Rashard Lewis suspended for P.E.Ds

We have all seen athletes that have been accused, and ultimately found, to be guilty of taking performance enhancing drugs. From Barry Bonds, to Roger Clemens, and as much as it pains me to say it, even Alex Rodriguez. Buy that's baseball. I have never seen a player in the NBA be found to have used perforance enhancing drugs, until now. Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis has been suspended for ten games without pay after doctors found that he had an elevated testosterone level. In a quote from ESPN.com Lewis says this:
"First and foremost I take full responsibility for the situation and accept the corresponding penalty," Lewis said. "I apologize to Magic fans, my teammates and this organization for not doing the research that should come with good judgment."
Lewis will lose over $1million during the suspension, but he should think about how his team will fare. Let's face facts, he is one of the magic's best players and this suspension is really going to hit them hard.

Magic Turns the Big 5-0

This week, legendary point Guard Earvin "Magic" turned fifty years old. The 13 year Laker point guard has certainly made his mark on America. Magic Johnson has opened America's eyes about HIV and AIDS after Magic was diagnosed with HIV. Ever since then he has made sure that people become aware of how you can receive HIV. And of course, Magic has also been known for legendary, and I mean legendary status as pehaps one of the greatest showtime point guards in history. He has also given us moments that last a life time, like the 42 point outburst he had in the playoffs, while playing center because his fellow superstar teammate, Kareem-Abdul Jabbar was sidelined with an ankle injury. It was mo
Ents like these that made people know that he would become one of the greatest players in NBA playoff history. Magic would be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002 and continues to show people what HIV is. Magic Johson has given this country 50 great years of life. Happy 50th Magic, and here's to 50 more!

Where's Quentin: Richardson Traded four times in the off-season

On draft night in late June, the New York Traded Sharp-Shooter Quentin Richardson to the Memphis Grizzlies for Darko Milicic, a few weeks later, he is then traded to the Clippers, shortly following, he is traded to the Minnesotta Timberwolves, now as told by ESPN, Richardson has been traded again, the the city of Miami, where he is to join good friend Dwyane Wade. This is the fourth time that Richardson has been traded in just 3 months! Let's hope that now, Q- Rich can unpack his bags, and keep it unpacked, because as of now, who knows where he will be next!

Shaq going to Cleveland?

Analysts have reported that there have been trade rumors between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns. This trade would send Ben Wallece and Sasha Pavlovic the the Suns for Shaquille O'neal. The Cavs would most likely be doing this trade because Shaq is one of the few people that can keep Dwight Howard in check. After their departure from the playoffs by the hands of the magic, Cleveland has been looking for blood. They need Shaq to help establish defense in the paint, and Shaq can definately do that, despite his age. There will be more on this issue as this discussion continues.

Video Games reveal Finals Superstars

Just Released over the last or so, NBA Live and NBA 2K has announced their cover athletes. NBA Live has chosen Slam dunk champion, reigning defensive player of the year award, and current eastern conference champion Dwight Howard, performing his "Superman" Dunk on the cover. 2K Sports has chosen the one who (unfortunately) defeated him, 4-Time NBA champion, just winning his 4th championship, Kobe Bryant showimg why he is called "The Black Mamba" showing the crowd his #24. Both games are expected to be released in early to mid-September.

Lakers Capture 15th title

After much turbulation without Shaq to lead them, Kobe Bryant has finally won himself a ring without him. The Magic clearly did not have it in game 5, and the Lakers took advantage. The Lakers looked unstoppable as they got their 15th, Phil Jackson's 10th, and Kobe's 4th. Just like back in the 80's, a year after the Celtics win a ring, the Lakers are sure to follow, and Kobe has had himself a season, getting an All-Star MVP, Western Conference title, a Gold Medal in the Beijing Olympics, and an NBA championship in the same year.

The End is near

Well one out of two ain't bad. The anticipated LeBron and Kobe series of destiny has unfortunately been put to an abrupt halt. LeBron and his streaky shooting Cavs had their flaws get the best of them, as the Orlando Magic in 6 games defeated basketball royalty. However, with LeBron out of the way, Kobe has a much better chance of winning the Finals... Not! The Lakers have a 1-3 record against the Magic over the past two sesons, and Pau Gasol has an average of 4 fouls a game against the magic. And to ice the cake, it is bwcomingba possibility that the beloved Jameer Nelson is coming back! The Mgic certainly have the momentum as well the resources to win the whole thing. But there's one huge factor that put the Lakers at an even playing field with Orlando: Kobe Bryant. Look Magic fans, Kobe is hungry, and when your hungry you get mean, and when Kobe is mean, he's practically unstoppable. The Lakers are not going to pass up this opprotunity to win a ring, at least not without a fight. Kobe a going to lead his Lakers to victory, but I do think that this series can go to seven games if the Magic can keep the shooters open, a gain a little more paint game, because Dwight can't do it by yourself. The Lakers have plenty of weapons, but so does the Orlando Magic. Will Kobe Bryant give his all to get the lakers their 15th NBA Championship, ans Phil Jackson's 10th?Or will the reigning defensive player of the year, Dwight Howard put yet another stamp in history against one of the greatest franchises to be in this position? It all starts with game 1tonight in Los Angeles 9:00 eastern time on ABC. Be There.