Nothing like a good ol’ NBA trade to distract the impatient NBA fan from a Championship game seven. The Philadelphia 76ers have dealt disgruntled center Sam Dalembert to Sacramento in exchange for center Spencer Hawes and small forward Andres Nocioni. Dalembert will earn nearly 13 million in the final year of his contract, while Hawes, also with an expiring contract will earn far less (about 3 million). Nocioni will be owed almost 7 million each of the next two seasons with a team option for the third season.
At first glance, …

Who?

That’s what I thought when I heard that the Atlanta Hawks had selected Larry Drew as their next head coach. The Hawks have reportedly offered this mystery man (to me) a 3 year deal, worth $5 million. Drew was the lead assistant for Mike Woodson, his predecessor in Atlanta. He has never been a head coach, but has been an assistant for the Lakers, Wizards, Pistons, and Nets. He also played in the NBA for 10 seasons and has a son, Larry Drew Jr., who plays for the University of …

Both the Chicago Bulls, and the New Orleans Hornets have found a new head coach. Both had Tom Thibodeau as main targets, which allowed for Tommy T. to pull his name from the Hornets as he landed his top-choice-job in Chicago. The Hornets, somewhat jilted, then decided to go with Monty Williams.
Both Thibodeau and Williams have no NBA head coaching experience, however they’ve been assistant coaches to very solid teams. Tommy T. is currently on the bench for the 2010 Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics, while Monty was an assistant …

As you may have heard through various rumblings, the Philadelphia 76ers are going to bring in “the John Madden of NBA Broadcasting”, hiring the 58 year old Doug Collins as head coach. For starters, I never thought John Madden was that great of a broadcaster, but today I heard this nickname for Collins in light of his great broadcasting abilities. One thing I can respect Madden for (besides…Madden) is the fact that he did win a ring.

In comes Doug Collins, who started his career as the first overall pick by …

No this is not a game recap. But the information in the post carries much weight on what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated offseasons in the history of professional sports.

The Nets, coming off a 12 win season had a 25% chance at winning the first overall pick. Sadly, in usual fashion, the Nets lost out on a chance at changing their franchise drastically. A player like John Wall, the clear cut consensus for the number one overall pick, can help attract coaches, and even star …

One season in, Jordan is out.
The Sixers have fired head coach Eddie Jordan, despite just hiring him last year. Him and his Princeton offense brought the Sixers to an outstanding 27-55 record. Oh wait, that’s a HRBL record.
Jordan was brought in by GM Ed Stefanski, who was previously with the Nets – a team where Jordan was an assistant coach for a few seasons. And it was Stefanski who announced the move by saying the team took an “unacceptable” step backward after two straight seasons in the playoffs. This team …

LeBron James has done it folks.  He officially put in the paperwork to change his number from 23 to 6 as he speculated back in November.
I’ve done it,” James said. “I already sent it in. I’m going to be number 6.”
Every single Knicks’ fan’s heart stopped for 30 seconds after reading this thinking since he is going for a number change he will stay with Cleveland no?  Not necessarily, the jerseys aren’t be made just yet so if LeBron chooses to leave the Cavs he has to submit the paperwork …