This week The Ref discusses the trade deadline moves and their impact on the
regular season. The winners, the losers, and the what if’s. His opinion is strong about the new look Knicks, and the title hopeful Thunder. The Boston-OKC deal dissected to the last leg. He finishes it off with a look ahead to the postseason. Plus more!
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Power Rankings: Week 18
I wanted to wait a week to see if all of these trades would affect my judgment on the initial knee jerk reaction. Of course, there was plenty of speculation from all over the NBA World, but being patient will tell the tale most clearly.
Well folks, my strategy didn’t work. I am honestly more confused now than when all of the blockbuster trades happened. I don’t know if the Celtics became better or worse, same for the Hawks, Clippers & Cavs. The Thunder …

The Oklahoma City Thunder certainly are the team to watch with Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook in the lineup.  These two prolific scores certainly can bring the house down with there offensive explosiveness.  This fearsome twosome account for 49.4 points per night.  The Oklahoma City Thunder can put points on the board, but there commitment to defense is whats really impressive.
There defense can shut down opponents in all defensive categories including rebounds, steals, blocks, and points allowed.  They allow 102 points per game while scoring 104 of there own.  The …

This report was broken through by various sources in the Oklahoma City and Boston area.
After the Thunder lose a tough game to the San Antonio Spurs, GM Sam Presti brings in a qualified BIG to OKC.
Oklahoma City sends PF Jeff Green and C Nenad Krstic to Boston for C Kendrick Perkins and SG Nate Robinson.
This trade is great for both teams but more so for OKC. The two dilemnas for the Thunder are three point shooting and low post defenders. Both of those problems are taken …

He’s back, He’s back and OHhhh, what a feeling! Kris from NBADraftinsider join the ranks for the second time to talk college prosepcts in the first part and Rookies in the second. But don’t worry if you think that’s all we talked about. During the middle, Ray Allen broke the 3 point mark, passing Reggie Miller, so naturally, Kris and I discussed the man’s career and what his record means to me, his biggest fan. Also, in discussion, Jerry Sloan’s shocking retirement. So there …

Ever listen to this song by OAR called a ‘Crazy Game of Poker’? It’s fantastic. The song and lyrics is self explanatory. It’s catchy and one of the best summer songs.

Yep, there are two parts
Denver’s GM Masai Ujiri most likely loves this song
The Carmelo Anthony talks have been extreme and rash, hopeful and heartbreaking, but most of all, frustrating.
The Denver Nuggets have taken the edge in the trade battle. NBA vs. CBA talks are right around the corner and Anthony is …

Power Rankings: Week 13
Well folks, it’s all downhill from here. Every team has at least played 41 games and can only hope to do three things as April approaches: improve, prepare for the playoffs, or biding time until the draft. All and all, excitement will continue to grow upon the NBA fanhood with the All Star Game and trade deadline coming up after football is finished.
There is still a lot of basketball to be played and top tier teams like the Spurs, Clippers and Lakers still …