Western Notes: Batum, Rivers, Clippers
2013/08/western-notes-batum-rivers-clippers.htmlIn an interview with Jorge Sierra of Hoopshype, Nicolas Batum said he likes what the Trail Blazers have done during this offseason and thinks a playoff berth is the most realistic goal for the team heading into this year.
Blazers Notes: Lillard, Aldridge, Roster Building
2013/08/blazers-notes-lillard-aldridge-roster-building.htmlHere are a few of the highlights from the column: Several rival executives who are pessimistic about the ceiling of the Blazers' core of Damian Lillard, Nicolas Batum, and LaMarcus Aldridge believe that a full-fledged rebuild, 76ers-style, would be in the team's best interest, says Lowe.
Poll: Will The Blazers Make The Playoffs?
2013/08/poll-will-the-blazers-make-the-playoffs.htmlLaMarcus Aldridge was an All-Star last year, and you’ve got guys around them like [Nic] Batum and Wes Matthews that are solid players as well.” A team headlined by a sophomore Damian Lillard, Aldridge, and Batum can undeniably do some damage.
Little Financial Incentive Exists For Many In 2013/14
2013/09/little-financial-incentive-exists-for-many-in-201314.htmlBarea, Corey Brewer, Alexey Shved, Ronny Turiaf Trail Blazers (8): LaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Batum, Wesley Matthews, Robin Lopez, Dorell Wright, Joel Freeland, Victor Claver, Allen Crabbe Warriors (4): David Lee, Andre Iguodala, Stephen Curry, Marreese Speights, Wizards (3): Nene, John Wall, Martell Webster ShamSports was used in the creation of this post.
Each Agency’s Highest-Paid Client
2013/09/each-agencys-highest-paid-client.htmlThis list goes by this season's base salary, not the total value of the deal, and it's organized alphabetically by…
Nets, Knicks, Bulls Have Most $10MM+ Salaries
2013/09/nets-knicks-bulls-have-most-10mm-salaries.htmlHere's the complete list: Teams with five $10MM+ contracts Nets: Joe Johnson ($21,466,718), Deron Williams ($18,466,130), Paul Pierce ($15,333,334), Brook Lopez ($14,693,906), Kevin Garnett ($12,433,735) Teams with four $10MM+ contracts Bulls: Derrick Rose ($17,632,688), Carlos Boozer ($15,300,000), Luol Deng ($14,275,000), Joakim Noah ($11,100,000) Knicks: Amare Stoudemire ($21,679,893), Carmelo Anthony ($21,388,954), Tyson Chandler ($14,100,538), Andrea Bargnani ($11,862,500) Teams with three $10MM+ contracts Celtics: Kris Humphries ($12,000,000), Rajon Rondo ($11,954,545), Gerald Wallace ($10,105,855) Clippers: Chris Paul ($18,668,431), Blake Griffin ($16,441,500), DeAndre Jordan ($10,986,550) Heat: Chris Bosh ($19,067,500), LeBron James ($19,067,500), Dwyane Wade ($18,673,000) Nuggets: Ty Lawson ($10,786,517), JaVale McGee ($10,750,000), Danilo Gallinari ($10,146,925) Pacers: Roy Hibbert ($14,283,844), Danny Granger ($14,021,788), David West ($12,000,000) Spurs: Tony Parker ($12,500,000), Tim Duncan ($10,361,446), Tiago Splitter ($10,000,000) Thunder: Kevin Durant ($17,832,627), Russell Westbrook ($14,693,906), Serge Ibaka ($12,350,000) Warriors: Andrew Bogut ($14,000,000), David Lee ($13,878,000), Andre Iguodala ($12,868,632) Teams with two $10MM+ contracts Bobcats: Al Jefferson ($13,500,000), Ben Gordon ($13,200,000) Lakers: Kobe Bryant ($30,453,805), Pau Gasol ($19,285,850) Grizzlies: Zach Randolph ($18,238,333), Marc Gasol ($14,860,523) Pelicans: Eric Gordon ($14,283,844), Tyreke Evans ($11,796,247) Rockets: Dwight Howard ($20,513,178), James Harden ($13,701,250) Timberwolves: Kevin Love ($14,693,906), Nikola Pekovic ($12,100,000) Trail Blazers: LaMarcus Aldridge ($14,878,000), Nicolas Batum ($11,295,250) Wizards: Emeka Okafor ($14,487,500), Nene Hilario ($13,000,000) Teams with one $10MM+ contract Hawks: Al Horford ($12,000,000) Jazz: Richard Jefferson ($11,046,000) Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki ($22,721,381) Pistons: Josh Smith ($13,500,000) Raptors: Rudy Gay ($17,888,932) Cavaliers: Andrew Bynum ($12,250,000 — only guaranteed for $6MM) Magic: Hedo Turkoglu ($12,000,000 — only guaranteed for $6MM) Teams without a $10MM+ contract 76ers Bucks Kings Suns ShamSports was used in the creation of this post.