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: Free Agency, News, Notes, And Updates
As day two of NBA free agency kicks off Eric Engberg checks in with some news, notes, and updates from some of the lesser known players around the league.
Categories: 2010 Free Agency, Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Boston Celtics, Brad Miller, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, David Lee, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Jordan Farmar, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Mike Miller, NBA, NBA Free Agents, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton, Tyrus Thomas, Utah Jazz, Wesley Matthews
Bulls Deal Tyrus Thomas to Charlotte
The Bulls finally found a suck...er, taker for Tyrus Thomas. They got a future first round pick and some spare parts in exchange for the former #4 pick in the draft. The Bobcats see this as an investment for the future, but, how good of an investment is it really?
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Acie Law, Basketball, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Flip Murray, NBA, Ronald Murray, Tyrus Thomas
Big Baby on the Move?
The Boston Celtics have been rumored to be interested in dealing Glen Davis since he punched out a car window over the summer and the rumors are heating up. Who are the Celtics talking to about a potential deal for Big Baby?
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Basketball, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, D. J. Augustin, Glen Davis, NBA
NBA: Stephen Jackson Dealt to Charlotte
ESPN is reporting that the Bobcats have agreed to send Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic to to Golden State in exchange for guard Acie Law and disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Acie Law, Allen Iverson, Basketball, Charlotte Bobcats, D. J. Augustin, Don Nelson, Gerald Wallace, Golden State Warriors, Larry Brown, NBA, Raja Bell, Rasheed Wallace, Raymond Felton, Stephen Jackson, Vladimir Radmanovic
NBA: Iverson Bolts Memphis
It did not take Allen Iverson long to decide playing for the Grizzlies just was not for him. Less than two full weeks into the season Iverson has taken a leave of absence from the team to deal with what is being labeled as a "personal issue".
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Allen Iverson, Basketball, Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA
NBA: Shots From Beyond the Arc
We are already one week into the NBA schedule and there are already some interesting goings on around the league. There are three unbeaten teams remaining and neither the Lakers or Magic are one of them. Carmelo is a man on a mission, there are a couple of teams off to surprising starts, and more.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Aaron Brooks, Basketball, Boston Celtics, Carlos Boozer, Carmelo Anthony, Charlotte Bobcats, Chris Paul, Dahntay Jones, Danny Granger, Denver Nuggets, Eddie House, Emeka Okafor, Gerald Wallace, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Jarrett Jack, Kevin Garnett, Marquis Daniels, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, News, Notes, Paul Millsap, Paul Pierce, Phoenix Suns, Rasheed Wallace, Ray Allen, Roy Hibbert, Tracy McGrady, Trevor Ariza, Tyson Chandler, Utah Jazz, Yao Ming
NBA: Shots From Behind the Arc
As the NBA season ramps up and gets going this week I have had a few thoughts running through my head about the upcoming season. Here are some random thoughts and maybe a few predictions about the league as the season gets going this week. What are the elite teams in the league? Which players should fantasy owners keep an eye on? Which rookies are good fantasy bets and which ones should you stay away from?
Categories: Basketball, Fantasy Basketball, Sports Tags: Aaron Brooks, Al Harrington, Andrea Bargnani, Antonio McDyess, Basketball, Blake Griffin, Boston Celtics, Brook Lopez, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Chris Bosh, Cleveland Cavaliers, David Lee, DeJuan Blair, Demar DeRozan, Denver Nuggets, Fantasy Basketball, Gerald Henderson, Golden State Warriors, Greg Oden, Hasheem Thabeet, Hedo Turkoglu, Houston Rockets, James Harden, Jeff Green, Jonny Flynn, Jordan Hill, Jrue Holiday, Kevin Durant, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Manu Ginobili, Marreese Speights, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Michael Beasley, Minnesota Timberwolves, Monta Ellis, NBA, Nenad Kristic, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, Richard Jefferson, Russell Westbrook, Ryan Anderson, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Stephen Curry, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Toronto Raptors, Ty Lawson, Tyreke Evans
NBA Rumor: Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor?
ESPN is reporting that the Bobcats and Hornets are discussing a possible deal centering around Emeka Okafor and Tyson Chandler as the key components. Given Larry Brown's affinity for big men who play defense and rebound and bring little to the table offensively I am not surprised he would be willing give up Okafor for Chandler. One has to ask why the Bobcats would even consider such a move though.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Alexis Ajinca, Basketball, Boris Diaw, Charlotte Bobcats, Chris Paul, Derrick Brown, DeSagna Diop, Emeka Okafor, Gerald Wallace, Nazr Mohammed, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, New Orleans Hornets, Tyson Chandler, Vladimir Radmanovic
NBA: Andre Miller Going to Portland
ESPN is reporting that Andre Miller is set to sign a 3-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers and it could happen as soon as today. The deal is reportedly worth up to $21 million with the first two years being guaranteed with a team option for a third year. This is bad news for Sixers and Knicks fans whose teams reportedly had an interest in landing Miller only they were only willing to offer a one year deal at mid-level exception numbers.
