by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Joe Johnson wanted for theft In case you're like me and avoid the contract numbers, Joe Johnson left the 2010 free agency bonanza with the most money. The Atlanta Hawks will give him a reported $120 million for the next 6 years. That's around $10 million less than Dwayne Wade and LeBron James. And don't forget they fired their coach, the one who … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 10, 2010
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NBA Thumbnail Tales | Conference Semis 2010
By Paul Gotham Brief notes on the second round of the playoffs. Eastern Conference Celtics vs. Cavs Cleveland grabbed the one-game advantage. Is it a case of too little, too late for the Cs? Doc Rivers waited until now to call out Rasheed Wallace's defense. It's not like we didn't see this coming. On the offensive end Rajon Rondo is going to need some help if the … [Read more...] about NBA Thumbnail Tales | Conference Semis 2010
NBA Splinters | August 4, 2009
By Paul Gotham The mysterious Chicago Bulls Two years ago the Chicago Bulls seemed ready to make a run at the Eastern Conference crown. Third-year coach, Scott Skiles (he took over during the 03-04campaign) guided the Bulls to their first playoff series win in nine seasons. Led by young guns Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, and Kirk Hinrich the Baby Bulls swept the reigning champs, … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | August 4, 2009