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Ranking The Sophomores
A player's sophomore season is seen as the time a player becomes who he is in the NBA. Is he a starter, an all-star or a bench player? Here is a look... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
Joel Brigham takes a look at the most promising frontcourts...Eric Pincus discusses which teams are best situated for a new CBA...and Coach Anthony Macri breaks down how to develop a power forward »Read More
Other Sports for NBA Players?
What if NBA players didn't want to sign overseas, but still wanted to a play a sport? These are the best athletes in the world and many of their basketball skills would translate... »Read More
Breakdown: ‘The Circus Trip’
Every year the Chicago Bulls embark on a two-week road trip in mid November due to the circus coming to town and taking over the United Center. This year they may find success. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
Eric Pincus breaks down the players who are bound for the Hall of Fame...Alex Kennedy talks with Aaron Brooks...and Coach Anthony Macri discusses how to develop a point guard »Read More
Breakout Players of 2011-2012
Last season Derrick Rose broke-out becoming the youngest NBA MVP in history. Who's next? Eric Gordon tops the list of potential breakout stars heading into next season »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
Jason Fleming takes a look at the salary cap for 2011-12...Eric Pincus discusses what should be included in the new CBA...and Bill Ingram breaks down the overseas threat »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
Derek Page ranks the Southwest Division...Alex Kennedy checks in with Corey Maggette...and Joel Brigham breaks down the top free agent point guards »Read More
Ranking The Central
With the draft having taken place and the Bucks, Pistons, and Pacers being involved in major draft day trades, it's time to take a look at where these teams will finish in the 2011-2012... »Read More
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#6: Jan Vesely
The Washington Wizards have selected forward Jan Vesely from the Czech Republic with the sixth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. »Read More
2011 NBA Draft Trade Tracker
HOOPSWORLD's instant analysis of the many trades that went down on draft night. »Read More
NBA Draft: Primed To Tumble
The 2011 NBA Draft is just hours away from kicking off at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This is a time of hope and optimism for teams that failed to make... »Read More
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Barea: The Finals’ Big Winner?
The Dallas Mavericks won the 2010-11 NBA Championship and Dirk Nowitzki won the Finals MVP, but no one may have won more this past postseason than free agent to be J.J. Barea. »Read More
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The Coaching Search Notebook
The NBA coaching carousel continues this offseason as teams like the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers have already hired new head coaches to lead them into the 2011-2012 season. Two teams, the... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at the week's biggest stories. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
Why Did Portland Fire Rich Cho? By Jason Fleming The Portland Trail Blazers Monday afternoon chose to part ways with General Manager Rich Cho less than a year after he was hired to replace Kevin... »Read More
Skeen: I Can Play Either Forward
Jamie Skeen hasn’t had the classic run to college stardom and the NBA as some players. During his high school senior season he tore the meniscus in his right knee, but recovered before his... »Read More
Dunn Hopes To Hear Name Called
The NBA Draft Combine is an opportunity for players to talk to GMs and coaches about how they can help a team and why they should be drafted. Not every player who is invited... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
Howard/Paul Moves Will Wait For New CBA By Eric Pincus Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers? Chris Paul to the New York Knicks? Slow down. Here’s the problem with those super trades. What... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing The 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the storied franchises in the NBA, owning three world championships and playing in the NBA Finals nine times. Recently however, the team has fallen on tougher times. They... »Read More
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Where Do The Lakers Go From Here By Eric Pincus The Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon, ending the Phil Jackson era with an absolute thud. Pau Gasol... »Read More
Darius Morris: A True Point
Darius Morris came to the University of Michigan in 2009 as one of the top incoming freshman in the country. He won the John Wooden State Player of the year award in California and... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
Top 5 Youngest MVPs By Joel Brigahm Derrick Rose was named the MVP on Tuesday afternoon, making him the youngest player to have ever won the award at age 22. He did it without having... »Read More
How to Rebuild Your Franchise
In the NBA, all great dynasties eventually come to an end. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics of the ’80s, the Chicago Bulls of the ’90s, the Shaq and Kobe era; eventually age... »Read More
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Where Do The Knicks Go From Here? By Tommy Beer The Knicks proved to be scrappy bunch, fighting an uphill battled against the defending Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics. First, they proved could earn... »Read More
