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Marty Burns

Marty Burns

Joined: Dec 11, 2013

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Salary-cap moves unlikely to alter NBA landscape

The NBA is not a league that likes to sit still. Over the past few days we've seen two big trades in New York (Jamal Crawford for Golden State's Al Harrington,

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Knicks, Clippers get what they need

THE BOTTOM LINE As with the Harrington-Crawford trade, it is a win-win deal for both sides. The Knicks clear more cap room for 2010 while adding two solid vets

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Knicks, Warriors both win with trade

THE BOTTOM LINE A win for both teams. The Knicks fill a long-term need by getting rid of another big contract (and remnant of the Isiah Thomas regime). The

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Lakers still lead, but East off to impressive start

The season might still be less than a month old, but there is one early trend worth noting. The Eastern Conference, formerly known as the JV, has been more than

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Lakers seize top spot; Hawks climb to No. 3

The season is only two weeks old, but already we've seen a blockbuster trade (Allen Iverson for Chauncey Billups), a surprise unbeaten team (Hawks) and a major

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Hornets edge Lakers for No. 1 after first week

The NBA might only be a few games into the season, but it's never too early to tip off our weekly Power Rankings. Please join us each week as we give our take

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Celtics, Western powers lead the way

The 2008-09 season tips off Tuesday night. To help set the stage, we present our preseason Power Rankings. Keep in mind, this list represents how we see teams

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Analyzing the Iverson-Billups trade

THE BOTTOM LINE The Pistons are still a top contender in the East, and in some ways a scarier threat to the Celtics and Cavs today than they were yesterday. But

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Warriors becoming Team Turmoil
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Warriors becoming Team Turmoil

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Celtics, West powers lead preseason Power Rankings

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Brand loyalty to Clippers will be tested in free-agent signing period
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Brand loyalty to Clippers will be tested in free-agent signing period

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