The New York Knicks may not be the front runners for Allen Iverson's services... Kevin Durant doesn't believe he's that good... Joe Alexander thinks a trade is in his...>>> Full Story
The HEAT at 7-2 probably don't deserve to drop a spot, but this week is tricky to rank. They've lost to the Suns and Cavaliers but beat a road-weary Nuggets team. Until Miami gets another elite win, they'll be underappreciated. They won't get that chance until the 25th when they visit Orlando.
Date Posted: 10/7/2009 8:45:00 PM By: Alex Kennedy
On a night when Dwight Howard and Vince Carter each struggled offensively, the Orlando Magic still found a way to beat the Miami Heat, 90-86, thanks to excellent play from their bench.
Carter, in his first game in...
NBA AM: The HEAT After Iverson Too?The New York Knicks may not be the front runners for Allen Iverson's services... Kevin Durant doesn't believe he's that good... Joe Alexander thinks a trade is in his future... Tracy McGrady dressed last night, will he play next week?... NBA Chats at 1pm and 8pm EST
NBA AM: HEAT Not Worried About WadeHEAT ownership is not concerned about losing Dwyane Wade to free agency... Hedo still trying to fit in... Kings have attendance problems... NBA chats at 10am, 12pm and 8pm EST
Perkins: Q's Change RemarkableMiami HEAT swingman Quentin Richardson has become a good defensive player in Miami - apparently all he needed was direction. Plus, other quick hits!
5 Things We Learned In The NBA This WeekChoosing Ron Artest over Trevor Ariza a good idea after all for Lakers?... Allen Iverson drama in Memphis... Brandon Jennings turning heads in Milwaukee... And much more!
NBA PM: It's Tip-Off Time 2009!It’s tip-off time!...Raja Bell deferring surgery…Glen Davis might get suspended…International flavor…HOOPSWORLD chats.
NBA PM: Wolves Acquire Big Man DepthTimberwolves add another big man…HEAT pick up options on Michael Beasley and Daequan Cook…Who starts in New York?…HOOPSWORLD chats.
NBA AM: Less For Wade Is Fine By HimMiami HEAT star Dwyane Wade is ready for lighter workload this season.. LaMarcus Aldridge continue to talk extension with the Blazers... Time for Jax to stop talking... Vince is just trying to fit in... NBA Chats at 10am, 1pm and 8pm EST
Beasley Keeping It SimpleChris Perkins talks about how much success for the Miami HEAT in 2009-10 depends on the improvement of forward Michael Beasley.
NBA PM: DeRozan Learns FastSo far so good for DeMar DeRozan…Miami HEAT sign Carlos Arroyo…Mark Cuban makes a point…The suspended list…Legal action on Olympiacos?…HOOPSWORLD chats.
Rumors: What's Next?Looking forward to the Lottery, NBA Draft and free agency . . .
Sunday Scoop: NY Giving up on LeBron?Why might the Knicks have given up on signing LeBron James in 2010? ... Dwayne Wade making strong push for MVP... Kings leaving Sacramento?
Rumors: Attendance Holding FirmDespite trouble in the economy, NBA attendance has held firm . . . 2009 free agency crunch . . . Clipper updates
Sunday Scoop: JO for Matrix Soon?HEAT and Raptors are closing in on a Marion-for-O'Neal Trade... Detroit Pistons seem poised for a move, too... DNPs for Hughes mean he's on the way out?
Sunday Scoop: Expiring Deals in DemandTeams not just looking to trade for great players, but also expiring contracts... Celtics want to add another piece... Grizzlies and Knicks welcome "new" players...
Fantasy: Stock ReportFor some unfortunate General Managers, their investments in the fantasy stock market have nearly crashed like Wall Street itself. But for the fortunate, the returns have been lucrative. Let’s check in around the league and see who has been a bull and who’s been a bear.
Fantasy: Waiver Wire WatchThey won't get any burn in Phoenix this weekend, but some of these guys could be fantasy All-Stars if you grab them in time.
Fantasy: The Roto All-Star StartersThe fans have had their say, and now it's time for fantasy owners to state the case for the guys whose numbers make us the happiest.
Fantasy: Updated Top 50 Overall RankingsNearly a quarter of the way into the 2008-2009 NBA season, we have seen our fair share of pleasant fantasy surprises and brutal disappointments. Thus, let’s re-examine the Top-50 overall fantasy rankings and see how it shakes out...
Fantasy: Tracking Trends From Week 3If your superstar can't hold onto the ball or your point guard can't pass it, take refuge here with other fantasy owners searching for answers.
Fantasy: Stock Up / Stock DownWith nearly two weeks in the books, HOOPSWORLD breaks down whose stock is rising and whose stock is plummeting during the early stages of this 2008-2009 NBA season…
Arena: AmericanAirlines Arena
(19600) Arena Build Date: 1/1/1999 Year Founded: 1988 Owner: Mickey Arison President: Pat Riley General Manager: Pat Riley Head Coach: Erik Spoelstra Assistant Coaches: Bob McAdoo, Keith Askins, David Fizdale, Ron Rothstein, Chad Kammerer Number of NBA Titles: 1 Number of Playoff Appearances: 13 Forbes 2007 Franchise Value: $393 million Forbes 2007 Revenue: $131 million Purchase Price: $65 million (1995) Developmental League Team: Sioux Falls Skyforce
