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mmandolin

BallHype Member since Dec. 19, 2007

Exposed?
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 7/17/2008
Exposed?
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — Well, the Posey era is over. This unofficially marks the end of the '07-08 team, and means... that the squad we will be seeing in a few months will have some totally new elements, for good or bad. Obviously it's hard to see James go; on an emotional level it's very, very difficult. For while Garnett's intensity was the hallmark behind the championship, and Pierce the ignition, Posey personified (more) Exposed?

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news.bostonherald.com - 7/16/2008
Posey Going To Hornets
— news.bostonherald.com — According to an NBA source, free agent forward James Posey has agreed to a four-year contract with... the New Orleans Hornets.The Celtics had been offering three years at the full mid-level exception, but at age 31, Posey admitted he was trying to get the best contract possible while still maintaining a chance to win a championship. (more) Posey Going To Hornets

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The 76ers Won't Be As Good As You Think
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 7/10/2008
The 76ers Won't Be As Good As You Think
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — Now onto the Brand thing, specifically the Philly side of it, because the Clips' side is so... up in the air. The 76ers were one of my favorite teams to watch last season, but I think there is some overreaction to how good the Sixers will now be with Brand on board. Once you get past the (possible) shock of Brand in the East, you realize that Elton is probably not enough to get the Sixers over the (more) The 76ers Won't Be As Good As You Think

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What's Up With Pierce's Knee?
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 7/2/2008
What's Up With Pierce's Knee?
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — Reading about Walker's knees and thinking about whether the Celtics would extend Powe this summer with his... knee situation, I came to a larger quandary: Pierce's "sprained" knee. I mean, have you heard anything about this? Because I haven't. Paul had an apparently horrific knee injury in Game 1, but battled back and won MVP. By that point we had obviously figured his injury wasn't nearly as bad as (more) What's Up With Pierce's Knee?

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Wizards Foolishly Overpay Jamison
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 7/1/2008
Wizards Foolishly Overpay Jamison
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — Today's a big day, with free agency beginning and all, and there already has been some surprising... moves announced. But let's talk about Jamison's extension from yesterday, because it's official, and it implies a problem we might be seeing more of in the next few weeks. I wrote a piece at the beginning of the year talking about how salaries should be curtailed in light of the current luxury tax (more) Wizards Foolishly Overpay Jamison

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insider.espn.go.com - 6/26/2008
Hollinger's take on the Euro prospects
— insider.espn.go.com — In the past couple days I've rated both the best perimeter prospects and the best frontcourt prospects... coming out of college.That leaves out one important participant in Thursday's draft festivities: Italian forward Danilo Gallinari. Fortunately, I have a system for converting Euroleague performance to NBA performance, one that's been uncanny in its accuracy in previous seasons. (more) Hollinger's take on the Euro prospects

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Celtics' Draft Plans
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 6/25/2008
Celtics' Draft Plans
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — Awash in glory, it's easy to forget the C's hold picks 30 and 60 tomorrow night. But... we can bet Danny hasn't forgotten. And I'd like to believe him when he says it will be hard to find immediate help for next year with his picks. But I don't. Granted, I can't expect the Celtics to land a prolific piece tomorrow, but they should be capable of finding another Big Baby type with pick 30. (more) Celtics' Draft Plans

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sports.yahoo.com - 6/25/2008
O’Neal nearing trade to Toronto for Ford
— sports.yahoo.com — NEW YORK – After on-and-off again negotiations, the Indiana Pacers have agreed in principle to send six-time... All-Star Jermaine O’Neal to the Toronto Raptors for point guard T.J. Ford and the 17th pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, a league executive said Wednesday. (more) O’Neal nearing trade to Toronto for Ford

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Interpreting Hollinger's Draft Data
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 6/24/2008
Interpreting Hollinger's Draft Data
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — Hollinger's new methodology concerning the draft has all been released. Regression analysis predicting third year PER seems... cooler than just a three digit number like 500 or 600, but actually I don't see it as much of an upgrade. While the new system might improve some aspects of Hollinger's draft order, it undermines the ability to see who is supposed to be very good; the calculated third year (more) Interpreting Hollinger's Draft Data

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Incredible Beginning For Pierce and Celtics
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 6/6/2008
Incredible Beginning For Pierce and Celtics
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — I'm almost at a loss for words after this, I am just glad I got to see... it. This was a great game, extremely well played, and it made my heart beat faster than any game this year. Pierce might be the toughest player in the NBA, when you really think about it. This was truly a classical performance by him, an actualization of what makes him great. (more) Incredible Beginning For Pierce and Celtics

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Wade for #1 Pick and Deng?
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 6/4/2008
Wade for #1 Pick and Deng?
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — But maybe, because of Dwyane's injuries, Miami no longer feels that way, even though they can't say... it. And if there was ever a team that could put together an enticing package for an "untouchable" superstar it would be the Bulls - we're talking something like the #1 pick and a resigned Deng as the major pieces, or maybe Noah and Tyrus Thomas in place of Deng. That's considerable talent (more) Wade for #1 Pick and Deng?

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draftexpress.com - 6/3/2008
Entire NBA Pre-Draft Camp Measurements
— draftexpress.com — This year's info is right here. (more) Entire NBA Pre-Draft Camp Measurements

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Pierce More Important Than KG?
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 6/3/2008
Pierce More Important Than KG?
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — All season long Garnett was telling anyone who'd listen that Paul Pierce was the MVP of this... team, and we all dismissed it as more of KG's delightful blend of intensity and humility; now, a month into this whole thing, the question that ought be on everyone's lips is: Holy shit, what if he was right? Paul Pierce is, to a massive degree, the reason we're here. (more) Pierce More Important Than KG?

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Who Is Better - Kobe or KG?
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 6/2/2008
Who Is Better - Kobe or KG?
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — The post Jordan years have been dominated by Shaq and Duncan. As much of a swell as... people might make about Kobe being the best player in the league the last five years, any reasonable fan intrinsically must understand that Shaq and Duncan have been the two best players after Jordan left the Bulls. But almost as logically we can deduce that the best player after these two is going to be ... (more) Who Is Better - Kobe or KG?

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Celtics Toughen Up, Make Finals
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com - 5/31/2008
Celtics Toughen Up, Make Finals
— shamrockheadband.blogspot.com — Oh my. The amazingness continues. There is a ton to say, but for now let's be brief... and try to enjoy the moment. The Celtics made the Finals tonight by doing exactly as we would have hoped - by playing their way, and not backing down an inch. It was how they played the entire regular season, a terrific display of defense, toughness, and resolve. Now if we only knew what to make of it. (more) Celtics Toughen Up, Make Finals

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