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NBA Chat With Derek Page 1/21/12
Join HOOPSWORLD NBA Writer Derek Page as he will host his weekly chat Saturday at 5:00 pm EST. Shoot your questions in now. »Read More
Mavericks’ D Better Than Championship Season?
Through the first 14 games of the 2011-2012 season, the answer is yes. »Read More
Fiery Stephen Jackson Leading Young Bucks
The veteran Jackson's relentless demeanor, and recent strong play, have been infectious to a young Milwaukee Bucks' team. »Read More
NBA Chat With Derek Page 1/14/12
Join HOOPSWORLD NBA Writer Derek Page as he will host his weekly chat Saturday at 5:00 pm EST. Shoot your questions in now. »Read More
Jack Not Trying to Fill Paul’s Shoes
Following the trade of Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets’ point guard Jarrett Jack has stepped in admirably in his place. »Read More
The Dallas Mavericks’ Unlikely Hero?
Over the last few seasons, Dallas Mavericks’ center Ian Mahinmi’s game has evolved by leaps and bounds -- thanks largely to Dirk Nowitzki. »Read More
Less Equals More For Perkins
Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins pushed himself in vigorous offseason workouts and the slimmer big man says he’s ready to take on some of the best players in the NBA – namely NBA... »Read More
Long Road Ahead For Dallas?
With many key departures and just as many key arrivals, the defending champion Dallas Mavericks appear to have a long way to go before they become a cohesive unit that is capable of competing... »Read More
Should He Stay or Should He Go?
The top priority facing the reigning NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks is whether or not they can re-sign Tyson Chandler. »Read More
NBA At 2: Stephen Jackson’s Parting Shot
One week after being traded from the Charlotte Bobcats to the Milwaukee Bucks as apart of a three-team trade that netted Charlotte the seventh overall pick and Corey Maggette, Stephen Jackson made some noise... »Read More
Ranking The Southwest
The Southwest Division, the toughest division in basketball over the last hand full of seasons, looks to be even more powerful going into the 2011-2012 season. »Read More
NBA At 2: Bobcats Go All In
Holding two of the top 19 picks in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats decided that wasn't enough to initiate a full-fledged youth movement. »Read More
#26: Jordan Hamilton
The reigning NBA Champion Mavericks have taken forward Jordan Hamilton with the 26th overall pick... or have they? »Read More
#9: Kemba Walker
The Charlotte Bobcats' second of two top-10 picks yielded Connecticut Huskies' point guard Kemba Walker. »Read More
#7: Bismack Biyombo
After trading Stephen Jackson, Shaun Livingston and the 19th overall pick in a three-way deal that landed the team Corey Maggette and the seventh overall pick, the Charlotte Bobcats selected 6'9 power forward Bismack... »Read More
Bobcats Ready To Make Splash
With two of the first 20 picks in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats find themselves in good position to either trade for or draft players that will inject a much-needed boost of... »Read More
Championship State Of Mind
Back in the early part of the 2011 NBA season the Dallas Mavericks were riding high with the NBA's best record at 24-5 and having beaten some of the top teams in the NBA... »Read More
Coming Through In The Clutch
For the first time in the 2011 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks' supporting cast carried the load in the fourth quarter of Game Five -- propelling Dallas to the win and a commanding... »Read More
NBA Finals: Game Five Preview
The NBA Finals are knotted up at two games a piece and a huge reason is the resurgence of the Dallas Mavericks' role players on the offensive end. »Read More
Nowitzki Sears Through HEAT
Battling a 100+ degree temperature, the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki rose above his own body heat with a dominant fourth quarter to take down the Miami HEAT. »Read More
NBA Finals: Game Four Preview
The Dallas Mavericks now have their collective backs forced against the wall as the Miami HEAT go into Game Four in Dallas with a commanding 2-1 NBA Finals lead. »Read More
HEAT Championship Inevitable?
