Charlotte’s gamble of taking on Nazr Mohammed’s contract has worked out well so far. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Atlanta Hawks The Hawks are rolling with four straight wins to move over .500 on the season. Yes, this is definitely among the most improved teams in the NBA. On the down side, top scorer Joe Johnson’s shooting […]
Gordan Giricek, right, seen here being friendly with Jazz assistant coach Scott Layden, isn’t exactly on friendly terms with head coach Jerry Sloan these days. Thanks to some clutch, last-second free throws by Mr. Big Shot himself, Chauncey Billups, the Detroit Pistons proved that Boston still has a ways to go before it can claim
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The way Yi Jianlian, right, has been tearing it up the past few games, he won’t have time to nap on the bench anymore. Welcome back to Next Generation, where we take a look at one rookie each week and provide in-depth analysis. We’re also keeping a close eye on which first-year players are worthy
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Even with Ray Allen missing the past couple of games, the beat goes on for the Celtics, winners of nine straight. As a Celtic fan, even I have to admit shock at the quick turnaround this team has shown. Sure, I knew the addition of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen would help this team, but
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If you have a chance to pick up Daniel Gibson, go ahead and drop the injured Mike Bibby for him. Dear RotoRob.com, I’m starting to get the feeling that we’re all getting stiffed on Elton Brand-related updates. First, his re-evaluation was moved from December 3 to December 11. Now, we’re a couple days past the appointment and
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The Hornets’ injury list is growing again with Melvin Ely the lastest victim. Last season, if you recall, the New Orleans Hornets got out of the gate like gangbusters, starting the year on an 8-3 tear and looking like one of the NBA’s most improved teams. However, a steady stream of injuries to key personnel
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Kareem Rush finally showed some signs of life on Wednesdsay. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Has Kareem Rush, one of our pre-season sleepers, finally emerged? He nailed three treys and scored 22 points last night, his most significant contribution since landing in Indy. In today’s Daily Dose, we look at the Rush to grab Kareem. A chipped
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