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Fantasy: Stock Up / Stock Down
Which players have seen their fantasy stock spike over the past few weeks, and whose value has plummeted? HOOPSWORLD fantasy expert Tommy Beer weighs in. »Read More
A Season on the Brink: D’Antoni Out in New York
D’Antoni is no longer part of the picture, but the lunacy and circus-like atmosphere that has perpetually surrounded this franchise remains. »Read More
Are the 76ers the Best “Team” in the NBA?
The Philadelphia 76ers may not have many “superstars,” but they do have plenty of wins this season… »Read More
NBA Chat with Tommy Beer 3/8/12
Tommy Beer’s chat gets started at 8:00pm EST – drop in your questions now… »Read More
Updated Top-100 Overall Fantasy Rankings
With half the season in the books, and trade deadlines in many fantasy leagues quickly approaching, it’s time to issue an updated Top-100 overall ranking… »Read More
Lost in Linsanity: Knicks Improved Defense
Will New York’s defense be able to continue keeping them in every game, even when their offense sputters? »Read More
Fantasy: Stock Up / Stock Down
Which players have seen their fantasy stock spike over the past few weeks, and whose value has plummeted? HOOPSWORLD fantasy expert Tommy Beer weighs in. »Read More
The Legend of Lin Continues to Grow
After out-dueling Kobe Bryant on Friday night, the legend of Jeremy Lin continues to grow. »Read More
Jeremy Lin Igniting The Knicks
Just as badly as the Mike D’Antoni offense needed a penetrating point guard, the New York Knicks needed a spark. Enter Jeremy Lin. »Read More
Toney Douglas’ Demise In New York
It all started out innocently enough… The Knicks were looking to address their most pressing offseason need: Improving their defense by adding a quality starting center. When interim GM Glen Grunwald and the Knicks... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Point Guards
With more than a month of the NBA season in the books, which guards are dominating the fantasy landscape, and who are the guys failing to live up to expectations. »Read More
Fantasy: Waiver Wire Watch
Given the frenzied nature of this truncated 66-game schedule, it is difficult for even the most ardent box score scavengers to stay on top of all the injury updates and position battles taking place... »Read More
Knicks Bottom Out – Panic Setting In?
Take a deep breath nervous Knicks fans, step away from the ledge... »Read More
Fantasy: Stock Down Due to Poor Starts
Today we highlight those players that have not delivered as expected… »Read More
Beer: The NBA Six-Pack
HOOPSWORLD's Tommy Beer breaks down six interesting situations across the NBA. »Read More
Fantasy NBA: Stock Up – Early Season Studs
The abrupt end to the lockout and the free-agent frenzy that followed left fantasy leaguers dazed and confused. However, fantasy GM’s can’t afford to sit back and relax now that the regular season has... »Read More
NBA Chat with Tommy Beer 12/28/11
Tommy Beer’s chat gets started at 12:30pm EST – drop in your questions… »Read More
2012 Fantasy Hoops Cheat Sheet: Top 30 Centers
Last weekend we released the preseason Top-100 Overall rankings for the 2011-2012 NBA season; this week we have been breaking down the performers at each individual position. First, we compiled a list of the... »Read More
The Pros and Cons of Knicks Decision to Add Chandler
The Knicks' biggest need this offseason was adding a legit starting center, an intimidating big man that would board, grindand aggressively defend the paint. Well, it appears the Knicks have found their man in... »Read More
2012 Fantasy Hoops Cheat Sheet: Top 40 Forwards
Last weekend we released the preseason Top-100 Overall rankings for the 2011-2012 NBA season; now it’s time to begin breaking down the performers at each individual position. We took a look at the Top... »Read More
2012 Fantasy Hoops Cheat Sheet: Top 40 Guards
