nolaman.wordpress.com - 1/9/2009
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Nolaman muses on the obvious need that the Hornets have for a true center. Tyson Chandler, David West and Hilton Armstrong just are overwhelmed by the Western Conference bigs.
Building Around Rose? « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com 12/18/2008 — Nolaman muses about the claimed effort to build the Bulls around rookie-of-the-year candidate Derrick Rose. The evidence so far is that the Bulls haven't learned how to nurture a budding star since they managed to waste the talents of Eddie Curry and Tyson Chandler.
So Long, and Good Luck, Tyson. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com 2/17/2009 — Don't write this off as a cap related move that only benefits the Thunder on the court. Nolaman muses that Wilcox and Smith give the Hornets needed bench depth, versatility since both are F/Cs, and a toughness they lacked with Chandler.
Bad Contracts and Good Trades. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com 1/27/2009 — These days bad and expiring contacts grease the wheels of many an NBA trade. Nolaman muses about Raef LaFrentz and his expiring $12 million dollar contract and what it could bring the Blazers. Meanwhile the Hornets have no bad contracts and no good options for acquiring that missing piece.
Small Ball « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com 11/25/2008 — Nolaman muses on his past prediction of success for D.J. Augustine and the future of small ball in Charlotte. A lineup teaming height challenged Augustine and Raymond Felton gets 48 points, 16 assists, and 12 rebounds from that diminutive pair.
Hornet’s coach and “rooks”. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com 1/26/2009 — Nolaman muses about Hornet head coach Byron Scott's handling of rookies, focusing on J.R. Smith and Brandon Bass who have left the Hornets and flourished elsewhere. Coach Scott had some revealing comments in a Times-Picayune newspaper interview recently.
The Wall in the Rose Garden. « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com 1/21/2009 — This aint the wall at the White House we're talking about. The Bulls must know Derrick Rose has hit the NBA rookie wall and may finally have decided to reduce his minutes. Nolaman examines the +/- stats from last night's Bulls/Hawks matchup.
Rookie Roland Ratings « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com 12/25/2008 — Nolaman muses about the Roland ratings of current NBA rookies. Roland ratings, available from 82games.com, seem to make sense of nolaman's own raw impressions of some of these rookies. Brian Westbrook leads with a respectable 5.8 Roland and Michael Beasley comes in at a low of -5.7.
David Lee Trade Rumors…Were the Knicks the Nixers? « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com 12/31/2008 — Nolaman muses about the latest in the seemingly endless David Lee trade rumors. Putting up a nightly 14 and 10 double double. Playing with a non-stop motor. Why is this guy not clearly off the market. Maybe Lebron needs to make it clear he wants him to stay?
Is the MSG the msg? « Nolaman’s NBA Musing
nolaman.wordpress.com 2/3/2009 — Nolaman muses about the allure of the MSG, the hallowed Madison Square Garden. Did Kobe have to put on the show he did for the Lakers to win against the lowly Knicks? Did he want to? Did he want to shine? Does a bear...?
Tracy Dildy – Up and Coming —
Bleacher Report - NBA 1/9/2009
Tracy Dildy is currently in his 2 nd year as an assistant coach at the University of Illinois-Chicago . Tracy has been one of the most well respected assistant coaches and recruiters in the nation over the last two decades. During his career ...
Hornets 107, Clippers 80 —
NYT > Pro Basketball 1/10/2009
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Rasual Butler scored a season-high 27 points, and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Los Angeles Clippers their 10th straight loss, 107-80 on Friday night. >
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