Although we are just a couple of days into the 2009-10 NBA season, there are a few teams who are off to a great start who should be recognized. Here are the top five teams in our first NBA power rankings of the season.
5. San Antonio Spurs
In their first game of the season, the Spurs looked dominant against the Hornets. They tripped up in their second game but San Antonio should be good this season.
4. Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets won both of their games in impressive fashion. First they beat the Jazz at home and then went on the road and …read more

Although the 2009-10 NBA season is sure to be exciting, many people are actually looking more forward to the summer of 2010. During the upcoming summer months, many of the NBA’s brightest stars will become free agents — including LeBron James.
Where will LeBron James end up in free agency? Here’s a look at the top five LeBron James destinations:
5. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are a long shot but LeBron is good friends with Kobe Bryant and he’d be heading to a huge media market.
4. Chicago Bulls
If LeBron doesn’t think the Cavs can get it done, how about being like Mike …read more

Sin City has begun laying the groundwork for an NBA team. I mean, if Oklahoma can have one, why can’t Las Vegas?
Mayor Oscar Goodman seems to agree since he has already moved forward with plans to build a 20,000-seat arena. According to SI.com, Goodman has fought long and hard to persuade NBA execs that Las Vegas would be the perfect city for an NBA team.
Like everything in Sin City, the move is a gamble. The Las Vegas City Council is already looking into a contract with a construction company for the arena. But what if Goodman can’t secure an NBA …read more

Early on in the 2009-10 NBA season, there’s a relatively surprising name rising in the MVP talks — Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets. Anthony is in great shape and his play early on has been spectacular. On Thursday, he helped the Nuggets rally past the Portland Trail Blazers to improve their record to 2-0.
Anthony finished the game with 41 points — 19 of which were scored in the fourth quarter. His big finish allowed the Nuggets to outscore the Blazers in the fourth 35-27 to win by a final score of 97-94. Anthony shot 11-of-21 from the field and …read more

The Boston Celtics were NBA champions a short time ago. If you had forgotten, their strong 2-0 start to the 2009-10 NBA campaign should have reminded you. After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers to begin the campaign, the Celtics destroyed the Charlotte Bobcats by a final score of 92-59.
The 59 points scored by the Bobcats represented an all-time low for an NBA team in their season opener. Gerald Wallace led the way for Charlotte with ten points, while they managed to shoot just 31.1% from the field and 52% from the foul line.
When Boston wasn’t playing defense, their offense was clicking. …read more

It was reported earlier in the week that contract negotiations between Rajon Rondo’s agent, Bill Duffy, and the Boston Celtics had stalled and were dead in the water.
Apparently, the negotiations are still afloat.
According to ESPN The Magazine, a contract extension for the lightening-quick point guard could still be reached before Saturday’s deadline.
Rajon Rondo currently makes $2 million per year playing for the Celtics, which pales in comparison to other starting point guard salaries around the NBA. Though Rondo has had his share of off-court missteps, he definitely deserves a pay raise. He’s been solid for the Celtics, especially during their …read more

 It was another good day for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team received their 2008-09 championship rings and then proceeded to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers by a final score of 99-92.
In the first quarter, the Lakers outscored the Clippers 32-22 and never looked back. Kobe Bryant (who else?) led the way with 33 points, eight rebounds, four steals and three assists. Andrew Bynum, who started at center, had 26 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers.
The Clippers, who learned late on Monday that rookie phenom Blake Griffin would miss up to six weeks with a broken kneecap. were led …read more

NBA fans around the world have been waiting on pins and needles to see the debut of Blake Griffin. The first overall selection of the 2009 NBA Draft, Griffin has been expected to breathe life into the Los Angeles Clippers. However, due to an injury, the wait to see Griffin’s debut will be extended.
In the Clippers’ last preseason game, Griffin came down hard on his knee. Further tests show that he actually broke his kneecap. Originally diagnosed with a mild injury, this news has to be heartbreaking for both Griffin and the Clippers.
During preseason, Griffin was averaging 13.7 points and …read more

I’ll be the first one to admit that deciding between a charge and a block is probably the hardest call to make on the basketball court. There’s no consistency. Big time players and schools always seem to come away with the charges (can anyone say … Duke?). Perhaps that is why the NCAA decided to institute a new rule for the 2009-2010 college basketball season.
Ironically enough, Duke Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski isn’t a fan. The new rule specifies an unmarked zone under the basket where referees can call only blocks and not charges on offensive players.
“It’ll be a joke, …read more

Antawn Jamison isn’t starting off the 2009-10 NBA season on the right foot — or shoulder, in this case. Due to a shoulder injury, Jamison will be out up to five weeks. He injured the season during preseason when he tried to block a shot on October 14th.
The Wizards, who have battled injury woes the last few years, were expected to be one of the most improved teams in the NBA. Without Jamison, that will be much more difficult. They’ll need to keep their boat above water while he’s out to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Last season, Jamison …read more