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NBA AM: Can The Pacers Really Beat The HEAT?

May 16, 2012

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

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NBA AM: Can The Pacers Beat The HEAT?

May 15, 2012

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

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NBA AM: Should The Nuggets Extend Ty Lawson?

May 14, 2012

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

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2012 NBA Mock Draft – Consensus Ver 2.0

May 11, 2012

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

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NBA@2: Injuries To Claim the LA Clippers Next?

May 10, 2012

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

Draymond Green Aims For First Round

May 8, 2012

Draymond Green knows some NBA teams will think he isn’t tall or quick enough to make it in the league. The former Michigan State star, though, said he wouldn’t come up short if his... »Read More

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NBA@2: NBA Champs Down For the Count

May 4, 2012

The Mavericks have to fight history to avoid a locker clean-out on Sunday ... Mike Woodson the next scapegoat in New York? ... The fifth pick in the 2012 NBA Draft should be .... »Read More

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NBA@2: San Antonio Spurs Serving Notice

May 3, 2012

The San Antonio Spurs would like to know: Who thinks they're too old? ... Jason Kidd pricing himself out of Dallas this summer? ... If the Hornets land the #4 draft pick, they should... »Read More

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NBA@2: Carmelo Effect For Orlando Magic?

April 30, 2012

Are the Orlando Magic taking a page out of the Denver Nuggets' book? ... Nick Young's Big Chance ... With the second overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft, the Wizards select . .... »Read More

Terrell Stoglin Declares For NBA Draft

April 30, 2012

Terrell Stoglin of Maryland declared for the NBA draft by Sunday’s deadline. But he wouldn’t have been able to return to the Terps next season in any event. The school announced Monday that Stoglin,... »Read More

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Yannis’ Full 2012 Mock Draft Version 4.0

April 29, 2012

Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis releases his fourth edition of his full 60-pick 2012 mock draft! »Read More

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Seniors Under The Radar: Part One

April 26, 2012

HOOPSWORLD catches up with Ricardo Ratliffe, Jarrod Jones and Jordan Theodore in part one of a new NBA Draft series!  »Read More

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Top 5 Potential Booms of 2012 NBA Draft

April 25, 2012

We all know Anthony Davis is going to be an NBA star, but what other players in the 2012 draft pool could find stardom in the league as well? »Read More

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2012 NBA Mock Draft – April 24th

April 25, 2012

The 2012 NBA Draft is in just 64 days. HOOPSWORLD takes another look at the draft and how it may play out...  »Read More

Baylor’s Quincy Miller Declares for NBA Draft

April 24, 2012

Baylor freshman forward Quincy Miller told @YahooSports he will enter the NBA Draft and hire an agent. The Co-Big 12 Conference Player of the Year averaged 10.6 points and 4.9 rebounds in 37 games.... »Read More

Jae Crowder to Play Guard in the NBA?

April 24, 2012

Former Marquette forward Jae Crowder was known around college basketball as one of the hardest-working forwards in the country. When his name is called on June 28 in New York City at the NBA... »Read More

Nemanja Nedovic Declares For Draft

April 24, 2012

Nemanja Nedovic has submitted his name to this year’s NBA Draft. Nemanja Nedovic is a member of Crvena Zvezda. He appeared 7 times in Serbian league so far averaging 9.6 points, 1.6 rebounds and... »Read More

Evan Fournier Declares For Draft

April 24, 2012

Evan Fournier made himself eligible for the 2012 NBA draft. The young French player born in 1992 confirm his decision in an interview to La Nouvelle Republique. The young forward is average 13.9 PPG,... »Read More

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Yannis’ Full 2012 Mock Draft Version 3.0

April 22, 2012

Senior NCAA and NBA analyst Yannis Koutroupis releases the third version of his full 60-pick 2012 NBA Mock Draft.  »Read More

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Are Rivers, Jones & Teague NBA Ready?

April 19, 2012

Duke's Austin Rivers, Baylor's Perry Jones III and Kentucky's Marquis Teague have great potential, but are they ready to help now?  »Read More

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2012 NBA Mock Draft – April 17th

April 18, 2012

The 2012 NBA Draft is just 71 days away and the draft class is really starting to take shape... who is rising? who is taking a tumble?... check out the latest. »Read More

Andre Drummond to Enter NBA Draft

April 12, 2012

Andre Drummond will leave UConn after one season and enter the NBA Draft. The official announcement may come sometime Thursday, or perhaps Friday, but sources at UConn, in the pro basketball industry and close... »Read More

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NBA AM: Time For The Pistons To Move Daye?

