NBA Things I Think About the Chris Paul Debacle
The whole scenario where the league denied a trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers really left me scratching my head in more ways than one.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Andrew Bynum, Basketball, Chris Paul, Houston Rockets, Kevin Martin, Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers, Luis Scola, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, Pau Gasol
2011 NBA Playoffs: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic
Eric Engberg checks in with his preview of the Hawks/Magic match up in the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: 2011 NBA Playoffs, Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, Basketball, Dwight Howard, Gilbert Arenas, J. J. Redick, Jamal Crawford, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams, NBA, Orlando Magic, Ryan Anderson
2011 NBA Playoffs: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat
Eric Engberg checks in with a preview of the Sixers/Heat first round match up in the 2011 NBA Playoffs.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: 2011 NBA Playoffs, Andre Iguodala, Basketball, Carlos Arroyo, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Elton Brand, Evan Turner, Jrue Holiday, LeBron James, Lou Williams, Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat, Mike Bibby, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers, Thaddeus Young, Udonis Haslem
2011 NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls
Eric Engberg checks in with his take on the Pacers/Bulls first round match up in the 2011 NBA Playoffs.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: 2011 NBA Playoffs, Basketball, Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls, Danny Granger, Darren Collison, Derrick Rose, Indiana Pacers, Joakim Noah, Kurt Thomas, Luol Deng, NBA, Roy Hibbert, Taj Gibson, Tyler Hansbrough
NBA Buzzer Beaters
The Pickle Barrel's Eric Engberg checks in with some NBA thoughts as the Knicks continue to flounder and the Celtics seem to be wandering aimlessly into the playoffs.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Boston Celtics, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'Antoni, NBA, New York Knicks
Pickle Chips for 3-21-2011
The Pickle Barrel's Eric Engberg checks in with some thoughts on Bruce Pearl, Michael Floyd, Kevin Kolb and more.
Categories: 2011 Draft, Basketball, College Basketball, College Football, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Basketball, College Basketball, College Football, Football, Kevin Kolb, Michael Floyd, NCAA, NFL, Nick Fairley, Notre Dame, Patrick Peterson, Philadelphia Eagles, Prince Amukamara, Seattle Seahawks, Shaka Smart, University of Tennessee, VCU
Pickle Chips for 3-20-2011
In the latest editions of Pickle Chips Eric Engberg checks in with some thoughts on the NBA and college basketball.
Categories: Basketball, College Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Brigham Young, BYU, College Basketball, Georgia Tech, Harrison Barnes, Jimmer Fredette, John Henson, NBA, NCAA, NCSU, New York Knicks, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Shaka Smart, UNC, VCU, Virginia Commonwealth
NBA Buzzer Beaters
The Pickle Barrel's Eric Engberg offers up some thoughts on the Bulls playoff chances, The Knicks and Carmelo Anthony, the Charlotte Bobcats, Kevin Love, and more.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Baron Davis, Basketball, Brandon Jennings, Carlos Boozer, Carmelo Anthony, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Dorrell Wright, Indiana Pacers, Joakim Noah, Joe Johnson, Kevin Love, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, New York Knicks, Tyler Hansbrough
NBA: What is Wrong With the Heat?
A lot is being written lately about what is wrong with the Miami Heat. Why is it that they are all of a sudden in a tail spin and not winning the close games? Why can't they beat the elite teams in the league? Why are they such a disappointment?
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA
NBA: ‘Melo and the Knicks? I Don’t Get It
Why is Carmelo Anthony jonesing to play for the Knicks? Are the Knicks that much of a better a team if they add a guy like Anthony to their roster?
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'Antoni, NBA, New York Knicks
NBA: Breaking Down the Hornets, Pacers, Nets, Rockets Deal
The Hornets, Pacers, Nets, and Rockets pulled off the biggest trade to date this summer with Darren Collison, Troy Murphy, Trevor Ariza, and Courtney Lee all changing teams. Eric Engberg checks in with his take on the deal.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Courtney Lee, Darren Collison, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, James Posey, Julian Wright, Marco Bellinelli, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Trevor Ariza, Troy Murphy
NBA: The Prodigal Son Returns to New York
Just as New Yorkers are starting to get excited about the Knicks again James Dolan delivers a kick to the groin of Knicks fans by elevating Isiah Thomas to a more prominent role with the organization.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Isiah Thomas, NBA, New York Knicks
NBA Free Agents: Who is Still Left?
As teams scramble to fill out their rosters in preparation for camp Eric Engberg discusses some of the more notable players still on the market and how they could help a NBA team.
Categories: 2010 Free Agency, Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Adam Morrison, Allen Iverson, Basketball, Javaris Crittenton, Jerry Stackhouse, NBA, NBA Free Agents, Roger Mason, Ronald Murray, Shannon Brown, Shaquille O'Neal, Tracy McGrady
NBA: Will the Hornets Do the Unthinkable?
Magic and Knicks fans are excited about the prospect of Chris Paul being their point guard next season. Will the Hornets do the previously unthinkable and deal their franchise player? Don't get your hopes up just yet Orlando and New York.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Chris Paul, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic
NBA: Raja Bell Inks With Utah
Despite strong interest from the Bulls and Lakers Raja Bell has decided to return to Salt Lake City agreeing to a 3-year deal with the Jazz meaning the team will likely let Wesley Matthews go to Portland.
Categories: 2010 Free Agency, Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, NBA, NBA Free Agents, Raja Bell, Utah Jazz, Wesley Matthews