Earlier this week we released the preseason Top-100 Overall rankings for the 2011-2012 NBA season; now it’s time to begin breaking down the performers at each individual position. We’ll start with the guards. At... »Read More
Fantasy: 2011-2012 Top 100 Overall Rankings
The first of many Top-100 fantasy basketball rankings we’ll publish throughout the 2011-2012 season... »Read More
Knicks’ Top Priority: Find a Center
New York desperately needs to add a starting center – and Samuel Dalembert is not answer… »Read More
2011 & 2012 Free Agent Classes Combined?
A lost season would result in a flooded free agent market. Here’s a sneak peak at would be an absolutely epic free agent crop… »Read More
Possible Amnesty Casualties: Centers
Earlier this month I detailed the dearth of pending free agent big men, which is depressing news for teams in desperate need of a center. However, all hope is not lost. Salvation for size-starved... »Read More
Charles Oakley Sets the Record Straight
Oak, never shy to share his opinion, discusses MJ vs. LBJ, his current team (the Bobcats), his former team (the Knicks) and everything in between… A collection of classic Oakley quotes from this past... »Read More
2011 NBA Free Agent Centers
Here’s a look at the complete list of big men that will be available on the open market. For those teams desperate to sign a decent free-agent center, the pickings are awfully slim… »Read More
2007 NBA Lottery: “Re-Drafted”
If the Class of 2007 was re-drafted today, knowing what we now know, how would the lottery shake out? »Read More
The 2003 NBA Draft: “Re-Drafted”
If the entire 1st round of the epic 2003 NBA Draft was “re-drafted” today, how would it look? »Read More
2004 NBA Draft Lottery: Re-Drafted
If the Class of 2004 was re-drafted today, knowing what we now know, how would the lottery shake out? »Read More
Mike D’Antoni’s New York Nightmare
Coach Mike D'Antoni just cant catch a break in the Big Apple - will he get another chance to win with the New York Knicks? »Read More
2006 NBA Draft Lottery: Re-Drafted
If the Class of 2006 was re-drafted today, knowing what we now know, who would be selected #1 overall? »Read More
2005 NBA Draft: Re-Drafted
If the Class of 2005 was re-drafted today, who would be selected #1 overall: CP3 or D-Will? And who would go 3rd? »Read More
Ranking The Atlantic
After a decade of despair the Knicks are finally heading in the right direction. »Read More
Fantasy: Rookies From the 2011 NBA Draft
Thus, let's examine the cream of this year's rookie crop - and keep our fingers crossed, hoping we get to see them suit up sooner rather than later. »Read More
#25: Marshon Brooks
The Celtics will ship Marshon Brooks – selected 25th overall in the 2011 NBA draft – to the New Jersey Nets (for #27 JuJuan Johnson). »Read More
#17: Iman Shumpert
New Yorkers officially had their hopes up. Yet, when David Stern stepped up to the podium, he announced the name: "Iman Shumpert." »Read More
The New York Knicks’ Draft Board
The New York Knicks' Draft Board. »Read More
Are The Nets A Threat To The Knicks?
The Nets plan to move into their new home – the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York - in approximately 14 months. A great deal of construction and a couple of questions remain: How... »Read More
The 2001 NBA Draft: Re-Drafted
The 2001 NBA Draft: Re-Drafted »Read More
Miami Needs to Step up on “D” against Dallas
The HEAT's "D" (or lack thereof) let them down in Game 5, and it was their defense that disappointed in crunch time in Games 2 and 4 as well. »Read More
Knicks Next GM: A Job Description
Knicks Next GM: A Job Description »Read More
Who Should the Knicks Pick?
We take a look at six players that 1) have a decent chance of being on the board when the Knicks are on the clock, and 2) would fill a pressing need and/or could... »Read More
Nightmare in New York
Sadly, no one in New York was truly shocked. Unfortunately, Knicks fans have come to expect heartbreak and disappointment. »Read More

