NBA Draft
NBA@2: Is LeBron James Just Misunderstood?
Is LeBron really a villain, or just misunderstood? Shane Battier offers insight ... 2012 NBA Draft: Drew Gordon ... Milwaukee Bucks chasing centers ... »Read More
Cavs Leaning Toward Beal Over Barnes?
The Cavs need a wing and like MKG (Michael Kidd-Gilchrist), (Bradley) Beal and Harrison Barnes. Andre Drummond is also in the mix, but the Cavs don’t yet have a comfort level with him. If... »Read More
Hornets Consider Pairing Sullinger, Davis?
We’ve been assuming the Hornets would try to fill their hole at point guard here with a player like Damian Lillard or Kendall Marshall. They may. But the buzz has been around Jared Sullinger’s... »Read More
Perry Jones Slipping Out of Lottery?
This is a long way for (Perry) Jones to slip in the draft. Many believe he’s a top-five talent, but no one knows what position he’ll play in the pros. His situation reminds me... »Read More
Milwaukee Bucks Look for Center in Draft?
(Tyler) Zeller enjoyed a stellar senior season with the Tar Heels, averaging 16.3 points and 9.6 rebounds. While not an elite athlete, Zeller is fundamentally-sound and possesses a solid all-around game. Zeller is also... »Read More
NBA@2: Could Sacramento Kings Move To Seattle?
Last night NBA Commissioner David Stern did his annual NBA Finals press conference, covering anything and everything related to the NBA, and among the topics of conversation was the current state of the Sacramento... »Read More
2012 NBA Mock Draft – June 13th
HOOPSWORLD takes another stab at the 2012 NBA Draft taking a look at how the first round may play out. »Read More
Celtics Looking for Bigs with First 2 Picks?
After watching Kevin Garnett in May and June, fans should expect Boston to try to re-sign him for another title run next year, especially because the Celtics are in position to add two young... »Read More
Raptors Looking at PGs with 8th Pick?
If the Raptors are intent on keeping and using their eighth overall pick at the June 28 NBA draft — and that remains a question — they could do far worse than either of... »Read More
NBA PM: Meyers Leonard Aims for Lottery
Meyers Leonard and Miles Plumlee are two athletic big men whose draft stocks continue to rise. Can Leonard push himself into the lottery and can Plumlee land in the first round? »Read More
NBA@2: Messina Leaving Lakers for CSKA
Lakers consultant Ettore Messina is leaving the team to return to CSKA Moscow as head coach. Also, Jeremy Lamb vs. Doron Lamb. »Read More
Hornets Target Rivers to Replace Gordon?
Eric Gordon has made no secret of his intent to explore his employment options, a right he has earned as a restricted free agent. No malice should be directed toward the Hornets shooting guard,... »Read More
Sullinger Doesn’t Regret Extra Year At OSU
As it stands today, you won’t see Jared Sullinger much higher than pick #6 on most mock drafts, with the Ohio State power forward generally falling somewhere between there and the latter portion of... »Read More
NBA @ 2: Memphis Grizzlies Trading Rudy Gay?
Will the Memphis Grizzlies trade Rudy Gay, or keep the team together? ... NBA Draft: Perry Jones III ... Should the Atlanta Hawks amnesty Joe Johnson? »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Hornets Moving Their Pick?
The New Orleans Hornets have a lot of things going, one of which could be dealing the 10th overall pick... The virtues of the Promise... Tony Mitchell's second chance... Doc and The Celtics... NBA... »Read More
Will Barton Doesn’t Lack Confidence
Will Barton doesn't think he's bragging when he says he is the best player in the draft. »Read More
The Ins and Outs of Draft Time Trades
There is a lot of talk this time of year about trades regarding players and draft picks, but when making a trade in June there a few extra things to keep in mind. Here's... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Austin Rivers Groomed By The Best
Austin Rivers shines in Chicago... Kevin Pritchard's master plan almost complete... Meet Jae Crowder... »Read More
2012 NBA Mock Draft – Consensus Ver 6.0
HOOPSWORLD take a look at the 20102 NBA Draft every Friday, so it's time for the sixth weekly 2012 Consensus NBA Mock Draft. »Read More
Jared Sullinger Enjoys Being Draft Sleeper
Asked if he might be a draft sleeper, Jared Sullinger’s face broke into a sly smile. If the Ohio State forward was prepared for anything during the NBA draft combine, it was this question.... »Read More
NBA PM: Kendall Marshall Provides Real Value
North Carolina's Kendall Marshall offers NBA teams good value at point guard, while Texas' J'Covan Brown simply tries to prove he can play the position. »Read More
NBA@2: NBA Draft Combine Trade Rumors
Thomas Robinson looks like a lock to go #2, but which team will he play for? ... NBA Draft Combine: Darius Johnson-Odom ... NBA Draft Combine: Marcus Denmon ... »Read More
Anthony Davis: Going #1 ‘Not set in stone’
No matter how inevitable it seems, Anthony Davis wasn’t quite ready to pronounce himself the top pick in the draft. ”It’s not set in stone,” the former Kentucky star said. It just seems that... »Read More
Beal Labels Himself a Combo Guard
Just the fact (Bradley) Beal measured in at 6-foot-4 should be a bit of a relief. He was listed as 6-3 at Florida and at least a few in the NBA were concerned he... »Read More
Agents Have the Power at Draft Combine?
