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NBA Rookie Watch: January 22th
NBA rookies to watch include Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis and Andre Drummond, but Tyler Zeller is getting his chance to play in Cleveland with some success. »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 1/21/13
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Nate Robinson Thriving On Defense In Chicago
The showman no more, he high flying diminutive point guard Nate Robinson is defending in Chicago »Read More
Bucks’ Boylan Making Necessary Changes
Jim Boylan says the Milwaukee Bucks head coaching job could cost him what is left of his hair. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 15th
Which rookies continue to impress? Check out this week's NBA Rookie Watch. »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 1/14/13
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Can Thunder Rookies Lamb and Jones Play?
Thunder rookies Jeremy Lamb and Perry Jones III have been spending time in the D-League. Can they play in the NBA? »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 8th
HOOPSWORLD's NBA Rookie Watch returns to update how the league's rookies are performing so far. »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 1/7/13
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Can Cousins’ Passing Repair His Image?
Since the suspension, the Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins has taken his game to a new level. Is he passing his way back to respectability? »Read More
Anderson Leads Raptors Back To Contention
Journeyman Alan Anderson has been the unlikely leader that helped turnaround the Toronto Raptors disastrous start to the season. »Read More
Kyle Singler: Detroit’s Consistent Rookie
Kyle Singler is in the Detroit Pistons' starting lineup because he is the same guy every day. The consistent rookie has earned his minutes. »Read More
Magic Develop Nicholson Slowly But Surely
The Orlando Magic have been bringing Andrew Nicholson along slowly but surely during his rookie season with very positive results. »Read More
The Emergence Of Ed Davis In Toronto
Ed Davis, the Toronto Raptors' first-round pick in 2010, is finally starting to emerge as the player the organization envisioned when he was drafted. »Read More

Calderon Hits 5,000 Points With Raptors
Toronto point guard Jose Calderon reached 5,000 points in a Raptors uniform this week. »Read More
Omer Asik: NBA’s Most Surprising Player?
Omer Asik already has 10 double-doubles this season and the surprising $25 million big man is proving his worth in Houston. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: December 18th
Davis returns, Lillard impresses again and some rookies are hitting the wall. So who's out and who's in this week's rookie watch? »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 12/17/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Relentless Reggie Evans Helps Nets Rebound
Reggie Evans has always been a relentless rebounder. Can putting him in the starting lineup help the Brooklyn Nets' season rebound? »Read More
Toronto Raptors’ Numerous Injury Updates
The Toronto Raptors had five regular rotation players out of the lineup on Wednesday due to various injuries. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: December 11th
Damian Lillard is the rookie to watch, but what happens when Anthony Davis gets back in the race? »Read More
Raptors Lose Bargnani, Lowry and Johnson
Andrea Bargnani and Kyle Lowry are injured in Portland. Amir Johnson is ejected and possibly faces additional punishment. »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 12/10/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Raptors’ Season Implodes On The Road
The Raptors had high hopes when the season started, but has bad luck and a bad start killed the team's confidence? »Read More
Nikola Vucevic Helping Fill Void in Orlando
Sophomore Nikola Vucevic has replaced Dwight Howard at center on the Magic. Can he help fill the void in Orlando? »Read More
Is The Toronto Raptors Season Already Over?
With a 4-14 record and in the midst of a 5 game western road trip, is the Toronto Raptors season finished already? »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: December 4th
The NBA rookie watch witnessed some slippage amongst the early leaders, but Lillard bounced back and Davis is still injured. »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 12/3/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Spurs’ Danny Green Makes It Look Easy
Former second-round pick Danny Green makes starting for the San Antonio Spurs look easy, but it takes a lot to play for Gregg Popovich. »Read More
Raptors’ Injuries Give Terrence Ross a Shot
Raptors head coach Dwane Casey didn't promise his rookies anything, so how did Terrence Ross get his playing time? »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: November 27th
While the NBA Rookie Watch waits for the return of Anthony Davis from injury, other rookies have been grabbing our attention. »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 11/26/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Enes Kanter Shakes Off The Rust
The rust of not playing college the year before his rookie season is off Enes Kanter and Coach Corbin needs to find him more minutes. »Read More
Is Jose Calderon Too Valuable To Trade?
Jose Calderon's recent triple-double broke the Toronto Raptors losing streak. Has Kyle Lowry's injury made Calderon too valuable to trade? »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: November 20th
We have seen some inconsistent play from NBA rookies to start the season, but has it started to impact the ROY race? »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 11/19/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Raptors’ Landry Fields Not a Bust After All
Toronto Raptors free agent acquisition Landry Fields just had elbow surgery. Not a bust after all, he was playing hurt. »Read More
No Bynum, No Problem In Philadelphia
Andrew Bynum hasn't played a game for Philadelphia, but that hasn't really been a problem for the 76ers. »Read More
Derrick Favors Is Becoming A Star in Utah
The game has finally slowed down for Derrick Favors and he's developing into a star for the Utah Jazz. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: November 13th
The NBA rookie watch is currently focused on the top draft picks of this past summer. Can someone else crack the top five? »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 11/12/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Is Minnesota’s Derrick Williams A Bust?
Derrick Williams is still figuring things out in Minnesota. Can he take advantage of Kevin Love's absence and avoid the dreaded bust label? »Read More

