Does Antawn Jamison Actually Help The Clippers?

Antawn Jamison has always been a good offensive player, but his poor defense could be a problem for the Clippers.

By Bennett Corcoran

The Los Angeles Clippers have made plenty of splashes this summer during free agency and attempted to shore up the frontcourt by signing veteran forward Antawn Jamison. Although his numbers dipped last season in a reserve role with the other team in Los Angeles, he still served as a productive bench spark capable of scoring in bunches. The team managed to stock up on shooters with the additions of J.J. Redick, a career 39.0% from three-point range, Jared Dudley, a career 40.5% sniper, and Reggie Bullock, who shot 43.6% from beyond the arc at North Carolina last season. Signing Jamison could bolster them enough for a deep playoff run in a loaded Western Conference.

Unfortunately though, Jamison doesn't seem to strengthen Lob City’s glaring weakness in its frontcourt.

Did Minnesota Overpay for Nikola Pekovic?

Nikola Pekovic got a big fancy new contract. But was it the right decision? (flickr)

By Bennett Corcoran

Restricted free agent Nikola Pekovic re-upping with the Minnesota Timberwolves has seemed like a foregone conclusion throughout the summer, but the negotiations between the two sides were surprisingly drawn out into the month of August. Earlier this week, the two sides finally reached an agreement, as the center signed a five-year, $60 million contract with the Wolves including incentives that could be worth up to an additional $8 million.

Taking You To School Podcast: Scola to Indiana and The Bucks Continue To Buck

Will Brandon Jennings be back for the Bucks? What will his impact be?

By SuiteSports Staff 

Joe Parello was joined by Jeremy Conlin and Kels Dayton to discuss the NBA's off-season news from the week. 

Luis Scola was traded from Phoenix to Indiana, and the gang discusses what type of impact he'll have for the Pacers. Are they good enough to knock of the Heat now? Also, Milwaukee signed Gary Neal to a two-year contract. What effect will that have for Brandon Jennings? Is there any way he leaves Milwaukee? 

Plus, the guys discuss the upcoming rookie class. Who will have the best rookie season? And who will have the best career?

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Re-Building the New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans are re-building themselves in a very unique way

By Jeremy Conlin   @jeremy_conlin

Here are the facts:

•    The New Orleans Pelicans (formerly the Hornets) traded the rights to Nerlens Noel and a 2014 first-round pick (with top-5 protection) to Philadelphia for Jrue Holiday.

•    The New Orleans Pelicans (still formerly the Hornets) signed Tyreke Evans to a 4-year, $44 million offer sheet. In the subsequent sign-and-trade agreement with Sacramento (Evans’ former team) and Portland (a cooperating 3rd party), New Orleans surrendered Robin Lopez and Greivis Vasquez (two serviceable starters).

Studs and Duds: The Butt Fumble Is Still A Thing, Apparently

This pass was probably intercepted.

By Jeremy Conlin and Joe Parello

Studs and Duds is a weekly feature on Suite Sports. Who had a good week? Who had a bad week?

Studs

Sports in Matters of Life and Death

Sports can serve as the ultimate distraction, and in the last week fans have used them to cope with matters of life and death.

First, there was Scott Entsminger, a guy that wrote a song each year about the Cleveland Browns, then sent it to the team along with some advice for the upcoming season. Being a Cleveland fan may be a miserable life, but this guy found a way to have fun with it in death, as his will stated the following:

"He respectfully requests six Cleveland Browns pall bearers so the Browns can let him down one last time."

Last Will and Testament Burn!

Good Moves; Bad Moves in NBA Free Agency

The acquisition of Doc Rivers was integral to keeping Chris Paul in Los Angeles (flickr)

By Bennett Corcoran

As the July moratorium approaches and NBA free agency officially kicks off, let’s take a quick look at some teams that have already committed to verbal agreements with prominent free agents on the market as they attempt to improve next season. Aside from the obvious good moves like Dwight Howard to the Rockets or even Andre Iguodala to the Warriors, there are plenty of other moves out there that require a little more analysis.

Taking You To School Podcast: Dwight Howard Signs With Houston

Dwight Howard ditched the Lakers for the Houston Rockets. What does that mean for his future?

By SuiteSports Staff

This week on "Taking You To School," Joe Parello and Jeremy Conlin break down all the big free agent signings from the last week. Dwight Howard signed with Houston, Andre Iguodala with Golden State, and Josh Smith with Detroit. Jeremy and Joe discuss whether or not these moves are as good as advertised. Also, Lenny from New York calls in to discuss Dwight Howard's future with the Rockets.

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NBA Free Agency Fear Rankings

Chris Paul headlines the 2013 Free Agent Class

(Editor's Note: We're happy to welcome a guest post from Josh Garvey, a Pistons fan, facial hair enthusiast, and the unofficial president of the Chris Paul Man-Crush Association)

By Josh Garvey

Instead of just ranking the NBA free agents in a normal fashion, I'd like to discuss the amount of terror hearing "My team just signed (insert name here)!" inspires in you.  All of this is, as always, dependent on contract, but it's my best guess.

Tier 1 – No terror: This is reserved for players who are very likely to meet the value of their contract and not give you excessive headaches

• Chris Paul: Well, he's not going anywhere, but hey, he’s the best, so you knew he would get some love.
• David West: His game seems to be aging well, and I don't think anyone is going to throw a particularly long contract at him. Also, most likely going nowhere.
• Paul Millsap: Doesn't seem the type to get overpaid, good locker room guy, fairly consistent, hustles.
• Chris Andersen: His age means he probably won't get an excessively long contract, one of the best bench energizers, incredibly fun saying "BIRDMAN, BIRDMAN" and "CAW CAW CAW" every time he does anything.
• Timofey Mozgov: HE PUTS FEAR IN HIS OPPONENTS, NOT THOSE WHO ARE ON HIS SIDE.