April 12, 2012

Detroit's Austin Daye was the 15th overall pick in 2009. Is it time for a change of scenery for both parties?... Lakers seem to be rolling without Kobe Bryant... Day 1 of Portsmouth...... »Read More

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2012 NBA Mock Draft – April 10th

April 11, 2012

The 2012 NBA Draft is just 78 days away and with most of the prospects making their intentions known, here is how the field is starting to shape up. »Read More

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NBA PM: Isiah Thomas Fired by FIU

April 6, 2012

Isiah Thomas is free to meddle in NBA affairs once again now that he's been fired by FIU. Also, Donnie Walsh and Tyler Zeller... »Read More

Jazz Pushing for Playoffs, Not More Picks

April 6, 2012

Conspiracy theorists might think the Utah Jazz have an interesting dilemma Friday night against Golden State. A Utah win will knock the Warriors farther down the standings while keeping the Jazz within striking distance... »Read More

Syracuse’s Fab Melo to Enter NBA Draft

April 6, 2012

Syracuse center Fab Melo is entering the NBA draft after a breakout season in which he twice got held out because of eligibility issues. “Being able to play professional basketball has been my dream... »Read More

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NBA Draft: Played Their Way Into The First

April 5, 2012

Find out which five players played their way into the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft with their play in the NCAA Tournament!  »Read More

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NBA PM: Is Oklahoma City Poised for Title Run?

April 3, 2012

One league source told HOOPSWORLD that the Oklahoma City Thunder are going to be nearly unbeatable in a best-of-seven series.  »Read More

Huskies’ Tony Wroten Declares for NBA Draft

April 3, 2012

Freshman Tony Wroten will hire an agent and enter the 2012 NBA Draft ending his brief but historic career at the University of Washington. The 6-foot-5 guard out of Seattle’s Garfield High School is the second... »Read More

Damien Lillard Declares for NBA Draft

April 3, 2012

It will be a long time before Weber State basketball fans once again witness the likes of Damian Lillard. On the same court where the junior guard from Oakland, Calif., displayed the vast talents... »Read More

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NBA AM: Is Deron Williams Headed To Dallas?

April 3, 2012

Nets' All-Star Deron Williams would have committed if the Nets landed Dwight Howard, now he plans to test the Free Agent waters... Kentucky and Kansas could contribute eight players to the NBA this... »Read More

Illinois’ Meyers Leonard to Enter NBA Draft

April 3, 2012

Illinois sophomore center Meyers Leonard has declared for the NBA draft and will forego his final two collegiate seasons, the school announced on Monday. “This was a very difficult decision because I love the... »Read More

J’Covan Brown Leaving Texas for NBA

April 3, 2012

J’Covan Brown is leaving Texas for the NBA. The Longhorns junior guard, who led a young team to an NCAA tournament berth, has decided to sign with an agent and forgo his final year... »Read More

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NBA PM: Bucks Riding Offense to Postseason?

April 2, 2012

The Bucks offense is confusing opponents, one league source told HOOPSWORLD and that means problems for the New York Knicks.  »Read More

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NBA@2: Are NBA Teams Solving The HEAT?

April 2, 2012

The Miami HEAT have been struggling since the All-Star break . . .Kenneth Faried may be Denver's x-factor ...Winning the NBA draft lottery is no losing matter ... »Read More

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NBA@2: Derek Fisher The Championship Factor?

March 30, 2012

Derek Fisher's impact on the OKC Thunder may put them in the NBA Finals ... Patrick Patterson breaks down Anthony Davis ... Equal Opportunity Powering Rockets . . . »Read More

Could Celtics Draft Austin Rivers?

March 29, 2012

Celtics coach Doc Rivers left the door open for Boston selecting his son, Austin, in June’s draft, but said the team will ultimately choose based on need not bloodlines. “I’m going to say, ‘Danny... »Read More

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NBA Draft: Scouting The Final Four

March 29, 2012

Over 20 NBA prospects will be in action in the Final Four, find out who they are and where they are projected to go!  »Read More

Barnes, Henson, Marshall to Enter Draft

March 29, 2012

For North Carolina, injury-plagued 2011-12 will be remembered around Chapel Hill as a season of “What if?” Its offseason begins with, “What now?” Sophomore wing Harrison Barnes, junior power forward John Henson and sophomore... »Read More

Georgetown’s Thompson Declares for Draft

March 27, 2012

Georgetown forward Hollis Thompson plans to skip his senior year, hire an agent and enter the NBA draft. Coach John Thompson III says in a statement Tuesday the Hoyas “fully anticipated” the 6-foot-8 junior — who... »Read More

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2012 NBA Draft Underclassmen Watch

March 27, 2012

Keep track of which underclassmen are entering the 2012 NBA draft, testing the waters and staying in school!  »Read More

Lehigh’s McCollum Declares for NBA Draft

March 27, 2012

Lehigh guard C.J. McCollum has declared himself eligible for the 2012 NBA draft. The 2012 Patriot League player of the year, McCollum established himself as one of the nation’s most prolific scorers, as he... »Read More

Jared Cunningham to Test NBA Waters?

