0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 7/17/2013
A lot of civic pride gets wrapped up into these things we call NBA teams. Maybe that is why we get so emotional when players leave because it is like they are betraying the entire city. That is something Dwight Howard knows having left Orlando after eight years and Los Angeles after one tumultuous year. […]
0 comments by John Karalis
Great teams often have great owners, and that does not always mean owners who are willing to spend money. It also means owners who have cool heads and who do not interfere with team business over silly things. You know, owners like James Dolan in New York. The Knicks have been varying degrees of "messy" […]
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As midnight passed, so did the deadline for NBA teams to waive players via the amnesty clause. Two teams, the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks snuck in a couple of cuts before the deadline: Mike Miller and Drew Gooden. Said the Heat of Miller: "After many discussions internally and a sincere effort to explore […]
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At just less than $3.3 million for this upcoming season, Paul George might be the NBA's most underpaid player (Kyrie Irving's $5.6 million ain't to shabby either). That, however, will change next season, when the 23 year-old becomes a restricted free agent. George has taken a very natural progression in his career so far. He […]
0 comments by Jeff Garcia
There's so much to love about the NBA Summer Leagues. Whether it be in Orlando or in Las Vegas, it is basketball that everyone can appreciate thanks in large part to NBA hopefuls and draftees looking to prove themselves in order to gain a spot on an NBA roster. They will play their hearts out […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 7/16/2013
Three Up, Three Down UP — Cody Zeller, Bobcats: Another day, another good performance from the fourth overall pick. Zeller scored 18 points to go with 10 rebounds in the Bobcats' win over the Knicks on Monday. Zeller has put together two very strong performances at Summer League and seems especially fitted for that bench role behind […]
0 comments by John Karalis
If you are a Bulls fan, feel free to play this in the background as you read this. Derrick Rose says he is healthy, and ready to come back. As in, to play actual basketball. "I should be able to play in the first game of season," Rose said. "I know I'm anxious right now to […]
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Less than a week after his four-year, $24.7 million dollar extension became official, the Knicks announced J.R. Smith would miss up to four months due to surgery to repair the meniscus and patellar tendon in his right knee. The Knicks said Smith's injuries, which were treated at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 7/15/2013
No, Metta World Peace will not be playing Arena Football this year. Nor will he play in China. After clearing waivers following his amnesty waiver from the Lakers, World Peace went through Door No. 1 and signed a two-year deal with the New York Knicks,
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
The Celtics are changing. They will not quite be a title contender next year and that has people wondering about Rajon Rondo's future. Rondo is the lone piece really left from the 2008 championship team. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce have been traded within the division to the Nets. What still really stings is Ray […]
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Three Up, Three Down UP — Cody Zeller, Bobcats: Sunday, the Bobcats exactly the Cody Zeller they drafted. Zeller scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Charlotte to the win Sunday. Zeller shot 6 for 12 from the floor and got to the line to make all nine of his free throw attempts. Charlotte had […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 7/14/2013
Three Up, Three Down UP — Josh Akognon, Mavericks: Akognon has been on the cusp of making the NBA regularly throughout his short career. He seems to always be one of those final cuts in late October. So another strong Summer League is a must for him. As it always is. His first game turned out […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 7/13/2013
Three Up, Three Down UP — Austin Rivers, Pelicans: After a hyperbolically horrible rookie season, expectations seem pretty low for Rivers to bounce back in the Pelicans' crowded backcourt. With Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans entering the mix, Rivers will have to fight for his place all over again. Maybe this means he is no longer […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 7/12/2013
Crossover Chronicles' Philip Rossman-Reich will be at the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League all week. He will provide his thoughts on the day's action in this running post throughout the day. Three Up, Three Down UP — Ian Clark, Heat: The Heat featured a ton of athletic players and put that athleticism on display throughout […]
0 comments by Jeff Garcia
The Orlando Summer League is winding down and it has given fans and NBA scouts and coaching staffs insight into the future of the league and their own team. For the Orlando Magic, it means a close-up look at 2013 Draft pick Victor Oladipo and in a recent game versus 76ers she showed poise, confidence […]
