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NBA Free Agents Looking for Work
Posted on 24 Sep 2012 by Warren Shaw.
The NBA off season has been a roller coaster of free agent signings, unexpected amnesties, and sometimes meaningless workouts. Now the season's start is within eyesight as Summer turns to Fall, yet a few players are still without a place to display their talents. Some of these NBA “unemployed” are victims of their own greed, over valuing their current abilities. Some are paying for ...
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Rim Rocking Report: Steve Nash to the L.A. Lakers
Posted on 5 Jul 2012 by Warren Shaw.
The 4th of July started with rumors of Steve Nash heading to the New York Knicks in a sign and trade deal that involved Iman Shumpert. The day ended with Nash actually involved in a sign and trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for a bag of chips and some cash. Cynicism aside, the details of the deal are Nash to the Lakers for their first round picks in 2013 & 2015 , their second round picks in ...
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Rim Rocking Notes: Free Agency Fireworks before the 4th
Posted on 4 Jul 2012 by Warren Shaw.
Fireworks sparked off in the NBA a day early with the news of multiple free agent signings and rumors of potential signings that continue to keep fans salivating. No signing was bigger than that of Deron Williams who returned to the Brooklyn Nets to the tune of 5 years $100 million. Williams announced his return via Twitter/lockerz saying “Made a very tough decision today” and pos...
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Nuggets enter free agency with options
Posted on 1 Jul 2012 by Daniel Lewis.
JaVale McGee, Rudy Fernandez and Andre Miller will all wake up with one thing in common July 1: An uncertain future with the Denver Nuggets. Fernandez and Miller have reached the end of their contracts with Denver, and when free agency begins will they will be able to sign with whomever offers them a contract. McGee, obtained midseason from Washington via trade, will be a restricted free agent,...
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Curious Timing…Orlando Magic CEO steps down
Posted on 6 Dec 2011 by Warren Shaw.
Just a few short days after giving the “OK” for GM Otis Smith to spend whatever is necessary to acquire the players Dwight Howard would want to play with, President and CEO Bob Vander Weide, has tendered his resignation effective immediately according to Orlando's WKMG news station. Alex Martins will be promoted to fill the absence of Weide. The Magic are at a clear crossroads in th...
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Ain’t no Magic When He’s Gone
Posted on 30 Nov 2011 by Warren Shaw.
One thing the NBA lockout did was keep talk muffled about the Orlando Magic's upcoming nightmare media circus surrounding the destination of franchise center Dwight Howard. If the entire season was canceled then GM Otis Smith would have had no way of satisfying Howard's championship this season demand, thus letting him off the hook somewhat if Howard left town. Now that a season is likely to...
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But What If Lebron Says No?
Posted on 8 Jul 2010 by Jordan Lauterbach.
While a lot of signs point to Lebron not disappointing Knick brass tonight, it has come out that the Knicks have a plan if he does bolt to Miami or Chicago. From Realgm.com: “If LeBron James chooses not to sign with the Knicks, multiple sources have told Marcus Thompson that the Warriors have an offer on the table that sends forward Anthony Randolph and other pieces to New York in a sign-a...
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Lebron To NY Heating Up (again)…And Other Stories
Posted on 7 Jul 2010 by Jordan Lauterbach.
Apparently I’m not the only one writing about how the Knicks are a sleeping giant in the whole “Lebron thing”. Check this out from hoopsworld.com: “Several sources indicated that James' advisors Maverick Carter and Randy Mims could be traveling to New York on Wednesday and sources have hinted that James will be joining them for the trip. Sources also said that Carter and Mims have been ...
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After Amar’e Signing, Knicks Should Be Favorites for Lebron
Posted on 5 Jul 2010 by Jordan Lauterbach.
The first domino has fallen and……….. it’s Amar’e Stoudemire. It’s no surprise, in fact it was rumored all weekend, but it is nice to see it set in stone. Multiple reports have the deal at 5 years/ 100 million dollars. Stoudemire was seen outside Madison Square Garden wearing a Knicks hat, his arms-outstretched, beaming with happiness. The move makes a ton of sense. Stoudemire is one...
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Knicks Meet With Chris Bosh and Other Stories
Posted on 3 Jul 2010 by Jordan Lauterbach.
Good Morning! A weekend of decision awaits the Knicks. However, they are the one’s playing the waiting game. While the signing of Amar’e Stoudemire seams imminent, here are two more nuggets from a busy Friday in the NBA. 1) SI.com reports that the Knicks offered Lebron one of two options. One, he could take the max deal and presumably name that number two guy OR two, he co...
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Major Lebron Watch Rumor
Posted on 2 Jul 2010 by Jordan Lauterbach.
Not good news for the Knicks: As per a Yahoo! report via 1050 ESPN New York (flagship station for Knicks b-ball, if that’s at all relevant)- the Knicks are close to being out of the Lebron James sweepstakes because of a sloppy and unfocused presentation yesterday in Cleveland. This would be not only a blow to the franchise, but also completely unacceptable. How can a team that has been prep...
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While You Were Working: Summer 2010 Day 2
Posted on 2 Jul 2010 by Jordan Lauterbach.
As we wait on The Big Man (sorry Clarence) to make his move, here are some Knick happenings from around the web. - According to realgm.com, Amar’e Stoudemire and the Knicks are close to a max deal. The framework, apparently, is in place. Stoudemire represents the not-so-secret plan B for Knicks. That is, “Let’s just re-create the D’Antoni Suns.” Not a terrible idea when you cons...









