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San Antonio Spurs – Tim Duncan Bringing Back the Defense
After a great start to the season, we’ve heard a little bit less of Tim Duncan. Part of the reason was Tony Parker taking things to another level possibly the MVP kind, but it was also about Duncan taking a step back, getting injured and resting. Now it’s his turn to dominate for the San Antonio Spurs, bringing it on both ends of the floor.
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Los Angeles Clippers – Blake Griffin Continues to Evolve
It’s been quite a while since the last time Blake Griffin got a triple double; in fact, it’s been since his rookie season, when he got two in less than a month. This time, it wasn’t about his athleticism and showtime dunking ability that made the difference, but being a more complete player than he was last season, making the Los Angeles Clippers very happy.
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Boston Celtics – Jeff Green Steps Up for Paul Pierce
It’s usually Paul Pierce who is in charge of the big shots in crucial moments for the Boston Celtics, has been for quite a few years now. A bit part of the Boston Celtics doing so well since the injury of Rajon Rondo hasn’t been just the improvement of Kevin Garnett on the offensive side, but Jeff Green starting to give the Celtics what they expect of him.
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Miami Heat – LeBron James Should Stick to Easy Shots
Somehow, the Miami Heat really made things complicated for themselves against a team they should have an easier time beating. So LeBron James stopped trying to make tough contested shots from long range, and settled for a layup he easily made to give the Heat a dramatic win, extending their win-streak to 16 games.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Kobe Bryant Making the Impossible Happen
Disparity seems to be bringing out the best of the Los Angeles Lakers, or at least Kobe Bryant, pulling the team from the mouths of a huge defeat, pulling off every shot he has in his bag of tricks to come out as the winner after an improbable comeback, with hope of a playoff spot greater than ever.
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NFL Rumors – Tampa Bay Buccaneers Interested in Wes Welker
No one is really sure what’s going on between Wes Welker and the New England Patriots, but it seems like reports of the wide receiver close to signing a new contract weren’t that accurate, and those saying he’ll wait for free agency to being were a little bit more closer to the mark, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the latter actually happens.
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NFL Rumors – Ed Reed Going to New England Patriots or Indianapolis Colts
It seems unlikely that the Baltimore Ravens will be able to, or even want (at least not too badly) to re-sign Ed Reed, especially with other players they need to give deals to, who have a long future ahead of them than Reed. Still, there’s plenty of interest and money out there for the future hall of fame safety, most likely with the New England Patriots or the Indianapolis Colts.
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NFL Rumors – Chicago Bears Interested in Louis Vasquez
There were quite a few problems on the offense of the Chicago Bears last season, denying them a playoff spot despite a 10-6 record. The most glaring deficiency was the offensive line, and bringing in Louis Vasquez from the San Diego Chargers is something the Bears need to pursue hard if they’re looking to make things work in 2013.
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NFL Rumors – Carolina Panthers Interested in Aqib Talib
The current cap-situation for the Carolina Panthers can’t allow them to make any moves in free agency, but a few veterans are going to get cut, a few deals will be restructured, and that might give them enough of a window to improve their secondary situation by bringing in Aqib Talib from the New England Patriots.
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NFL Rumors – Dallas Cowboys Won’t Trade Anthony Spencer
After getting the franchise tag for the second straight season, the question is what do the Dallas Cowboys do next about Anthony Spencer. While both the options of giving him a long term contract or trading him to another team are on the table, the Cowboys probably would like to keep him as they rebuild their defense.