1. Assembling the NBA's All-Energy Team Entering 2013 Playoffs

    Energy is a precious commodity in the NBA . It is the great equalizer. It overcomes all deficiencies—elevating teams to achieve more than they should. It is the essential element of any champion...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 3,247 reads 41 comments

  2. Breaking Down the Numbers Behind Chicago Bulls' Most Effective Lineups

    When we break down the numbers behind the Chicago Bulls ' most effective lineups, the results are compelling as well as illuminating. Looking at lineups is different from looking at players...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 1,577 reads 14 comments

  3. Is Russell Westbrook Really Holding Kevin Durant Back?

    Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant are arguably the best paring of stars in the NBA right now. Together they’ve guided the Thunder to the NBA Finals. Yet, in spite of their success there are remarkably polarizing differences between them...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 15,888 reads 152 comments

  4. Calculating Every NBA Team's Chances of Winning the Title in the Next Five Years

    In calculating the chance of every team to win the NBA title over the next five years, a lot needs to be taken into consideration...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 13,437 reads 62 comments

  5. How Kevin Durant's Evolution Is Filling James Harden's Void for OKC Thunder

    When the Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden for Kevin Martin, there was some concern that Martin would not be able to reproduce the same level of production that Harden had in previous years...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 2,537 reads 42 comments

  6. Why Chicago Bulls Building Around Derrick Rose Is Harder Than You Think

    When Reggie Rose called out the Chicago Bulls for not acquiring a second superstar to add to the Chicago Bulls before the trade deadline, many fans were quick to assert that he was right in his sentiment, even if he was wrong in his delivery...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 26,586 reads 87 comments

  7. Will LeBron James' Miami Heat Ever Touch Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls?

    During the Miami Heat ’s streak, which was ended by the Chicago Bulls after a remarkable 27 games, many compared the team to the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers , whose record the Heat were chasing...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 19,766 reads 322 comments

  8. Has Tom Thibodeau Learned Any Lessons from Chicago Bulls' Up-and-Down Season?

    Tom Thibodeau is in his third season as an NBA head coach, and there are signs that, as successful as he's been, he’s learning and improving on the job. He won Coach of the Year in his rookie season...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 2,972 reads 25 comments

  9. NBA Records That Could or Did Fall in the 2012-13 Season

    Each season there is a selection of performances that are notable because they are unique in the annals of NBA history. This season is no different. Records could fall. Accomplishments, rare or even completely unprecedented, are being achieved...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 34,729 reads 157 comments

  10. Eye-Popping Numbers That Give LeBron James Proper Due Among All-Time NBA Legends

    LeBron James has put up some eye-popping numbers, both this season and throughout his career. Considering what he’s done in context of history, he belongs in the company of some of the greatest players in the history of the game...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 11,769 reads 119 comments

  11. Building the Case for Jimmy Butler to Be Chicago Bulls' Starting Shooting Guard

    In his first two years with the Chicago Bulls , young Jimmy Butler has started to make a name for himself, and it’s time to insert him into the starting lineup...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 18,453 reads 121 comments

  12. Definitive Blueprint for Bulls to Challenge Heat's Eastern Conference Throne

    When Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls were vying for their first title, there was one thing in their way—the Detroit Pistons . Now the Bulls face a similar dilemma in the Miami Heat ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 5,826 reads 71 comments

  13. Can the Chicago Bulls Win a Title with a Team Built Around Derrick Rose?

    It’s apparent the Chicago Bulls aren’t going to win a championship this year. Barring an unprecedented comeback by Derrick Rose , coupled with a prolonged trip to the ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 1 month ago 6,389 reads 93 comments

  14. Does Healthy Derrick Rose Give Chicago Bulls Fighting Chance Against Miami Heat?

    As the season winds to its close, the Chicago Bulls are mired in injuries, losing and discouragement, having dropped six of their last eight...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 10,013 reads 22 comments

  15. Why Comparing LeBron James to Kobe Bryant Is Just Plain Wrong

    Kobe Bryant or LeBron James ? It’s probably the longest, and silliest, running debate on the Internet...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 18,714 reads 395 comments

  16. What Derrick Rose's Return Would Mean to the City of Chicago

    To understand what Derrick Rose ’s return will mean to the city of Chicago, you need to understand what it is to be a Chicagoan. You need to know that Chicago is like no other city in the country...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 46,662 reads 175 comments

  17. Why Criticizing Derrick Rose's Return Date Completely Misses the Point

    Derrick Rose should return when he, his trainers, his coach and all the pertinent personnel involved determine that he’s ready...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 11,159 reads 72 comments

  18. Can Surprising Chicago Bulls Challenge NBA's Elite Without Derrick Rose?

    Can the Chicago Bulls challenge the elite without Derrick Rose ? They looked like they could as they soared through December and January, before crashing back to earth in February and March...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 3,041 reads 23 comments

  19. Timeline of Bulls Season Through Derrick Rose's Eyes

    Derrick Rose has had a very different season this year than in any other of his career. His perspective has been unique, as he has been simultaneously both a teammate and a spectator...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 9,597 reads 29 comments

  20. Buying or Selling Tom Thibodeau as NBA Coach of the Year

    During his rookie season as a head coach, Tom Thibodeau tied for the most wins in the NBA and won the Coach of the Year ( COTY ). In his second season, he tied for the most wins in the NBA and finished second in the COTY voting...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 2,703 reads 48 comments

  21. Did Rudy Gay Trade Unleash Potent Frontcourt Duo for Memphis Grizzlies?

    When the Memphis Grizzlies traded away Rudy Gay to the Toronto Raptors , it was perceived to be a cost-saving measure which would result in their offensive demise...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 4,613 reads 14 comments

  22. Joakim Noah Is No-Brainer Choice for Defensive Player of the Year

    At this point in the season he should be a no-brainer for Defensive Player of the Year. With apologies to other candidates like Paul George or Tim Duncan, Noah’s defensive versatility and success make him an easy selection...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 5,810 reads 61 comments

  23. Do the Chicago Bulls Need to Break Up Their Current Core to Contend for a Title?

    Do the Chicago Bulls need to break up their current core to contend for a title? With the team mired in the second-tier of Eastern Conference playoff teams, and sputtering against winning teams, that’s the question their fans are asking...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 2 months ago 14,201 reads 167 comments

  24. Best-Case, Worst-Case Scenarios for Rest of 2012-13 Chicago Bulls Season

    When people talk about the chances for the Chicago Bulls this postseason, they often make the mistake of confusing “realistic” with “most probable” and, as a result, ignore that there is a range of possible outcomes...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 3 months ago 5,841 reads 22 comments

  25. The NBA's Current Versions of Classic Teams

    The NBA is a league rich in history, made all the more rich by unique teams scattered throughout its existence. Some have won titles, others provided tremendous entertainment, all left NBA fans with unforgettable highlights...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 3 months ago 26,508 reads 99 comments