By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 03/07/2011

Past presents future. No, I’m not talking about Diggy Simmons new mixtape (google and download that), I’m talking about the past presents the future. History showed us that if a NBA player wanted a trade, the team would try to trade them ...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 03/07/2011

Last week, Bill Simmons had NBA Commissioner David Stern on his podcast discussing all things NBA. From PED’s with O.J. Mayo, to the way Stern felt about “The Decision”, to the way NBA players use Twitter and Facebook. The most interesting...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 01/27/2011

Singer Imogen Heap said it best in her hit song “Hide and Seek” “Where are we? What the hell is going on?” I think that sums up the Detroit Pistons the past 3 years in a nutshell.  One must wonder: What’s going on with...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 01/23/2011

Going into the season, we all had our expectations for the superfriends down in Miami. Some expect 73 wins, some expected it to fail within the year. Well, I predicted 66 wins and a #1 seed for them. Besides the number one seed, I probably wasn’t...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 01/07/2011

Time heals all wounds, but in Orlando’s case, time (and trades) could fix all the problems in their current losing streak ( Orlando has now lost 8 of their last 10). Somehow, I came away impressed with Orlando. The first starting lineup turned ...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 09/25/2010

Now that were done with the eastern Conference, let’s take a look at the tough western conference. Last season, we seen 8 tough teams enter the playoffs with 50 wins. We have some young teams looking to move up, some older teams looking to hold...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 09/25/2010

After reading part 1, I’m sure your interested in seeing part 2. In part 2, we will look at some of the potential breakout players, top player at each position, coaches on the hot seat and some undercover storylines in the East. Let’s start...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 09/19/2010

I promised some predictions…..weeks ago. Here’s what were going to do: Eastern Conference part 1 ( predictions) and part 2 ( breakout players, all east team and some other things I’m not going to spoil) so let’s look into the...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 09/11/2010

We seen Boston grab two O’Neals, we seen Chicago go and get Carlos Boozer to play next to Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, we even seen Miami go from Dwyane Wade to Wade, James and Bosh and grab the world’s attention but don’t sleep on...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 08/29/2010

Team USA decided to cut Rajon Rondo (or he says he wants time off) which now makes the roster complete.  Here’s the current roster in position PG: Chauncey Billups, Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook SG: Stephen Curry, Eric Gordon SF: Kevin Durant,...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 08/23/2010

Yesterday, if you watched the USA vs Spain game, you were in for a treat. Not only did you get another close game ( 86-85 in favor of  team USA) but you got another sneak peek of Ricky Rubio. Guess what? He did not disappoint either.  Rubio...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 08/21/2010

Here is my part 2 of the NBA offseason Grades. Starting with the Los Angeles Lakers.   Lakers: Grade: A The defending Champions got even better. They resigned Shannon Brown and Derek Fisher for the potential 3 peat. Then, they added 3 very good ...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 08/21/2010

With the NBA in it’s dead period, I think it’s fair to give out offseason grades. Putting stock into the draft and offseason additions. We must also subtract points for offseason loses. Here we go, starting in video game order with the Portland...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 08/21/2010

Maybe it’s me. Maybe I’m not reading correctly…Is Carmelo Anthony looking for a out in Denver? Is this a huge story on ESPN? Oh, you betcha. This morning, sources say to Ric Bucher that Carmelo Anthony is not looking to sign the 3 ...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/15/2010

Think about it. Were all talking about a potential Laker-Heat Finals. What if Kobe wins? He would arguably have won 2 titles against the new generation's superstars ( Wade, James, Howard). Also, He would have defeated a "super-team" in Miami and most...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

  The NBA might be changed forever. According to a insider close to LeBron James and Chris Bosh, Both players should be landing in Chicago. The source was so sure of it, he called it a "done deal". With the NBA free agent Bonanza starting Wednesday,...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

NBA Free Agency what we have all been waiting for....or dreading depending on the team you root for. As it has been hyped up plenty, but never enough this is probably the biggest, deepest, and strongest free agent class in a very long time. This free...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

SigningsFor one, Drew Gooden has already stole another contract! Gooden signed a 5 year, 32 million dollar contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. This moves gives the Bucks another low post presence at the power forward position with draft picks Tiny Gallon...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

I don't know about you basketball fans but I think we might have seen a potential dynasty built. No, not the Minnesota Timberwolves ( Sorry Khan) but the Sacramento Kings.Sacramento taking DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside could mean trouble for ...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

Here is part 2 of the NBA Draft picks 16-30. I have a couple bold predictions on these picks here. This is usually where playoff teams try to add a potential role player for next season.16. Minnesota Timberwolves- Luke Babbitt, SF, Nevada(Traded to Portland)-...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

Another NBA Draft has passed, and we had teams who came out as winners and teams who came out as losers. These are the teams that I felt won and lost. The Winners1. Sacramento Kings. The Kings took two of the biggest guys in this year's draft in...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

We have seen all 30 picks selected, traded, moved and broken down by ESPN annalist what about my take? How come noone asks for my opinion? Well, I'm going to give you my take on this draft anyway. Here are my looks at picks 1-15. Part 2 will contain ...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

The Nets went 12-70 last season.Nets fans became excited with the thought of adding Kentucky superstar John Wall to New Jersey until they received the No. 3 overall pick.Right now the Nets have many expendable pieces. With the rumors of New Orleans courting...
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By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

Here is part 2 of the NBA Draft picks 16-30. I have a couple bold predictions on these picks here. This is usually where playoff teams try to add a potential role player for next season.16. Minnesota Timberwolves- Luke Babbitt, SF, Nevada(Traded to Portland)-...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

