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An Open Letter To Carmelo Anthony
A Note From the Editor: What follows is not typical HOOPSWORLD fare. We pride ourselves on being professionals and respecting the fine line between being professionals and being fans. That being said, we’re all here... »Read More
NBA Draft Stock Watch: Round 1
With the first two rounds of the tournament out of the way a number of players have put extra weight on their draft stock. Some have helped their stock, some proved what we already... »Read More
Ranking The Tourney’s Top Guards
Look back in years past and you will clearly see the impact that good guard play has on the NCAA Tournament. You can ride a guard all the way to the Final Four. How... »Read More
Ranking The Tourney’s Top Forwards
People say the NCAA Tournament is all about guard play. Well, there are a lot of slashers, bangers and shooters who would care to disagree because there is so much depth at both forward... »Read More
Ranking The Tourney’s Top Centers
Whether it be the rise of the wide open floor and ball handling style that is AAU basketball, or the fact that skills once possessed by Lew Alcindor, Patrick Ewing or even Kevin McHale... »Read More
Tyler Hansbrough: Man On A Mission
On Sunday night, in the hallway outside the visitor’s locker room in the bowels of Madison Square Garden, Indiana Pacers interim head coach Frank Vogel was asked if he thought Tyler Hansbrough (who had just... »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
Pressure On HEAT Will Only Increase
Before the rollercoaster ride actually began in late October, LeBron James and his buddies could barely contain their excitement as they entered the amusement park back in early July… There was a tickertape coronation... »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 Six Pack: Gambling at the Deadline
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… There were all sorts of interesting deals... »Read More
NBA Six Pack: Isiah Lurking in New York?
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. Isiah Thomas Drama Overblown… Waking up... »Read More
Trade Implications: New York
The rumors were incessant. The process was exhausting. And the Knicks may have given up more than they wanted, or expected, in order to obtain for Carmelo Anthony – but they ended up reeling... »Read More
NY Knicks (Finally) Acquire Carmelo Anthony
After an exhausting weekend, that capped a fatiguing months-long negation process which drained all involved – the New York Knicks finally got their man, and Carmelo Anthony finally got the team he apparently wanted... »Read More
Knicks/Melo Trade: Pros and Cons
With the seemingly never-ending MeloDrama now hijacking All-Star weekend, the debate in New York still rages on: To trade for Carmelo or to not trade for Carmelo. That is the question… Assuming Melo does... »Read More
2011 Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Top 50 F’s
Last week we released the Updated Top 100 Overall rankings; this week we are breaking down the performers at each individual position. We tackled the guards on Tuesday. Today we’ll rank the Top-50 forwards... »Read More
2011 Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Top 50 Guards
Last week we released the Updated Top 100 Overall rankings; now it’s time to begin breaking down the performers at each individual position. Today we’ll start with the guards. As outlined last week, with... »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 – Chicago... »Read More
Fantasy: Updated Top 100 Overall Rankings
The NBA’s trade deadline falls on February 24th this year. In many fantasy leagues throughout the land, the deadline to make trades is inching ever closer as well and the playoffs (in head-to-head formats)... »Read More
Fantasy: Western Conference Surprises
A key aspect of fantasy basketball is adapting to, or celebrating, changes. At times, owners must figure out how to successfully maneuver through the many unexpected events that occur as the season unfolds; other... »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 – Chicago... »Read More
Six Pack: Best Games in Season’s 2nd Half
A bit of a different format in the Six Pack today… With over 50% of the 2010-2011 NBA season in the books, let’s take a look at the second-half schedule and figure out which... »Read More
Fantasy: Waiver Wire Best Values
With the All-Star break right around the corner, basketball fantasy owners need to step it up now. Time is not on your side. This is the point in the game to take a critically... »Read More
Award Watch: 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 – Chicago... »Read More
Fantasy: 2010′s Biggest Busts
Earlier this month, I examined this season’s best ‘draft-day values’ (those players that significantly outperformed their draft position), as well as the top late-round fliers and waiver-wire pickups. Today we’ll look at the flip... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Shooting Guards
Today, HOOPSWORLD’s fantasy department takes a look at the two guards who are providing owners with impressive statistical numbers so far in the 2010-11 season. If the shooting guard(s) you drafted is not giving... »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 – Chicago... »Read More
NBA Six Pack: Uncertainty Clouds NBA’s Future
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) Uncertainty Clouds Decision Making for the Entire... »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. Amar’e Stoudemire – New... »Read More
Fantasy: 2010’s Best Draft-Day Values
I assumed I’d be spending Monday evening writing about all-things ‘Melo after the supposed deal sending him to the Nets had been consummated. For instance, what would the Knicks Plan B be if Anthony... »Read More
Award Watch: 2010-2011 NBA MVP
A new year, a new re-shuffling of the rankings here at the MVP Watch… Although it is certainly still too early in the season to proclaim a winner, or even an odds-on favorite, we... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Centers
True, reliable centers are hard to come by in fantasy basketball. If the center(s) you drafted is not giving you the rebounds, blocks and shots you need, it may be time to talk trade... »Read More
Award Watch: NBA MVP
A new week, a new re-shuffling of the rankings here at the MVP Watch… As always when deciding on these MVP rankings, we factor in individual player production (via both standard stats and advanced... »Read More
Six Pack: Knicks Need Depth
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. Knicks in Need of Depth... »Read More
Award Watch: 2010-2011 NBA MVP
Welcome to the Christmas edition of the 2010-2011 NBA MVP watch… As always when deciding on these MVP rankings, we factor in individual player production (via both standard stats and advanced metrics) as well... »Read More
Fantasy: Stock Up / Stock Down
With nearly two full months of NBA action in the books, some new studs are establishing themselves as some of the league’s elite, upper-echelon fantasy performers. In addition, there are a few other players... »Read More
Award Watch: 2010-2011 NBA MVP
A new week, a new re-shuffling of the rankings here at the MVP Watch… As always when deciding on these MVP rankings, we factor in individual player production (via both standard stats and advanced... »Read More
Knicks Should Pursue Melo Deal With Denver
Let’s flashback for a moment, back to the winter of 2005-06 in New York City… The Knicks were in the middle of a decade-long disaster, as the ‘Isiah Thomas Error’ was in full swing. ... »Read More
Award Watch: 2010-2011 NBA MVP
A new week, a new re-shuffling of the rankings here at the MVP Watch… As always when deciding on these MVP rankings, we factor in individual player production (via both standard stats and advanced... »Read More
Six Pack: Why Won’t LeBron Apologize?
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. Does Amar’e belong in the MVP... »Read More
Award Watch: 2010-2011 NBA MVP
A new week, a new re-shuffling of the rankings here at the MVP Watch… Some of the NBA’s elite teams are struggling right now (yes, I’m looking at the Lakers and Hornets), while others... »Read More
Six Pack: Welcome Back LeBron
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. Welcome Back LeBron… So, when was... »Read More
Six Pack: Where Have All the Centers Gone?
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) Is This the Year of the Point... »Read More
Six Pack: How D’Antoni Measures Defense
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) Defense Wins Championships. Can D’Antoni Get Defensive? This... »Read More
NBA Six Pack: Must See TV
A bit of a different format in the Six Pack today — Considering the 2010-2011 NBA (finally) commences this evening, it seems the perfect time to take a look at the complete schedule and... »Read More
Fantasy: 2010-2011 Top 50 Overall Rankings
For an updated link to the Final Top 100 Overall Rankings for the 2010-2011 season, click here… For updated fantasy info throughout the season, and/or to have a fantasy question answered – be sure... »Read More
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