by The Boss on July 1, 2009
in Blazers, Bulls, Cavaliers, Celtics, Grizzlies, Hornets, Knicks, Lakers, Magic, Mavericks, Nuggets, Pistons, Raptors, Rockets, Rumors, Spurs, Thunder

The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
7/1/09
The Houston Rockets seem intent on their plans on fielding all possible offers for veteran wingman Tracy Mcgrady, and some close to the situation feel a trade is likely now that the free agent signing period has begun. New York Newsday reports that the Knicks are offering up Eddy Curry and Cuttino Mobley’s contract for T-Mac. The move would be clearly a cost-cuting one for Houston, who would be able to shed millions off their salary cap.
The free agent signing period has many teams looking to make moves very quickly. The Boston Herald reports that teams interested in Glen Davis other than the Celtics include the Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies. Boston is still expected to be the favorite to re-sign Big Baby, however things can change quick. [click to continue…]
Four Reasons Why The Cavs Will Not Win it All
A LayupDrill.com Exclusive
There are a number or analysts, so-called experts, and prognasticators that will tell you all the reasons why ____fill in NBA contender here___ can win the NBA title. Here at LayupDrill.com, we like to tell our readers the facts, and never sugarcoat them. We all can agree on the half a dozen legitimate title contenders out there. Each one of those teams have many strengths, and if the chips fall their way, you could see any of them hoisting the NBA Championship in June. However, we want to take time out to break down the top four reasons why each team will not win it all as well. We start this special series with the current best record in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
At the time of this story, Cleveland sits on top of the very competitive Eastern Conference, at 49-13. With the Celtics injury problems and the Orlando Magic streaky play of late, Cleveland’s margin of error to gain homecourt advantage in the playoffs may be a little bigger than the 1 1/2 game lead in the standings. Whether the Cavs have homecourt or not, there are definitive reasons why they will not become the NBA champions this spring. [click to continue…]