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With a brand new NBA season less than a week away, it is once again time for my annual predictions on which teams will fly high, flame out and fall flat on their faces.
Can Shaq and Wade continue their postseason dominance? Does Dallas follow Dirk to the top of the mountain? I have your position battles, system quirks, and analysis that I think will help you understand both teams.
The Southwest Division may be the best division in the entire NBA. This division featured 4 playoff teams and the NBA champions last season. This is how things should shake out in the Southwest this season.
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Ranking the best power forwards in NBA history.
Forget the dog days of summer, welcome to the Dog Days of the NBA season. Nevertheless, the fantasy rankings don't stop.
In the latest edition of TheSportsWatchers.com Fantasy Basketball Power Rankings, you will find a few familiar faces, and two or three new names. As for the rankings...they are all screwed up. Enjoy!
With the 2007-2008 NBA season around the corner, many fantasy basketball owners are getting ready for their drafts. I will break down the power forward position with a list of the top 20 power forwards in fantasy basketball.
As we enter the New Year, the new rankings are in, and I think that the NBA landscape has changed greatly over the last month or so.
I believe that it is my favorite position because you have to be big enough to play on the inside, banging against the centers of the game, but also agile enough to step outside and knock down that 15-20 foot jump shot.
With the trade deadline fast approaching, NBA basketball teams are actively seeking to improve their squads. You should be doing the same with your fantasy basketball team.
Cheat Sheet Guide of the Top 80 Power Forwards in Fantasy Basketball NBA 2008-2009.
Uzo Ometu ranks the top small forwards in fantasy basketball.
With the trade deadline fast approaching, NBA basketball teams are actively seeking to improve their squads. You should be doing the same with your fantasy basketball team.
Forget the dog days of summer, welcome to the Dog Days of the NBA season. Nevertheless, the small-forward fantasy basketball rankings don't stop!
In the latest edition of TheSportsWatchers.com Fantasy Basketball Power Rankings, you will find a few familiar faces, and two or three new names. As for the rankings...they are all screwed up. Enjoy!
Now, well past the quarter-mark of the NBA season, the best small forwards are rising to the top of the barrel. Some surprise players are staking their claim as one of the games best.
With the NBA season starting shortly, many will be preparing for there fantasy basketball draft. Check out the top 20 small forwards for your draft cheat sheet.
With the Draft being filled with guards and centers, the forwards will be making names for themselves as dark horse selections in the first round.
A guide to five of the best NBA forwards to invest in for card collecting fanatics while all eyes are on the Olympics!
I don't think anyone is going to be surprised at my number 1 shooting guard ever in NBA history, but maybe someone might not agree with the other four. So here I go with my ranking of the top 5-point guards in NBA history
The 1992 USA men's basketball team was something truly special. They were called the 'Dream Team' and it was a fitting name. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Karl Malone and other legends were playing
Two storied teams meet to determine the Western Conference champs, and to earn the right to fight for the NBA title. The Spurs are defending their crown, and the upstart Lakers are attempting to once again ascend to greatness. Who will triumph?
the profound effect that Lebron James has had on the NBA
The rest of the economy demands skilled laborers. So should the NBA. These are skills that I think pros need.
Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.
This is an article on North Carolina's Basketball Recruiting Class of 2009.
Dallas could easily run the table on the NBA or take a dive, but it's up to the vets to be responsible enough to continue to guide the team beyond the hurt and shock of the 2007 playoff-series loss to Golden State.
The weekly NBA mailbag is here. Lang explains why he believes the Mavs still haven't shaken the Warriors from their psyche, gets on the Chris Paul for MVP bandwagon, names his top disappointing players of the season, and more.
I always say that the outlook - and immediate future - of a professional sports franchise in any sport, can change in the blink of an eye depending on circumstances, both controllable and uncontrollable
After spending most of the offseason trying to deal their star, the Sixers now have a disgruntled Allen Iverson and a team that is full of discontent. Can they get it togehter when the season starts?
