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The Other Zeller Brother
Cleveland's Tyler Zeller was a first-round pick last summer, and Cody Zeller will be a top pick this June, but what about Luke, the oldest Zeller sibling? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Stephenson Buries His Past
Lance Stephenson had a worrisome start to his NBA career, but now he's a starter on a first-place team. What changed?... trade deadline chatter is starting to heat up... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 1/10/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including trade rumors, fantasy hoops, All-Star teams, and everything in between. Get your questions in early and be back... »Read More
Here Comes John Henson
Milwaukee Bucks rookie big man John Henson is averaging 12.3 ppg and 12.3 rpg over the last three games, but can he sustain that production? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Will Cousins Stay or Go?
Two weeks ago, DeMarcus Cousins was all but traded, but have a few Kings wins and some big games from Cousins changed their minds?... Ty Lawson thinks 12 home games in January could help... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 1/3/13
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3pm ET to participate in his first NBA chat of the new year. We'll cover trade rumors, fantasy hoops, down-the-road draft picks, and everything in between. Get... »Read More
Rose’s Return Can’t Save These Bulls
Derrick Rose should return to the Chicago Bulls sometime this season, but even he can't make these Chicago Bulls championship contenders... »Read More
NBA Saturday: How Roy Hibbert Got Right
Roy Hibbert looked very rough to start the season, but improved greatly in December. What, exactly, happened to make Hibbert more efficient?... Matt Barnes is, according to one NBA exec, "Playing out of his... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 12/27/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA. We'll talk trade rumors, fantasy hoops, draft prospects, and everything in between! Get your questions in early and... »Read More
Steve Novak Still Renting Despite Stability
Steve Novak played for five teams in his first six seasons, but despite a four-year contract in New York, he still doesn't feel completely secure. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Bulls Lose Noah, Deng?
The Chicago Bulls got a huge win over the New York Knicks on Friday, but did it cost them Luol Deng and Joakim Noah?... Leandro Barbosa and MarShon Brooks are two players that could... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 12/20/12
Join Joel Brigham for his pre-Christmas chat this Thursday at 3:00pm ET. We'll discuss trade possibilities, fantasy rosters, playoff potential and even draft prospects. Get your questions in early, and be back... »Read More
Top 5 Surprises of the NBA Season (So Far)
What's more surprising: James Harden's explosion as a new star or Oklahoma City playing even better basketball without him? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Who Will Be First-Time All-Stars?
Josh Smith looks as good as any player in the league to make his first All-Star team, but he's not alone... Klay Thompson is breaking out, but gives almost everybody else on his team... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 12/13/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday afternoon at 3pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including everything from trade rumors to fantasy hoops and everything in between. Get your questions in early and... »Read More
Grading The NBA’s Central Division
HOOPSWORLD will award every team in the league a grade this week, starting today with the Central Division... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Jrue Holiday, All-Star?
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Jrue Holiday has played well enough to be an All-Star this season, but will that actually end up happening?... Mike D'Antoni turns to familiar face with top two point guards... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 12/6/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from trade rumors to devastating team injuries to fantasy hoops. Get your questions in early, and be back here... »Read More
Young Grows Up in Bynum’s Extended Absence
Thaddeus Young is now the longest-tenured Philadelphia 76er, and he's embraced his role as a leader by breaking out in a big way... »Read More
Philadelphia 76ers Better Without Bynum?
With a great coach and an excellent young core, the 76ers are thriving, leaving some to wonder if they're better without Andrew Bynum. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Why Kaman Can’t Rebound
Dallas center Chris Kaman is having no trouble scoring the ball, but he hasn't rebounded this poorly since his second year in the league... Kemba Walker talks about his success early this season... You'll... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 11/29/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from standings to trades to fantasy. Get your questions in early, and be back here Thursday afternoon to take... »Read More
NBA Fantasy Category MVPs
A month into the season, we look at which players are dominating the nine major fantasy hoops categories, and yes, there are some big surprises. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Hill No Point Guard, But So What?
Indiana's George Hill isn't a true point guard by his own admission, but why does that mean he can't still lead this team deep into the playoffs?... Jeremy Pargo has a breakout performance this... »Read More
Hansbrough Brothers Enjoying Rare Opportunity
Brothers have played together on the same NBA team only four times, but never for longer than a single season. Will the Hansbroughs change that in Indiana? »Read More
Elton Brand Abandons Offense in New Role
Elton Brand is averaging a career-low 6.3 points per game, but says his role in Dallas doesn't require him to score as much as he used to. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Beal Swims While Wizards Sink
The Washington Wizards are the only winless team left in the NBA, but rookie Bradley Beal is at least off to a good start... Can Derrick Williams be better than just a mediocre NBA... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 11/15/2012
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from trade rumors to injury issues and fantasy rosters. We'll cover it all, so get your questions in early,... »Read More
Breakout Coming for Indy’s Paul George
Many expected Paul George to break out this season. With Danny Granger out for at least three months, it seems like only a matter of time. »Read More
NBA Saturday: NBA’s Best Point Guard?
