1. 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 8 days ago 18,328 reads 77 comments

  2. 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 12 days ago 19,104 reads 13 comments

  3. 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 17 days ago 14,230 reads 109 comments

  4. 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 20 days ago 24,762 reads 43 comments

  5. 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 28 days ago 16,934 reads 9 comments

  6. 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 1 month ago 22,665 reads 65 comments

  7. 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 1 month ago 5,891 reads 7 comments

  8. 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 1 month ago 7,422 reads 12 comments

  9. 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 1 month ago 49,363 reads 207 comments

  10. 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 1 month ago 4,406 reads 2 comments

  11. 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 1 month ago 21,340 reads 127 comments

  12. 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 1 month ago 20,161 reads 36 comments

  13. 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 2 months ago 12,375 reads 31 comments

  14. 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 2 months ago 8,414 reads 8 comments

  15. 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 2 months ago 16,240 reads 24 comments

  16. 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 2 months ago 7,516 reads 43 comments

  17. 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 2 months ago 19,364 reads 23 comments

  18. 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 13,495 reads 18 comments

  19. 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 3 months ago 17,283 reads 78 comments

  20. 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 3 months ago 21,921 reads 14 comments

  21. 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 3 months ago 20,908 reads 34 comments

  22. 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 3 months ago 9,364 reads 14 comments

  23. 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 3 months ago 28,039 reads 92 comments

  24. NBA Podcast: Complete Predictions for the Western Conference Playoffs Race

    It's a long way to the top of the Western Conference. While the San Antonio Spurs continue to crank out the hits, it's the Oklahoma City Thunder who topped the charts last year. Yet, the L...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 5,660 reads 3 comments

  25. Should Derrick Rose Return This Season?

    Sliding down the standings with 25 games remaining until the NBA playoffs begin, the Chicago Bulls need a shot of energy, hope and scoring. They need Derrick Rose back...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 3 months ago 20,153 reads 80 comments