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NBA At 2: Kidd Savoring Success
Jason Kidd found describing his championship feelings difficult…A look at the international prospects owned by Portland…NBA Chats. »Read More
Fleming: Miami Did Not Fail
The Miami HEAT did not fail. It may not feel like that for them right now, but the 2010-11 NBA season, for them, was not a failure. Although to hear it being discussed since... »Read More
Fleming: Teams Win Titles, Not Players
Basketball is a team sport. To find success five players at a time must work together in unison on both ends of the floor. »Read More
Utah: No Need To Trade
The Utah Jazz have some realities they have to accept before they can address whether or not to keep or trade the third pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. »Read More
NBA At 2: Nene Off Market?
Denver may be close to locking up Nene…Nenad Krstic signs in Russia…Tony Parker's comments irrelevant…Will LeBron bounce back?…NBA Chats. »Read More
International Draft Grades: 2006-10
Are certain teams better at drafting international players than others? Do some get better talent? Are others better at converting the picks into roster players? »Read More
Portland’s GM: A Job Description
It seems like just a year ago in this very space we debated the positives and negatives of the vacant Portland Trail Blazers' general manager job and how the position is treated by the... »Read More
NBA At 2: McHale Deal Done
Kevin McHale finally confirmed as Houston's head coach…Tom Gores' purchase of the Detroit Pistons approved…Dirk Nowitzki's injury won't be an issue… »Read More
Who’s Got Cap Space?
One question we get asked a lot around here is this: How much money does my team have to spend in free agency? When talking about Free Agency 2011 it becomes a bit of... »Read More
Michael Dunigan Brings Experience
When discussing the 2011 NBA Draft, only Jeremy Tyler may have a traveling story comparable to that of big man Michael Dunigan. Coming out of Chicago in 2008 Dunigan signed to play with the... »Read More
Why Did Portland Fire Rich Cho?
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 Pritchard. Longtime member of Portland’s front office Chad... »Read More
Williams: I’m Most NBA-Ready
Before the 2010-11 NCAA men’s basketball season began most people had only a vague idea of who Arizona forward Derrick Williams was. Four months later Williams became a household name is consensus one of... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing The Nuggets
The Carmelo Anthony Saga overshadowed the entire 2010-11 season for the Denver Nuggets. It started last summer when he said he wasn’t interested in signing the extension on the table, then the story waffled... »Read More
Cleveland Wins Draft Lottery
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Utah Jazz were all winners in the 2011 NBA Draft Lottery, in that order. Utah’s pick originally came from the New Jersey Nets in the Deron Williams swap at... »Read More
NBA PM: Right To Draft Irving
In today’s edition of the NBA PM: Should Wolves choose Kyrie Irving?…Some NBA Draft Lottery odds and history…Raps extend Colangelo…NBA Chats. Alex Raskin is traveling to the NBA Draft Lottery and will be back... »Read More
The Real Dallas Mavericks?
These Are The Mavs We Expected For the first half of the NBA season the play of the Dallas Mavericks was the hottest topic of any conversation not including the words "Miami HEAT" or... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing The Blazers
We’ve reached the point in the end of season analysis where the teams we review aren’t in need of wholesale changes. Instead, like the case of the Portland Trail Blazers here, the line between... »Read More
Decision Time: Options And Offers
As the season winds down for most teams, especially with the first round over and the playoffs down to just eight teams, thoughts will turn towards decisions that must be made with regards to... »Read More
Blazers Appreciate Dre’s Game
The NBA’s a point guard’s league now. Looking around stars like Derrick Rose, Deron Williams, Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, and John Wall dominate the marquees, and what do all of them have in common?... »Read More
MIP: Looking At Love’s Future
Every player works hard to improve from one season to the next and each year the NBA recognizes the one player sportswriters and broadcasters with a vote choose as the one who improved the... »Read More
First Round’s Most Underrated
Whenever a round of the playoffs begins predictions are filled with the names of the stars. Stars, in the long-term, determine a team’s success and failure with their play. However, they can’t do it... »Read More
NBA At 2: Roy At Crossroads
In today’s edition of the NBA At 2: Brandon Roy’s frustration breaks through…Chris Johnson learning in Portland…PBWA names award winners…NBA Chats. Bill Ingram is traveling and will be back Thursday. Roy at Crossroads: Portland... »Read More
Buck: Blazers “Winning By Committee”
Over the course of a 17-year NBA career Buck Williams was named an All-Star three times and developed a reputation as a rugged rebounder and defender as well as a team leader with the... »Read More
Playoff Preview: Mavericks v. Blazers
In the matchup of the Western Conference’s three and six seeds the Dallas Mavericks hold home court over the Portland Trail Blazers. The teams split the season series 2-2, with Dallas winning the first... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing The Warriors
Unlike some of the teams we have profiled in this Five Steps series, the Golden State Warriors are a team heavy on talent and may just be a few tweaks away from being back... »Read More
NBA At 2: Rest Needed For Dallas?