T-Rob (Thomas Robinson) was rocking back and forth in his chair underneath the baseline, chomping to get on the court. (Bradley) Beal was locked in as well — and you can bet (Austin) Rivers... »Read More
Wizards will have Plenty of Options at #3
Charlotte will have first dibs on the best player not named Anthony Davis in this draft, leaving Washington to pick from what remains. Certainly, other players — Kansas junior forward Thomas Robinson, North Carolina... »Read More
Davis Forming Bond with Coach Williams
Former Kentucky forward Anthony Davis has a reputation of not getting excited about much. He does, however, perk up every time he gets text messages from his likely new boss – New Orleans Hornets... »Read More
NBA Combine Notes: #2 Pick On the Move?
The Charlotte Bobcats are shopping the second overall pick and more from the 2012 NBA Draft Combine. »Read More
NBA PM: Finding the Fit for Harrison Barnes
What's the right fit for North Carolina rookie Harrison Barnes? Also UCLA's Lazeric Jones. »Read More
Anthony Davis Takes Nothing For Granted
Kentucky big man Anthony Davis isn't willing to concede that he will be the first pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. »Read More
NBA@2: Is Doc Rivers at the Top of His Game?
Most believe that Doc Rivers' best coaching performance came in 2008 (when the Celtics won a title) or in 2010, but is this current team his best work yet? »Read More
NBA@2: Last Stand For Spurs, HEAT?
Not so long ago it looked as if the road was all but paved for the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami HEAT to collide in the 2012 NBA Finals. The Spurs were on... »Read More
Bobcats Ready to Roll the Dice at Number Two?
Bobcats GM Rich Cho: "The last time I was with a team that picked number two, we got Durant so we'll see what happens." »Read More
NBA AM: Another 2012 NBA Mock Draft
It's been a while since we looked at all 60 picks in the 2012 NBA Draft, so here is how things are shaping up... Who wins the championship now?... Why the Clips lost... »Read More
adidas Announces EUROCAMP Participants
Evan Fournier (France) and Tomas Satoransky (Czech Republic) are among the prospects who will participate in the tenth annual adidas EUROCAMP. »Read More
NBA@2: Houston Rockets Should Trade Picks?
The last thing the Rockets need is two more mid-first rounders ... NBA Draft: Vanderbilt's Steve Tchiengang ... Florida's Bradley Beal talks Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Anthony Davis ... »Read More
NBA AM: Kendall Marshall, The Playmaker
UNC's Kendall Marshall could be the best playmaker in the 2012 NBA Draft... Wake me when its a series... Expect many suitors for Steve Nash... The Magic update... NBA Chats at 11am, 3pm... »Read More
Perry Jones Proving He’s a Small Forward?
As such, (Perry) Jones and his representatives devised a new plan in this eleventh hour stage of the process. Despite being seen as a power forward during his prep days and two collegiate seasons... »Read More
John Jenkins the Draft’s Best Shooter?
Vanderbilt shooting guard John Jenkins is another prospect to keep an eye on, as he sees himself as the best shooter in the draft and reminds me of Golden State’s Klay Thompson in that... »Read More
Small Forward Draft’s Deepest Position?
(Perry) Jones certainly has some small forward capabilities, but there is no shortage of true “threes” to choose from this year too. Kentucky’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist tops the list, and he’s clearly among the possibilities... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Cunningham Shines in Pistons Workout?
The Pistons held a workout this week for swingman prospects for this month’s draft. Most of the participants are considered late second-round or free-agent prospects, but that description doesn’t fit Oregon State shooting guard... »Read More
NBA AM: The Fix Is Not In, In New Orleans
Its fun to talk conspiracy theories, but history shows the worst NBA team does not always get the best pick... Raptors glad they didn't slide back... Deron Williams fires back... NBA Chats at 10:30,... »Read More
Executives Upset by Hornets Lottery Win
This was the fitting end to one of the darkest, most unseemly episodes in the history of the NBA, the perfect punctuation on the commissioner’s manipulation of the sale and salvation of a lost... »Read More
Rich Cho Upset at Losing Draft Lottery?