Just a handful of games into the season, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been unbelievable--perhaps even the best in the NBA... Andray Blatche finding success in life after Washington... How in the... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham 11/8/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including the first couple weeks of the regular season in the book, as well as any trade rumors that may... »Read More
Vasquez Thrives as Hornets’ Lone Point Guard
Greivis Vasquez is the only point guard on the New Orleans Hornets' roster with any sort of NBA experience, and he's already making the most of it. »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)
Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 11/1/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3pm ET to chat about all things NBA. The new season is officially underway, so we've got plenty to chat about. Get your questions in early,... »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 1)
Joel Brigham makes his annual list of 50 predictions for the upcoming NBA season. How will he do for 2012-13? »Read More
Ranking the Eastern Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Green To Prove He’s No Fluke
Gerald Green came back to the NBA with a vengeance last year, but he wants to prove that was no fluke in his new gig with the Pacers... Has Greg Smith done enough to... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 10/25/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from the waning preseason to fantasy hoops and everything in between. Get your questions in early and be back... »Read More
The Death of Chandler’s All-Star Hopes
When the NBA announced that they'd be taking centers off the All-Star ballot, Tyson Chandler all but lost his shot at ever making an All-Star team. »Read More
Wolves Get the Same Ol’ Andrei Kirilenko
Andrei Kirilenko believes he's just as good as he's always been, and a Euroleague MVP award last season helps prove that. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Miami Taught Granger A Lesson
The Indiana Pacers had a 2-1 lead on the Miami Heat in the Conference Semis last year and blew it, but Danny Granger says his team learned from the disappointment... Ray Allen on leaving... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 10/18/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3pm ET to chat about all things NBA. The preseason is well underway, and fantasy drafts are happening by the thousands every night, so there's plenty to... »Read More
Kyrie Irving Hopes to Return Cavs to Postseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers were not a great team a year ago, but Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving thinks he can turn that around in 2012-13. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Making the Most of Hinrich
They say that Kirk Hinrich has lost a step, but he's as healthy as he's been in years and that could be all the difference for the 2012-13 Chicago Bulls... Nick Young nails his... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 10/11/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3pm ET to chat about all things NBA. The preseason has begun, so get your questions in early and be back here Thursday afternoon to take part... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Can Lawson Be an All-Star?
Will Ty Lawson be good enough to make the All-Star team this year?... Marquis Teague swears he's better than he showed at Summer League... Royce White's apparently planning bussing himself to away games this... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 10/4/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3:00pm EST to chat about all things NBA, from the preseason to potential trades and remaining roster moves. Get your questions in early and be back here... »Read More
Will Bulls Extend Gibson Before Deadline?
The Chicago Bulls have until Halloween to extend Taj Gibson, but is that in his best interest, or would restricted free agency earn him a bigger payday? »Read More
Even Derrick Rose Doesn’t Have Answers
We may have hoped that the start of training camp would bring with it definite news about a return date for Derrick Rose, but that was not the case at media day on Monday. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Wall Out Until December
John Wall to miss 8 weeks with a stress fracture in his knee cap... The NBA looking at fines for flopping... Ronny Turiaf happy to be back in L.A... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 9/27/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including the start of training camp, which is only a few days away. Get your questions in early, and... »Read More
Top Five Eastern Conference Teams to Watch
John Wall and the revamped Washington Wizards are just one Eastern Conference team to keep an eye on this season, but there are four other teams worth watching as the 2012-2013 season approaches... »Read More
NBA Saturday: When Will Rose Return?
Every Bulls fan wants to know when Derrick Rose will get back on the floor this year, but it might be longer than some expect... Summer League breakout star Malcolm Thomas still is without... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 9/20/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including (and most especially) the rapidly approaching onset of training camps. Get your questions in early and be back... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Extending Tyreke Evans
Tyreke Evans doesn't look like he's going to get his extension this summer, but should he?... How extra sleep for players could make NBA teams better... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 9/13/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA, particularly the impending start of the 2012-2013 season, which is only a few weeks away. »Read More
NBA Saturday: This Year’s Worst Team?
The Charlotte Bobcats were historically bad this year, but at least one team looks to take away the crown for league's worst in 2012-2013... Reggie Miller and Don Nelson get inducted into Basketball Hall... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 9/6/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA. With less than a month until training camp gets under way, we have plenty of exciting things to discuss,... »Read More
Top 5 International Draft Prospects
Alexey Shved will make his NBA debut with the MInnesota Timberwolves this fall, but what international prospects are due for a shot in 2013? »Read More
NBA Saturday: No Ads On NBA Uniforms
Why advertisements on NBA jerseys would be a very, very bad thing... What to expect from the Chicago Bulls this year without Derrick Rose... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 8/30/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA. Believe it or not, the start of training camp is only a month away, so we've got to plenty... »Read More
Top 5 NBA General Managers
Building an NBA team isn't easy, but the men on this list sure make it look that way sometimes... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Give the Kings to Seattle
With all this talk of Virginia Beach, why aren't the Kings more often associated with the city of Seattle, which is ready to receive them?... Blake Griffin's knee is back to 100% five weeks... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 8/23/12
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 3:00pm ET to chat about all things NBA. There's plenty to talk about now that rosters are essentially assembled, so get your questions in early and be... »Read More
Top 5 New NBA Playoff Teams
Which teams that missed the playoffs in 2012 have the best chance of making them in 2013? Read on to find out... »Read More
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