The Miami HEAT's 88-86 Game Three win last night has put the team in a situation that has happened 11 times since the league changed the NBA Finals to the 2-3-2 format. Each team... »Read More
NBA Finals: Game Three Preview
Through two games of the 2011 NBA Finals, it's come down to one simple acronym: A.B.C. - Always Be Closing. »Read More
Durant Caught In The Matrix
By slowing Kevin Durant on the offensive end, and even getting some buckets himself offensively, Shawn Marion played a huge role in the Dallas Mavericks taking three straight games to close out the Western... »Read More
Benson “Patterns” Game After KG
After averaging a double-double per game in consecutive seasons for the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, center Keith Benson is ready to take his game to the pro’s and is molding his game after one of... »Read More
Thunder Leaving Mavs Defense-Less
Through the first 10 games of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks sported a suffocating defense that made life hell for opposing offenses. Through the first two games of the Western Conference Finals,... »Read More
The Westbrook Conundrum
As his team turned the tide in the fourth quarter to tie the series up at one game a piece, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook could only look on from the bench... »Read More
Irving Not “Savior” Just Yet
With the 2011 NBA Draft now just a little over a month away, teams that have been forced to watch the 2011 NBA Playoffs play out from the comfort of their couch are salivating... »Read More
“New” Nowitzki? Same Old Game
Dirk Nowitzki versus Kevin Durant lived up to the billing in Game One of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the Mavericks’ All-Star power forward was just... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing The Hornets
After missing the playoffs last season for just the first time in the last four seasons, a healthy Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets battled their way to a 46-36 record and the... »Read More
NBA At 2: HEAT Roasting Competition
The first two rounds of the 2011 NBA Playoffs are down for the Miami HEAT, and this team has been easily the most dominant team over the course of a parity-riddled postseason. While the... »Read More
NBA AM: Can Anything Top Game Four?
Game Four between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies provided the type of top-notch Playoff Basketball entertainment that can’t easily be topped, but fans are salivating over what Game Five might have in... »Read More
NBA AM: Mavericks’ Reserves Secure Sweep
Jason Terry and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks’ bench obliterated the Los Angeles Lakers to secure the first-ever sweep against a Phil Jackson coached team, and a trip to the Western Conference Finals.... »Read More
Lakers On The Brink Of Elimination
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NBA AM: Lakers’ Championship Run Nearing End?
After being taken to task 93-81 in Game Two in front of their home fans Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in the unenviable position of being down 2-0 as the series heads... »Read More
Worst Individual Performances – First Round
While some players excel on the biggest of the stages, others fold under the spotlight as a result of the increased pressure that comes along with postseason play. With the second round matchups now... »Read More
Mavericks’ Chandler Key Going Into Game Six
After being straddled with foul trouble over the first few games of the first round of the 2011 NBA playoffs, Dallas Mavericks’ center Tyson Chandler broke loose and broke out in a big way... »Read More
NBA AM: Hawks Stifling D Forces Split
After losing six straight games to back into the playoffs at the close of the season, the Atlanta Hawks have found a renewed energy and focus thus far in the first round of the... »Read More
More Than Just Doc’s Son
High school standout Austin Rivers, son of former NBA All-Star and now NBA-Champion head coach with the Boston Celtics Doc Rivers, appears ready to take some of the spotlight for himself as one of... »Read More
Paul Silas: “Close Competition” But Rose MVP
With the regular season officially over, an MVP race that has been close all season long has come down to two likely candidates. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard and Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick... »Read More
Magic’s Howard: “I Like Being The Underdog”
Orlando Magic center and MVP candidate Dwight Howard says he feels his team never quite gets the respect it deserves, but relishes being able to stay under the radar despite their recent success. "We’re... »Read More
5 Steps: Fixing The Bobcats
One of final teams to be eliminated from playoff contention late this season, the Charlotte Bobcats (32-46) whirlwind season is about to come to a close. Charlotte fired head coach Larry Brown after a... »Read More
No Playoff Return For Bobcats
Gerald Henderson’s career-high 32 points weren’t enough as the Charlotte Bobcats were officially knocked out of playoff contention with a 111-103 overtime loss at home to the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. "It’s tough man,... »Read More
Wizards Looking To Finish Strong
