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?
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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.
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The Wolves Continue to Rebuild; More on the Spurs; Dalembert to Charlotte?
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to dismantle the roster and move away from the Kevin McHale era while the Wizards get the veteran talent they wanted in return for the 5th pick in hopes of making another run at the postseason. The Spurs may bring Bowen and Oberto back and have the Sixers actually found a sucker to take Dalembert off their hands?
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NBA Draft Preview
The NBA draft is less than a week away and the Pickle is here to break it all down for you. Who is your favorite team looking at and where are your favorite players likely to end up? Read further to get the skinny on the upcoming NBA draft.
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