Categories: Basketball, Sports Tags: Andre Miller, Basketball, Charlotte Bobcats, Jerryd Bayless, Jrue Holiday, Lou Williams, Mike Bibby, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, Ray Felton, Raymond Felton
NBA: Free Agency Update
As a follow up to the Top Free Agents available post there are some news and nuggets surrounding Raymond Felton, Andre Miller, and Glenn Davis. Three interesting players who seem to have trouble finding someone to give them the type of deals they are looking for.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: 2009 NBA Free Agency, Andre Miller, Basketball, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, Glenn Davis, NBA, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Ray Felton, Raymond Felton
Where is AI Going?
Allen Iverson is perhaps the biggest name still available on the free agent market and interest in his services seems to be picking up. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the Clippers are in serious negotiations with Allen Iverson. It has previously been reported that the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, and Charlotte Bobcats all have an interest in Iverson. The question remains, however, where will Iverson end up and where should he end up?
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: 2009 NBA Free Agency, Allen Iverson, Basketball, Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, NBA
2009 NBA Free Agency Preview
July 1 marks the beginning of free agency in the NBA. This year's market is not nearly as ballyhooed as next year's looks to be but there are still some guys out there who can help other teams. The Pickle is here to preview this year's free agent market.
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Al Harrington, Allen Iverson, Anderson Varejao, Andre Miller, Atlanta Hawks, Basketball, Ben Gordon, Boston Celtics, Channing Frye, Charlie Villanueva, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, David Lee, Detroit Pistons, Eddy Curry, Free Agency, Glenn Davis, Golden State Warriors, Hedo Turkoglu, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Jamaal Tinsley, Jarrett Jack, Jason Kidd, Jerry Stackhouse, Josh Childress, Jrue Holiday, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers, Marvin Williams, Mike Bibby, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Nate Robinson, NBA, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Paul Milsap, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, Ramon Sessions, Rashad McCants, Rasheed Wallace, Raymond Felton, Ron Artest, Sacramento Kings, Shawn Marion, T. J. Ford, Toronto Raptors, Trevor Ariza, Utah Jazz
Breaking Down the 2009 NBA Draft
The 2009 NBA draft is in the books and the Pickle has the breakdown on how each team fared in the draft. Check out who the Pickle thinks got better and who could have done better.
Categories: 2009 NBA Draft, Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: A. J. Price, Ahmad Nivins, Amare Stoudamire, Atlanta Hawks, Austin Daye, B. J. Mullens, Ben Gordon, Blake Griffin, Boston Celtics, Brandon Jennings, Charlotte Bobcats, Chase Budinger, Chauncy Billups, Chicago Bulls, Chinemelu Elonu, Chris Paul, Christian Eyenga, Cleveland Cavaliers, Courtney Lee, Dallas Mavericks, Danny Green, Dante Cunningham, Darren Collison, DeJuan Blair, DeJuan Summers, Demar DeRozan, Demarre Carroll, Denver Nuggets, Derrick Brown, Detroit Pistons, Earl Clark, Eddie House, Emir Preldzic, Eric Maynor, Gerald Henderson, Golden State Warriors, Goran Suton, Hasheem Thabeet, Henk Norel, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Jack McClinton, Jamal Crawford, James Harden, James Johnson, Jeff Green, Jeff Pendergraph, Jeff Teague, Jermaine Taylor, Jodie Meeks, Joe Johnson, Jonas Jerebko, Jonny Flynn, Jordan Hill, Jrue Holiday, Kevin Durant, Kevin Martin, Kirk Hinrich, Lester Hudson, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Marcus Camby, Marcus Thornton, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Mike Bibby, Mike Miller, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Monta Ellis, Nando De Colo, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Nick Calathes, Oklahoma City Thunder, Omri Casspi, Patrick Beverley, Patrick Mills, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Randy Foye, Ricky Rubio, Robert Dozier, Rodrique Beaubois, Roy Hibbert, Russell Westbrook, Sacramento Kings, Sam Young, San Antonio Spurs, Sergio Llull, Sergiy Gladyr, Stephen Curry, Taj Gibson, Taylor Griffin, Tayshaun Prince, Terrence Williams, Tim Duncan, Toney Douglas, Toronto Raptors, Ty Lawson, Tyler Hansbrough, Tyreke Evans, Tyrus Thomas, Utah Jazz, Victor Claver, Washington Wizards, Wayne Ellington, Zach Randolph
Shaq on the Move Again; Crawford Going to the ATL?; Brand on the Block?
96xyuvm5ir Shaq is on the move again this time going to Cleveland. Jamal Crawford is rumored to be on the move again as well as trade talks heat up between the Hawks and Warriors. Danny Ainge continues to take shots at Rajon Rondo and Elton Brand and Tracy McGrady are said to be on the block. 96xyuvm5ir
Categories: Basketball, NBA, Sports Tags: Acie Law, Ainge takes shots at Rondo, Amare Stoudamire, Atlanta Hawks, Basketball, Ben Wallace, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Crawford going to Atlanta, D. J. Augustin, Danny Ainge, Dwight Howard, Elton Brand, Elton Brand on the trading block, Golden State Warriors, Houston Chronicle, Houston Rockets, Jamal Crawford, Joe Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Mike Bibby, NBA, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Inquirer, Phoenix Suns, Rajon Rondo, Raymond Felton, Samuel Dalembert, Sasha Pavlovic, Shaq, Shaq traded to Cleveland, Shaquille O'Neal, Speedy Claxton, Steve Nash, Thaddeus Young, Tracy McGrady, Tracy McGrady on the trading block