The Heat are out to prove that the addage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" is applicable to them. They return all of the key pieces from the Championship run, but the bulls-eye is on their back. Can they repeat the feat?
It's been 12 seasons since the Warrior franchise has been in the playoffs. They suffered through almost every other kind of situation possible, but can they break through and finally get back to the postseason?
With the trade deadline fast approaching, NBA basketball teams are actively seeking to improve their squads. You should be doing the same with your fantasy basketball team.
The Spurs are looking to repeat, and as usual, they are in place to do it again.
Detroit and Chicago will clash in what could determine the East's champion.
Last season the Bulls were too young and inexperienced to see too much postseason success. Well, they've gotten older, let's see if they've gotten better or wiser on the court. They could be returning as a beast in the East.
In the follow-up to the all-time Boston Celtics team, I present the second-most storied franchise in the history of the NBA and their all-time twelve man roster.
Now that the NBA draft order has been determined, here is my take on the 2005 NBA draft. This is a mock draft of what I would do if I were an NBA general manager.
Calling all GM's, calling all GM's! Commencing this summer, sometime between the months of July and October, several NBA megastars will be on the auction block for trade to the highest bidder.
An opinion piece about how the U.S. men's basketball team may have shot themselves in the foot by not adding another big man or 3-point shooter to the roster.
For Jeffrey Jordan, it must be difficult to have any aspirations to play professional basketball. As the son of arguably the best player in NBA history, Jeffrey faces infinite expectations that aren't tremendously likely to be met.
This article is about Lebron James and his remarkable accomplishments making him the best current athlete in sports and argues that he truly is better than Jordan and the next big thing in basketball and beyond.
Tim Duncan grew up miles away from the continent but still found his way to basketball success. His quiet ways have turned many parts of his life into little known facts
Tony Parker during the NBA playoffs
With the Knicks getting healthy, Isiah has to make a decision on several players. Including whether or not to sit Francis or Marbury.
New England sports has had an amazing influx of talent over the past two months. After years of trying to get the best, they have finally started going to the northeast.
The Big 10 had many great teams, teams with potential, and teams that failed to live up to the expectations. As with all the seasons, it was an incredibly exciting season, and the Big 10 will live up to it's high standards once again this year.
Utah and San Antonio will be a more interesting series than most think.
An essay going into depth on the issues currently plaguing the sport of boxing.
To commemorate the reigning world champions' current winning streak, I present the all-time twelve man roster for one of the most storied franchises in sports history.
Cheat Sheet Guide of the Top 80 Small Forwards in Fantasy Basketball NBA 2008-2009.
We will be taking a look back at the last 10 NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.
The 2003 NBA draft was a dynamic draft which produced a lot of talent and some superstars for the future of the NBA. Take an in-depth look at their NBA performances and who's well on their way to superstarom.
The NBA season's personal awards are predicted.
I am back with another one of my Old-School Comparison Columns, this time, an in-depth look at two of the greatest forwards in NBA history - Kevin McHale and 'Big Game' James Worthy - Hall of Famer's in every sense of the word.
With the relative instability of indoor soccer league teams, the Milwaukee Wave have been a success story in a town that is usually distracted by its beloved Packers and Bucks. The Wave are well worth a visit to the US Cellular Arena!
Time to rank the ever so powerful power-forwards of fantasy basketball.
This was probably one of the harder positions to rank. Trying to weigh what a power forward is supposed to give your fantasy team is hard, because in reality, some power forwards, like KG, can offer you guard like numbers and still be effective.
I rank the top 4's in the draft this year in a stacked draft at the position.
A company called Citizenre has a bold plan to remove all of the traditional barriers to solar power. They offer: No system purchase. No installation cost. No maintenance. No permit hassles. No performance worries. No rate increases. No way!?
Can the Magic shock some of the NBA world by returning to the postseason so quickly after tanking it the past couple of seasons? Their young talent is good, but are they ready for the pressure that can come with potential expectations?
