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Archive for July, 2009

Way to Get All Lathered Up: Lamar Odom to the… Lakers?

Posted by Patrick on July 31st, 2009 filed in Author: Patrick, Free Agency, Player News

So after all that speculation about Lamar Odom possibly heading to Miami or Dallas or Portland or any place where Jerry Buss would never bother him ever again, Odom and the Lakers finally came to an agreement on a four year $33 million dollar deal yesterday. The signing keeps the Lakers at the top of [...]

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Fantasy Hall of Fame Vote: Class of 2004

Posted by Patrick on July 27th, 2009 filed in Author: Patrick, Fantasy Hall of Fame

The “Know When It’s Time to Retire” Memorial HOF vote is up. Please vote early and often. The Vitals Here is a short rundown of each player with their career and peak stats, as well as their career and peak fantasy-related value. VOFRP stands for Value Over Fantasy Replacement Player and, just like its name [...]

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Where Have You Gone Friday’s Tiny Dancer

Posted by Patrick on July 22nd, 2009 filed in Author: Patrick, NBA Cheerleaders

It is mid-summer, which can only mean one thing (in addition to my manscaping routine being in full go-mode): NBA dance team auditions are going on across the county. A lot of them have already happened, including the big one: the Laker Girl tryouts. According to my new favorite website – UtimateCheerleaders.com – 500 dancers [...]

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It’s a Love/Hate Relationship: Fantasy Basketball and the Summer League

Posted by Patrick on July 21st, 2009 filed in Author: Patrick, Ballin Outta Control, Fantasy Basketball, Player News

While we’re currently in the fantasy basketball wasteland known as pre-season football time, there is still professional basketball to be played. The NBA’s young guns, D-leaguers and of course, the rooks, descended on Las Vegas over the past couple weeks to show off their game in the NBA summer league. While the summer league is [...]

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Fantasy Hall of Fame Vote: Class of 2005

Posted by Patrick on July 20th, 2009 filed in Author: Patrick, Fantasy Hall of Fame

The Career Underachievers Memorial Hall of Fame Vote begins now. After a three weak years to start this thing off, this year’s class is stacked like an aging pornstar: the quality is a little suspect, but it keeps on coming. And an appearance by Shawn Bradley is an indication of just how low the bar [...]

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Fantasy Hall of Fame Vote: Class of 2006

Posted by Patrick on July 14th, 2009 filed in Author: Patrick, Fantasy Hall of Fame

The fantasy hall of fame vote for the class of 2006 – also known as the Keith Van Horn Memorial Vote – is up. If you thought 2008 or 2007 was a little weak, prepare to have your mind blown. The Vitals If you are curious, here is a short rundown of each player with [...]

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