Archive - Sep 2011 - Article

By Ian Powers

By: Josh Redetzke
redball77@yahoo.com

This year's shooting guard class has a lot of talent and depth. Look for as many as 8-10 shooting guards to be drafted in the first round...To agree, disagree, comment, criticize, or rant follow @pgrossinger on Twitter!

1. Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut

2011/12 Payroll: $39.8 million
2011/12 (Projected) NBA Salary Cap: $54 million
Roughly: $14.2 million under cap

Deron WilliamsHighlights: Despite some awful basketball ever since Jason Kidd left town, the Nets finally have three reasons to be optimistic: the team’s upcoming move to Brooklyn, cap space, and Deron Williams (at least for now.)

Arguably the nation’s top prospect will indeed be attending the University of Connecticut this fall, despite taking an initial interest in a 5th year at prep school and avoiding college entirely.

Pre Olimpic Tournament

2011/12 Payroll: $53 million
2011/12 (Projected) NBA Salary Cap: $54 million
Roughly: $1 million under cap

1. Marquis Teague, Kentucky