Many of the greatest NBA teams of all-time have been built on some of the great duos to ever lace up a pair of basketball sneakers. From Bob Cousy and Bill Russell to Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
NBA 2K7 is the best basketball game on the market for true fans of the sport and the new signature styles make it a joy to play for fans of the league and its stars.
My adventures and eventual success in learning how to use a belt sander.
The secret of successful sawing is to hold the work securely and to use the right saw for the job. A vice or clamps can be used to hold small pieces of wood, and saw horses to hold longer pieces
What a crazy night in the Big Brother house! Following the first eviction an entire round of Big Brother was played and one more houseguests was bounced from the game.
The small forward is more of a chameleon type position, as it can be filled by a player who is close to a 7 footer to someone who is only 6'3" or so.
Counting down the best NHL players at the forward position. Will Crosby take top spot? Ovechkin? Read on to find out.
4-time Defensive Player of the Year Center Ben Wallace spurned the Detroit Pistons to sign with the Chicago Bulls. This move could potentially lead to one of the most wide open conference races in a long time
Kevin Garnett quickly found out that he couldn't do it on his own in Minnesota. They aren't too far removed from their run to the Conference Finals a few years back, and Garnett is hungrier to win. Can this group return to glory and the postseason?
Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.
The Kings just slid into the playoffs last season in Western Conference and were eliminated in the first round. They return almost the same team, with one glaring exception, but they are looking for an easier road. Will they find it this season?
how the fast and talented Mavericks were able to knock off the defending champs
Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.
For a team that is entering only its third year of existence, I have to say that the Bobcats franchise - and more importantly, general manager and head coach, Bernie Bickerstaff - have done an amazing job.
During the summer, hundreds of thousands kids will go to sport camps.
My goal is to create the best possible team using only fictional players from basketball films. The actor may also be a professional athlete, but the character itself has to be fictional. So, for example, I couldn't use Michael Jordan from "Space Jam."
I am going on record right now to say that the Detroit Pistons are far from done - and will remain one of the top teams in the eastern conference in 2006-07, barring any unforeseen injury to one of the core members of the nucleus.
Analysis of how a trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings for Mike Bibby would work.
how the skill and leadership of Dirk Nowitzki led to a sweep of Memphis in the first round of the playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings covet Phil Jackson. More precisely, they covet Jackson's nine championship rings. Larry Brown lingers as a nice consolation prize.
Counting the mix of young and old prospects with a clear sense of who's the general leading the team (Sloan), don't be surprised if the Jazz make beautiful, funky music all the way to the Finals.
After reading an article stating that Kevin Durant should stay in college, I decided to compile a list of reasons for him not to.
Celtics' big three are not big defenders.
I'm going on record right now to say that the Orlando Magic may be one of the most improved teams in the league in 2006-07. That's right - this team is just about ready to take flight.
With the draft, free agency and Hall of Fame inductions all wrapped up there really isn't much to do in the NHL world right now. Let's take a look at who, amongst active players we might see in the Hall of Fame one day.
The summer of 2007 will now be remembered for Boston taking a chance to reach for a championship in dark years.
A look at the 2007-2008 season from the eyes of the fans...
This article explains the keys to being a good general manager and also offers insight on the best and worst GMs in the NBA today.
The Timberwolves still aren't contenders in the West but Corey Brewer and Chris Richard are two players that should have long NBA careers.
The Giants like San Antonio and Phoenix reside in the West, but there are many up-and-coming teams. Who has the best chance to make the playoffs and win a championship in 2007-2008?
2007-2008 NBA Season Preview - Eastern Conference - Southeast Division Includes team outlook and fantasy player projections for the upcoming season.
The Sonics went from being the Northwest Division champs two seasons ago and being among the top of the Conference to dropping to be one of the worst. Can they return to their old form or was last season a more accurate picture?
Which players are most likely to be busts in the upcoming NBA Draft?
I put together my version of the 2009 NBA All Star Roster
23 American players received an 'A' rating from the NHL Central Scouting Bureau in their fall 'Players to Watch' list. Here's a breakdown of those players.
Check this out to see the San Antonio Spurs history and all-century team.