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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 12/5/11

December 5, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time. Trades? Rumors? Rotations? Signings? Anything hoops is fair game. »Read More

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Six Moves the Sacramento Kings Should Make

December 4, 2011

Continuing our series of Six Moves, it’s time to look at the Sacramento Kings. If there is a way to be in a good place coming off a 24-win season, the Kings are in... »Read More

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Breaking Down the “Derrick Rose Provision”

November 30, 2011

The Derrick Rose Provision of the new CBA is meant to reward high performing rookie scale contract players and keep them in their drafted city long-term. Jason Fleming takes a closer look at the... »Read More

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Six Moves the Portland Trail Blazers Should Make

November 30, 2011

The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty to think about as December 9th looms. What should they do with Brandon Roy? Greg Oden? In free agency? Check out what Jason Fleming things they should do. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 11/28/11

November 28, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time.  »Read More

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New CBA: What Changes?

November 27, 2011

With the early Saturday morning news that the NBA and the Players had reached a handshake deal on a new collective bargaining agreement the entire NBA world heaved a huge sigh of relief. Fans... »Read More

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Contract Grades: Charlotte Bobcats

November 23, 2011

In this next installment of Contract Grades we take a look at the Charlotte Bobcats. In the past year the Cats have completely revamped their team, switching it up from a possible playoff contender... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 11/21/11

November 21, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time.  »Read More

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Contract Grades: Boston Celtics

November 20, 2011

In this next installment of Contract Grades we take a look at the Boston Celtics. Still a very talented team, the Celtics are getting older and it’s clear a major restructuring of the roster... »Read More

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Contract Grades: Atlanta Hawks

November 16, 2011

In the first of a new series, Jason Fleming takes a look at the Atlanta Hawks and grades their existing contracts against the backdrop of a more restrictive salary cap. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 11/14/11

November 14, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time. Lockout? Rumors? Possible trades? Anything hoops is fair game. Feel free to leave questions in the... »Read More

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Over-36 Club: How Much Is Left?

November 13, 2011

HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the current members of the NBA's Over-36 club to see just how much each player has left in the tank. »Read More

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Analysis: The Deal On The Table

November 9, 2011

Let’s take a look at the deal on the table, how it differs from the previous CBA, and where the Players would like to see changes. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 11/7/11

November 7, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time. »Read More

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Fleming: Labor Negotiations Need Respect

November 6, 2011

As the NBA’s collective bargaining talks between the Players and Owners head into another round with little optimism it’s hard not to look a year – or longer – into the past, shrug, and... »Read More

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CBA Scenarios: The Stretch Clause

November 2, 2011

Amnesty gets all the hype, but the truth is another option may get used more. The stretch exception, as it’s being called, could be a lifeline to many teams over the course of the... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 10/31/11

October 31, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time. »Read More

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Restrictions On Tax Teams Hurt Player Movement

October 30, 2011

The latest round of CBA talks introduced the concept of restricting sign-and-trade deals and exception signings for luxury tax teams. Predictably the Players didn't go for it. What would the impact of such a... »Read More

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Getting the Celtics Under the Tax

October 26, 2011

Heading into what will likely be a more restrictive environment with regards to the salary cap and luxury tax, quite a few teams will be faced with some major decisions with their roster. One... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 10/24/11

October 24, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time. »Read More

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Analysis: Is A Full 82 Games Still Feasible?

October 23, 2011

Does any talk of still playing a full 82-game regular season make any sense at all? Jason Fleming takes a look at all the outside influences a schedule maker would have to take into... »Read More

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Five Position Battles to Watch

October 19, 2011

This time of year we should be talking about new starting lineups and rotations...so let's do it anyway. HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming looks at five teams with multiple possible starters at a single position... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 10/17/11

October 17, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time. »Read More

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BRI Reduction: What Could It Mean?

October 16, 2011

It's a given Players will receive a lower BRI in the next collective bargaining agreement, but how could that affect the salary cap, the luxury tax, and your favorite team? HOOPSWORLD ran some numbers. »Read More

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Trade Targets: Veteran Missing Pieces

October 12, 2011

Every year when the trade deadline comes teams trying to put together a playoff run look across the market for veteran leaders, players who can fill a specific need. Who could those players be... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 10/10/11

October 10, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time. »Read More

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NBA Milestones We May Not See

October 9, 2011

If the NBA loses a season or even just a few games, it could skew the final records for some careers. What milestones are on tap for the 2011-12 NBA season? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 10/3/11

October 3, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time.  »Read More

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Five Breakout Candidates For 2011-12

October 2, 2011

NBA rookies don't always get a chance to prove themselves right out of the gate depending on their situation. Here's five players who could get a much larger chance as sophomores. »Read More

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Stern: “We’re Closer Than We Were Before”

October 1, 2011

After seven hours of discussion on Saturday the Players and Owners expressed a tiny bit of optimism. Could it be the precursor to progress? Or is the divide still too great to project success... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 9/26/11

September 26, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about any and all things NBA on Monday at 8pm Eastern Time.  »Read More

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Solving Problems: Nets Need Another Scorer

September 25, 2011

The New Jersey Nets are set at the two most difficult positions to fill with Deron Williams at point guard and Brook Lopez at center. Now they need a third primetime scorer to return... »Read More

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Solving Problems: Blazers Need Big Men

September 21, 2011

The Portland Trail Blazers are already well over any cap figure for 2011-12 and have almost a full roster, but they still need big man depth. How will they find an answer?  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming – 9/19/11

September 19, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming Monday at 8pm Eastern about any and all things NBA! »Read More

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Solving Problems: Jazz Need Internal Growth