Can Miami’s Blueprint Be Duplicated?
The six most important players on the Miami HEAT’s roster (LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem, Mike Miller, and Joel Anthony) have something in common: All six have signed long-term, guaranteed contracts... »Read More

Josh Selby is NBA Ready
As an incoming freshman at Kansas last October, Josh Selby was generating an inordinate amount of hype from the Jayhawk faithful. Entering the 2010-2011 season, expectations for the youngster were sky-high, and for good... »Read More

Chris Singleton: “I’m the Modern Day Pippen”
We are just a week away from June, which means the NBA Finals are right around the corner. This time of year, in NBA circles, respect for defense is at an all-time high. How... »Read More

5 Steps: Fixing The Celtics
It’s hard to believe, but Kevin Garnett, who was nicknamed "Da Kid" back in Minnesota days, turned 35 years old on Thursday. Ray Allen is actually older than KG. Paul Pierce isn’t a spring... »Read More

5 Steps: Fixing the Knicks
HOOPSWORLD continues its offseason series, breaking down each team in the league – Today we examine what the Knicks’ next steps should be… Here are 5 Steps for Fixing the Knicks: 1. Keep Donnie... »Read More

Knicks Need a Big Man. Badly.
Over the last two NBA seasons, essentially the last 16 months, Amar’e Stoudemire has played 180 games – including payoff contests. He played all 82 regular season games for the Suns in 2009-2010, and... »Read More

Six Pack: Patience Required in Laker Land
HOOPSWORLD’s Senior NBA Analyst Tommy Beer takes you through his weekly musings on the National Basketball Association in his latest installment of The NBA Six Pack… 1. Don’t Throw Bynum Out with the... »Read More

Six Pack: 2011 Free Agent Bargains
HOOPSWORLD’s Senior NBA Analyst Tommy Beer takes you through his weekly musings on the National Basketball Association in his latest installment of The NBA Six Pack… 1. Shopping For Quality Free Agents in... »Read More

Six Pack: The Beginning of an OKC Dynasty?
HOOPSWORLD’s Senior NBA Analyst Tommy Beer takes you through his weekly musings on the National Basketball Association in his latest installment of The NBA Six Pack… 1. OKC Set to Dominate Today and... »Read More

Where Do the Knicks Go From Here?
The Knicks proved to be scrappy bunch, fighting an uphill battled against the defending Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics. First, they proved could earn a postseason berth, an accomplishment in and of itself after... »Read More

Award Watch: 2010-2011 NBA MVP
Now that the regular season has concluded and the actual votes have been cast, HOOPSWORLD chimes in one last time with the final rankings for the 2010-2011 NBA MVP award. As always, when... »Read More

Six Pack: Defense (Really Does) Win Championships
HOOPSWORLD’s Senior NBA Analyst Tommy Beer takes you through his weekly musings on the National Basketball Association in his latest installment of The NBA Six Pack… 1. Referee Roulette As exciting and entertaining... »Read More

Playoff Preview: Knicks vs. Celtics
For fans in New York, it has been a long, long time since they had a reason to get excited about their hometown team, as the Knickerbockers haven’t won a single playoff game in... »Read More

Still The King, Still MVP
It is always a hotly-debated topic this time of year: What, exactly, makes a player "more valuable" than another, and what makes the chosen one, the "Most Valuable Player" Because there is no... »Read More

Could Rose Be Even More Valuable?
Derrick Rose is considered by many (players, coaches, fans, and media members alike) as the odds-on favorite to take home the 2010-2011 NBA MVP Award. His body of work this season has been simply... »Read More

Knicks Still With Much To Prove
April, 29th 2001. That is the last time the New York Knickerbockers registered a postseason win. The Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors that Spring day 10 years ago. Glen Rice scored 18 points off... »Read More

Award Watch: 2010-2011 NBA MVP
As always, when deciding on these MVP rankings, we factor in individual player production (via both standard stats and advanced metrics) as well as team performance/success… Front Runners: Derrick Rose – Chicago... »Read More

Six Pack: Reformatting the NBA Playoffs
HOOPSWORLD’s Senior NBA Analyst Tommy Beer takes you through his weekly musings on the National Basketball Association in his latest installment of The NBA Six Pack… 1) Will Cinderella show up at the NBA’s... »Read More

NCAA Tournament Stock Watch
With the Final Four now set, it’s time to look at all the prospects who have truly opened some eyes from a scouting perspective and some of those who could probably use more seasoning.... »Read More

Award Watch: 2010-2011 NBA MVP
As always, when deciding on these MVP rankings, we factor in individual player production (via both standard stats and advanced metrics) as well as team performance/success… Front Runners: 1. Derrick Rose –... »Read More

NBA Draft Stock Watch: Sweet 16
With the first three rounds of the tournament now in the past, let’s check back and see how some players’ performances on the road to the Sweet 16 have effected their draft status. Here... »Read More













































