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5 Bold Predictions for the 2008-09 NBA Season

Lang makes five bold predictions for the upcoming season - like the Bucks making the playoffs and Gerald Green making an impact!

NBA Team Stock Watch

Michael Lemaire takes an in-depth look at the stock value of each team before training camp begins. This is part one of a five part series. In this edition Lemaire believes Danny Ainge's offseason moves could be a detriment to Boston's repeat championship aspirations.

A Dream Fulfilled: Team USA

A dream fulfilled. Team USA got the job done by besting Spain 118-107 to win their first gold medal since 2000. It wasn’t easy – the team had to dig deep, persevere, and fight through a determined opponent hell bent on revenge from an earlier shellacking, but in the end the true colors and chara...

Operation Breakthrough

Michael Lemaire takes a look at five NBA players poised for a breakthrough season this year.

FREE AGENT FRENZY 2008

HoopsVine is all over the NBA free agency period - all summer long. Iguodala re-signs with Philly, while the Hawks secure the services of Josh Smith. No matter what anyone says - Elton Brand's presence will be felt in Philly.

Player Movement

Artest has a new zip code

Trade Tracker

Camby dealt to Clippers

Free Agency Moves

Duhon headed to NYC

Chris Duhon

Free Agency 2008

Ben Gordon is not as hot of a commodity as he originally thought. The consensus around the league is that no one wants an undersized streaky shooter that complains at the notion of coming off the bench. GM's have been known to give out mega contracts to busts (see Adonal Foyle) so expect Gordon to accept a one year offer from the Bulls in order to establish himself as a top tier free agent in 2008-09.

Coaching Carousel

Can Larry Brown guide the Bobcats into the playoffs for the first time?

NBA Content Supplier for Lindy's

Stepping Up

Jordan Farmar doubled his scoring production of his rookie season - posting 9.1 points per game last year. Look for even better stats in 2008-09.

Did you Know?

That Team USA has not won a gold medal in international play since the 2000 Olympics.

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Fantasy - Box Score Busts

Andrea Bargnani PF Raptors
Jameer Nelson PG Magic
Wille Greene SG 76ers
Morris Peterson SG Hornets

Team Spotlight

The 76ers have reloaded this offseason - acquiring Elton Brand and re-signing Andre Iguodala. Philly is poised ot make a strong playoff run.

Player Spotlight

Sebastian Telfair The New York product averaged 9.3 points and 5.9 assists last season - but hasn't lived up to hype since arriving into the league.

Five Bold Predictions for the 2008-09 season

Hoops Vine lays out five bold predictions for the upcoming 2008-09 NBA season. Read More

NBA Transactions - August 2008

Darius Miles is looking to regain his old form after Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics rolled the dice on the former first round pick. Read More

Monta Remains A Warrior

Monta Ellis The Golden State secured their starting point guard for the next six years by coming to terms with the dynamic Ellis. Read More

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