1. NBA Podcast: Complete Boston Celtics 2012-13 Season Preview

    The Boston Celtics completely retooled their bench while installing Rajon Rondo as their No. 1 guy. There's a lot of excitement with this team, but did they keep pace with the ...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 9 months ago 4,916 reads 12 comments

  2. NBA Podcast: Complete L.A. Lakers 2012-2013 Season Preview

    By acquiring Steve Nash, Dwight Howard and Antawn Jamison, the L.A. Lakers have ensured that 2012-2013 will go down as either one of the franchise's defining moments or greatest disappointments...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 9 months ago 6,816 reads 19 comments

  3. NBA Podcast: Complete 2012-2013 Season Preview for San Antonio Spurs

    Can the San Antonio Spurs remain in a title hunt with teams featuring younger players and others involved in big-splash offseason moves? In this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 9 months ago 3,149 reads 12 comments

  4. NBA Podcast: Complete 2012-2013 Season Preview for Washington Wizards

    After completely revamping their starting five around John Wall , are the Washington Wizards ready to become relevant again? In this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 2,288 reads 2 comments

  5. NBA Podcast: Complete 2012-2013 Season Preview for the Charlotte Bobcats

    The Charlotte Bobcats made all kinds of wrong history by sporting the NBA 's all-time worst win percentage in 2012. A team can only go up from there...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 2,660 reads 20 comments

  6. NBA Podcast: Complete 2012-2013 Season Preview for the New Orleans Hornets

    The New Orleans Hornets underwent one of the offseason's biggest roster makeovers, but will it be enough to get them out of the NBA cellar in 2013? In this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 2,472 reads 2 comments

  7. Team USA vs. Spain: Olympic Podcast and Eyewitness Preview for Gold-Medal Game

    As Team USA gear up for their 2008 rematch against Spain in the gold-medal game, it's also time to step back and enjoy the 2012 Olympic experience while it still lasts...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 222 reads 0 comments

  8. Olympic Men's Basketball Gold-Medal Game: Predictions for Team USA vs. Spain

    Team USA's dominance against Argentina only further solidifies its standing as the gold-medal favorite at the 2012 Olympics . However, a rematch with 2008 runner-up Spain will be the toughest draw yet...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 22,249 reads 131 comments

  9. Grading the Dwight Howard Trade for Every Team Involved

    Now that the hammer has finally dropped and Dwight Howard is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, it's time to assign grades for each of the four teams involved in this blockbuster...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 69,453 reads 396 comments

  10. NBA Podcast: Complete 2012-2013 Season Preview for the Miami Heat

    The Miami Heat finally silenced all doubters by winning a title. Now, can LeBron James , Dwyane Wade , Chris Bosh and company do it again? In this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 2,542 reads 14 comments

  11. NBA Podcast: Complete 2012-2013 Season Preview for Oklahoma City Thunder

    The Oklahoma City Thunder fell one step short of an NBA championship, but natural maturation alone means they'll be in the hunt again in 2012-2013. In this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 1,991 reads 1 comments

  12. Winners and Losers of Latest Proposed Dwight Howard to Lakers Trade

    Could the Dwight Howard saga finally reach a climactic end? Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski blew up the Twittersphere by reporting that the L.A...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 46,462 reads 422 comments

  13. NBA Podcast: Complete Season Preview for the Chicago Bulls

    Derrick Rose can't return soon enough as the Chicago Bulls desperately try to stay in the Eastern Conference elite. In this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 1,752 reads 14 comments

  14. NBA Podcast: Complete Season Preview for the New York Knicks

    The New York Knicks have a new cast of supporting characters around Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire, and expectations are once again sky-high for Gotham's team...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 3,496 reads 40 comments

  15. NBA Podcast: Olympic Quarterfinals, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards Previews

    The Miami Heat defend their title next season, while the Washington Wizards hope to be NBA -relevant again for the first time in half a decade. On this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA Assistant Editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 873 reads 5 comments

  16. Predictions for Team USA Basketball vs. Argentina

    After barely squeaking by Lithuania in a 99-94 nail-biter, Team USA better be awake when it faces the experience and tenacity of Argentina...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 32,995 reads 87 comments

  17. NBA Podcast: San Antonio Spurs & New Orleans Hornets Previews, Olympic Hoops

    The San Antonio Spurs stayed the same, while the New Orleans Hornets made huge changes. What direction are their upcoming seasons headed in? On this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA Assistant Editors Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 1,323 reads 6 comments

  18. Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Bobcats Season Previews, Olympic Basketball News

    Along with the latest men's Olympic basketball analysis and NBA free-agency news, it's time to kick off our Season Preview Series for all 30 pro hoops teams. On this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA Featured Columnist Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 3,273 reads 8 comments

  19. Predicting Where Dwight Howard Will Be Playing in 2012 and Beyond

    It’s the question that still doesn’t have an answer: Where is Dwight Howard going next season? Once he gets there, will he be staying? NBA featured columnist Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 33,718 reads 165 comments

  20. Olympics Podcast: Previewing USA Men's Basketball and Entire Olympic Hoops Field

    The USA men's basketball team is once again heavily favored to win gold at the 2012 Olympics . Yet, they will face an extremely experienced and talented field that just gets tougher every year...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 1,844 reads 0 comments

  21. NBA Podcast: Latest League News, Trade Rumors and Free Agency Buzz

    The final pieces are falling into place for key contenders and rebuilding franchises. We'll break down all the latest trades, signings and movement around the NBA . On this episode of "Basketball by Association," NBA featured columnist Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 4,220 reads 0 comments

  22. Biggest Losers of NBA Free Agency Thus Far

    For all of the successes during the 2012 NBA offseason, there were plenty of missteps. However, failure comes in many different forms. NBA Featured Columnist Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 151,387 reads 203 comments

  23. NBA Podcast: Free Agency Buzz, USA Men's Basketball, Stars' Weird Medical Fixes

    Most NBA teams are filling in their final roster spots. The unlucky ones are scrambling for the leftovers, trying to fix starting lineups that are still a mess...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 10,625 reads 12 comments

  24. NBA Podcast: Jeremy Lin, Dwight Howard and Latest Free-Agency Buzz

    The biggest names may have moved on, but NBA free agency still keeps generating intriguing storylines at every turn. On this episode of "Basketball by Association," NBA featured columnist Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 1,718 reads 2 comments

  25. 9 Rebuilding Steps for Orlando Magic After Dwight Howard Trade

    While no one knows the exact day or hour that Dwight Howard will be traded, he's already as good as gone. The Orlando Magic must follow these steps as they pick up the pieces...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 8,299 reads 13 comments