NBA UPDATE:Quick Notes8/5/09

-LA Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis has emerged as a front-runner for the Minnesota Timberwolves job
*Multiple sources have express the same info

-Brandon Roy agrees to a 5year extension worth bw 78-82 million with Blazers

-Jerry Stackhouse will be the latest veteran to audition for the Knicks

-Pistons rookie Austin Daye has come to terms with the pistons worth about 2.9-3.5 million. Reported by his Agent

-76ers announce Randy Ayers as Assistant Coach

-Joe Johnson is set to receive a 5year extension possibly worth 75 million

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NBA UPDATE: A.I. and Olympiacos

Report: Olympiacos to offer Allen Iverson $10 million

Yes! In possible fulfillment of this writer’s dream for the 2009-10 Euroleague season, Lithuania-based Basketworld.lt is today reporting that Olympiacos will be extending a contract offer to Allen Iverson.
Reportedly, Olympiacos officials are ready to offer free agent Iverson a two-year, $10 million deal, “exactly the same proposal that was presented to Nate Robinson” earlier this year.
With nothing else on his table, you know A.I. will be thinking about this one … Ball in Europe sure hopes so.

Courtesy of:BallinEurope.com

Quick Note: Minnesota Timberwolves sign restricted Free Agent Ryan Hollins(from the Mavericks) Dallas has 7 days to match this offer.

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NFC EAST PREDICTIONS

NFC EAST PREDICTIONS

1.NEW YORK GIANTS

The Giants last year suffer a lot of interesting ordeals; But the major one was Plaxico Burress(we all know the story so no need to explain) I feel like this team will be focus and will play better;(But come on it`s New York, their are always distractions and add that to the situation that`s on going with Plax and Antonio Pierce)(my thoughts and prayers are with those 2 men). Anyway, this team will still be the top dog in my mind(in the NFC EAST) they still have their excellant QB in Eli Manning add that to a solid running game and developing their young wideouts and Defense improving; this team should no doubt be a strong contender for that #1 spot.

2.Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles should be much improved with the Good Draft that they had and also adding a few pieces in Free Agency; This team should be Poise this year to compete to be the top dog in the Division this year. The Offense(will always be a strength as long as you have a great QB like Donovan McNabb) should be more balance and I believe we will see more consitent play from the receiving core and running back Core. The Defense will be hurt by losing the Man Behind All Those Great Philly Defense Teams since 99 and Also One of the Greatest DefenseMasterminds in the History of the Game also, did I mention he is a Hall Famer. But I still expect this D to be inspired by the lose of their beloved Defensive Coordinator Jim Johnson(who is now in a better place). So expect this Philadelphia team to be fighting for the 1 spot in this division.

3.Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys will be a very interesting team to watch(Honesty The Cowboys Are A Soap Opera). I have to admit I was really feeling like the Redskins Could and possibly should be at this 3rd spot but injuries was the major reason they got push to 4. The Offense should run smooth, but the Offense could possibly take a big hit; I know TO was a distraction, but people forget that the guy they call TO was a #1 Option, so it will be interesting how Roy Williams does as the main wideout for the Cowboys. Roy has been a #1 option but alot of times he fades but Roy has all the ability in the world to be the guy so we will see. Tony Romo is still a very good QB so expect him to have a little more understanding this year and also focus. Like I said the O will run smooth; I think the D will be about the same with a little improvement. Expect this to be a year of steady improvement or this year will be a letdown.

4.Washington Redskins

The Redskins I honestly think this team has the talent to reach the top 2 in this division; But the Redskins are always hamper by injuries on their Olines or Dlines, so that`s why I have them down at the bottom. I also believe that Dallas and Washington you can really swap both of them; They have a few similar problems that`s why both of these are at the bottom of the NFC East. The Offense will be better and should improve under Jim Zorn in his 2nd year, also add a young talented QB Jason Campbell who`s in a contract year; The Defense should be a upgrade from last year, add that now to Free Agent signee Albert Haynesworth(aka the 100 million dollar man) and also a very good draft featuring first round pick Brian Orakpo; This Team like I said Before has a lot of talent to reach the top 2, but so many questions still has to be answer before they can make the Jump.

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NBA UPDATE:Minnesota Timberwolves are closing in on a Head Coach

Wolves Search Down To Three
Aug 02, 2009 9:56 AM EST
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has confirmed that the team's coaching search is down to three candidates.
"No decision has been made that one candidate is better than the other two or anything like that," Taylor told Pioneer Press. "As far as I know, we are still looking at those three people."
The three candidates are believed to be ABC/ESPN analyst Mark Jackson, Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis and Rockets assistant Elston Turner.

