Alex Curtis-Slep

The Dallas Mavericks are one of many teams that have not allowed their players from playing for their respective countries this summer. Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t allowed to represent Germany, while J.J. Barea wasn’t allowed to play for Puerto Rico. This issue creeps up with teams all the time. I’m going to tackle it from a … Read more Should Teams Stop Players From Representing Their Countries?

Steve Nash is still a great point guard. Even though he’s at the latter end of his career, he’s still very exciting and entertaining. A great player and a great guy, he’ll likely never win a title (as the Suns are currently looking). The world can be a cruel place. Anyway, here’s the video: Embedded … Read more Video: Steve Nash’s Top Plays From 2008-09

This picture was so good, I had to post it. Feel free to create a caption or something in the comments if you wish. I love crazy Ron Ron! Thanks, NBA Off-Season 2009.

Marc Stein of ESPN is reporting that the Hornets dealt three point specialist Rasual Butler to the Clippers for a future second round pick. Of course, this deal clears about $8 million in salary, once you add in the luxury tax. But, despite the savings, I have to question what the Hornets ownership wants. The … Read more The Hornets Don’t Want To Win

So, with the NBA in the true downtime of the off-season, Shaq has a show starting on ABC soon! Sure, it may not be basketball, but hell, Shaq is usually pure gold and LOL’s. The show features Shaq facing off against other athletes in their sport. He faces the likes of Serena Williams, Oscar de … Read more Must Tivo: Shaq vs

Written by Jim Jantz Could a team of NBA players from any one college conference defeat a team of NBA players that jumped straight from high school? Quick answer: No! The team of players that made the jump straight from H.S. to the NBA has a relatively weak bench, but the starting lineup has too … Read more College conference debate, with a twist

Al Jefferson, Minnesota Timerwolves forward, has had one long, extended off-season. He hurt his knee, causing him to miss the rest of the season. He has said he’d be able to come back at 100% next season. Just to explain something important from the video: he says he will visit the doctor on August 24th. … Read more Video: Al Jefferson Talks About His Off-Season

Another nice top 10 list from last seasons action. Check it out: Embedded video from NBA Video

Allen Iverson is still searching for his home. He’s coming off a nightmare of a season in Detroit. One that ended in what was probably a fake injury. He wasn’t happy, the team wasn’t happy; it was hard to watch. This summer is about finding a way into a happy situation. That’s how Iverson wants … Read more AI Should Go To Charlotte