By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: Kevin Durant would win the MVP award if the season ended today, so of course he is starting the All-Star game. (Go Slim Reaper!) But how weird is it that the best team in the West only gets one All-Star? Chalk it up to Westbrook’s injury, and the field being completely loaded - Serge Ibaka is really having an … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: January 31 (All-Star Selection Edition)
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Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (Part One)
By Joe Manganiello 5. Toronto Raptors (’11-’12 record: 23-43) Best Player: In some ways, the Raptors best player is former lottery pick DeMar DeRozan, who could be on the cusp of stardom entering his fourth season. In other ways, it is newcomer Kyle Lowry, coming off the heels of his best season as a professional. The most important piece to the puzzle, however, will … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (Part One)
NBA Splinters | July 10, 2010
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