Despite sporting the fourth worst record in the NBA at 20-56, the Washington Wizards have begun to show some life over the past week of the season. "Over this last week we’ve really played... »Read More
Henderson Comes Through In Clutch
Some attributes on the court simply can’t be taught. Certain players just exude that it factor when the game is on the line, and have the ability to will a team to victory. While... »Read More
Bobcats Not Rolling Over
Four straight wins have the injury-plagued Charlotte Bobcats right back in the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. What a difference a week makes. Much has changed since... »Read More
Redd Back In Business
After a lengthy rehabilitation and recovery following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, Milwaukee Bucks’ guard Michael Redd relished his opportunity to be back on the court Monday night against... »Read More
Pacers Closing In On Playoff Berth
With nine games left in the NBA regular season the Indiana Pacers have put themselves in prime position to take the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers have won... »Read More
As Jackson Goes, Bobcats Follow
Since the trade of Gerald Wallace to the Portland Trail Blazers at the NBA trade deadline, the Charlotte Bobcats have become a one man show. Stephen Jackson, the team’s leading scorer throughout the season,... »Read More
Bobcats’ Silas: Bench “Significantly” Better
As hopes for making the playoffs continue to slip away for the Charlotte Bobcats, the team begins to turn it’s attention towards assessing it’s younger players and new acquisitions. One such evaluation, in regards... »Read More
If The 2011 NBA Playoffs Started Today
With the final day of the regular season just one month away (April 13), let’s take a look at what would be the current playoff matchups in each conference if the season ended today.... »Read More
Original Bobcat Returns Home
For the first time in his seven-year career, Gerald Wallace visited the Charlotte Bobcats’ Time Warner Arena as a visitor Friday night. Emotions ran high for both fans and players alike as they watched... »Read More
Bulls Charging Towards First In East
Now just one-and-a-half games back of the Boston Celtics, and with a favorable schedule to close out the season, potential MVP Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls are honing in on the number one... »Read More
Thomas, Newcomers Looking To Right Ship
Buried deep in the pit of a seemingly never-ending losing streak, the Charlotte Bobcats are resting their playoff hopes on some newly acquired players, along with the recovery of defensive ace Tyrus Thomas. For... »Read More
Bobcats Losing Their Way
The last week-and-a-half of basketball has been a nightmare for the Charlotte Bobcats. The Bobcats capped a four-game road trip Saturday night in Portland, having lost by 20 or more points in two of... »Read More
Bobcats’ Young Guard Tandem Brings Hope
In opting to go with a youth movement for the duration of this season and beyond, the Charlotte Bobcats are putting their faith squarely on the shoulders of two 23-year olds with tons of... »Read More
Oakley Tough On Kwame, Cats
Charlotte Bobcats assistant coach Charles Oakley’s toughness and attention to detail has rubbed off quickly on the team. The former enforcer/power forward isn’t afraid to challenge his players or to sound off on others around... »Read More
Bobcats Cash Out For Future
When the smoke finally cleared after a flurry of trades at the trade deadline, it appears as though the Charlotte Bobcats have moved two starting-caliber players for cap relief, a project and two first... »Read More
Bobcats Blowing It Up?
With the NBA trade deadline less than 24 hours away, the Charlotte Bobcats are reportedly heavy in discussion with various teams around the league. Players such as Gerald Wallace, Stephen Jackson and Boris Diaw... »Read More
Former MVP Nowitzki Unfiltered
With the 2011 NBA All-Star game on the horizon this evening, many stars ready themselves to put on a show for basketball fans around the world. A constant fixture of the event over the... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
Top Five Players Most Deserving of a Trade By Joel Brigham We’re less than two weeks away from the trade deadline, and despite the fact many league sources continue to insist things have been... »Read More
Favors Reacts To Possible Melo Trade
A trade six months in the making may have finally been consummated just a few days before the All-Star game. It’s being reported by the Bergen Record in New Jersey that the Nets and... »Read More
Paul Silas Receives Vote Of Confidence
After changing the culture in and around the Charlotte Bobcats, interim coach Paul Silas got a vote of confidence today by way of a one-year extension that keeps the 11-year head coach through the... »Read More
Lakers Drubbing Indicative Of Change
At 9-19 and having lost four straight games by an average of over 22 points per contest, the Charlotte Bobcats and then-coach Larry Brown decided it was best to part ways after just over... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week in Review
Should Dwight Howard be Getting More Blame? By Lang Greene The Orlando Magic are in the midst of arguably the best four-year run in the history of the franchise, yet there are daily doomsday... »Read More
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