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Grading the NBA Coaches: The East
Frank Vogel, Tom Thibodeau, Erik Spoelstra and Mike Woodson all had successful seasons on the bench, all things considered. But what grades did they earn from HOOPSWORLD? »Read More
If The NBA Playoffs Started Today: East
The top seed and the eighth seed are set, but everything in between is still very much up in the air in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Small Forwards
Small forwards are the NBA's swiss army knife, which is why the best players at the position could really play anywhere »Read More
Warriors’ Barnes Takes Lead Defensive Role
Harrison Barnes was an all-around talent at North Carolina, but as a member of the Warriors, he's been primarily focused on defense. »Read More
Austin Daye Finds Role with Grizzlies
Austin Daye can shoot, and that's exactly what the Memphis Grizzlies need from him. »Read More
Carlesimo Won’t Rule Out Trade for Nets
All of the information until now has suggested that the Nets won’t be doing anything at the trade deadline, but with two hours to spare, interim coach P.J. Carlesimo kept the trade winds blowing... »Read More
Knicks Players All Present at Practice
As if anyone needed more evidence that the Knicks’ roster will remain intact over the next hour, The Bergen Record’s Steve Popper tweeted from the team’s practice in Toronto that the entire team is... »Read More
Nets, Knicks Unlikely to Make Deals
As I’ve written before, it seems very unlikely that the Nets or the Knicks will be making a move today. The Brooklyn Nets have seen good things from their bench over the last two... »Read More
Source: Nets Unlikely to Acquire Paul Pierce
By now many NBA fans are mulling over Adrian Wojnarowski’s report on Yahoo! Sports that the Boston Celtics are entertaining a deal that would send Paul Pierce to the Brookyn Nets in exchange for... »Read More
Nets Not ‘Solely Focused’ on Josh Smith
Nets fans can expect to hear plenty about three players until Thursday’s 3 p.m. deadline–Josh Smith, Paul Millsap and Ben Gordon. While ESPN.com’s Marc Stein predicted that the Nets will be the team that... »Read More
Billy King: Nets have ’10%’ chance of trade
The Brooklyn Nets have been mentioned in several trade rumors, but on Tuesday general manager Billy King put the team’s chances of making a deal before Thursday’s deadline at just “10 percent.” “I think... »Read More
Dion Waiters Finds Right Fit with Cavaliers
Dion Waiters scored 23 points off the bench at the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge alongside teammate Kyrie Irving. »Read More
Stoudemire Revolutionizes Knicks’ Bench
Amar'e Stoudemire has transformed the Knicks bench, which was previously good, into a great weapon for coach Mike Woodson. »Read More
Can Brook Lopez, Nets Get All-Star Nod?
Brook Lopez and the Nets were passed over once for the All-Star Game, but some Brooklyn player could still get a ticket to Houston. »Read More
Hawks Building a Future Around Teague?
Only a handful of Hawks players are under contract for next season, which means 24-year-old point guard Jeff Teague could soon be the leader of a very different looking team. »Read More
Alvin Gentry, Phoenix Suns Part Ways
Alvin Gentry and the Suns have "mutually" agreed to part ways, according to a release. »Read More
Nets’ James Finally Arrives in Brooklyn
Damion James was supposed to be a part of the Nets' future, and thanks to his patience and dedication, that's still a possibility. »Read More
Morey Sees Rockets’ Roster as ‘Stable’
Daryl Morey doesn't have room to add players, but he attended the D-League showcase because the Rockets always keep an eye out for contributors. »Read More
Knicks Search for Answers on Defense
Marcus Camby was the Knicks' defensive savior on Thursday, but he may not be the team's long-term solution. »Read More
J.J. Hickson Could Be Free Agent Prize
Trail Blazers center J.J. Hickson has turned his career around, and could be setting himself up for a big pay day this summer. »Read More
Nets Giving P.J. Carlesimo a Chance
Everyone expects Phil Jackson or a Van Gundy brother to get the Nets job, but we've forgotten the lesson of Knicks coach Mike Woodson. »Read More
Nets Officially Fire Avery Johnson
Avery Johnson was chosen as the coach to lead the Nets into a new era, but a 3-10 December may have been his undoing. »Read More
Derrick Favors Pushing Jazz into New Era
The Utah Jazz have remained competitive for the last three decades because they've found a way to replace outgoing talent. Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter are only continuing in that tradition. »Read More
Grading the NBA’s Atlantic Division
The NBA's Atlantic Division is finally competitive again, which means the Boston Celtics will have a tougher time pulling off their usual late-season surge. »Read More
NBA Statistical Anomalies: What Will Last?