September 18, 2011

The Utah Jazz has many holes to fill, but they are capped out. Because of the veterans on big contracts, in order to return to the playoffs in 2012 they must rely on the... »Read More

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Solving Problems: Sacramento Kings Need Depth

September 14, 2011

The Sacramento Kings have their stars in Tyreke Evans and DeMarcus Cousins. With a boatload of salary cap space and plenty of young talent, they can focus on filling in the gaps in free... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 9/12/11

September 12, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming about all things NBA, including the latest in the labor talks. »Read More

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NBA’s Most Cost-Efficient Cs

September 4, 2011

Taking into account salary and production, we take a look at the NBA's starting centers to determine which players really are the most cost efficient. »Read More

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NBA’s Most Cost-Efficient PFs

August 31, 2011

Taking into account salary and production, we take a look at the NBA's starting power forwards to determine which players really are the most cost efficient. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Jason Fleming 8/29/11

August 29, 2011

Chat with HOOPSWORLD editor Jason Fleming Monday at 8pm Eastern about the latest news surrounding the NBA. »Read More

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NBA’s Most Cost-Efficient SFs

August 28, 2011

Taking into account salary and production, we take a look at the NBA's starting small forwards to determine which players really are the most cost efficient. »Read More

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NBA’s Most Cost-Efficient SGs

August 24, 2011

Taking into account salary and production, we take a look at the NBA's starting shooting guards to determine which players really are the most cost efficient. »Read More

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NBA’s Most Cost-Efficient PGs

August 21, 2011

Taking into account salary and production, we take a look at the NBA's starting point guards to determine which players really are the most cost efficient. »Read More

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Lockout Hurts Some NBA Players

August 17, 2011

There is a small group of players whose finances dictate they just want to get a chance to play ball. For these players the lockout will only hurt. »Read More

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How Could Lockout Impact Season?

August 14, 2011

As the theory goes a shortened season due to an extended lockout could hurt some teams and help others, but is it true? Did that happen in 1999? We take a look. »Read More

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Looking Ahead In Free Agency

August 10, 2011

HOOPSWORLD takes a snapshot look at not only the free agency class of 2011, but also in the future all the way out to 2016. Which names will be the biggest targets? »Read More

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A Stroll Through The NBA Salaries

August 7, 2011

We've talked about the state of the cap for all 30 NBA teams, but today we take a closer look into the salary database for some interesting tidbits. »Read More

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Owner Profiles: Atlantic Division

July 31, 2011

HOOPSWORLD concludes its look at the NBA's owner with the final stop, the Atlantic Division. »Read More

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Celtics Face Serious Questions

July 27, 2011

The Boston Celtics will be in an intriguing situation when the lockout lifts. Will they still be able to put together another championship run? »Read More

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Owner Profiles: Southeast Division

July 24, 2011

With the lockout in full effect, we here at HOOPSWORLD continue our look at what comprises the "Owners" side of the debate with a look at the men behind the teams of the Central... »Read More

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Owner Profiles: Central Division

July 20, 2011

With the lockout in full effect, we here at HOOPSWORLD continue our look at what comprises the "Owners" side of the debate with a look at the men behind the teams of the Central... »Read More

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Breakdown: The 2011-12 NBA Schedule

July 19, 2011

The NBA released the 2011-12 schedule for all 30 teams on Tuesday, so we here at HOOPSWORLD decided to break down the numbers a bit. »Read More

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Owner Profiles: Southwest Division

July 17, 2011

With the lockout in full effect, we here at HOOPSWORLD continue our look at what comprises the Owners with a look at the men behind the teams of the Southwest Division. »Read More

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Owner Profiles: Pacific Division

July 13, 2011

In the second stop of HOOPSWORLD's ownership profiles we take a look at the owners in the Pacific Division. »Read More

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Owner Profiles: Northwest Division

July 9, 2011

HOOPSWORLD kicks off a new series of profiling NBA owners with a look at the Northwest Division. »Read More

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NBA PM: Can Boston Look Ahead?

July 8, 2011

Can the Boston Celtics weather a condensed season?...Yao Ming retires...Indiana Pacers add Kevin Pritchard to the front office – Larry Bird’s successor? »Read More

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State Of The Cap: Entering 2011-12

July 3, 2011

Trades, extensions, and picking up and declining of options have changed the state of the cap in the past month. As of right now, under the now-old CBA, this is the state of the... »Read More

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NBA At 2: Outstanding Options

July 1, 2011

Which rookie scale players still have their 2012-13 options outstanding...Who didn’t get a Qualifying Offer?...David Andersen’s contract...NBA Chats »Read More

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Cavs, Kings Swap Talent

June 30, 2011

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings agreed to swap a pair of talented young forwards today. »Read More

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NBA At 2: Artest To Finland?

June 28, 2011

Is Ron Artest leaving L.A. for Finland?...Outstanding options…Decision time on Greg Oden near…NBA Chats. »Read More

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#21: Nolan Smith

June 23, 2011

With the 21st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft the Portland Trail Blazers chose guard Nolan Smith from Duke University.  »Read More

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#3: Enes Kanter

June 23, 2011

With the third overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft the Utah Jazz took center Enes Kanter. »Read More

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NBA At 2: Hands Off Steve Nash

June 22, 2011

Steve Nash is not on the block...Cavs' GM Chris Grant knows the right choice...Minny still playing games...NBA Chats. »Read More

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Best Draft Picks: By Draft Slot

June 19, 2011

When talking about the NBA Draft one of the more interesting aspects can be looking at history to give an example of what to expect from the future. Our history teachers always told us... »Read More

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Where Does Kidd Rank All-Time?

June 17, 2011

Where does Jason Kidd rank all-time after winning his first championship? »Read More

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