KEEP GOING

So where does T-Mac go from here?
Back from knee surgery Tracy has played limited minutes (7-8 mins) per the last 5 games and with his confidence building and the stroke coming back, T-Mac still cant get the minutes he wants.
Has this Houston Rockets team moved on without him? Can they re-work the minutes so Tracy can get his touches? Problem is Tracy unlike Allen Iverson is stuck in his contract so there will be no picking and choosing a team to sign to, but plenty of teams would love to get their hands on McGrady's expiring contract ready for the summer of 2010.
If you where the Houston Rockets would you keep T-Mac or trade him? Who would you trade Tracy McGrady for? Thoughts?
-Hank

RUNNIN WIT NO BREAKS

Is the 304 over? Should the Wizards franchise start panicking? With the Wiz big three returning healthy this season and the additions of both Mike Miller and Oberto the future of Washington was supposed to be elite, What happened?
Many had the Wiz penned as high as 3-4 in the East, at the moment the Wiz are fighting to stay in the Playoff picture. Heck they even bought in Boykins to help with the 4th quarter scoring (WTF?)
Should this effort/performance continue for the Wiz past the Allstar break the question has to be asked,When is enough enough?
Watching the Wizards reminds me of getting back with an old Girlfriend, It was fun while it lasted but it's just not working. In fact you tend to realize it wasn't even close. I know you remember a few years ago when the Wiz were healthy and a top of the East but the times have changed, Some teams got better (Boston, Cleveland, Atlanta, etc...) maybe the Wizards need to take a hard look at themselves in the mirror and realize for the past two seasons (even though they have had numerous injuries) they have been living off past achievements.
Would you break up the Washington three of Arenas, Butler & Jamieson?
Thoughts?
-Hank

24 HOUR KARATE SCHOOL

Oh the exiled... The Knicks have done it again. With Nate Robinson being benched for his 8th DNP-CD
Robinson and his agent have demanded a trade, In some sense I'm not surprised... He did take a shot at the opposing teams ring a few games back, what did he expect I'm sure the 9th -12th man on the roster would have killed for a shot/mins. That being said you get the feeling coach Mike D'Antoni didn't want Nate Rob back this season even if it was a one year deal. Can the Knicks get a deal for Kryptonate? You know they tried this past off season but had no takers (Sacramento was rumored to be interested) Robinson has stated that if a deal was to take place he would love to join the Boston Celtics, but such a trade would probably involve the Celtics sending M.Daniels to the big apple, considering what Daniels brings to the table even injured I dont think Boston make this move.
Where should the Knicks send Nate Robinson and for who? Thoughts?
-Hank

COLD OUT HERE

I know, I know it's Zach Randolph right. Your thinking this guy is a total black hole, he shoots the ball that much that the pass button on NBA 2K10 doesn't work when you select him.
But numbers dont lie, and Z-Bo is a double double machine and has been his entire career, he has also been plagued with off the court troubles that have shadowed his game to the point some teams wont touch him. This year however Zach seems to have grown up, working his butt off during the summer and taking the shut up and play approach and so far it seems to be working.
The Grizzlies have turned around their season and appear to be playing at a high level, looking to make a Playoff push.
Sure Rudy Gay has been almost unstoppable and the play of Marc Gasol has a lot to do with it but the one consistent on the Memphis team has been Randolph, so as the Dallas Allstar Weekend approaches I ask the question...
Should Zach Randolph be an Allstar this year? The numbers are certainly there? Thoughts?
-Hank

JERSEY OF THE WEEK #24 - WINNER!

It's that time again Jersey Of The Week!
Our Final winner for this year is Courtside member the_bloodsucker who went with the Rasheed Wallace Atlanta Hawks Jersey. Wallace only played a single game for the Hawks before being traded to the Detroit Pistons, but for those who care check Sheed's numbers for that game against New Jersey.

Courtside would like to thank all of our members and fans for participating in Jersey of the Week and hope everyone has enjoyed the prize packs but dont worry we will be back in the New Year after we raid Santa's place for all his NBA gear.

-Hank
P.S.
bloodsucker hit me back on Facebook with your Top 5 favorite NBA players, Shirt size, Jersey size, Shoe size and we will get a Prize Pack out to you.

MOVIES FOR THE BLIND

WTF? Seriously I have just a quick rant about todays Boston @ Washington game.
This turned out to be a more competitive game than many thought, and Agent Zero was in fine form dissecting the Boston defense.
with Washington down 103-100 Agent Zero clanked a shot off the front of the rim, now this isn't my problem. The problem was with Washington securing the rebound with 7.8 seconds still left on the clock Randy Foye dribbled around Jamieson and decided to sling a three ball that didn't go close.
I dont care if Gilbert Arenas missed the shot, if there is 7 seconds on the clock and you are Randy Foye you get the ball back to him. Seriously I expect Foye to ride some pine over the next few weeks because of his slip up. If you cant get the ball to Gil why not Antwan? But dont put a twisting fade away for three with that much time on the clock still?

Thoughts?
-Hank

AINT NO FUTURE IN YOUR FRONTIN'

Are we as NBA fans paying attention to the smaller teams Like the Grizzlies?
Yesterdays game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Memphis Grizzlies is one we should take note of. Now I'm not saying the Grizz are going to make the Playoffs but I won't rule it out either. With all the distractions A.I. and the talk of summer 2010. Could it be this Memphis team is not as bad as many believe, have they turned a corner?

Not only did they give Lebron the knockout punch in OT yesterday but they also destroyed the Mavericks the week before, and they still get no respect. 

I dont know how many times watching NBA TV they show highlights of the opposing team

scoring and highlight their star, and with 3 seconds left on the clip, you hear "Oh and the Grizz get the win" almost like a side note. 

With the ability to quickly lay a ton of points on opposing teams (much to the same effect as Golden State) rival teams should not sleep on the Grizz, should they get off to a slow start they could quickly find themselves down and climbing an up hill battle.

So mock the Grizzlies all you want but take heed NBA fan this Grizzlies team HAS turned the corner and could slip in 8th seed (or higher) come Playoffs. 

What is the biggest hurdle the Grizzlies face this season if they want to make the Playoffs?

Thoughts?

-Hank