Archive for October, 2007

2008 Season Preview: The Backcourt & Swingmen

October 31st, 2007 by Mike Kurylo

The Backcourt Statistically Stephon Marbury still remains above average offensively, but he’s not nearly as productive as he used to be. The Knicks PG still is effective with his incursions to the basket, and at the latter stages of his career he’s become a better shooter. However to the eye Marbury doesn’t appear to be [...]

2008 Season Preview: The Frontcourt

October 30th, 2007 by Mike Kurylo

The Frontcourt This year the New York offense will center around their big men. Last year Eddy Curry shot efficiently, and was a good rebounder on the offensive end. But he struggled to find his teammates when double teamed and turned the ball over too frequently. It’s possible that Curry was overused on offense, and [...]

A Layman’s Guide to Advanced NBA Statistics

October 29th, 2007 by Mike Kurylo

Learn all about what stats in the NBA are most useful. No calculators required.

Knicks Waive Jordan, Nichols, and Russell

October 25th, 2007 by Mike Kurylo

The Jerome James fanclub has rejoiced! NEW YORK, October 25, 2007 ? New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that guards Jared Jordan, Demetris Nichols and Walker Russell, Jr. have been waived. Jordan 6-2, 190-pounds, averaged 4.5 minutes in six preseason games, Nichols, 6-8, 215-pounds, averaged 7.8 minutes [...]

What COULD You Get For Curry?

October 25th, 2007 by Brian Cronin

Okay, yes, I know, I know, Isiah Thomas would never in a gazillion years trade Eddy Curry, as too much of Isiah’s identity in New York is wrapped around acquiring Eddy Curry. The Suns could call and say, “We want to become a post-up team, we’ll give you Shawn Marion for Curry,” and Isiah would [...]

Wanted: Your Fantasy Sleepers

October 24th, 2007 by Mike Kurylo

Folks, I’ve just agreed to join a private fantasy league on short notice that was short a guy. The draft is Friday night and I don’t have much time to assemble a sleeper list. So I’m looking for your help. I’m looking for * Players that are going to see a big jump in minutes [...]

2007 Preseason Game 5

October 22nd, 2007 by Mike Kurylo

Don’t have time for a full write up. Just some quick hits: It was almost another one of those games. Boston started off on a 7-0 run, but I have to give credit to the Knick starters. They held in there & took a first quarter lead. Lee & Robinson also saw time with the [...]