March 27, 2012

Oregon State guard Jared Cunningham will “test” the NBA draft process, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN.com. Cunningham intends to bypass the NCAA’s April 10 deadline and see if he can get enough feedback to be... »Read More

Renardo Sidney Declares for NBA Draft

March 27, 2012

Renardo Sidney’s college career is over. The 6-foot-10 junior big man had a rough go in Starkville, dealing with multiple suspensions — a fight with a teammate in the stands — and erratic play. Sidney... »Read More

Rivers Announces Plans to Enter Draft

March 27, 2012

After a freshman season in which he provided Duke with its most enduring memory of the year, Austin Rivers announced Monday that he will hire an agent and enter the 2012 NBA draft. “I... »Read More

Dion Waiters to Declare for NBA Draft

March 27, 2012

Syracuse University’s Dion Waiters has decided to leave school early and enter the NBA draft. Waiters, a 6-foot-4 sophomore, said he intended to sign with an agent. Signing with an agent would make Waiters... »Read More

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NBA@2: Houston Rockets Not Going Quietly

March 26, 2012

The Houston Rockets may not make the playoffs, but they aren't going quietly, either; Up Close with Goran Dragic; Scouting Kentucky's Anthony Davis ... »Read More

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NBA AM: Is Steph Curry Done For The Season?

March 26, 2012

The Warriors plan to take things slow with Stephen Curry... Who hurt or helped their draft stock in the NCAA tournament?... Money talks... NBA Chats 11am, 3pm and 8pm EST »Read More

Sources: Kidd-Gilchrist to Enter NBA Draft

March 23, 2012

Kentucky freshman forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will enter the 2012 NBA draft after the Wildcats’ season ends, multiple sources told ESPN.com on Thursday. “He hopes he’ll be able to announce right after they win the... »Read More

Royce White Declaring for Draft

March 22, 2012

Iowa State sophomore forward Royce White says he’s leaving the school after playing one season and declaring for the NBA draft. White, the Big 12’s Newcomer of the Year, said at a news conference... »Read More

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NBA PM: Lakers Back in Howard Talks?

March 13, 2012

Are the Lakers a contender for Dwight Howard again? Also, Jodie Meeks shines with the 76ers and Fab Melo is declared ineligible for Syracuse.  »Read More

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NBA PM: Could Celtics Deal for Wizards’ McGee?

March 9, 2012

Could Boston trade for Washington's JaVale McGee? Also, Omri Casspi struggles to find a role in Cleveland.  »Read More

Anthony Davis a Franchise Changer?

February 27, 2012

I expect the bottom feeders, once they really start examining Kentucky’s Anthony Davis, to really think about what winning this year’s lottery will do for a team. The Kentucky center is the most polished... »Read More

Scout: Davis Favorite for Top Pick in Draft

February 16, 2012

But something else, arguably more crucial, sparked Kentucky. Freshman wunderkind Anthony Davis blocked two shots down the stretch — adding to his astronomical total of 127 blocks through Feb. 14 (17 more than any... »Read More

Donovan: UK Loaded with Six Draft Picks

February 8, 2012

This is the same Florida team that lost by four points at No. 2 Syracuse earlier this season and by seven at No. 3 Ohio State, so Donovan knows what playing a top-five team... »Read More

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HOOPSWORLD Week In Review

February 5, 2012

HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More

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NBA@2: Raptors Need More From DeRozan

January 16, 2012

It's time for DeMar DeRozan to step up ... Brandon Jennings talks Bucks ... Is UNC's Harrison Barnes overrated? »Read More

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NBA AM: Magic Still Not Trading Dwight Howard

January 9, 2012

Despite winning games, Magic star Dwight Howard says his stance towards the Orlando Magic has not changed... Could Jamal Mashburn own the Hornets?... Is Flip Saunders the next coach fired?... First NBA Mock Draft... »Read More

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NBA Mock Draft 1/8/12

January 8, 2012

HOOPSWORLD takes its first stab at the 2012 NBA Draft, in this two round NBA Mock Draft. »Read More

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