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Archive for the ‘NBA Teams’ Category

June 17th, 2008

The Boston Celtics Are The 2008 NBA Champions

Congrats to the Boston Celtics for becoming the 2008 NBA champions. The Celtics were the best team in basketball from the first game of preseason all the way to the final game of the year. By destroying the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 on Wednesday night, the Celtics won the championship in front of […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

June 14th, 2008

Who Will Be The MVP of the 2008 NBA Finals?

While the 2008 NBA Finals is still underway, it’s not too early to look at who will be named the 2008 Finals MVP. If the Los Angeles Lakers comeback from the 3-1 deficit to beat the Boston Celtics, Kobe Bryant will undoubtedly win the MVP. If the Celtics win, the race isn’t nearly […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

June 13th, 2008

Boston Celtics Injury Updates - NBA Finals

With the Boston Celtics up 3-1 in the 2008 NBA Finals, not all the news is good for the Celtics. Three of their main players — Kendrick Perkins, Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce — are dealing with injuries. Perkins and Rondo weren’t able to finish Game 4 in which the Celtics had the […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 11th, 2008

Rajon Rondo Injury Update - 2008 NBA Finals

Rajon Rondo, the starting point guard for the Boston Celtics, suffered an ankle injury during Game 3. He was able to return to the game but afterwards his ankle swelled up. He has reportedly been diagnosed with a bone bruise.
The good news for Boston is that Rondo sounds like he’s going to play […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 9th, 2008

Michael Curry Hired by the Detroit Pistons - Fantasy Impact

As was expected after firing Flip Saunders, Joe Dumars has selected Michael Curry as the Detroit Pistons’ next head coach. Curry spent one year as an assistant coach on Saunders coaching staff and is now being handed the keys to the team.
Curry as a player was a defense-first type player. He was also […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 9th, 2008

Vinny Del Negro New Chicago Bulls Coach - Fantasy Impact

After an exhaustive search, the Chicago Bulls have finally settled on a new head coach. Vinny Del Negro, who was most currently employed by the Phoenix Suns in their front office, will be the head coach for Chicago in the 2008-09 season.
Del Negro has never coached before but he’s respected around the NBA for […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 8th, 2008

Leon Powe Dunk Over Pau Gasol Video

Leon Powe of the Boston Celtics had a night to remember in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The second year forward not only had this vicious dunk over Pau Gasol, he played extremely well overall.
In 15 minutes, Powe had 21 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the field. The Celtics, led […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 3 comments

June 7th, 2008

Terry Porter to Coach Suns - Fantasy Impact

Terry Porter will be named the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Porter will replace Mike D’Antoni who left to become the head coach of the New York Knicks. This will be Porter’s second head coaching job. He coached he previously coached the Milwaukee Bucks for two seasons.
Porter has long be […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 4th, 2008

Lakers and Celtics NBA Finals Matchups 2008

Point Guard
Boston - Rajon Rondo
Lakers - Derek Fisher
ADVANTAGE: Lakers. Rondo can’t shoot and Fisher has championship experience.
Shooting Guard
Boston - Ray Allen
Lakers - Kobe Bryant
ADVANTAGE: Lakers. As long as he can steer clear of Vanessa Curry or any other Laker Girl, Kobe should dominate.
Small Forward
Boston - Paul Pierce
Lakers - Vladimir Radmanovic
ADVANTAGE: Celtics. Pierce […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

June 3rd, 2008

Don Nelson Returning to Warriors - Fantasy Impact

Don Nelson, Mr. Run-and-Gun himself, is returning to coach the Golden State Warriors in the 2008-09 NBA season. Nelson had previously contemplated retirement but he has decided to coach at least one more year.
Nelson is a fantasy owner’s dream. He doesn’t care much about defense or playing big, plodding centers. Instead, Nelson […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments