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NBA Sunday: Free Agency Winners & Losers
Who were free agency's winners and losers this year?... the Warriors and Pacers are on the verge of making a trade... Travis Outlaw finds a new home... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 12/15/2011
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA, including the latest on trade rumors, free agency, and the preseason. There will never be more to talk about... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Lakers Lose Paul, Howard Next?
Now that Chris Paul-to-L.A. is dead, it seems all but certain that the Lakers will turn their attention to Dwight Howard... Chicago wants a shot at Howard, too... Lakers did make a trade yesterday,... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 12/8/2011
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30 pm ET as we chat about all things NBA, including the return of training camp, free agency, and of course all those crazy trade rumors. Get... »Read More
Jimmy Butler: The Quintessential Bull
With the 30th pick in the draft, teams don't often expect much out of the selection they make, but Chicago believes they may have found a perfect system guy in Jimmy Butler. »Read More
Six Moves the Indiana Pacers Should Make
The Indiana Pacers are going to have around $20 million to spend in free agency, but will any of the big-name free agents want to come play in Indianapolis? If so, a nice... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Bulls To Meet With Caron Butler
Caron Butler wants to play for the Bulls, and on Monday, the two will chat... Jonas Valanciunas to make it to the Raptors this season, after all?... Other news and notes inside... »Read More
NBA Chat with Joel Brigham, 12/1/2011
In his first chat (this Thursday at 1:30pm ET) since the lockout unofficially ended, Joel Brigham hopes to get back to real basketball business. Free agency is close at hand, so get your... »Read More
Six Moves the Chicago Bulls Should Make
Free agency is fewer than two weeks away, so HOOPSWORLD explores six ways the Chicago Bulls could improve their team when that finally gets underway December 9th. »Read More
NBA Sunday: 2012 Draft Crushed?
Could "Two-and-Through" rule suck the life out of what would have been a legendary 2012 draft?... Miami the big winners of new CBA?... Will no-out-clause overseas players find a way back to NBA?... »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Houston Rockets
Did Yao Ming do enough in his relatively short career as a Rocket to crack the top five? Check inside to find out, plus who else made the list. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Josh Howard Returns to Dallas
Josh Howard recently returned to Dallas for his charity game, where he talked about the lockout, his knee, and how badly he wants to get back on the court... Tyson Chandler gets an offer... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 11/17/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30 pm ET to chat about the latest in the world of the NBA. Get your questions in early, and be back here Thursday afternoon to take part... »Read More
No Deal! NBA Players Pass
After meeting for a few hours Monday morning, the NBPA's 30 team player representatives voted unanimously to decline the NBA's latest proposal. »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Golden State Warriors
When it comes to the Golden State Warriors, Chris Mullin is probably the first person you think of. But he's not anywhere near the top of this list. Who beat him out?... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Iverson Wants Boston
Allen Iverson legitimately wants to return to the NBA next season; could the Boston Celtics be an ideal fit for AI the reserve?... Kevin Durant seriously considering offers in Spain... »Read More
NBA Chat with Joel Brigham, 11/10/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA. Hopefully by then we'll have a handshake on a new CBA, but if not there's still plenty to talk... »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Detroit Pistons
Ben Wallace, for much of his career, was a modern-day version of a Bad Boy Piston, and even he didn't make the top five of all time. Check inside to find out who... »Read More
NBA Sunday: NBA Issues The Ultimatum
Saturday's CBA negotiations don't end in a deal, but owners have given the Players Association until Wednesday to accept their "final offer."... A look at the other high D-League draft picks... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 11/3/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30 pm ET to chat about all things NBA. Sometime, hopefully soon, the lockout will be over and player movement will explode. We'll be ready when that... »Read More
Top 5 Underrated Free Agents
HOOPSWORLD recently put out a poll ranking the top 30 free agents of 2011, but unfortunately some of the players on the list got rated a little low. This top five aims to... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Players Already Taking A Hit
With four weeks of the season canceled, players already losing paychecks in the millions of dollars... But, according to sources, a 78-game schedule could still be salvaged. »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 10/27/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30 pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from the lockout to what will, eventually, be real basketball stuff. Get your questions in early and be... »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Denver Nuggets
Yes, Carmelo made the top five, but not the top three. What Nuggets put up better careers than Anthony? Check inside to find out... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Michael Beasley Still Maturing
Michael Beasley had a controversial summer, but he says he's trying to learn from his mistakes and that, in some ways, the lockout has been a blessing for him... Dirk considering overseas now, too... »Read More
NBA Chat with Joel Brigham, 10/20/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA. We could be right on the cusp of having a ton to talk about, so get your questions in... »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are only a little over 30 years old, which means that their list of great players isn’t anywhere near as long as, say, that of the Boston Celtics. But there are... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Rose Doesn’t Care About Money
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose has been mostly quiet and hidden this offseason, but money aside, he just wants to play basketball again... Jerry West set to release autobiography October 19... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 10/13/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30 pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from the lockout to what will, eventually, be real basketball stuff. Get your questions in early and be... »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Cleveland Cavaliers
As much as he pained fans in Cleveland when he left for South Beach, LeBron James is the greatest Cavalier of all-time. Check inside to see who else rounded out the top five. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Players Play On
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade hosted what proved to be a very entertaining All-Game in Florida Saturday night. Can we expect more of the same during the lockout?... What happens with negotiations on... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 10/6/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday afternoon at 1:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA. Despite the hiatus in action, there's still plenty for us to talk about, so get your questions in... »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Chicago Bulls
So Michael Jordan is the top Chicago Bull of all-time. No surprise there. But what may be surprising is that Derrick Rose didn't make the cut... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Is Tim Duncan Done?
Would a full missed season mean we've seen the last of Tim Duncan?... It looks like the preseason is about to be completely cancelled, with regular season games to follow... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham, 9/29/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from the lockout to free agency to the draft, we'll do it all. »Read More
Solving Problems: Bobcats Jettisoning Vets
Over the course of the last eight months, the Charlotte Bobcats have traded away their two best players and drafted two top-ten lottery picks. Can they win making those kinds of roster moves? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Durant’s Busy Schedule
Kevin Durant explains why he put so much time and effort into pick-up hoops this past summer... Cleveland's Kyrie Irving, meanwhile, has been doing a whole lot of nothing in order to properly rest... »Read More
NBA Chat with Joel Brigham, 9/22/2011
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday at 1:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA. Get your questions in early and get back here Thursday afternoon to take part in the festivities! »Read More
Solving Problems: Tapping Wizards’ Potential
Most organizations have problems that can be solved by signing a player or even cutting one loose, but when it comes to unrealized potential, what are the Washington Wizards supposed to? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Gasol Plays for EuroBasket Gold
France and Spain will play for EuroBasket gold today, but Pau Gasol almost didn't play in this tournament... J.J. Hickson embraces his King-dom... the Impact League gets an unlikely participant... »Read More
NBA Chat with Joel Brigham, 9/15/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday afternoon at 1:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA. Get your questions in early and be back here Thursday afternoon to take part in all the fun! »Read More
Solving Problems: Attracting Free Agents
The Indiana Pacers would love to bring aboard David West next season, but convincing players to come to Indianapolis never has been easy. How can they get the guys they want to play... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Ricky Rubio Still Can’t Score
Ricky Rubio is showing at EuroBasket 2011 that he still can't score the ball... Miami's Udonis Haslem believes we won't miss any games... Two more teams join '12 Olympic field for hoops... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham 9/8/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday afternoon at 1:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA. »Read More
Solving Problems: Bulls Need A Scorer
Vince Carter could be an option to help the Bulls find a full-time starting shooting guard, but would he make enough of a difference to help Chicago compete for a championship? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Could Grizzlies Lose Marc Gasol?
Despite what the organization has said publicly, the Memphis Grizzlies keeping free agent center Marc Gasol is going to be tough... Stephen Jackson helps Milwaukee Bucks rebound in '11-'12... Andrew Bogut considering Sydney Kings... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham 9/1/11
Join Joel Brigham this Thursday afternoon at 1:30pm ET to chat about all things NBA, from EuroBasket 2011 to eventual free agency and the 2012 Draft. We’ll do it all this Thursday, so get... »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats don't have a storied history just yet, which is why Matt Carroll inexplicably makes this list. Who are the other top four Bobcats in franchise history? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Kicking Off EuroBasket 2011
Joakim Noah will make his EuroBasket debut next week as he and 27 other NBA players represent their country to compete for a spot in the 2012 Summer Olympics... LaMarcus Aldridge digs Carl Landry... »Read More
NBA Chat With Joel Brigham 8/25/11
Join Joel Brigham every Thursday at 1:30pm to chat about all things NBA. Get questions in early and head back Thursday to join in on the fun. »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Boston Celtics
We'd love to name Larry Bird the greatest Boston Celtic of all time. We really would. But one man makes that entirely impossible... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Rose Goes Back to Work
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, despite winning MVP, isn't settling with last season and is already hard at work... Durant drops 44 for Goodman... Reggie to be Pacers GM?... »Read More
Top 5 All-Time Atlanta Hawks
Joe Johnson might be the best player on the current Atlanta Hawks roster, but that franchise's history is so rich that he didn't even make honorable mention on this list. What ten players... »Read More
NBA Sunday: NBA’s Nasty Stalemate
NBA Commissioner David Stern talks to Grantland.com's Bill Simmons about why the lockout is stuck in such a nasty stalemate... Also, who's next for the Hall of Fame now that the '11 class is... »Read More
Top 5 Most Successful Franchise Relocations
The L.A. Lakers have won 11 championships since moving to California from Minneapolis, but what other teams have found that relocation suits them almost as well? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Pacers on the Brink
Pacers On the Brink Regardless of what the new CBA ends up looking like, the Indiana Pacers are going to have more cap space than almost anybody else in the league, which means when... »Read More
Top 5 Careers Cut Short
Len Bias could've been an NBA star on par with Michael Jordan, but he never played a single pro game. His is one of a sad handful of stories of careers cut too short... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Kobe Close to Turkey?
Kobe Bryant met with Turkish club Besiktas on Saturday. Will he be joining Deron Williams soon?... Labor negotiations begin Monday... Bismack Biyombo's buyout hits a snag. »Read More
Top 5 Most Promising Backcourts
Tyreke Evans and Jimmer Fredette? DeMar DeRozan and Jerryd Bayless? Russell Westbrook and James Harden? Which team has the most promising young backcourt in the NBA? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Basketball Back in Seattle
KeyArena gets its first NBA action since the Sonics left in 2008... Brandon Roy sits it out, but says knees feel great... If not Boston, where will Larry Brown coach in 2011? »Read More
Top 5 Most Promising Frontcourts
Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan are easily among the most promising young frontcourts in the league, but are they the best? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Lockout Good for Vets
Could the lockout actually be a good thing for some of the league's older players?... Besiktas' soccer allegations could hinder Deron Williams playing in Turkey... Gortat signs in Russia... »Read More
Top 5 Future Player TV Analysts
Shaquille O'Neal is officially headed to Turner Sports next season to be an analyst, but what other current players could end up being respectable analysts after they retire? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Exodus to Where?
Deron Williams has predicted that there will be an exodus of players fleeing to international leagues if the lockout is not resolved, but where, exactly, are they supposed to go? »Read More
Top 5 Multi-Sport Hoopsters
Wilt Chamberlain's college scholarship wasn't just for basketball; he played another sport rather well at the University of Kansas, and another sport after retirement, too. And he's not alone... »Read More
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