NBA Offseason: Trades & Rumors

What a hectic 2 days it has been with the Blockbuster trades and Kobe publicly lashing the Lakers. But It isn’t over yet though.. Here are some Rumors spreading around the NBA.

Boston/Golden State & Dallas race for KG

First Ray Allen now KG? That’s whats on NBA reportrs minds all around the country. The Celtics fans that are already frothing at the mouth with Ray Allen & Paul Pierce together may add another All Star to the mix. KG wants to win more than anything and now that Ray is in Boston could this be more of an incentive to want to go there. Golden state have recently re-instated their Interests in the Big Man after trading guard Jason Richardson for Draftee Brandan Wright.

Likeliness Rating

Boston: 31%

Golden State: 44%

Dallas: 12.1344%

Top 5 reasons you can’t blame the Celtics for trading for Ray Allen

 

One of my favorite television shows is “The top 5 reasons you can’t blame“. It takes a look at historical issues where a team or figure has been made a scapegoat for a situation. The show lists 5 reasons that look at other contrbuting factors, forgotten circumstances, or other guilty parties. As host Brian Kenny puts it “Our mission is to re-examine what has been accepted as fact”

I’m gonna take a crack at doing one of these myself.

Well, the initial reviews of last nights trade between the Sonics and Celtics are in and if you listen to the pundits, the Celtics made the stupidest trade ever.

While there are some who like the deal many are saying Ainge has screwed the team for a long time. I disagree. Here are some reasons why it’s was a good deal

Best and Worst dressed: NBA Draft 2007

We take a look back at the eventful NBA 2007 Draft by seeing who knows how to dress and who doesn’t. But it’s up to you, You have to vote who is the Best & Worst dressed from draft day 2007.

Nominees for Best dressed:

Wilson Chandler #23rd Pick, New York Knicks.

Keeping it simple William rocks up in a Dark navy blue pinstripe suit accompinied by that “Im a 23rd Pick white shirt”

Marco Belinelli #18th Pick, Golden State Warriors.

Very Classy but is his suit saying that he will only bring dark days to Golden State.

Nominees for Worst Dressed:

Joakim Noah #9th Pick, Chicago Bulls.

He has about as much style as he does on the hardwood. Joakim’s parents where very pleased with their son he has been trying to emulate clowns all his life and he finally got somewhere.

Greg Oden #1 Pick, Portland Trailblazers

After being alive for 56 years you would think he could pick up some style tips.

VOTE!

Ray Allen offered to Celtics?

At least that is what KJR-AM reported

KJR-AM radio reported that the Sonics offered Ray Allen to the Boston Celtics for the fifth pick and Theo Ratliff.

http://www.theolympian.com/sonics/story/147853.html

Getting Allen for that price would be a steal considering what the price for other stars has supposedly been. This would also calm down Paul Pierce

Rondo/Allen/Pierce/Jefferson/Perkins or 32 pick

Makes me smile

NBA 1st round mock draft 2007

1. Portland – Greg Oden – Better shot at title

2. Seattle – Kevin Durant – Yeah…

3. Atlanta – Mike Conley Jr. – Call him a reach but after passing up CP3 and Deron Williams this must be done. Hawk’s FO is not giving up on either of the Williams yet and Conley would finally give them a true franchise PG.

Chris Benoit tribute.

Update: I posted this prior to the news that Benoit killed his wife and son. This is a horrible story. I will leave this up as a tribute to Benoit’s wrestling

You may have heard the tragic news that WWE wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife, and his son were found dead today. The sheriff’s department has stated that they are investigating the case as a homicide. At BSS our thoughts go out to the entire WWE and Benoit’s 2 other children from a previous marraige.

I’ve watched 4 wrestling events since the start of 2004. 2 of them have been wrestler tributes to 2 of my favorites that really got me down despite my now non-interest in Wrestling. Still I was awed by Benoit’s ability on the show tonight especially when he finally won the World Title after 18 years of striving to be at the top. His reaction was very heartwarming (and my heart doesn’t warm easily) when realized he was at the top of the wrestling world and his embrace with Eddie Guerrero who held the other word title was a great moment. If you had said then that just over 3 years later both Eddie and Benoit would be dead I wouldn’t have believed a word of it. But now both are dead.

Anyways, here are some youtube tributes to Benoit (and I’ll add more to this post tommorow)

Fantasy Football, How to win it all: Tips & Tricks

Another year of fantasy football and by gosh am I ready. I’ve already a 12-13 sheet excel document portraying who I want to pick in each round and in what order I would pick them in. I’ve been hardcore into fantasy football ever since 2 years ago, when I disinterestedly joined a league with my friends from school and ended up winning it all with a 13-1 regular season record. Last year I didn’t do so well going 8-6 and missing the playoffs, but I’ve learned a few things about what to do on draft day and what not to do.

2007 NBA Draft – Ranking the Power Forwards

1. Al Horford

Horford is a strong, physical player. He is one of the most NBA ready players in this draft and contrary to the consensus, he does have potential. At 6′10 and weighing 245, Al is an ideal NBA power forward.

Rod Beck dead at 38

ESPNEWS reports that former all-star relief ace Rod Beck has died. More details as they come.

RIP Rod Beck

http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/beckro01.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Beck

2007 NBA Draft – Ranking the Small Forwards

1. Kevin Durant