Courtesy of : my sources at Real GM

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NFC SOUTH PREDICTION/PREVEIW PT.2

NFC SOUTH

1.Atlanta Falcons

I feel this Atlanta team has improved quite a bit; Very solid draft add that to getting Future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez at TE. Everybody can agree that The Play of Matt Ryan(the franchise guy) as a rookie last year was incredible(he won ROY) add that to the production of the running game and also can`t forget about the Big fellas down in the trenchs the O line, also his widereceiving core. The Defense was solid last year they made plays when they needed to make them; This Defense also loss their reliable Middle Linebacker Keith Brooking, but they still got younger(by the draft on D) so expect more solid D from this unit. Lastly, I didn`t put Atlanta #1 Because their my team(well maybe I did Kind of??? we will never know) But I think this team is poise to make a big run and we all know about the wacky NFC SOUTH we have different winners each year. So this is their time to be Champions of the NFC SOUTH.

2.Carolina Panthers

This Carolina Panthers team won the NFC SOUTH last year(and was #2 seed in the playoffs);But like i stated before I`m going with history and saying that the Panthers will not win the South. Even with that being said, I still feel this team can still fight for that #1 spot on top of the division; But I just feel this is Atlanta`s year to win the South. This Carolina team still even fallen to #2 in this divison will be a threat so Watch Out; Because this Offense still has a nice looking 1,2 running punch also Steve Smith and other solid receivers, and did I mention a very good QB in Jake Delhomme, also add that to their pattern solid D. This team I see them as #2 in the south, but has a strong possiblity still to be in contention for #1 in the south.

3.New Orleans Saints

The Saints this team really underacheived last year; Due to injuries and other Distractions, also add that to the lack of a running game. This Offense really had nothing to go to when the game was on line besides their passing game. Their Running game took hit because they were really relying on Reggie Bush and Pirere Thomas, and as we all know Reggie`s game is more of making that explosive impact play out on the outsides than pounding the ball insides; also add that to Pieire Thomas who`s strengths was pounding the ball inside but he had to much on his shoulders at the time. But I do think the running game will improve But don`t count on drastic changes. Also their Defense was a bit of a letdown I expect the D to be better. But all the positives really outweighs the negatives with lower expectations; This Offense will be even more explosive with Drew Brees(Enough Said) at the helm again this year and you provide him with a very capable Tight End in Jeremy Shockey SKY`S THE LIMIT WITH THIS OFFENSE. The D added more youth from the Draft and added some pieces in Free Agency so like I said they will be better. This Saints team will be exciting to watch again, but this team still has to improve a whole lot more before they can get to the top of the Division.

4.Tampa Bay Buccaneers

There`s two words to describe this 09 Bucs team:Youth Movement. This team added some real young talented pieces and also had a lot of departures and loss a whole lot of vet experience. But this team simply to me belongs here for 3 simply reasons:1.Alot of youth but they are talented, this team just needs a 2 or 3 years to groom their youngsters. 2.Offense is really suspect this Offense does`nt look like a very good O. 3.Not to sure with the D but also add a New Coach who`s trying to establish a New Culture down in Tampa and this process is looking more like a rebuilding projects should be interesting how it turns out for the Buc`s; But i`m just not high on this team right now. That`s the beauty of Predictions I could be wrong, But this is my anaylsis so Lets Give it Go and see how this race ends up.

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Part 1

Quick Notes

Milwaukee Bucks waive Bruce Bowen
Defensive stalwart Bruce Bowen has been released by the Milwaukee Bucks and will be an unrestricted free agent next week if he clears waivers.(COURTESY OF Marc Stein at ESPN)
Bowen's full $4 million salary for next season would have been guaranteed if he was not released by Aug. 1. The Bucks will save half that amount by waiving Bowen and paying him the required $2 million buyout stipulated in Bowen's contract.
Bowen, 38, joined the Spurs in the summer of 2001 and was part of three championship teams (2003, '05 and '07) in his eight seasons in San Antonio. It's believed that a return to the Spurs in free agency is highly unlikely but contenders such as Orlando, Cleveland and Boston have been mentioned as potential suitors for Bowen.
Via his Twitter account Friday night, Bowen wrote: "Just got off the plane [and] got word that I will not be in Milwaukee for Christmas!"

Also Knicks receive the rights to Jason Williams from the LA Clippers


Hakeem Warrick agrees on a 1year deal for about 3 million with the Milwaukee Bucks

Celtics release G Gabe Pruitt

Lakers release 6foot9inch chinese Guard Sun Yue

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