Hornets coach Monty Williams beamed. Across the otherwise silent studio and off camera, incoming Hornets owner Tom Benson and his family began to whoop. All mysteries of the lottery solved, Silver dutifully opened the... »Read More
NBA AM: Williams Opting Out For New Deal?
The 76ers have a lot of business to tend to in the next few months starting with guard Lou Williams who is likely opting out for a new deal... Is Dion Waiters a Top... »Read More
NBA PM: Pau Gasol And The Chicago Bulls?
Once again, it seems clear Pau Gasol is finished as a Laker ... Meet Xavier's Kenny Frease ... Kyle Lowry wants to win, and if that takes a trade, so be it. . . »Read More
NBA Monday: Magic Still Working The Phones
The Orlando Magic are still meeting with and scheduling interviews for their open GM position, is there a front runner?... Meet Kyle O'Quinn and Ashton Gibbs. »Read More
Yannis’ Full NBA Mock Draft Version 8.0
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis releases version 8.0 of his full 60-pick 2012 NBA mock draft! »Read More
NBA@2: This Year’s NBA Postseason Surprise
The surprise story of the 2012 NBA postseason ... John Lucas breaks down the NBA draft hopefuls he's working with ... Donatas Motiejūnas wants a role in Houston ... »Read More
NBA@2: Houston Rockets Would Rent Dwight Howard?
The Orlando Magic may be forced to trade Dwight Howard, and Houston would welcome a call ... Up Close: UNC's John Henson ... Lamar Odom and the Knicks? »Read More
NBA@2: Nate McMillan Next For Charlotte Bobcats?
Nate McMillan could be the best choice to revive the Charlotte Bobcats ... Charlie Westbrook looks to make his mark ... The old, boring San Antonio Spurs are proving critics wrong again. »Read More
Yannis’ Full NBA Mock Draft Version 7.0
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis releases the seventh version of his full 60-pick 2012 NBA Mock Draft! »Read More
Should Nuggets Try to Move Up in Draft?
It makes little sense for a young team to add an old gunslinger such as Ray Allen, the 36-year-old Boston guard due to be an unrestricted free agent. The prospects of this draft, however,... »Read More
Seniors Under The Radar: Part Four
This week Marquette's Jae Crowder, Clemson's Andre Young, BYU's Noah Hartsock and Austin Peay's Tyshawn Edmondson are featured! »Read More
Yannis’ Full NBA Mock Draft Version 6.0
Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis releases version 6.0 of his full 60-pick 2012 NBA mock draft! »Read More
NBA@2: The Key To Indiana’s Success
The Miami HEAT have been a measuring stick for the Indiana Pacers this season ... The right player at the right time for the LA Clippers ... The twelfth pick in the 2012 NBA... »Read More
NBA@2: Brooklyn Nets’ Master Plan Taking Shape?
Nets using Kevin Garnett as selling point for Deron Williams? ... Meet NBA Draft prospect Malik Cook from South Carolina ... Is Vinny Del Negro out of his depth against Spurs? ... »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Bulls, Lakers and Knicks Stuck?
The new CBA is going to make it tough for the Bulls, Lakers and Knicks to shed bad contracts... Meet Moe Harkless... Who is the Playoff MVP so far?... Portland;s GM search continues...... »Read More
NBA@2: Spurs Choose Duncan Over Highlight Reel
Tim Duncan is as "boring" as ever, but no less dominant ... Meet Gonzaga center and NBA draft prospect Robert Sacre ... The eleventh pick in the 2012 NBA Draft should be ... ? »Read More
NBA AM: Can The Pacers Really Beat The HEAT?
The Pacers made it a series last night in Miami, Can the Pacers really beat the HEAT in this series?... Meet Bernard James... No Decision yet in Orlando... Memphis won't pay Luxury tax... NBA... »Read More
NBA AM: Can The Pacers Beat The HEAT?
The Indiana Pacers had the HEAT down for three quarters, can they do it again?... NBPA files for arbitration over Bird Rights... Meet Kevin Murphy... NBA Chats at 10am, 4pm and 8pm... »Read More
NBA AM: Should The Nuggets Extend Ty Lawson?
The Denver Nuggets have the option to extend Ty Lawson this summer, but should they?... Who is The #2 Pick?... What is the hold up in Orlando?... Olympiacos win Euroleague Championship... is Flopping a... »Read More
2012 NBA Mock Draft – Consensus Ver 2.0
HOOPSWORLD take a look at the 20102 NBA Draft every Friday, so it's time for the second weekly 2012 Consensus NBA Mock Draft. »Read More
NBA@2: Injuries To Claim the LA Clippers Next?
With Blake Griffin and Chris Paul down, are the Clippers out? ... Roy Hibbert and the Houston Rockets? ... The eighth pick in the 2012 NBA Draft should be . . . »Read More
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