McGrady To Knicks Getting Close

The Knicks would get a package centered around McGrady in exchange for Jared Jeffries, Larry Hughes, Jordan Hill and draft pick considerations (like swapping picks in the 2011 draft). The Bulls are apparently in on the McGrady bidding too, but most sources say the Knicks are a lot closer.

I have no idea what McGrady has left in the tank, but in the Knicks eyes it really doesn't matter. All they are concerned about is freeing up cap space for this summer, so that can sign 2 max salary type of players. The Knicks apparently are so determined to complete their plan of creating enough flexibility this summer that they are willing to include their own 2012 first-round pick (they don't have a 2010 pick, because they are fucking stupid and traded for Marbury).

This story should develop throughout the day, so we'll keep you posted...

Whats on TV tonight?

I know what your thinking...

Its almost noon, I'm excited for lunch and I can't wait to get home, throw on a snuggy and watch some sports as I duel on a couch for the night over a fine glass of water and hops...

Nevertheless, here is whats on your flatscreen, tube or b&w TV tonight:

Montreal Canadians @ Boston Bruins, NESN 7pm or WBZ-FM (98.5)

Chicago Bulls @ Cleveland Lebron James', TNT 8pm

San Antonio Spurs @ Utah Jazz, TNT 10:30pm

Virgina Tech Hokies vs. East Carolina Pirates, ESPN 7:30pm

MLS: Real Salt Lake @ Columbus, ESPN2 8pm

...not the best games but now you know.

Celtics Vs Bulls Preview

I know the Bulls are really going to want this game figuring what happened in last years playoffs, but much like the Hawks from the previous year, don't call this a rivalry. A lot has happened since game 7 of the playoffs last year. The Celtics had some huge additions in Rasheed Wallace and Quisy, while the Bulls saw Ben Gordon walk out the door to Detroit. Obviously the key match up will be Rajon Rondo vs Derrick Rose and Kirk Hienrich. There is a little bad blood between those players and expect a little talking and some very physical play. The starting lineups are:
PG D. Rose 13.0 R. Rondo 9.0
SG J. Salmons 10.0 R. Allen 17.0
SF L. Deng 17.0 P. Pierce 19.0
PF T. Thomas 13.0 K. Garnett 11.5
C J. Noah 10.0 K. Perkins 9.0

Looking at that we see the weaknesses. KG will and should be able to beat the athletic Tyrus Thomas with his physical play. The Salmons/ Ray Allen match up scares me a little bit because of what happened in last years playoffs and Salmons scoring at will. Regardless the Celtics will win this game because Ben Gordon is not going to be on the court and they will not be able to make up for his scoring.

Celtics 100-87

Tommy Award: Rajon