The following includes picks, news and promotions for the period of December 2008 through February 2009.
Thursday Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets – 2/26
It’s About Damn Time! The New York Knicks have FINALLY waived unhappy point guard Stephon Marbury. The Celtics are said to have interest and are waiting for him to clear waivers. – 2/25
Wednesday’s Selection: Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks – 2/25
Tuesday’s Pick: Portland Trailblazers vs. Houston Rockets – 2/23
Monday’s Play: Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Jersey Nets – 2/23
Sunday’s Play of the Day: Raptors -3.5 (winner) – 2/22
KG Hurt: The Celtics have announced that F Kevin Garnett will miss 2-3 weeks with a posterior muscle strain of the right knee. The injury is said to be “not serious” and that the Celtics will be playing it safe to avoid further complications. – 2/20
Friday: Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets – 2/20
Thursday: Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz – 2/19
Wednesday: Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Hornets Preview and Pick – 2/18
Trade: New Orleans sends C Tyson Chandler to Oklahoma City for F Chris Wilcox and F Joe Smith. – 2/17
Tuesday Pick: Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 2/17
Fired: The Suns canned head coach Terry Porter due to lack of production. While we think it may have been a bit premature, it’s a done deal. Assistant Alvin Gentry moves into Porter’s departed spot as an interim coach. – 2/16
NBA All Star Weekend: 2009 NBA Dunk Contest Preview and Betting Odds – 2/14
From Long Range: 2009 NBA 3 Point Shooting Contest including preview, picks and betting odds. – 2/14
Breaking News! The Toronto Raptors have traded Jermaine O’Neal and Jamario Moon to the Miami Heat for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.
1st Half Report: 2009 First Half Assessment – 2/13
Thursday: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks – 2/12
Wednesday: Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic – 2/11
Tuesday: Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls – 2/10
Monday: Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 2/9
Sunday: Take the Pistons at -1.5. – 2/8
Trade: The Lakers have sent F Vladimir Radmanovic to the Charlotte Bobcats for F Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown.
Saturday: New Jersey Nets +2.5
Friday: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Preview and Pick – 2/6
Thursday Play: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Preview and Pick – 2/5
Wednesday: Portland Trailblazers vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview and Pick – 2/4
Tuesday Prediction: San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets – 2/3
Monday Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks – 2/2
Friday Play: Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons – 1/30
Wednesday National Basketball Association: Toronto Raptors vs. New Jersey Nets – 1/28
Tuesday Play: San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz – 1/27
Monday Selection: Atlanta
Hawks vs. Miami Heat – 1/26
Note: 1/15 through 1/25 we’ll be away on vacation.
Wednesday Pro Hoops: Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs – 1/14
Tuesday Play: Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns – 1/13
Monday Pick: Portland Trailblazers vs. Chicago Bulls – 1/12
Sunday: Take the Kings at +2.5
Saturday: Passing
Thursday: Passing! Short card offering no value! – 1/8
Tuesday Prediction: New Orleans Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Pick – 1/6
Monday: Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets – 1/5
Friday Pick w/Analysis: Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic – 1/2
Thursday: HAPPY NEW YEAR! No Games Scheduled – 1/1
Wednesday Pro Basketball: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 12/31
Tuesday Play: Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trailblazers – 12/30
Monday’s Pick: Chicago Bulls vs. New Jersey Nets – 12/29
Saturday’s NBA Play: Take the Milwaukee Bucks at -5.5 – 12/27
Friday Hoops Selection: Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Hornets – 12/26
Tuesday Pick: Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons – 12/23
Monday: Portland Trailblazers vs. Denver Nuggets – 12/22
NBA Hoops Shoot-Around by David A. Lane – 12/21
Friday: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets – 12/19
Thursday: Passing due to short 2 game card. 12/18
Wednesday Game: San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets – 12/17
Tuesday NBA Picks: New Orleans Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Monday Pro Baskets: Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks – 12/15
Friday Pro Hoops Prediction: Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat – 12/12
Thursday Pro Hoops Pick: Portland Trailblazers vs. Utah Jazz – 12/11
Wednesday NBA: Indiana Pacers vs. Toronto Raptors – 12/10
Tuesday NBA Prediction: Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets – 12/9
Saturday/Sunday: Passing.
Friday NBA Preview: Portland Trailblazers vs. Boston Celtics – 12/5
Friday Bonus Pick: Take the Atlanta Hawks at -10.5. They should win in a blowout tonight. – 12/5
The Toronto Raptors have fired head coach Sam Mitchell.
Wednesday Prediction: Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Hornets – 12/3
Tuesday Hoops: Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs – 12/2
The WNBA’s Houston Comets will suspend 2009 operations as they were unable to come up with a new owner. – 12/2
Monday: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics – 12/1