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I want to start talking NBA free agency, so I can stop thinking about Kevin Pritchard for a moment. As ESPN kindly reminds us every 5-10 minutes, it is rare for this many quality players to be on the market at the same time. That means a whole lot of speculation on who is going where. Why don't we make a game of it? I've included a list of seven big-time ...

Let me play devil's advocate for a moment on why the Celtics should keep their same starting five next year. When healthy, they have proven to be one of the most difficult teams in the playoffs. Had they had home-court advantage in the Finals (OR Kendrick Perkins in game seven), they may have been holding their own parade last week. Had the free throw/foul disparity between the Lakers and Celtics not been so ...

On Thursday, July 1st history will be made. This year's free agent class will affect the NBA for years to come, and possibly decide the champions for the next decade or longer. Here are the top 25 free agents and my predictions on where they will end up.Begin Slideshow

Not since the 1940's has there been such a decade of bad shooters, selfish play and sad defense as we saw in the 2000's. With the massive influx of uneducated and non-college play experienced roster members, the NBA has been sapped down to the lowest denominator of potential play. In a league where Kobe Bryant is considered the best shooter, there need not be more proof that the new NBA begs ...

According to multiple sources, Chris Bosh will sign with the Miami Heat when free agency starts up. This means Dwayne Wade will re-sign with Miami. Bosh fits in well with the Heat. He will start at power forward for Miami. That means they have money to sign two more max free agents. This most likely means Michael Beasley will be traded this summer.  He will turn into a bench warmer if ...

Well, well. According to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times, LeBron James has all but made up his mind to become a Chicago Bull.  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/sports/basketball/27draft.html?ref=jonathan_abrams If this is true, I think we can all finally admit that while LeBron is a great basketball player, he knows absolutely nothing about basketball. Even less about history. I think it will be a good long time before James gets a ring, unless he goes out ...

Fans, coaches, and management alike have now had over 48 hours to evaluate their first-round picks on NBA Draft Night 2010. And now it’s time for me to do the same: grade each team’s top selections. We’ll start with the Washington Wizards, and we’ll end with the Wiz as well. Let’s begin...Begin Slideshow

Reports say the New York Knicks will offer Joe Johnson a max contract right after the NBA free agency period starts July 1st. Johnson could entice another free agent like LeBron James or Chris Bosh to the Knicks. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, he is willing to take less money to make room for maybe two more max free agents. Mike D'Antoni and Donnie Walsh also look to persuade Amar'e Stoudemire ...

Come Thursday night, its on. After securing Dwyane Wade (which I think is little more than a formality at this point), the Heat should be on the phone with... Chris Bosh. That's right. Not LeBron James. Chris Bosh. Going after LeBron at 12:01 is a sucker's bet. James won't make a quick decision.  Rather, he'll enjoy the attention heaped on him by an array of franchises, including the Bulls, Knicks, Nets, Cavs, and possibly the Clippers and Mavericks. The Heat must ...

Chicago Bulls' fans have an extraordinary reason to celebrate. According to a New York Times report, an anonymous NBA executive stated that LeBron James and Chris Bosh signing with the Chicago Bulls is a "done deal." If this move happens, the Bulls would most likely be regular NBA championship contenders for many years to come. With a nucleus that would include Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Chris Bosh, and LeBron James, assuming that James and Bosh sign with Chicago, the ...