of Kobe is good with mea?? 2. Boston Celtics (17-2) a?"...
>> sportsblognet.com/2008/12...
 

ESPN's Marc Stein talks Mavs in his chatter column

Tmpphpmjjjnn
ESPN.com's Marc Stein is in Las Vegas and wrote various things he's hearing from folks attending some of the NBA Summer League games. Here are some Mavs related items: The early sense I get is that the Mavericks have little interest in using their midlevel exception -- which...
>> mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

Antonio McDyess headed to San Antonio?

D6
San Antonio is the likely destination for free-agent PF Antonio McDyess, per Yahoo.com's Adrian Wojnarowski. This is relevant to the Mavs for two reasons: 1) It would strengthen their I-35 rival; 2) It could increase the odds that Brandon Bass bolts in free agency. Wojnarowski...
>> mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

Please Welcome LaMarcus the Liability?

This was not the post I was expecting to write on LaMarcus Aldridge after 30 games but with the way things have been shaking out lately, it was inevitable. I took a quick look at the last 10 games with the Blazers going 4-6 and then focused solely on the 6 losses; the results were not ...
>> www.blazeoflove.com/2008/12...
 

Notes from TNT’s Coverage of the NBA - Thursday, December 25, 2008

(Photo: AP/Mark TNT?s NBA Coverage continues Thursday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. ET with the Cleveland Cavaliers @ Chicago Bulls followed by the Phoenix Suns @ Denver Game #1:? Washington Wizards (89) @ Cleveland Cavaliers Announcers: Marv Albert and Mike Fratello; Craig Sager ...
>> thestartingfive.net/2008/12...
 
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