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The next big trade? Here's a three-team possibility

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Philly's out-of-favor center certainly makes more sense than a deal for New Orleans' Emeka Okafor, who has four years and nearly $40 million left on his contract through the 2013-14...

Blog | November 17, 2009

TrueHoop Network 2009-2010 Preview: The Teams

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott The NBA season starts tomorrow. The TrueHoop Network has produced a multifaceted season preview, which will be rolled out over the ...

Blog | October 26, 2009

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Terry Pluto of The Plain Dealer: "It's still hard to believe, Shaquille O'Neal in a Cavaliers uniform. Then there's LeBron James, the...

Blog | October 07, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Broderick Turner and Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times: "Derek Fisher, 35, in his 14th season and the final year of a contract that pays hi...

Blog | October 06, 2009

A Trade Equation

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...compared to Rafer Alston) suggests the Bobcats will be improved with Tyson Chandler in place of Emeka Okafor

Blog | September 03, 2009

The High-Grade Sleepers

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Posted by Kevin Arnovitz NBA training camps are still a few weeks away, but rosters around the league are gradually taking shape. Once David Lee, A...

Blog | August 17, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...of the Daily Herald: "Last week's big-man trade of Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor might have seemed random when it came to the players involved. But the deal was built...

Blog | August 03, 2009

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "So the Lakers don't want to commit significant long-term money to a 30-year-old Lamar Odom?...

Blog | July 29, 2009

Comparing Tyson Chandler and Emeka Okafor

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

ESPN's John Hollinger (Insider) can't believe anyone would trade Emeka Okafor for Tyson Chandler, and he makes a convincing case.  Both players consistently have been honorable...

Blog | July 28, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer: "Despite the fact that Emeka Okafor has been more productive over his NBA career than Tyson Chandler, I've not been...

Blog | July 28, 2009

Lottery Magic: Bet the Field

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Tonight is the NBA Draft Lottery. It has pageantry and drama -- but it also has a whole bunch on the line. When that collection of team executives ret...

Blog | May 19, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Marc J. Spears of The Boston Globe: "You have to respect Kevin Garnett's toughness. But if the Celtics hope to win another title during his t...

Blog | April 17, 2009

Tuesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

A profile of trainer Idan Ravin, who strikes me as a very nice and genuine guy. He works out people like Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. The Wall Stre...

Blog | March 31, 2009

NBA: No Bodies Available

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Posted by Kevin Arnovitz The playoff run is heating up. It's a fan's dream, with top teams in both conferences jockeying for position with the...

Blog | March 09, 2009

The TrueHoop Network Shootaround

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

LeBron James used to be the superstar doing his best with a marginal supporting cast -- now that man is Dwyane Wade.  Meanwhile, the Thunder'...

Blog | March 03, 2009