Written by: Kevin Early

Going once, going twice, sold! Luis Scola is sold to the Phoenix Suns.

That is right, Luis Scola is now a Sun after he was amnestied from the Houston Rockets. The Rockets avoided his last three years and $21 million by waiving the 6’ 9” 245 pound forward. Scola averaged 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds last season and joins a rebuilding Suns team.

"We are excited to have won the bid for Luis Scola and to add a player of his caliber to our roster," Lon Babby, the Suns' president of basketball operations, said in a release. "We greatly value the production he will bring and the leadership he will provide to our younger players."

Scola joins Michael Beasley and Goran Dragic in what has been a busy offseason for Phoenix. The Suns traded Steve Nash to the Los Angeles Lakers and were looking to make some moves. It is not known how many teams were in on the bidding war other than the Suns and the Mavericks.

D.J. Stephens 46-Inch Vertical Jump Record

By R. Hoyal

When D. J. Stephens jumps, the record books ask how high. From his humble beginning in Killeen, Texas, D.J. has grown to a rising star in basketball. At his recent workout with the Brooklyn Nets, this 6’5” small forward leapt to the amazing height of 46-inches during his vertical jump. …

2013 NBA Playoffs – Worst First Round Ever?

Perhaps you missed “Inside the NBA” on Sunday night following the Thunders demolishment of the Houston Rockets. If so, let me fill you in on a comment made by Charles Barkley referring to the day’s activities. Sir Charles stated “This may be the worst playoffs we have ever seen.” …

2013 NBA Awards Analysis

With the NBA playoffs just under way it is time to take a quick look back at the regular season and evaluate which individual players and coach made the greatest contributions to their respective franchises success this year.

We will start our in-depth analysis with Most Valuable Player, Candidates: LeBron James