The first month of the NBA season has given us a few surprises. What trends will last and which ones are fleeting? »Read More
Can the Pacers Last Until Granger Returns?
The Pacers haven't looked good while Danny Granger has been out, and if things don't change quickly, the 2012-13 campaign could be over before it starts. »Read More
Can the Celtics Rebound; Does it Matter?
The Boston Celtics' rebounding numbers are bad, but their struggles on the boards haven't really contributed to their four losses this year. »Read More
Jae Crowder Carves Out Role on Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks rookie Jae Crowder continues to prove his doubters wrong, emerging as a significant contributor in his first year. »Read More
Celtics Remain Contenders with Jeff Green
Once again, the good years are supposed to be coming to a close for the Boston Celtics, but Jeff Green could keep the team's title hopes afloat. »Read More
Beal Adjusting to NBA Without Wall
Bradley Beal's first taste of the NBA is coming without the Wizards' star point guard John Wall, but the third-overall pick in the 2012 Draft says he's learning some important lessons »Read More
Which Camp Invitees Can Make an NBA Roster?
Here are several training camp invitees who may be able to make an NBA roster. »Read More
Brooklyn’s biggest rivarly: Starters vs. Backups
Keith Bogans and the Nets' backups have one mission: make practice uncomfortable for Brooklyn's starters. »Read More
Beasley, Thabeet Highlight NBA Retreads
Some NBA players don't get it right on their first (or second) try. Here's a look at some of the players looking to break out with a new team. »Read More
Ray Allen Can Fix HEAT’s One Offensive Issue
The HEAT are known for killing teams on the fast break, but a closer look reveals they weren't as efficient as they could be. »Read More
Knicks, Nets Offer Contrasting Media Strategies
The Knicks remained silent throughout the offseason while the Nets found new ways to make noise. »Read More
From The Olympics To The NBA
International prospects like Brazil's Raul Neto can use the Olympics to jump start their NBA careers. So who should North American fans be keeping an eye on? »Read More
NBA PM: Time to Credit Grunwald for Knicks’ Offseason
Glen Grunwald's offseason will be remembered for losing Jeremy Lin, but he quietly improved the Knicks' bench for pennies on the dollar. »Read More
NBA PM: Nets Invading Knicks’ Turf
The Brooklyn Nets are advancing in their turf war with the Madison Square Garden company, venue and brand. »Read More
Celtics Acquire Lee From Rockets, Report Says
The Celtics took a major step toward replacing Ray Allen by acquiring Courtney Lee from the Rockets in a sign-and-trade deal, Yahoo! Sports is reporting. »Read More
NBA AM: Dwight Howard Trade Winds Keep Swirling
The Lakers are still lurking, but could the Cavaliers or Rockets help them land the Magic's Dwight Howard? »Read More
NBA AM: Team USA Gets Wake-Up Call from Brazil
The final score wasn't close, but Team USA did learn some important lessons against Brazil on Monday night. »Read More
NBA AM: Can Gordon, Rivers Coexist on Hornets?
Hornets GM Dell Demps thinks Eric Gordon and rookie Austin Rivers can play together, and he doesn't anticipate any distractions stemming from Gordon's attempts to leave the franchise. »Read More
Brooklyn Nets, C.J. Watson agree to terms
The Brooklyn Nets bench is starting to take shape, now that C.J. Watson has agreed to a two-year deal to be Deron Williams' backup. »Read More
NBA@2: Where Do the Nets Go From Here?
