1. Under-the-Radar 2013 NBA Draft Sleepers Guaranteed to Make an Impact

    There are some guys out there you just know are going to make an impact. Many of them have produced better results than some of the most sought-after prospects in the nation, but aren't considered must-watch prospects because they lack NBA upside...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 21,508 reads 36 comments

  2. NBA Rookie Stock Watch: How Top Youngsters Are Faring in Round 1

    You won't find too many coaches who trust their rookies during the NBA playoffs. But some of them don't have a choice. There's only a handful of rookies out there making an impact in the postseason...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 3,351 reads 2 comments

  3. NBA Draft Lottery 2013: Updated Odds and Projected Order

    The NBA draft lottery is scheduled for May 21. The odds have been set and the teams should be in the process of putting together their draft boards. Some team needs are tough to assess without knowing how free agency will play out...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 22,429 reads 15 comments

  4. LA Lakers' Injuries Aren't Bad Luck; They're Just Too Darn Old

    Bad luck comes to those who put themselves in position to receive it. I swear, off the top of my head, not a fortune cookie...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 1,240 reads 14 comments

  5. 2013 NBA Draft Breakdown and Scouting Report for Deshaun Thomas

    Deshaun Thomas emerged as one of the nation's most prolific scorers, averaging nearly 20 points per game his junior year...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 7,361 reads 7 comments

  6. Game Plan for NBA Teams with the Most Draft Picks

    Heading into the 2013 NBA draft, six teams have multiple first-round picks to go with one or more picks in Round 2 (to see where these picks came from, check here )...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 6,409 reads 15 comments

  7. How Far Will Monster Defense Take Chicago Bulls in NBA Playoffs?

    All hail Tom Thibodeau . This guy has it figured out. Give him five individuals, and he'll give you one defensive monster. Chicago held Brooklyn to 76 points on 34.6 percent shooting in Game 3...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 7,133 reads 48 comments

  8. Stock Up, Stock Down for Top 20 NBA Prospects at End of April

    There hasn't been much action over the past couple of weeks, however, some of the prospects who decided to return have improved the stocks of those who became draft-eligible...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 5,016 reads 7 comments

  9. College Basketball Studs Making Huge Mistake Not Declaring for 2013 Draft

    For most NBA prospects, the goal is to get drafted as high as possible. No breaking news there. But in order to maximize your draft stock, the player has to know the best time to sell...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 11,091 reads 24 comments

  10. Best-Case, Worst-Case NBA Comparisons for Michigan's Trey Burke

    It's true. You can actually improve your draft stock and skills by going to college for more than a year. Trey Burke confirmed this theory in 2012-13, after he decided another season at Michigan was a necessary step to take...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 7,125 reads 17 comments

  11. 2013 NBA Mock Draft: Predicting How Entire First Round Shakes Out

    With prospects making their final decisions with regard to staying in school or declaring for the NBA draft, the first round is starting to round itself out...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 105,727 reads 202 comments

  12. Best-Case, Worst-Case NBA Comparisons for Canadian Phenom Andrew Wiggins

    Andew Wiggins has been labeled the NBA 's next great superstar before he's even stepped foot on a college floor. He's been absolutely dominant at the high school level, being named to any and every select team on the domestic or international stage...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 10,281 reads 27 comments

  13. Who's to Blame for Los Angeles Lakers' Game 1 Playoff Flop?

    The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 91-79, in Game 1 of Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. It simply looked like the better team won this one, especially with Kobe Bryant tweeting from home...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 19,490 reads 130 comments

  14. Odds That Pat Riley Can Keep Miami Heat Big Three Together Beyond 2015

    When Pat Riley assembled Miami's current roster, he did so with the intent of winning numerous NBA titles. And I'm going to assume he doesn't want that to change...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 11,008 reads 61 comments

  15. What's Next for O.J. Mayo After Mixed 2012-13 NBA Season?

    Mavericks fans, I hope you've enjoyed your time with O.J Mayo, because you can pretty much consider him as good as gone after telling the media he will decline to pick up his player option this summer...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 23,577 reads 8 comments

  16. How Much More Can NY Knicks' Carmelo Anthony Be Expected to Do?

    How much more can Carmelo Anthony be expected to do? It wasn't the most glamorous 36 points, but he got most of them at the right time in the New York Knicks' 85-78 Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 9,397 reads 63 comments

  17. NBA Draft Breakdown and Scouting Report for Louisville Star Gorgui Dieng

    The starting center for the national champion Louisville Cardinals, Gorgui Dieng, saw his draft stock soar over the final portion of the season...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 7,643 reads 13 comments

  18. Tracing Career Rivalry Arc of LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony

    LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony have history. Ironically, after 10 years in the pros, very little of it has played out on an NBA court. Like most rivalries and romances, this one started back in high school...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 month ago 17,488 reads 35 comments

  19. Biggest Hurdles Carmelo Anthony Must Overcome in Postseason

    Carmelo Anthony is coming off his best regular season as a pro, which will mean absolutely nothing if he can't convert it to postseason success. He's been out of the first round only once, and it's a huge, noticeable blemish on his resume...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 2 months ago 8,744 reads 11 comments

  20. Can Stephen Jackson Make a Career Comeback?

    Despite a lengthy career of steady production, teams not only have found Stephen Jackson expendable, but one has actually found him to be disposable. The San Antonio Spurs recently cut ties with the veteran swingman just a week before the playoffs.

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 2 months ago 38,467 reads 16 comments

  21. How the L.A. Lakers Hide a Hobbled Steve Nash Against Tony Parker and Co.

    The good news for the Los Angeles Lakers is that Steve Nash could be available to suit up against Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 2 months ago 9,382 reads 23 comments

  22. Way-Too-Early Predictions for Biggest Surprises of 2013 NBA Draft

    Every year the NBA draft offers a few surprises. And it's never too early to predict what they'll be. Just don't hold it against me if I'm wrong. Some guys go much earlier than expected...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 2 months ago 78,655 reads 56 comments

  23. 2013 NBA Lottery-Bound Teams with Biggest Offseason Needs

    Before the summer, teams put together a to-do list in terms of trying to improve the roster. The lists are usually longer for teams in the lottery...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 2 months ago 59,521 reads 13 comments

  24. Best-Case, Worst-Case NBA Comparisons for UCLA Star Shabazz Muhammad

    Shabazz Muhammad has been one of the bigger mysteries this year in college basketball, particularly from a projection point of view. It's hard to knock the hustle, or the production...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 2 months ago 67,925 reads 46 comments

  25. 2013 NBA Mock Draft: Best Fits for Every Lottery Team

    Now that the NBA regular season has come to an end, the lottery odds have been established. Of course, nothing is set in stone until the ping-pong balls are drawn, but if the odds play out the way they're supposed to, this is what it will look like.

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 2 months ago 102,449 reads 138 comments