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Kyrie_Irving_Allstar_2012_3

Where Does Cleveland Go From Here?

April 19, 2012

The Cleveland Cavaliers successfully kicked off a rebuilding process at the draft in 2011. What's next? »Read More

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Toronto Raptors: Mission Accomplished?

April 17, 2012

The Toronto Raptors gave new head coach Dwane Casey an important mission in year one. Did he accomplish it? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 4/16/12

April 16, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Celtics Tap The Fountain Of Youth Again

April 15, 2012

The Boston Celtics are on a roll and acting like they've found the fountain of youth. In a way, maybe they have. »Read More

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Where Do The Raptors Go From Here?

April 14, 2012

The Toronto Raptors have been following Bryan Colangelo's plan all season. Where might it be heading? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 4/9/12

April 9, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Cavaliers Will Compete Despite Injuries

April 8, 2012

A 2-12 slide has pushed the Cavaliers out of the playoff race. Can Coach Scott inspire this young team to still compete? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 4/2/12

April 2, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Did Washington Steal the Best NBA Deadline Trade?

April 2, 2012

Kevin Seraphin fell off the radar as a rookie but adding Nene may have changed everything for this sophomore and the Wizards.  »Read More

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DeMar DeRozan Bounces Back

March 29, 2012

DeMar DeRozan took a big step back to start the season. Can Coach Casey get his young prospect to bounce back? »Read More

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Carmelo Anthony’s Defense Leads to Wins

March 26, 2012

Carmelo Anthony isn't scoring but the Knicks still win. Could it be he is playing defense? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 3/26/12

March 26, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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NBA Rookie Of The Year Watch, 3/20/12

March 20, 2012

The NBA rookie of the year watch has been all about Kyrie Irving and Ricky Rubio. Who else could still make some noise? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 3/19/12

March 19, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Why The Raptors Traded Leandro Barbosa

March 15, 2012

The Raptors helped the playoff bound Pacers fill a gaping hole off the bench for next to nothing. Why? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 3/12/12

March 12, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Do The Bucks Need A Trade?

March 12, 2012

The Bucks are back to within one game of a playoff spot. Should they be active at the trade deadline? »Read More

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Have The Grizzlies Made The Best Trade?

March 9, 2012

An early trade might be the best trade a team can make, especially if the player puts up huge double-doubles in key games. »Read More

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Raptors Contemplate Trade Possibilities

March 8, 2012

Raptors head coach Dwane Casey talked about the NBA trade deadline and the possibilities for Toronto. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 3/5/12

March 5, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Aaron Gray On A Roll In Toronto

March 3, 2012

A true big man, Aaron Gray has been a beast on the boards and is filling an important role in Toronto. »Read More

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Rodney Stuckey: Pistons’ Best Trade Asset

February 29, 2012

Rodney Stuckey is playing the most aggressive ball of his career. Maybe Dumars should be looking to cash in. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 2/27/12

February 27, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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NBA All-Star Friday Wrap-up

February 24, 2012

NBA All-Star Friday added lots of new twists to old themes, but Kyrie Irving stole the show in the end. »Read More

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Kemba Walker: The Other Rookie PG

February 22, 2012

Kemba Walker will be at All-Star weekend in the NBA's Rising Stars Challenge and he has earned it. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 2/20/12

February 20, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Jonas Valanciunas: 2013 NBA R.O.Y.?

February 18, 2012

Raptors draft pick Jonas Valanciunas is developing fast playing against former NBA veterans on top European clubs. »Read More

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Lakers Look To Rookie Andrew Goudelock

February 14, 2012

Is rookie guard Andrew Goudelock the missing offensive punch needed from the Lakers bench? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 2/13/12

February 13, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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James Johnson’s Breakout Season

February 12, 2012

Last year James Johnson couldn't get on the floor in Chicago, but Coach Casey has the combo-forward busting out in Toronto. »Read More

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Ersan Ilyasova’s European Demand

February 10, 2012

Bucks top rebounder Ersan Ilyasova is in demand in Europe and wants to know which league will show him the money this summer. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 2/6/12

February 6, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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DeMar DeRozan Can’t Take The Pressure?

February 4, 2012

After a hot start DeMar DeRozan can't seem to find the basket. Is it just a slump or should the Toronto Raptors be concerned? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 1/30/12

January 30, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Raptors’ Barbosa In Demand Once Again?

January 29, 2012

Coach Dwane Casey says Leandro Barbosa is a lot like Ray Allen. So why isn't the Brazilian Blur getting more attention? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 1/23/12

January 23, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Does Portland Need A Villian?

