1. NBA Podcast: Jay Bilas Answers Biggest Questions Heading into 2013 NBA Draft

    With so much uncertainty surrounding the star power (or lack thereof) and pecking order of this year's NBA draft, it was time to ask some experts...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 7 days ago 12,836 reads 0 comments

  2. This Season's Top 10 Shaqtin' a Fool Highlights

    Highlights? Lowlights ? Basketball bloopers? How exactly does one sum up all that is Shaqtin ' a Fool ? Comedic gold, that's what it is...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 27 days ago 8,194 reads 7 comments

  3. Even Miami Heat Acknowledge Chicago Bulls' Playoff Mystique Is Still Very Real

    It's the house that Michael Jordan built. Today's Chicago Bulls know it, opponents respect it and fans, regardless of age, will probably never forget it . And the United Center still rocks during the NBA Playoffs...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 1 month ago 19,149 reads 79 comments

  4. Shaqtin' a Fool: Double Flops and Javale McGee

    The NBA playoffs offer double the excitement and intrigue despite half the league sitting at home. Shaqtin' a Fool has responded in kind with twice the JaVale McGee in half the normal amount of time...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 1 month ago 19,543 reads 13 comments

  5. What's Next for the Houston Rockets?

    Bigger things. Much bigger things. That's what's in store for the Houston Rockets going forward, but they'll still need to play their cards right to hit the jackpot...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 1 month ago 354 reads 108 comments

  6. Shaqtin' a Fool: Hard Fouls and Harmless Punches

    Cheap shots and hard fouls are becoming a more infrequent occurrence in today's NBA game. As the latest installment of Shaqtin ' a Fool shows us, that's probably a good thing...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 1 month ago 24,022 reads 43 comments

  7. Shaqtin' a Fool: JaVale McGee's Epic Fast-Break Whiff

    It's just not the same without JaVale McGee. He's been conspicuously absent from Shaqtin ' a Fool since this happened . However, the good news is that JaVale is still Javale ...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 1 month ago 17,345 reads 9 comments

  8. NBA Players Who Filled Big Shoes This Season

    You never quite know when the opportunity will come, but when it does, the best NBA players are ready. This season featured plenty of guys who had to fill big shoes and step into ...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 2 months ago 11 reads 65 comments

  9. Al Horford Talks NCAA Tournament, Atlanta Hawks Playoffs, Josh Smith and More

    Like his Atlanta Hawks team, Al Horford is relatively unknown to the casual NBA fan. And that's quite a shame...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 2 months ago 5,950 reads 7 comments

  10. Shaqtin' a Fool: Carlos Boozer Punches Ref

    Admit it. We've all wanted to punch a ref before. But then, cooler heads immediately prevail, and 99.9 percent move on...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 7,636 reads 12 comments

  11. Rotation Players Who Will Be NBA Stars by Next Season

    Sometimes, all it takes is an opportunity. NBA players, even those struggling for minutes, are rarely hard up for talent...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 49,485 reads 207 comments

  12. Ranking Each NBA Playoff Contender's Potential

    The standings tell us where the NBA teams are right now, but they don't reveal how far they can go once the playoffs roll around...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 4,407 reads 2 comments

  13. Building the Ultimate NBA Fast Break

    The rules are simple. NBA Assistant Editors Ethan Norof and Joel C. Cordes each picked a trio of stars to run their dream "three-man weave" fast break. A point guard, wing and big were all needed as part of any group...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 21,385 reads 126 comments

  14. Shaqtin' a Fool: Calling Out Chris Paul's Worst Flop Ever

    Chris Paul is a competitor, leader of men, all-world point guard , famous sibling and doting father . Better add award-winning thespian to that list. Wait, strike that thought and the awards...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 150 reads 35 comments

  15. Can Anyone Challenge Damian Lillard for NBA Rookie of the Year?

    There are a handful of guys who could have challenged Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard for NBA Rookie of the Year. However, not only is Lillard good, he's also been pretty lucky this season...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 12,376 reads 31 comments

  16. NBA Teams in Big Trouble Come Playoff Time

    Making the NBA playoffs is great and all, but actually doing something once there is the goal for everyone who isn't an also-ran franchise. As the postseason field coalesces, the final weeks give us a good idea of what to expect...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 8,418 reads 8 comments

  17. Shaqtin' a Fool: Russell Westbrook Goes Bad

    There's good Russ, and then there's bad Russ. Oklahoma City Thunder fans often wonder which Russell Westbrook they'll get on any given night. There's no questioning which one is present on the latest installment of Shaqtin ' a Fool ...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 16,275 reads 24 comments

  18. NBA Teams Hit Hardest by Injuries During 2012-13 Season

    Injuries are a part of every NBA season. But man, doesn't it seem like they've really screwed over a bunch of teams this year? Whether it's stifling a potential playoff run or ...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 7,520 reads 43 comments

  19. Shaqtin' a Fool: Serge Ibaka's Shot Felt 'Round the World

    Sometimes things can get a little testy in the heat of battle. Sometimes you're busy hooking a guy's arm so he can't get the rebound...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 19,396 reads 22 comments

  20. NBA Teams Facing Toughest Offseason Decisions

    Though the NBA 's regular season is still winding down, these franchises face some difficult decisions long term...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 13,509 reads 18 comments

  21. The NBA's Best Under-25 Stars Today

    We're already in a period of rebirth and renewal for the NBA . Today's stars are numerous, accessible and hyper-athletic. But the future is even brighter...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 4 months ago 17,605 reads 78 comments

  22. Shaqtin' a Fool: JaVale McGee Blasts Teammate in Face

    JaVale McGee cannot win for losing. Even when making a seemingly routine basketball play, it still transcends into comedy before you know it. That means the latest Shaqtin ' a Fool segment is all over this one...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 4 months ago 30 reads 14 comments

  23. Alonzo Mourning Dishes on His Career, the Miami Heat and Today's NBA

    Intensity, determination and grit were always synonymous with Alonzo Mourning . They are still great descriptors for "Zo" today, yet Mourning has always been so much more than simple adjectives...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 4 months ago 20,968 reads 34 comments

  24. Shaqtin' a Fool: LeBron James' Best Blooper Ever

    He might be putting up video game numbers with a robot's efficiency, but LeBron James is still human. That means he still screws up on the basketball court (though a lot less ...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 4 months ago 9,437 reads 14 comments

  25. NBA Teams with the Biggest Holes to Fill in the NBA Draft

    It's never too early to start thinking about the 2013 NBA Draft. That is, i f your team is bad, already out of the playoff race and considering a certain word that starts with "t" and rhymes with "Hank...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 4 months ago 28,043 reads 92 comments