Archive for August, 2009

Aug31st

Bucks Starting 5?

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: Bucks | COMMENTS: 3 Comments

I stole this from Pippen Ain’t Easy, there it is asked what the Bulls starting 5 should be, I think it is a good question for the Bucks.
Here is the roster as of now.

Milwaukee Bucks: Active Roster

No.
Name
Pos
Exp
College
Ht
Wt
Inj

11
Alexander, Joe
SF
1
West Virginia
6-8
230
 

42
Bell, Charlie
G-F
5
Michigan State
6-3
200
 

6
Bogut, Andrew
C
4
Utah
7-0
260
 

30
Delfino, Carlos
SG
4
None
6-6
230
 

9
Elson, Francisco
F-C
6
California
7-0
240
 

50
Gadzuric, Dan
F-C
7
UCLA
6-11
245
 

19
Ilyasova, Ersan
F
1
None
6-9
235
 

3
Jennings, Brandon
PG
R
None
6-1
170
 

12
Mbah a Moute, Luc Richard
F
1
UCLA
6-8
230
 

20
Meeks, Jodie
G
R
Kentucky
6-4
208
 

22
Redd, Michael
G-F
9
Ohio State
6-6
215
 

13
Ridnour, Luke
PG
6
Oregon
6-2
175
 

41
Sharpe, Walter
F
1
UAB
6-9
245
 

40
Thomas, Kurt
F-C
14
TCU
6-9
240
 

1
Ukic, Roko
G
1
None
6-5
190
 

21
Warrick, Hakim
F
4
Syracuse
6-9
219
 

 
Here is what I hope for more than what I expect.
Jennings
Redd
Delfino
Warrick
Bogut
I expect the starting 5 to be Ridnour, Redd, Alexander, Warrick, Bogut.  I do not see the point of starting Alexander if he does not get the majority of the minutes at [...]

Aug27th

What will be the Bucks Over/Under Win Total?

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: Bucks | COMMENTS: 2 Comments

There are still some moves that may be coming.  The big one is the Bucks officially losing Sessions, which is likely.  Or, the Bucks retaining Sessions.  Even with reports that the Knicks will not be offering a guaranteed deal past two years, I still am doubtful Sessions remains in Milwaukee.
In 2008-2009 the Bucks were given a total of 30.5.  The Bucks won 34 games to grab the over.  They hit the over even with the injuries suffered by Bogut and Redd.  If they had stayed healthy, it was very likely the Bucks would have gotten into the playoffs, and crushed [...]

Aug25th

More Delfino Trade Questions

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: Bucks | COMMENTS: 5 Comments

It has been a week since the Delfino-Johnson swap and it continues to raise some questions in my mind.  I don’t really have any answers to these, just some curiosities more than anything else.
Does the trade for Delfino mean that the Bucks have lowered their expectations for Alexander?
Delfino will have to spend time at the three.  I could see him also playing some minutes at the 2, but isn’t the majority of his time going to be at the three?  Mbah ah Moute will get minutes as a defensive sub, how many minutes can be available for Alexander?  Will they [...]

Aug23rd

Random Thoughts on Favre, Movies, and Cliff Claven

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: Random Thoughts | COMMENTS: 2 Comments

Just some random thoughts I have regarding Favre, Movies and Cliff Claven.
Favre

I have a feeling that if Favre’s father were still alive, Brett would never had become a Viking.  I just think this is a situation where you need some good, solid advice and I do not think Brett gets that from anyone in his circle.  His agent is a snake.  Women are very emotional, so I would not be surprised if Deanna was on board with trying to stick it to the Packers.  This is just my opinion, but I feel that Brett would have been reminded by his [...]

Aug20th

Ramon Sessions Comparable to Arenas

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: Bucks, Free Agency | COMMENTS: 9 Comments

Earlier this week when the trade with Toronto swapping Amir Johnson and Sonny Weems for Ukic and Delfino occurred, my biggest issue with it was that is likely means the Bucks have no plans to retain Ramon Sessions.  It may have been in the Bucks plans all along to not retain Sessions, but I have been hoping a chance still existed.
While I was disappointed with my realization that the Bucks will lose Sessions, I tried to think of a similar player and one popped into my mind immediately.  Gilbert Arenas.  Arenas, when healthy, is one of the best offensive guards [...]

Aug17th

Bucks Swap Johnson and Likely Lose Sessions for Delfino and Ukic, I Hate It!

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: Bucks | COMMENTS: 3 Comments

The Bucks have traded Amir Johnson and Sonny Weems to the Raptors for Carlos Delfino and Roko Ukic.  I hate this deal.  Unless more moves are coming, this puts a nail in the coffin of Sessions returning.  This also trades a good shot blocker, which isn’t that easy to find, for a shooter and a backup PG deemed worse that Jarret Jack.  I am sorry, this move does not excite me.
The addition of Delfino will mean less time Jodie Meeks will get onto the floor, I do not care for that.
The loss of Johnson means there really isn’t a shot [...]

Aug17th

Thoughts on Monday Night Football Crew

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: Football | COMMENTS: None Yet

Thank god football season is here to keep the sports world going.  I always have thought that baseball gets the biggest advantage over all sports in that it is the only sport going on for such a long time.  Baseball gets most of June and all of July to itself.  Football and Basketball share time with all other sports, yet are still much more interesting in my opinion.
Since there is nothing of note to discuss in the basketball world I figured I would give my thoughts on the new MNF crew.
I caught the ESPN telecast last week of Pittsburgh and [...]

Aug12th

Clippers Add Butler, What does that mean for Sessions?

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: Free Agency, NBA General | COMMENTS: 2 Comments

The Clippers have just acquired Rasual Butler from the Hornets for a future 2nd round pick.  Does this end the Clippers pursuit of Ramon Sessions?  Or, was Butler acquired for use in a potential sign and trade?  I am not even sure if Butler could be traded right away according to the CBA.  From ESPN:
Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points and 3.3 rebounds while playing in all 82 games for the Hornets, who made the playoffs. He shot 40 percent from the field and 37 percent from 3-point range to match [...]

Aug12th

My Top 10 Basketball Busts of Last 15 years

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: NBA General | COMMENTS: 3 Comments

Since there seems to be no relevant news regarding Sessions or anything Bucks and the most exciting “sports” items this time of year are pre-season NFL, and the release of Madden on Friday, I figure now is as good a time as any to give my top ten Basketball busts of the last 15 years.
 I state Basketball, because I have included some college busts to go along with some NBA busts.  When the ESPN hype machine is in full force, we as fans hear about these players coming out of high school, and there are ridiculous expectations placed on them.  [...]

Aug10th

Weekend Notes, Sessions, Packer Family Night

AUTHOR: Justin Malaise | IN: Bucks | COMMENTS: 5 Comments

Sessions Updates
The Sessions rumors have come back around.  Now it is being reported that there are or were heavy conversations with the Clippers involving a sign and trade, at the same time the Knicks are reported to be nearing a deal.  A quick glance around the internet forums tells me very few Bucks fans expect Sessions to go anywhere but NY.  The biggest problem is the decision is really up to Sessions, and few are unsure why he would want to play behind Baron Davis, or with Dunleavy as his coach.  I agree, Knicks will get him.  Deandre Jordan is [...]