Joel Brigham Archive
NBA Saturday: So Much For Growing Pains
The Indiana Pacers looked good, but inexperienced in their Game 1 overtime loss. That all changed very quickly in Game 2... Toronto Raptors look like they've found their new GM, and he's a... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 5/23/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from the Conference Finals to the NBA Draft (including the recently-set draft order) and everything in between. Get your... »Read More
Could Cavaliers Make Otto Porter Top Pick?
A week ago, no one would've considered Otto Porter a top pick possibility, but with the Cleveland Cavaliers picking first, it is now possible. »Read More
Can Indiana Pacers Beat Miami HEAT?
The Indiana Pacers have looked really good this postseason, but are they good enough to topple the defending champs? »Read More
Where Do Chicago Bulls Go From Here?
Chicago doesn't looked primed to spend big money in free agency this summer, so how can they stay among the East's elite? »Read More
Pacers Take Next Step, So Now What?
The Indiana Pacers will appear in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in nine years, but can their postseason run continue? »Read More
NBA AM: Workouts Will Raise Draft Stocks
Is LeHigh's C.J. McCollum the next Damian Lillard? Maybe, but he'll need workouts to help convince NBA teams of that... Chicago's Marquis Teague may have been better served to return to school this year,... »Read More
Why Cap Space in 2014 Is Important
Many teams will enter 2013 free agency with loads of cap space, but there are plenty of reasons why they should save it for 2014... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Big Changes for Bulls?
While Nate Robinson will be Chicago's big free agent conundrum this summer, the fates of Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng are just a year away... Atlanta showing serious interest in both Stan Van Gundy... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 5/9/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including everything from the postseason to the upcoming draft. Get your questions in early, and be back here Thursday... »Read More
Bulls Hope for Deng, Hinrich in Game 1
Will the Chicago Bulls get Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich back for Game 1 against the Miami HEAT? What about Derrick Rose? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Is This The End for Boston?
We may have seen the last stand of the Paul Pierce-Kevin Garnett era Boston Celtics... Big changes coming for L.A. Clippers, too?... LeBron James joins historic company »Read More
The Best Comebacks of NBA’s First Round
With a few exceptions, the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs has been all about big comebacks, but which has been most impressive? »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 5/2/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from the upcoming NBA draft and free agency to the playoffs, which are rapidly heading towards Round 2. Get... »Read More
Would Derrick Rose Return For HEAT Series?
Would an Eastern Conference Semifinal match-up between the Miami HEAT and Chicago Bulls be enough to finally persuade Derrick Rose to return? »Read More
Nate Saves Day, But Can Bulls Keep Him?
Nate Robinson put on a performance for the ages Saturday, but can the Chicago Bulls afford to keep him after these playoffs? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Jabari Parker Ready for Duke
Top recruit Jabari Parker talks Duke and the NBA... Does Toronto have a shot at Phil Jackson?... Who are the other top coaching candidates for this offseason's imminent coaching carousel? »Read More
What Westbrook Injury Means for Thunder
Knee surgery will knock out Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook for the foreseeable future. What does that mean for OKC? »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 4/25/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about the NBA Playoffs, the NBA Draft, and any other hoops-related topic that may come up. Get your questions in early and be... »Read More
West Sees Conference Finals for Pacers
The Indiana Pacers seem to go a little deeper into the postseason every year, and now David West thinks it's time for the Eastern Conference Finals. »Read More
Atlanta Hawks Forgetting Joe Johnson
In July, everybody counted out the Atlanta Hawks after trading Joe Johnson for virtually nothing. Boy, were we all wrong. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Batum Sees Big Year for Blazers
Nicolas Batum predicts a top-five Western Conference finish for the Portland Trail Blazers in 2013-2014... Cleveland hoping for Phil Jackson as next head coach? Are Stan Van Gundy and Scott Skiles in the mix,... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 4/18/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including everything from the playoffs, which start this weekend, to the NBA draft. Get your questions in early, and... »Read More
Can Anyone Beat the HEAT?
The HEAT are far and away the East's best team, but does any team have any shot of winning a playoff series against them? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Olshey Digging for Diamonds
Neil Olshey scored a big win in the 2012 NBA Draft with Damian Lillard. Now he's in Portsmouth looking for another gem... San Antonio parts ways with Stephen Jackson, while New York says goodbye... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 4/11/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to talk about the impending NBA playoffs, the NBA draft, free agency, and everything in between. Get your questions in early, and be back here Thursday... »Read More
If The NBA Playoffs Started Today: East
The eight teams in the Eastern Conference playoffs have been finalized, but the seedings are still fluid with only nine games left. »Read More
NBA Saturday: The NBA Season’s Home Stretch
With only eleven days left in the NBA regular season, there are still plenty of exciting reasons why the final six or seven games matter... Do the Indiana Pacers really have what it takes... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 4/4/13
Join Joel Brigham for his weekly NBA chat this Thursday at 1:00pm ET. We'll chat about all things NBA, from the impending playoffs to the NBA draft and everything in between. Get... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Draft Boards Shifting
Trey Burke improves his draft stock the deeper Michigan goes in the NCAA tourney, but the same can't be said for Cody Zeller of Indiana... Yannis Koutroupis and Stephen Brotherston debate the strength of... »Read More
Losing Granger Not Disastrous for Pacers
Danny Granger will undergo knee surgery that will keep him out through the summer, but it won't hurt the Indiana Pacers' playoff hopes. »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 3/28/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from the impending playoffs to the potential NBA stars of March Madness. Get your questions in early, and be... »Read More
Miami’s Streak Snapped, So What’s Next?
