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Running Draft Commentary From The WaMu
A Trade Deadline Of Spenders And Savers
While most of the deadline was focused on saving money, there were some deals that could alter the playoffs in the East. Read more »
2008-09 Midseason Report Cards: Atlantic Division
The Atlantic is currently home to the defending champion Celtics and a crew of underachievers currently resting below the .500 line. Read more »
2008-09 Midseason Report Cards: Central Division
The Central division has had at least one representative in the Eastern Conference Finals for each of the past six years and Cleveland looks like the pick this season. Read more »
2008-09 Midseason Report Cards: Southeast Division
The Southeast is the only Eastern Conference division containing three teams over .500 at the midway point of the season. Read more »
2008-09 Midseason Report Cards: Southwest Division
The Texas Trio is having its usual expected success, the Hornets continue their ascent to the top of the league, and the Grizzlies have fared far better than anticipated. Read more »
2008-09 Midseason Report Cards: Pacific Division
The Pacific is quickly sinking to the bottom of the West despite being home to the most recent Conference Champion Lakers. Read more »
2008-09 Midseason Report Cards: Northwest Division
The Northwest should send three teams to the playoffs while things are looking suddenly more promising for the Wolves and Thunder. Read more »
More Than A Salary Dump
For most of the NBA, the Knicks' trades last Friday were about 2010. But this trade can also help the club this season. Read more »
2008-09 Season Preview: Atlantic Division
The Celtics were the first NBA champion from the Atlantic since they won it all back in 1986. Can they repeat? Read more »
2008-09 Season Preview: Central Division
Do the Pistons have a good enough blend to once again go deep into the playoffs, or will the additions of Cleveland bolster LeBron's chances? Read more »
2008-09 Season Preview: Southeast Division
Between Beasley, Howard and Horford there are no shortage of talented big men, but what kind of seasons will Wade, Gilbert, Johnson, and Rashard have? Read more »
2008-09 Season Preview: Southwest Division
No division in basketball is deeper than the Southwest. The Hornets, Rockets, Mavericks and Spurs all made the postseason in 2008 and have the personnel to do it again this season. Read more »
2008-09 Season Preview: Pacific Division
Shaq will be in Phoenix an entire season, Baron Davis has joined the Clippers, Maggette is with the Warriors and Artest is gone but the Pacific still belongs to Kobe and the Lakers. Read more »
2008-09 Season Preview: Northwest Division
As Utah stayed pay and Denver regressed, the Blazers, Thunder, and Wolves are all rebuilding and significantly improving their rosters. Is this the year Portland can usurp the Jazz? Read more »
Final Thoughts On The 2008 NBA Draft
This year's draft was decidedly more calm and casual than the Oden/Durant showdown, which made for a more candid and personal experience. Read more »
Running Draft Commentary From NYC
Stay tuned throughout the night as Andrew Perna and Jason M. Williams comment live from the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Read more »
A Calm Uneasiness To Media Day
With mock drafts around the internet placing lottery players anywhere from the third to the eighteenth pick, there was more of a ?Let?s wait and see? attitude permeating the room. Read more »
30 Teams, 30 Days: Boston Draft Preview
The Celtics need depth at both guard positions and could take a talented wing with the 30th overall selection. Read more »
30 Teams, 30 Days: Detroit Draft Preview
The Pistons can use a big man who can really score down low, as Sheed and McDyess rely so heavily on the mid-range jumper. Read more »