The Nets have the big pieces in place, but they still have a lot of smaller questions to answer. »Read More
Nets Move on from Howard in a Big Way
The Nets missed out on Dwight Howard, but sealed the deal on a handful of other important contracts. »Read More
NBA PM: Nets Fade, Others Rise in Quest for Howard?
The Nets are still talking about Dwight Howard, but other teams are entering and exiting the discussion as well. »Read More
Report: Marcus Camby Returning to Knicks
Marcus Camby has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with the New York Knicks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. »Read More
NBA PM: Nets, Magic Talks Get More Complex
The Nets' efforts to acquire Dwight Howard are getting more and more complicated and now several roadblocks could prevent the Magic from trading the star. »Read More
Source: Nets Won’t Wait Forever For Howard
One way or another, we will have a resolution on the Dwight Howard trade talks, sources have told HOOPSWORLD. »Read More
NBA PM: Boston Waiting To Rebuild?
The Boston Celtics are hopeful that Jared Sullinger is a steal of the 2012 NBA Draft ... Kostas Papanikolaou isn’t Frédéric Weis ... Hurley Pumps Up Taylor to Nets Fans »Read More
#22: Fab Melo
The Boston Celtics continued their frontcourt makeover by taking Syracuse center Fab Melo with the 22nd pick. »Read More
#21: Jared Sullinger
Jared Sullinger fell, but he happened to fall to a pretty good team in the Boston Celtics. Now, depending on whether Kevin Garnett retires or re-signs, Sullinger might have a major role with the... »Read More
#15: Maurice Harkless
Maurice Harkless gives the 76ers the ability to trade Andre Iguodala while adding to the team's youth movement. »Read More
NBA PM: How Good are the Europeans?
Evan Fournier is expected to be a first-round pick, but after that, there's not a lot of depth in this year's class of Europeans. »Read More
NBA PM: Milwaukee Bucks Moving Up Too?
The Bucks could target center Andre Drummond or power forward John Henson by trading up in Thursday's NBA Draft. »Read More
NBA PM: Moe Harkless Offers More Than Athleticism
Moe Harkless was known as a good athlete at St. John's, but one experienced set of eyes sees a highly skilled player. »Read More
NBA PM: Lessons from the NBA’s Top 1%
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are the league's highest-paid players for a reason, and that's good news for Brooklyn Nets fans. »Read More
NBA PM: Austin Rivers Won’t Apologize for Confidence
People are calling him "cocky," but former Duke guard Austin Rivers is refusing to apologize for his confidence in his own ability. Also, who is the game's most overpaid player? »Read More
NBA PM: John Henson a Perfect Fit for Pistons?
For some reason, everyone has John Henson pegged to go to the Detroit Pistons with the ninth overall pick? Does that make him a lock to team with Greg Monroe? »Read More
NBA PM: Meyers Leonard Aims for Lottery
Meyers Leonard and Miles Plumlee are two athletic big men whose draft stocks continue to rise. Can Leonard push himself into the lottery and can Plumlee land in the first round? »Read More
NBA PM: Did Rondo, Allen have strained relationship?
Did Celtics guards Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen have a strained relationship? The Grizzlies aren't leaving Memphis and the referees rally to support one of their own. »Read More
NBA PM: Kendall Marshall Provides Real Value
North Carolina's Kendall Marshall offers NBA teams good value at point guard, while Texas' J'Covan Brown simply tries to prove he can play the position. »Read More
NBA@2: Is Doc Rivers at the Top of His Game?
Most believe that Doc Rivers' best coaching performance came in 2008 (when the Celtics won a title) or in 2010, but is this current team his best work yet? »Read More
NBA PM: Does Team USA Need a Center?
Team USA has some big questions to answer down low; Wizards coach Randy Wittman stays honest and the Hornets work out Terrence Jones. »Read More
NBA PM: Have the Wizards Decided on a Coach?
Have the Washington Wizards decided to keep Randy Wittman as coach? Also, Mindaugas Kupsas shines in draft camps and Orlando Woolridge passes away. »Read More
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