NBA Free Agency what we have all been waiting for....or dreading depending on the team you root for. As it has been hyped up plenty, but never enough this is probably the biggest, deepest, and strongest free agent class in a very long time. This free...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

  The NBA might be changed forever. According to a insider close to LeBron James and Chris Bosh, Both players should be landing in Chicago. The source was so sure of it, he called it a "done deal". With the NBA free agent Bonanza starting Wednesday,...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

I don't know about you basketball fans but I think we might have seen a potential dynasty built. No, not the Minnesota Timberwolves ( Sorry Khan) but the Sacramento Kings.Sacramento taking DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside could mean trouble for ...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

SigningsFor one, Drew Gooden has already stole another contract! Gooden signed a 5 year, 32 million dollar contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. This moves gives the Bucks another low post presence at the power forward position with draft picks Tiny Gallon...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

Another NBA Draft has passed, and we had teams who came out as winners and teams who came out as losers. These are the teams that I felt won and lost. The Winners1. Sacramento Kings. The Kings took two of the biggest guys in this year's draft in...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

We have seen all 30 picks selected, traded, moved and broken down by ESPN annalist what about my take? How come noone asks for my opinion? Well, I'm going to give you my take on this draft anyway. Here are my looks at picks 1-15. Part 2 will contain ...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

The Nets went 12-70 last season.Nets fans became excited with the thought of adding Kentucky superstar John Wall to New Jersey until they received the No. 3 overall pick.Right now the Nets have many expendable pieces. With the rumors of New Orleans courting...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

SigningsFor one, Drew Gooden has already stole another contract! Gooden signed a 5 year, 32 million dollar contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. This moves gives the Bucks another low post presence at the power forward position with draft picks Tiny Gallon...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

NBA Free Agency what we have all been waiting for....or dreading depending on the team you root for. As it has been hyped up plenty, but never enough this is probably the biggest, deepest, and strongest free agent class in a very long time. This free...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

  The NBA might be changed forever. According to a insider close to LeBron James and Chris Bosh, Both players should be landing in Chicago. The source was so sure of it, he called it a "done deal". With the NBA free agent Bonanza starting Wednesday,...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

Here is part 2 of the NBA Draft picks 16-30. I have a couple bold predictions on these picks here. This is usually where playoff teams try to add a potential role player for next season.16. Minnesota Timberwolves- Luke Babbitt, SF, Nevada(Traded to Portland)-...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

I don't know about you basketball fans but I think we might have seen a potential dynasty built. No, not the Minnesota Timberwolves ( Sorry Khan) but the Sacramento Kings.Sacramento taking DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside could mean trouble for ...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

Another NBA Draft has passed, and we had teams who came out as winners and teams who came out as losers. These are the teams that I felt won and lost. The Winners1. Sacramento Kings. The Kings took two of the biggest guys in this year's draft in...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

We have seen all 30 picks selected, traded, moved and broken down by ESPN annalist what about my take? How come noone asks for my opinion? Well, I'm going to give you my take on this draft anyway. Here are my looks at picks 1-15. Part 2 will contain ...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

The Nets went 12-70 last season.Nets fans became excited with the thought of adding Kentucky superstar John Wall to New Jersey until they received the No. 3 overall pick.Right now the Nets have many expendable pieces. With the rumors of New Orleans courting...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

SigningsFor one, Drew Gooden has already stole another contract! Gooden signed a 5 year, 32 million dollar contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. This moves gives the Bucks another low post presence at the power forward position with draft picks Tiny Gallon...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

NBA Free Agency what we have all been waiting for....or dreading depending on the team you root for. As it has been hyped up plenty, but never enough this is probably the biggest, deepest, and strongest free agent class in a very long time. This free...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

  The NBA might be changed forever. According to a insider close to LeBron James and Chris Bosh, Both players should be landing in Chicago. The source was so sure of it, he called it a "done deal". With the NBA free agent Bonanza starting Wednesday,...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

I don't know about you basketball fans but I think we might have seen a potential dynasty built. No, not the Minnesota Timberwolves ( Sorry Khan) but the Sacramento Kings.Sacramento taking DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside could mean trouble for ...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

We have seen all 30 picks selected, traded, moved and broken down by ESPN annalist what about my take? How come noone asks for my opinion? Well, I'm going to give you my take on this draft anyway. Here are my looks at picks 1-15. Part 2 will contain ...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

Another NBA Draft has passed, and we had teams who came out as winners and teams who came out as losers. These are the teams that I felt won and lost. The Winners1. Sacramento Kings. The Kings took two of the biggest guys in this year's draft in...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

Here is part 2 of the NBA Draft picks 16-30. I have a couple bold predictions on these picks here. This is usually where playoff teams try to add a potential role player for next season.16. Minnesota Timberwolves- Luke Babbitt, SF, Nevada(Traded to Portland)-...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

The Nets went 12-70 last season.Nets fans became excited with the thought of adding Kentucky superstar John Wall to New Jersey until they received the No. 3 overall pick.Right now the Nets have many expendable pieces. With the rumors of New Orleans courting...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

SigningsFor one, Drew Gooden has already stole another contract! Gooden signed a 5 year, 32 million dollar contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. This moves gives the Bucks another low post presence at the power forward position with draft picks Tiny Gallon...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

NBA Free Agency what we have all been waiting for....or dreading depending on the team you root for. As it has been hyped up plenty, but never enough this is probably the biggest, deepest, and strongest free agent class in a very long time. This free...
Read more…

By QHaynes @ Upside NBA 07/02/2010

  The NBA might be changed forever. According to a insider close to LeBron James and Chris Bosh, Both players should be landing in Chicago. The source was so sure of it, he called it a "done deal". With the NBA free agent Bonanza starting Wednesday,...
Read more…