January 21, 2012

Is Portland too nice to succeed, or can LaMarcus Aldridge be the leader the team needs in tough situations? »Read More

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NBA Chat with Stephen Brotherston 1/16/12

January 16, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Smash-Mouth Basketball With Coach Frank Vogel

January 14, 2012

A proud and once powerful Pacers franchise had been languishing as a lottery team over four straight seasons until President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird took a chance on a young assistant coach in... »Read More

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Don’t Overlook Jose Calderon

January 11, 2012

Calderon has reached 3,000 career assists while putting up some of his best numbers this season. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 1/09/12

January 9, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Omri Casspi Making It In Cleveland

January 5, 2012

“I see this as a new opportunity,” said Casspi. “A team where I can bring my abilities and strengths to the court." »Read More

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DeMar DeRozan Becoming a Focal Point

January 3, 2012

DeMar DeRozan has shown confidence in his formerly-missing three-point shot and has as many threes as in all of last season.  »Read More

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Hansbrough Moving Past “Pyscho T”

January 1, 2012

Tyler Hansbrough, AKA Psycho T is developing skills to go with his relentless motor and be more than a very good college player. »Read More

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Coach Casey Creating Optimism In Toronto

December 30, 2011

Change has come to Toronto and opposition expecting to face the defense presented by prior year’s Raptors teams may be in for a shock.  »Read More

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Colangelo: Building The Raptors For Next Year

December 9, 2011

Bryan Colangelo admits playoffs may not be in the cards this year, but there is a lot to be excited for the Toronto Raptors about going forward. »Read More

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Toronto Raptors Sold To Rogers Cable

December 9, 2011

MLSE, owners of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs, has been sold to Canadian communications giants Rogers and BCE. »Read More

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Six Moves the Detroit Pistons Should Make

December 7, 2011

The Pistons may not be many moves away from building a team that can become a respected force in the East once again.  »Read More

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Six Moves The Cleveland Cavaliers Should Make

December 5, 2011

The moves the Cleveland Cavaliers should make are not easy ones but this season is just a stepping stone to future success. »Read More

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Six Moves The Toronto Raptors Should Make

December 1, 2011

The Toronto Raptors have plenty of work to do before the 2011-12 season starts, beginning with finding rim protection . . . »Read More

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Only Players Can Save The NBA?

August 16, 2011

HOOPSWORLD's Stephen Brotherston sends out an S.O.S. to the NBA players, saying only they can end the lockout and save the 2011-12 NBA season. »Read More

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Top Free Agent Centers

July 1, 2011

A lot of NBA teams could use an upgrade at center and this year some big names like Tyson Chandler, Nene, and Marc Gasol are free agents. »Read More

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Top Free Agent Shooting Guards

June 28, 2011

Any team looking for help at shooting guard or on the wing should be able to find a free agent target that will boost their roster for next season. »Read More

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Where Do The Raptors Go From Here?

June 25, 2011

With the fifth pick of the 2011 NBA draft, the Toronto Raptors select 19-year-old Jonas Valanciunas (pronounced vah-lahn-CHEW-nahs) from Lithuania.  »Read More

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#12 Alec Burks

June 23, 2011

The Utah Jazz had two lottery picks in the 2011 NBA draft and with their second pick they selected shooting guard Alec Burks from the University of Colorado twelfth overall. »Read More

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#5: Jonas Valanciunas

June 23, 2011

The Toronto Raptors have selected 19-year-old center Jonas Valanciunas from Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius in Lithuania with the fifth overall pick in the NBA draft. »Read More

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Picking For The Raptors

June 21, 2011

On Thursday night the speculation will end and we will know who the Toronto Raptors have selected with the fifth overall pick in this year's draft. »Read More

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Raptors Introduce Dwane Casey

June 21, 2011

It has finally happened. The Toronto Raptors have advised the media to show up at the Air Canada Center today at 1:00 p.m. to meet the team's new head coach. »Read More

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Kawhi Leonard Could Go Fifth

June 18, 2011

If you have been listening to the Raptors brass and watching their moves over the past year, it should be obvious this team has been looking for improved rebounding and defense. »Read More

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How The HEAT Made The NBA Better

June 15, 2011

The NBA had changed, and not entirely for the better, but fortunately a handful of players brought rivalry and disdain for one's opponents back to the game and during this year's playoffs, they took... »Read More

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Raptors Hopes Are In Lottery Picks

June 14, 2011

The Raptors' pattern of development has been four years in the lottery followed by two or three years in the playoffs. Current Raptors President and General Manager Bryan Colangelo must be hoping this... »Read More

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Cavaliers Pick: Deal It Or Keep It?

June 11, 2011

Lottery luck has ensured Cleveland has their choice of Duke's point guard Kyrie Irving or Arizona's forward Derrick Williams. The first overall pick of the 2011 draft will not be traded. »Read More

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Raptors Pick: Deal it or Keep it?

June 9, 2011

For all the calls of needed upgrades at the point, small forward, and center positions, it is leadership the Raptors continue to search for. »Read More

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Who Should Coach The Raptors?

June 4, 2011

When the Raptors President and General Manager Bryan Colangelo announced that the option on head coach Jay Triano was not going to be picked up, he wasn't about to let slip who the eventual... »Read More

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Raptors Look For A New Head Coach

June 1, 2011

The drama surrounding Raptors head coach Jay Triano for the past three seasons has finally ended, as the team announced on Wednesday afternoon that they were not picking up the option on his contract. »Read More

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