The Miami HEAT saw their 27-game win streak snapped in Chicago on Wednesday; what's next for the defending champs? »Read More
Could Bulls Defeat Pacers in Playoffs?
Is this finally the year that the Indiana Pacers leapfrog the Chicago Bulls in the Central Division, and which should have higher hopes in the playoffs? »Read More
NCAA Saturday: Most Unlikely Final 4 Teams
VCU made a shocking appearance in the 2011 Final Four, but they're not even close to the most shocking in NCAA history... It turns out there's a reason Shabazz Muhammad has always been better... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 3/21/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things hoops, from the oncoming NBA playoffs to the NCAA tournament. Get your questions in early, and be back here Thursday... »Read More
Draft Watch: NCAA Opening Rounds
The biggest NCAA stars will go deep into the Final Four tournament, but there are NBA gems playing for first-round ousters, too... »Read More
NBA Saturday: How Indiana Beats Miami
Nobody really expects the Indiana Pacers to best the Miami HEAT come playoff time, but Indy's young stars have a game plan that just may work... Chris Duhon still on board as one of... »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards
With young power forwards like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge owning the top six, can a veteran like Tim Duncan crack the list? »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 3/14/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday afternoon at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from the oncoming postseason the March Madness, the draft, free agency, and everything in between. Get your questions... »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Point Guards
Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook have been among the best point guards in the league this year, but neither cracks the top two of this list. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Other Amazing NBA Streaks
The Miami HEAT have won 17 straight games, but NBA history is rife with other great streaks even more impressive... rookie Orlando Johnson continues to come along for the Indiana Pacers. »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 3/7/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including the rapidly oncoming postseason, March madness and the draft, and impending free agency. Get your questions in early,... »Read More
Lou Amundson Gets Another Shot in Chicago
Lou Amundson signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls despite better offers, but can he stick with this team through season's end? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Brooks Headed Back to Houston
Aaron Brooks was bought out by the Sacramento Kings on Friday and will sign with the Houston Rockets, but what other buyouts went down before the deadline?... What's next for Andrew Bynum and the... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 2/28/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA. Get your questions in early, and be back here Thursday afternoon to take part in all the fun! »Read More
The Race for the NBA’s Eighth Seeds
The Los Angeles Lakers aren't currently in the playoff picture. L.A. and a few other teams are scrambling to get there. Who will make it in? »Read More
NBA Saturday: The Best Teams in 5 Years
Which NBA teams have the brightest futures? These five teams could be the most dominant five years down the road... What the J.J. Redick trade really means for the Milwaukee Bucks. »Read More
NBA Trade Deadline Chat With Joel Brigham, 2/21/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday afternoon at 1pm ET to take part in a special trade deadline chat. We'll cover all the latest rumors and consummated trades, so get your questions in early,... »Read More
The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time
The L.A. Clippers turned out fine without Kyrie Irving, but they probably didn't have to just give him away to the Cleveland Cavaliers either. »Read More
Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time
Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More
Joakim Noah’s Game Matures As He Does
Joakim Noah is the player everybody loves to hate, but his skills have finally caught up to his mouth, which is a good thing for the Chicago Bulls. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Kobe Defends MJ’s Comments
Kobe Bryant defends Michael Jordan's comment that Kobe is better than LeBron James. LeBron, meanwhile, aggressively disagrees... Midseason awards and five predictions for the second half of the season... »Read More
Andrea Bargnani Waiting Out Trade Deadline
Andrea Bargnani is back in uniform for the Toronto Raptors, just in time for them to shop him aggressively before the trade deadline... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Ben Gordon to Brooklyn?
Could the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Bobcats pull off a Ben Gordon/Kris Humphries swap?... Cleveland to offer Greg Oden two-year deal?... John Lucas III still adjusting to new life in Toronto... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 2/7/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday afternoon at 4:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA from the impending trade deadline to All-Star weekend and everything in between. Get your questions in early and be... »Read More
NBA Coach of the Year Watch
The Coach of the Year race this year includes only a small handful of coaches, with Chicago's Tom Thibodeau at the head of the pack... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Getting Trade Deadline Stars
Several teams have plans for getting star players into their lineups before the trade deadline, but not in the way you think... Rudy Gay and Tayshaun Prince both shine in their debuts... Seven teams... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 1/31/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from the rapidly approaching trade deadline to All-Star Weekend and everything in between. Get your questions in early, and... »Read More
2013 Dunk Contest Needs Green, White
James White and Gerald Green are two of the best dunkers alive, so fans should pray both participate in the 2013 Slam Dunk Contest. Who else might be named to this year's event?... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Charlotte Hornets Return?
With the New Orleans Pelicans abandoning the name "Hornets," will the Charlotte Bobcats now take that name on? How, and when? Marc Gasol talks about not making the All-Star team... Darrell Arthur... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 1/24/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including the oncoming trade deadline, All-Star selections, and everything else in between. Get your questions in early, and be... »Read More
Summer League Star Waiting for Opportunity
Josh Selby was arguably the best player at the Las Vegas Summer League, so why is he still on the end of Memphis' bench? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Scola Shines While Suns Set
The Suns' nasty season continues with the firing of Alvin Gentry, but don't blame Luis Scola for the mediocrity... Gerald Green struggles while the Pacers push to the top of the Eastern Conference... Daequan... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 1/17/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday to chat about all things NBA, from the upcoming trade deadline to All-Star Weekend to fantasy hoops. Get your questions in early and be back here Thursday afternoon... »Read More
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