NBA Playoff First-Round Duds
The NBA playoffs have gotten off to an exciting start with Atlanta, Memphis and New Orleans all stealing games on the road. There have been some exceptional performances from guys like Chris Paul and... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
How Could Rose Not Be MVP? By Joel Brigham I remember him saying it. Sitting up at a folding table with Chicago Bulls drapery behind him and Tom Thibodeau to his left, Derrick told... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing The Jazz
The Utah Jazz changed the face and the direction of their franchise at the trade deadline. The Jazz, faced with potentially losing star point guard Deron Williams to free agency in the summer of... »Read More
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Knicks Still With Much To Prove By Tommy Beer April, 29th 2001. That is the last time the New York Knickerbockers registered a postseason win. The Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors that Spring day... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing the Nets
The New Jersey Nets entered the 2010-2011 season with seemingly one goal in mind: land a superstar they can market to fans when they open their new building in Brooklyn, at the start of... »Read More
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Ray Allen: Celtics Not Comfortable By Stephen Litel There are precious few games left before the playoffs begin and the Boston Celtics aren’t comfortable. At a time when teams are gearing up for the... »Read More
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today
With the final day of the regular season less than two weeks away (April 13), let’s take a look at what would be the current playoff matchups in each conference if the season ended... »Read More
Change is Coming for Tyreke Evans
Expectations were high coming into the season for 2009-2010 Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings. Last season, he averaged over 20 points a game, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, a... »Read More
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Moving On From March Madness By Joel Brigham March is about to get mad, just like it does every year at this time in college basketball, and for those that remember the 2010 tournament... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing The Pistons
The Detroit Pistons were one of the teams to emulate during their run of six straight Eastern Conference Finals appearances from 2003 to 2008 that included a championship in 2004. Unfortunately, since they traded... »Read More
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Deng: We Want East’s Best Record By Joel Brigham Down by two with less than a minute left in Sunday’s road game against the Miami HEAT, Bulls forward Luol Deng made one free throw... »Read More
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Noah Makes Good Defense Even Better By Joel Brigham Between All-Star Weekend and what was unquestionably the most ridiculous trade deadline in NBA history, the fact the Chicago Bulls got starting center Joakim Noah... »Read More
How Far can the New Look Knicks Go?
Last season the New York Knicks won just 29 games, this year they’ve already surpassed that mark and are well on their way to earning their first trip to the playoffs since the 2003-04... »Read More
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2011 NBA Trade Deadline Winners By Jason Fleming Well, that was a quite an exciting 2011 NBA Trade Deadline, wasn’t it? This had everything NBA fans love: superstars moving, trades from left field, intrigue, draft... »Read More
Demps, Hornets Look to Make a Move
The New Orleans Hornets have been one of the surprising teams of the season. After failing to make the playoffs last year finishing with a record of 37-45, good enough to finish last in... »Read More
Best/Worst Post Break Schedules
The All-Star break is just one week away and teams are preparing for that final push towards the playoffs. For some, the post All-Star schedule will make it difficult for them to continue the... »Read More
Manny Harris: Undrafted to Starter
Being a rookie in the NBA can be an overwhelming experience. The travel, the money, an 82-game season; it’s a lot to process for veterans let alone a rookie. Manny Harris of the Cleveland... »Read More
Picks to Click in the Second Half
The midway point of the NBA season has come and gone with every team passing the 41 game mark. As we look ahead to the second half most teams have found their identity and... »Read More
Time To Trade: Central Division
With the trade deadline right around the corner, the Central Division figures to be prominently involved in major and minor trade talks. Every team in the division is in need of something, whether it... »Read More
Comeback Player of the Year
Every year certain NBA players are written off, left for dead so to speak. Some are due to serious injury, others are due to inconsistent play and a team just gives up on them.... »Read More
Brackins Listens, Learns From Veterans
Being a first-round draft pick in the NBA doesn’t guarantee success or even playing time. Some rookies get sent to the D-League until their team believes they are ready, while others sit on the... »Read More
Ben Gordon Looking for Change
Ben Gordon jumped from the Chicago Bulls to the Detroit Pistons in the summer of 2009. He expected to have the same success in Detroit as he did in Chicago where he won the... »Read More
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