In today’s edition of the NBA At 2: Is rest all the Mavericks need?…Breaking down the Western Conference playoff race for 6-7-8…The reality of Roddy Beaubois…NBA Chats. Bill Ingram is traveling and will be... »Read More
Players Won’t Take Just Any Deal
In case perhaps you have been under a rock the past few months (and if you are here on HOOPSWORLD, that’s doubtful), you are aware the NBA owners and players are facing a serious... »Read More
Ranking The Top 2011 Free Agents
With the 2010-11 NBA season winding down it’s time to take a look at the top free agent prospects of 2011. Caveat: There may not be 2011 free agency anytime soon. The Collective Bargaining... »Read More
Can Batum And Wallace Co-Exist?
When the Portland Trail Blazers acquired forward Gerald Wallace from the Charlotte Bobcats at the trade deadline this past February many thought incumbent starter Nic Batum would be headed to the bench. Maybe not... »Read More
Traded: One Month Later
About a month ago the NBA experienced one of the most surprising trade deadlines in recent history (maybe ever). Stars were traded and teams were re-shaped, all in the name of a playoff push... »Read More
Pietrus: “We Believe” In Playoffs
One of the lesser known names from the Orlando Magic’s big trade day back in December, swingman Mickael Pietrus is enjoying being a Phoenix Sun. The team was 11-12 at the time they traded... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing The Kings
The heyday of the Sacramento Kings ended five years ago with the exit of Coach Rick Adelman and forward Peja Stojakovic. 2006, the last year Sacramento made its way into the Western Conference playoffs,... »Read More
The All-Tenured Team
The player who finishes a long and productive career with the same team he began it with is rare in this day and age. In fact, just in the past year we’ve seen plenty... »Read More
NBA At 2: Bynum Powering Lakers
In today’s edition of the NBA At 2: Andrew Bynum powering the Lakers…Kendrick Perkins fits in Oklahoma City…Trevor Ariza believes Hornets will fight…Greg Oden still a long ways away from return…NBA Chats. Bill Ingram... »Read More
Miller: If We Can Keep Guys Healthy…
Andre Miller’s two seasons as point guard of the Portland Trail Blazers have been filled with all sorts of craziness. There were the supposed issues with star guard Brandon Roy at first, then Miller... »Read More
Brandon Roy Will Be Back
When a player gets hurt it’s tough to handle. When that player is a three-time All-Star and has to watch his team struggle at times, when he knows his body just won’t give what... »Read More
Blazers Give McMillan Extension
The Portland Trail Blazers addressed one of the biggest issues facing their franchise today when Coach Nate McMillan signed a two-year contract extension. McMillan was in the last year of his contract. Terms were... »Read More
The Impact Of Bought Out Players
Ever since the trade deadline has passed the biggest topic in NBA circles has been buyouts. Who is being bought out? Who is going to sign the bought out and waived players? The question... »Read More
Augustin Enjoying Silas’ Style
When the 2010-11 NBA season began and D.J. Augustin became Charlotte’s starting point guard, replacing the departed Raymond Felton, many questioned whether or not he could cut it. This team had aspirations of improving... »Read More
NBA PM: Bibby Chooses Miami
In today’s edition of the NBA PM: Mike Bibby wants to join the Miami HEAT…Detroit endorses Coach John Kuester…The latest on buyouts around the league…Dwight Howard and Kevin Martin Players of the Week…NBA Chats.... »Read More
State of the Cap: Post-Deadline Edition
Now that the 2011 NBA trade deadline has passed it’s a good time to give a State of the Cap for all 30 NBA teams (check out the one we did in early September).... »Read More
2011 Trade Deadline By The Numbers
The 2011 NBA Trade Deadline was epic in just about any way you look at it. How huge was it? Starting with the 13-player megadeal surrounding Carmelo Anthony on Tuesday, let’s take a look... »Read More
2011 NBA Trade Deadline Winners
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 picks, teams mailing it in, and, most... »Read More
NBA PM: Mayo Almost Traded To Indy
In This Edition of the NBA PM: Was O.J. Mayo almost traded or not?…Sacramento makes it to the salary minimum…Boston looking at free agency…Buy-out candidates…NBA Chats. Alex Raskin is traveling and will return next... »Read More
Portland Gets Gerald Wallace
Multiple sources have reported the Portland Trail Blazers have acquired former All-Star small forward from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for center Joel Przybilla, forward Dante Cunningham, and two first-round picks. (Update: Sean Marks... »Read More
OKC Trades Green For Perkins
The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to trade center Nenad Krstic and forward Jeff Green to the Boston Celtics for center Kendrick Perkins and guard Nate Robinson. The deal was first reported by Adrian... »Read More
