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NBA MVP Watch: April 4th

April 4, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 22 weeks of basketball. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 4/3/13

April 3, 2013

Lang’s chat begins Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA PM: Nerlens Noel Still the Top Pick?

April 3, 2013

Nerlens Noel hasn't played a game since February, but he's still climbing draft boards ... Looking at the NBA's 2013 free agent class ... Seattle group gives presentation to NBA »Read More

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NBA AM: Teams Investing In Diminishing Returns

April 3, 2013

There is a growing list of players whose production on the court has diminished in recent years but are still owed big money on the cap »Read More

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NBA PM: Hibbert, Pacers Take Pride In Defense

April 2, 2013

Roy Hibbert talks about the Pacers' commitment to defense... Jay-Z enters the sports agency world... NBA comments on Greg Willard's passing... Carmelo Anthony talks Knicks... »Read More

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The Psychology and Neuroscience of Choking

April 2, 2013

Dr. Travis Heath examines the phenomenon that is known as “choking" and why it occurs with NBA players. »Read More

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Can Clippers Best Grizzlies’ Defense?

April 2, 2013

If the Memphis Grizzlies host the Los Angeles Clippers in a first-round rematch, can the Clippers overcome the Grizzlies' stiffing defense? »Read More

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Efficient J.R. Smith Leads Streaking Knicks

April 2, 2013

The New York Knicks started streaking once J.R. Smith stopped settling. An in-depth statistical look at the best three-week stretch of Smith’s career. »Read More

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NBA Rookie Watch: April 2nd

April 2, 2013

Some good news for the Rookie Watch was the return of Andre Drummond and Bradley Beal from injury this week. »Read More

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NBA PM: The Unsung Hero of 2013 Free Agency?

April 1, 2013

Is the real impact player in free agency flying under the radar? ... Should the Miami HEAT be fined for resting players? ... Carmelo Anthony says healthy New York Knicks can contend »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 4/1/13

April 1, 2013

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 22

April 1, 2013

After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More

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Can Anyone Beat the San Antonio Spurs?

April 1, 2013

The Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz continue to jockey for eighth but are they any match for the San Antonio Spurs? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Bill Ingram 4/1/13

April 1, 2013

Catch up on the latest news, rumors and predictions with HOOPSWORLD's Bill Ingram every Monday at 11:00 AM Eastern. »Read More

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NBA AM: John Wall’s Play Silences Critics

April 1, 2013

John Wall has been outstanding this season, silencing his critics and proving that he's as good as advertised. ... Can any East team challenge the Miami HEAT? ... Hasheem Thabeet developing with Oklahoma City... »Read More

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NBA Sunday: The League’s Deepest Team?

March 31, 2013

The LA Clippers may feature the NBA's most talented roster... Tobias Harris breaking out in Orlando... J.R. Smith searing in New York. »Read More

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HOOPSWORLD Week In Review

March 31, 2013

HOOPSWORLD reviews some of this week's top stories in case you missed them the first time around. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Derek Page 3/30/13

March 30, 2013

Join HOOPSWORLD NBA Writer Derek Page as he hosts his weekly chat at a special time this Saturday at 6 PM ET. Shoot your questions in now. »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Looking To 2013-14

March 30, 2013

As fantasy basketball leagues are nearing the end, the diehards are already looking ahead. Whose names should be circled for the 2013-14 season?  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Susan Bible 3/30/13

March 30, 2013

Susan Bible's NBA Chat will kick off this Saturday, 3/30/13, at 11:00 am EST. Get your questions in now... »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Draft Boards Shifting

March 30, 2013

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

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Kyle Korver Will Be Free Agent In Demand

March 30, 2013

Kyle Korver has hit a three-pointer in 65 consecutive games. The veteran specialist will be a free agent in demand this summer. »Read More

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NBA PM: Paul George Ready To Lead Pacers

March 29, 2013

The Indiana Pacers are in good hands without Danny Granger ... Breaking down Coach of the Year ... Taj Gibson talks about "collaring" the HEAT ... »Read More

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Can The Hawks Threaten The HEAT In Playoffs?

March 29, 2013

The playoffs are on the horizon and the Miami HEAT and Atlanta Hawks paths may cross. Can Atlanta threaten the defending champs? »Read More

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NBA AM: The Lakers’ Ultimate Undoing

March 29, 2013

The Lakers have had a tumultuous season, but all the drama is not going to ultimately be their undoing... Which big man do you trust the most as a finisher? Butler head coach Brad... »Read More

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Indiana Pacers React To Loss Of Danny Granger

March 28, 2013

Danny Granger is done for the season, but the Indiana Pacers firmly believe they can contend without him. »Read More

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Losing Granger Not Disastrous for Pacers

March 28, 2013

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

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NBA PM: Who Wins Sixth Man of the Year?

March 28, 2013

Who will win the 2012-13 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award? HOOPSWORLD looks at the candidates ... Catching up with Augustus Gilchrist ... March Madness coverage »Read More

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NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 3/28/13

March 28, 2013

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

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NBA Rumors Chat With Steve Kyler 3/28/13

March 28, 2013

HOOPSWORLD Publisher Steve Kyler will hold his weekly chat at 10:30am EST on Thursdays. Drop in your questions regarding NBA trades, the NBA Draft, roster moves or questions about your team. »Read More

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NBA MVP Watch: March 28th

March 28, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 21 weeks of basketball. »Read More

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Miami’s Streak Snapped, So What’s Next?