Can Brandon Roy Lead Wolves to Playoffs?
Brandon Roy has unexpectedly made a successful return to the NBA in Minnesota, but can he keep the depleted Wolves in the playoff hunt? »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: November 6th
The NBA's Rookie of the Year race is off and running. Who has jumped out to an early lead? Are there any early surprises? »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 11/5/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
The Indiana Pacers Will Contend This Year
The Indiana Pacers may have surprised us last year, but this team is growing up faster than anyone expected and will contend this season. »Read More
Valanciunas’ European Experience Shows
Toronto Raptors rookie Jonas Valanciunas faced All-Star Roy Hibbert in his first NBA game, and the rookie's European experience helped him make an immediate impact. »Read More

Defense Still Foundation for Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are ushering in a new era, but Byron Scott is instilling a familiar foundation. »Read More
Raptors Explain DeMar DeRozan’s Extension
A happy DeMar DeRozan got his contract extension and the Toronto Raptors believe the young wing is a core player who will continue to improve. »Read More

Can Terrence Ross Crack Toronto’s Rotation?
As a rookie on a team with playoff aspirations, can Terrence Ross crack the Toronto Raptors' rotation? »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 10/29/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
Three Raptors Injured In Final Scrimmage
Three players were injured during the Toronto Raptors' final preseason scrimmage on Sunday. Is the team's depth now an issue? »Read More
Will Varejao Play Center In Cleveland?
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Bryon Scott finally has a true center to work with. What does this mean for Anderson Varejao? »Read More
Has Brandon Jennings Finally Figured It Out?
Has Brandon Jennings finally figured out how to be a more effective scoring point guard? »Read More
Henson Faces An Uphill Battle in Milwaukee
Bucks rookie John Henson had a great summer league and a good preseason, but will it win him minutes in Milwaukee? »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 10/22/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More
New York Has A Three-Headed Monster
The New York Knicks have a three-headed monster at point guard with a combined 42 years of basketball experience, but is that enough to lead this team? »Read More
Bradley Beal Is An Impact Rookie
Bradley Beal is showing poise beyond his years in preseason, suggesting he will be an impact player for the Washington Wizards this season. »Read More
Mack Fights For His Job In Washington
On a partially guaranteed contract with three backup point guards in camp, Shelvin Mack is fighting for his job with the Washington Wizards. »Read More
Andrew Bynum’s Return Likely Delayed?
The plan to inject Andrew Bynum's knees with Synvisc-One on Monday could mean a lengthy delay before he can return to action. »Read More
Raptors’ Kyle Lowry Returns From Injury
Raptors head coach Dwane Casey announced Kyle Lowry is available for Wednesday’s game versus the Wizards. »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 10/15/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

No Guarantees For Andre Drummond In Detroit
The Detroit Pistons drafted Andre Drummond ninth overall, but Lawrence Frank is not guaranteeing the young big man anything. »Read More
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 10/8/12
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

Jon Leuer Fighting to Start in Cleveland
Jon Leuer is fighting for a job in Cleveland and it looks like head coach Byron Scott is on his side. »Read More
















