Trade Deadline Watch: Wednesday
Here is a summary of what the hottest topics are around the NBA trade deadline as of Wednesday afternoon. Less than 24 hours to go… Stay on top of everything with HOOPSWORLD’s NBA Trade... »Read More
Jazz Trade Deron Williams To Nets
The Utah Jazz have agreed to trade All-Star point guard to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for former All-Star point guard Devin Harris, rookie forward Derrick Favors, $3 million cash, and two first-round... »Read More
NBA PM: Denver’s Trade Assets
In This Edition of the NBA PM: Denver’s massive Traded Player Exception…Portland’s veterans on the move?…Defining BYC and PPP…George Karl says Nuggets still solid playoff team…NBA Chats. Alex Raskin is traveling and will return... »Read More
NBA At 2: LeBron – HEAT Will Improve
In today’s edition of the NBA At 2: LeBron James says his Miami HEAT can still get better…The Sacramento Kings look to Anaheim…Thank you Kobe Bryant…NBA Chats. Bill Ingram is traveling and will be... »Read More
Curry’s Warriors Primed For Playoffs
The 2010-11 version of the Golden State Warriors did not start the season particularly well, but have come on recently and have a realistic shot at making a run for the eighth seed in... »Read More
Amar’e Talks Carmelo, Knicks
During the media session for the 2011 NBA All-Stars, New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire was predictably questioned quite a bit about the potential of having Carmelo Anthony added as a teammate. Stoudemire’s... »Read More
Late All-Star Weekend Updates
The NBA announced this evening San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan will start at center for the Western Conference All-Stars. He replaces Houston Rockets center Yao Ming in the starting lineup, who earned the... »Read More
NBA At 2: Blazers Trade Rumors Hot
In today’s edition of the NBA At 2: Blazers becoming a hot topic in trade rumors…Just how good is Andre Miller?…With Rudy Gay injured Grizzlies have decisions to make…NBA Chats. Bill Ingram is tackling... »Read More
CBA Talks: Fisher Cautious, Optimistic
The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the NBA owners and players expires at midnight on June 30, 2011. If that happens before a new agreement can be negotiated, players will be locked out by... »Read More
Five Teams At A Crossroads
As the NBA heads towards the 2011 All-Star Break, the trade deadline, and the final stretch towards the playoffs with all that entails, there are teams who sit at a crossroads. Perhaps this is... »Read More
Report: Sloan to Resign
According The Deseret News in Utah, long-time Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan will resign today at a press conference later today. After a long, long chat with management following Utah’s loss last night to... »Read More
NBA At 2: When Will Cavs Streak End?
In today’s edition of the NBA At 2: Byron Scott talks about the challenges facing the Cleveland Cavaliers…Houston wants a center, but what’s the cost?…Ray Allen earns Community Assist…NBA Chats. When Will it End?... »Read More
Blazers Prepare For Roy’s Return
In an announcement surprising many, Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy told media Monday before Portland’s win over Chicago he had been cleared for practice and would likely return to the floor this Friday... »Read More
Cavaliers Lose 24th Straight
With a 111-105 loss at home to the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday night the Cleveland Cavaliers lost their NBA-record 24th straight game in a single season. The record matches their own streak of 24... »Read More
Miami’s PGs Don’t Feel Pressure
In the Miami HEAT media sessions it seems like everyone wants to talk to stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Sometimes they want to talk to Mike Miller or James Jones, or... »Read More
The “Dead Money” Issue
One of the biggest issues NBA owners want to address in a new collective bargaining agreement is the issue of "dead money." What, exactly, is dead money? This is the money paid to players... »Read More
Picking The Rookie Challenge Teams
One of the most entertaining parts of All-Star Weekend every year is All-Star Friday’s T-Mobile Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam, pitting the hottest rookies against the hottest sophomores. The 2011 version of the game... »Read More
McGrady: This Isn’t A Goodbye
Every top player at some point in their career comes to the realization there are some things they simply can no longer do. Some players have a harder time dealing with this reality than... »Read More
The NBA’s Best Contracts
After looking at the NBA’s worst contracts heading into a new collective bargaining agreement the other day, now it’s time to look at the best deals. Some of the considerations have to be along... »Read More
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