Our acknowledgment of quality sports fan journalism continues this week with a shout for Blog Talk Bayhawk. Matt Hubert is a self-confessed basketball fanatic, and although he is a die-hard Lakers fan, he often gives props to those former Bayhawks who end up furthering their careers in the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors organizations.

Hubert is a heavy Twitter user and is about to get a podcast off the ground. Meanwhile, we are enjoying his writing, including this Twitter-inspired preview of the NBA season last week entitled My Twitter-Friendly NBA Preview. Here are excerpts from his two posts:

With the NBA season set to tip off tomorrow and plenty of media outlets already offering comprehensive preview articles, I thought I’d keep my thoughts brief, essentially a 140-character tweet for each team as well as a few thoughts on the playoffs and major awards. Today, I’ll cover the East. Tomorrow I’ll delve into the West and the rest of the preview.

Eastern Conference

1. @cavs: Shaq/Kobe = 3 titles/8 years. Shaq/Wade = 1 title/3.5 years. Shaq/LeBron? Spotlight is on this season, possibly LeBron’s last as a Cav.
2. @Orlando_Magic: Vinsanity has never played with an all-star big man, let alone one as dominant as Dwight Howard. If Lewis/Nelson maintain form, watch out.

Western Conference

1. @LAKERS: Artest in place of Ariza will be the headline all year. Bynum’s development. Fish & Kobe mileage, Odom’s marriage, bench play key subplots.
2. @spurs: Duncan’s run at a 5th ring comes with help…Jefferson, McDyess, Blair, healthy Manu, don’t forget Parker. Loaded roster for a great coach.

Hey @BlogTalkBayHawk, looking forward to your insightful coverage of the #ErieBayhawks.

Joel is the editor of the Erie media blog Press and Tower.