1. NBA Draft 2013: Steven Adams Declares, and Is an Underrated Prospect

    Pittsburgh freshman center Steven Adams declared for the NBA draft on Tuesday, and his decision was met with surprise in some circles . The 6'11", 240-pound big man is only 19 years old, and is still considered very raw on the court...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 1 month ago 1,775 reads 4 comments

  2. NBA Draft 2013: How Unique a Prospect Is Victor Oladipo?

    Victor Oladipo is probably the most electrifying player in college basketball. His rapid ascent to near the top of the 2013 NBA Draft board has been both highly unusual , and, at the same time, strangely logical after you see him play...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 1 month ago 1,630 reads 1 comments

  3. NBA Draft 2013: Sim Bhullar Is the Big Unknown Lottery Prospect

    It is amazing in this digital day and age when a college prospect with obvious physical skills goes unmentioned in NBA draft speculation...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 2 months ago 6,697 reads 8 comments

  4. NBA Draft 2013: Is Trey Burke a Top-10 Pick?

    Michigan's Trey Burke is having a great sophomore year that has made him a leading Player of the Year candidate. Surprisingly, Burke's talents are not expected to translate very well over to the next level...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 3 months ago 3,227 reads 12 comments

  5. 2013 NBA Draft: One of the Weakest in History?

    The last few months have seen many NBA scouts badmouth the upcoming 2013 NBA draft for apparently lacking in talent and being bereft of any potential superstars...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 3 months ago 5,110 reads 21 comments

  6. Despite ACL Tear, Nerlens Noel Still Might Be Selected First in NBA Draft

    A few weeks ago I said, barring a major surprise, Nerlens Noel would be selected first in the upcoming NBA Draft . But Noel's unfortunate ACL injury is exactly the kind of terrible surprise worthy of making him drop in the draft...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 3 months ago 1,224 reads 6 comments

  7. Should the Celtics Consider Trading Rajon Rondo?

    The Boston Celtics are riding a seven-game win streak following the season-ending injury to Rajon Rondo , and rumors regarding the roster keep swirling as the NBA trade deadline approaches...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 3 months ago 1,293 reads 10 comments

  8. NBA Draft 2013: Is Victor Oladipo a Top-5 Pick?

    Before the beginning of the college basketball season, Indiana's Victor Oladipo was considered one of the better defenders in the country, and a possible first-round pick in the 2013 NBA draft ...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 3 months ago 9,709 reads 72 comments

  9. NBA Draft 2013: Analyzing the Top Freshmen Prospects

    The 2013 NBA draft is feeling a lot like the 2012 draft. Last year we had Anthony Davis as a clear No. 1 pick; this year the top player clearly seems to be Nerlens Noel ...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 3 months ago 1,511 reads 8 comments

  10. 2013 NBA Draft: Nerlens Noel Is Proving He Should Be the Consensus No. 1 Pick

    The 2013 NBA Draft is shaping up to have a lot of questions marks. Several of the top prospects are freshmen and young sophomores, making scouts nervous about many projected lottery picks' long-term potential...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 4 months ago 3,172 reads 4 comments

  11. NBA Draft 2013: Why Shabazz Muhammad Seems Unlikely to Fulfill High Expectations

    Going into the season, UCLA freshman Shabazz Muhammad was considered the best wing prospect in the country and a strong candidate to be the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft ...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 4 months ago 4,646 reads 6 comments

  12. How to Have a Better Understanding of the 2013 NBA Draft

    It is the time of year when mock drafts start being drawn up and bad NBA teams dream of landing a future superstar in the 2013 NBA Draft ...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 6 months ago 1,765 reads 9 comments

  13. Why Andre Drummond Is the Most Fascinating Rookie in the NBA

    Going into the 2012 NBA Draft , there was considerable uncertainty as to whether there were any potential superstars available besides consensus #1 pick Anthony Davis. A few weeks into the young season, there is far less doubt...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 6 months ago 4,595 reads 14 comments

  14. The NBA's 5 Biggest Draft Busts of the Last 5 Years

    The NBA Draft is a funny thing. Often some of the most highly regarded players end up never having close to the impact that was expected out of them...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 7 months ago 11,069 reads 4 comments

  15. Why OKC Shouldn't Worry About Harden's Deal

    A lot has been written about James Harden and his possible extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder . The question is whether the Thunder can afford to extend him without going too far over the luxury tax threshold...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 7 months ago 1,171 reads 4 comments

  16. Rookie Watch: How to Tell If a Rookie Can Turn into a Major Star?

    NBA rookies are supposed to struggle their first year in the league. The learning curve is steep, and new players are often overwhelmed with both the physical and mental hurdles of an 82-game regular season...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 7 months ago 782 reads 3 comments

  17. Boston Celtics Prepare to Give Jeff Green an Excessive 4 Year, $40 Million Deal

    The Boston Celtics are reportedly ready to agree with Jeff Green on a 4 year, $40 million deal. Even after all the excessive free-agent contracts agreed to earlier in this week, Green's rumored deal is shocking...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 11 months ago 1,155 reads 9 comments

  18. Could Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, and Steve Nash Gang Up to Form a Super Team?

    It's that time of year. We seem to hear more crazy rumors around draft time and the lead up to free agency than the rest of the year combined. If we want to be outrageous, it might be worth examining an improbable, but attainable, idea...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 11 months ago 2,548 reads 2 comments

  19. The Top 30 Prospects in the 2012 NBA Draft

    The NBA draft is always unpredictable, and if anything, this year seems more tumultuous than usual. There are two apparent reasons for this. The first is that the 2012 NBA Draft only has one surefire top prospect...

    Tim Grimes Written by Tim Grimes about 11 months ago 303 reads 0 comments