March 27, 2013

The Miami HEAT saw their 27-game win streak snapped in Chicago on Wednesday; what's next for the defending champs? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 3/27/13

March 27, 2013

Lang’s chat begins Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA PM: Mavericks Make Push for 8th Seed

March 27, 2013

The Dallas Mavericks' season seemed all but over several weeks ago. Now, they're one game out of the eighth seed. Will they make the playoffs for the 13th year in a row? »Read More

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Home Court Advantage No Guarantee for Clippers

March 27, 2013

After a hot start to the season, the Los Angeles Clippers have struggled as of late, allowing the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies to close ground quickly. »Read More

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NBA AM: Celtics Aren’t Better Without Rondo

March 27, 2013

After reeling off a string of wins after Rajon Rondo went down to injury, the Boston Celtics are fading fast. The team is not better without Rondo »Read More

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Who Represents New York in NBA Playoffs?

March 26, 2013

Which team, the New York Knicks or the Brooklyn Nets, is the more serious contender in the Eastern Conference? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 3/26/13

March 26, 2013

Stephen Brotherston weekly NBA Chat covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA will run on Tuesday at 8pm ET this week only. »Read More

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NBA PM: How March Madness Affects Draft

March 26, 2013

Many of the top prospects have struggled in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. How will that affect their draft stock? ... Rashard Lewis loving life in Miami ... March Madness coverage »Read More

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Knicks’ Rookie Chris Copeland Can Score

March 26, 2013

The New York Knicks' 29-year-old rookie Chris Copeland has his defensive deficiencies, but this kid can score. »Read More

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NBA AM: Can The HEAT Get 34 Straight?

March 26, 2013

The Miami HEAT are not exactly blowing teams out in their 27-win streak, but are they good enough to get to 34 wins and break a 41-year old record?... No virtue in staying... »Read More

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NBA Rookie Watch: March 26th

March 26, 2013

Will injuries shake up HOOPSWORLD's Rookie Watch in the final month of the season? »Read More

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NBA PM: Free Agency Weighing On Utah Jazz?

March 25, 2013

The Utah Jazz are taking themselves out of the playoff picture ... Al Jefferson talks Jazz, free agency ... The NBA's other impressive winning streak »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 21

March 25, 2013

The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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Could Bulls Defeat Pacers in Playoffs?

March 25, 2013

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

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NBA Chat with Bill Ingram 03/25/13

March 25, 2013

Catch up on the latest news, rumors and predictions with HOOPSWORLD's Bill Ingram every Monday at 11:00 AM Eastern. »Read More

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NBA AM: Is Perkins The Key To A Title In OKC?

March 25, 2013

As good as the Thunder are as a team, Kendrick Perkins might be one of the most important pieces... The Worst job In sports... So is Shabazz Muhammad really 20?... NBA Chat at... »Read More

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Sunday Topic: NBA’s Best Rebuilding Team?

March 24, 2013

Which rebuilding team has the brightest future? HOOPSWORLD's analysts give their thoughts. »Read More

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Cleveland Cavaliers: A Team on the Rise

March 24, 2013

With a core of young talent and financial flexibility, the Cleveland Cavaliers look to be a team on the verge of success.  »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Blazers Vow To Fight For Playoffs

March 24, 2013

The Blazers were thought to be dead in the water, but after two huge road victories they’re still alive in West’s playoff race »Read More

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HOOPSWORLD Week In Review

March 24, 2013

Unearthing the nonverbal NBA ... Does John Wall deserve a max contract? ... Can the HEAT catch the 71-72 Lakers? ... Are the Grizzlies better without Rudy Gay? ... And more! »Read More

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NBA Chat With Derek Page 3/23/13

March 23, 2013

Join HOOPSWORLD NBA Writer Derek Page as he hosts his weekly chat every Saturday at 5:00 pm EST. Shoot your questions in now. »Read More

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Will the Lakers Make the Playoffs?

March 23, 2013

Even with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol back in action and ready to roll, can the Los Angeles Lakers hold on to make the postseason? »Read More

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NCAA Saturday: Most Unlikely Final 4 Teams

March 23, 2013

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

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Rebuilding Magic Using Thunder as Model

March 23, 2013

Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan is trying to duplicate the Oklahoma City Thunder's blueprint for success. »Read More

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NBA PM: The Trade Deadline’s Real Winners?

March 22, 2013

Was the NBA trade deadline's real winner a sleeper? ... Kevin Martin confident in Thunder ... Shabazz Muhammad's birth certificate scandal ... »Read More

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NBA Salary Cap Chat With Larry Coon 3/22/13

March 22, 2013

Larry Coon the noted author of the CBAFAQ, will answer your Salary Cap and Collective Bargaining Agreement questions. Larry will answers your questions about the Salary Cap, NBA trades and the new CBA at... »Read More

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If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West

March 22, 2013

Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings? »Read More

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NBA AM: Free Agency Stock On The Decline

March 22, 2013

Which NBA players have seen their stock decline the most heading into free agency? Let’s take a look … »Read More

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NBA PM: Who Improved Free Agency Stock?

March 21, 2013

Which NBA players improved their stock heading into free agency? ... Jrue Holiday discusses the 76ers' disappointing season ... Von Wafer back from China ... March Madness coverage »Read More

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NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 3/21/13

March 21, 2013

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

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NBA Rumors Chat With Steve Kyler 3/21/13

March 21, 2013

HOOPSWORLD Publisher Steve Kyler will hold his weekly chat at 10:30am EST on Thursdays. Drop in your questions regarding NBA trades, the NBA Draft, roster moves or questions about your team. »Read More

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NBA AM: Now Or Never For Pacers And Grizzlies

March 21, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers have some scary situation brewing in free agency... The Draft value of the NCAA Tournament... The Future in Miami... NBA Chats at 10:30 and 1pm EST »Read More

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NBA MVP Watch: March 21st

March 21, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 20 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 3/20/13

March 20, 2013

Lang’s chat begins Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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