Looks like the Sixers best power forward option might be Josh Smith. "Some say Atlanta doesn't want to go above $11 million per year to sign restricted free agent Josh Smith. If that's the case, look for Smith to end up in Philadelphia. The Sixers would love to get Elton Brand, but word is that he doesn't want to take a pay cut from the $16 million-plus he's due next season -- except to go to Miami. So with Brand pretty much out of the question, Philly will look at Smith and Antawn … [Read more...]
Sabathia, Bedard and the Phillies
June 20, 2008 By 19 Comments
The Phillies need another starting pitcher. This past 9-game stretch, where we've gone 3-6 against 3 of top teams in the MLB, has shown that come playoff time, you cannot rely on a streaky offense and one good pitcher to win you 7-game series. Up until yesterday, I figured that the starter we need could either come from within the organization (i.e. Brett Myers pulling a Gavin Floyd and finally pitching to his potential 6 years after the fact) or from a low-cost starter outside the organization … [Read more...]
The Best and Worst of the NBA Draft
June 19, 2008 By 40 Comments
With the draft fast approaching, many fans are wondering what caliber player they can pick up at their slot. Well, I've compiled a list of 1-30, of the best, and worst picks since 2000. 1. Best: LeBron James / Worst: Kwame Brown Kwame Brown is a case-study in dealing with players with fragile mental states. He looked dominant in every pre-draft event I saw, and I didn't disagree with taking him #1. Then Michael Jordan and Doug Collins forced him into the fetal position for several … [Read more...]
Pete’s NBA Mock Draft 5.0
June 18, 2008 By 21 Comments
- The biggest change I've made is that I now have Michael Beasley going to the Heat instead of O.J. Mayo. There have been rumblings that Pat Riley thinks that Mayo and Dwyane Wade are too similar, and unless they can trade down to get him and pick up some more assets, they won't take him at 2. It's also been written that the Wolves are going to work out Mayo, and my gut feeling is that he will impress them to the point that they don't feel like they need Beasley. - Russell Westbrook has … [Read more...]
Would you rather…
June 14, 2008 By 25 Comments
Here is my dream scenario for the Sixers off-season - Land 2 impact players, preferably at SG and PF, one through free agency and one through trading up in the draft. There are several different scenarios that could land the Sixers these two players, but for the purpose of this article, I'll present my 2 favorites. Option #1: Sign SG Monta Ellis to an offer sheet that the Warriors can't match, then trade up to #5 or #6 and select PF/C Kevin Love Option #2: Sign PF Elton Brand and trade up … [Read more...]
Phillies Ramblings
June 12, 2008 By 24 Comments
I haven't done nearly as much writing about the Phillies as I had planned to - mostly because I didn't expect to have so little to complain about. It's much easier, as a long-suffering Philadelphia fan, to write about the frustrations of watching a baseball team day in and day out. There is also a part of me that is hesitant to write too much positive stuff about a team because I'm so used to Philly teams disappointing that I'm almost numb to success because I expect the downfall. OK - well, … [Read more...]
Pete’s NBA Mock Draft 4.0
June 10, 2008 By 20 Comments
OK - here's my 4th mock draft. Once again, very few changes, but you change one pick, you change them all. I'll explain the adjustments I made below. - The top 6 are unchanged. Also unchanged is my desire for the Sixers to move into the 5 or 6 spot to grab Gordon or Love. - I now have the Clippers going with D.J. Augustin. After non-tendering Shaun Livingston and making him an unrestricted free agent, the Clippers only point guards under contract are Brevin Knight and Smush Parker. 2-5 … [Read more...]
Evaluating the ’07-’08 76ers: Louis Williams
June 9, 2008 By 6 Comments
Louis Williams 2007 Season Review Stats: 23.2 MPG / 11.5 PPG / 42.4% FG / 35.9% 3PT / 77.2% FT / 2.1 RPG / 3.2 APG / 1.0 SPG / 0.2 BPG / 1.6 TOV Louis Williams is the Sixers' 6th man of the year, and I think he could be an NBA 6th man of the year in time as well. He is the definition of a tweener, combo guard. A guy with tremendous scoring ability, some point guard skills and small. He hit some big shots late in the year this season and showed continued improvement in his overall scoring … [Read more...]
Should the Sixers Go After Rasheed Wallace?
June 8, 2008 By 4 Comments
There has been much clamoring in Sixertown about a particular native son, Rasheed Wallace. With the Detroit Pistons losing in yet another Eastern Conference Finals and head coach Flip Saunders getting the axe, does that mean the Pistons are finally disbanding and major changes are coming? Maybe not a complete dismantling but Joe Dumars certainly will make a move this off-season and put the entire roster on notice... "I'm not going to sit here and make Flip the scapegoat," president of … [Read more...]
Utley’s Historic Pace
June 6, 2008 By 10 Comments
Chase Utley has officially broken out. What many Philadelphia fans have known for a couple years is now spreading all around the league - Utley is one of, if not the, best all-around talents in baseball. He hits for power and average and is a phenomenal base-runner and defensive player. He hustles, and his (and J-Roll's) competitive spirit makes him one of the leaders of the reigning NL East champions and current NL East front-runners. Joe Morgan recently said that he has a chance to be "the … [Read more...]
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