1. Golden State Warriors Will Continue Slow Start as Andrew Bogut Struggles Through

    The Golden State Warriors entered the season with high hopes as did their fans. They've revamped their starting roster, and changed their identity to one that very much has the means to win...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 1,975 reads 6 comments

  2. How Far Can the Chicago Bulls Make It with a Smoke and Mirrors Approach?

    The Chicago Bulls have started strong, winning their first two games before giving away a disappointing loss to the New Orleans Hornets ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 1,028 reads 21 comments

  3. Breaking Down How Brook Lopez Can Become Elite Rebounder

    Brook Lopez , the Brooklyn Nets center, who, at the very least has the talent to be a superstar, wants to be an improved rebounder . That's a start. At the start of his career he was a respectable rebounder ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 570 reads 6 comments

  4. Lakers Rumors: Why L.A. Must Avoid Adding Another PG with Steve Nash Sidelined

    With Steve Nash being injured some might want to argue that the Lakers need to rush out and sign a new point guard, arguing that their current stable of five point guards is insufficient...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 5,249 reads 8 comments

  5. New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Postgame Grades and Analysis

    For the second day in a row, the Knicks dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers as they clobbered the Sixers on their home court, 110-88...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 8,048 reads 58 comments

  6. Is Eric Gordon Using His Knee Injury to Angle for a Trade?

    When Eric Gordon announced that he was going to need four to six weeks to rehabilitate his knee, there was a reaction by some that it is perhaps a bit convenient in terms of the timing...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 4,373 reads 23 comments

  7. Breaking Down How Kobe Bryant Has Improved His Efficiency

    Throughout the course of his career, Kobe Bryant 's critics' biggest issue has been his inefficient shooting. But the way he's started this season, even the most ardent critic has nothing to complain about...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 3,797 reads 20 comments

  8. Taj Gibson's Extension Is a Sign of Present and Future Value

    Taj Gibson signed an four-year extension which is guaranteed for $32 million, but incentives could push it up to $38 million, according to the Chicago Sun-Times ' Joe Cowley...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 3,204 reads 18 comments

  9. Clippers vs. Lakers: Postgame Grades and Analysis

    At what point do you panic? The Los Angeles Lakers lost their third game to open the season. It was their ninth loss in nine games going back to the preseason. Once again, the same ugly flaws raised their ugly heads...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 7,096 reads 49 comments

  10. Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks: Postgame Grades and Analysis

    In a much-anticipated matchup featuring the New York Knicks hosting the Miami Heat, the game was anything but exciting as the Knicks blew out the Heat in their season-opening game...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 28,107 reads 336 comments

  11. Dwight Howard in Denial About Lakers' Dysfunction

    Kevin Ding of the Orange County register gave a rundown of the postgame antics of the Los Angeles Lakers ' newest start, Dwight Howard ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 5,106 reads 41 comments

  12. Why Dwight Howard and Chris Paul Make Better Rivals Than Teammates

    Dwight Howard and Chris Paul were going to team up in Dallas before they were both traded to their new digs. According to Marc Spears of Yahoo! , Howard said, "We were trying to play together, but it didn't work out...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 615 reads 2 comments

  13. LeBron James vs. Carmelo Anthony: Who Has Advantage in Head-to-Head Matchup?

    When the Miami Heat take on the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden tonight, it will be the 21st matchup between LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony , the first and third picks ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 10,207 reads 32 comments

  14. Is Eric Gordon's Injury Really Just a Crybaby Temper Tantrum?

    There is rising speculation that Eric Gordon 's knee injury is less about the knee and more about the inside boo-boo of not getting what he wanted when the Hornets matched a four year, $58 million contract with the Phoenix Suns ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 969 reads 1 comments

  15. Can Joakim Noah Be a Legit Offensive Threat for Chicago Bulls?

    Joakim Noah had arguably the second-best opening night of any player in the league, scoring 23 points to go with 10 rebounds, five blocks, three steals and three rebounds...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 3,419 reads 34 comments

  16. Re-Setting the Over/Under on Lakers 2012-13 Win Total After Brutal Start

    Back in August, before there was any preseason losing streaks or regular season losing streaks or panic button obliterating going on, 100 of the "finest basketball minds at ESPN" ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 956 reads 15 comments

  17. Dwyane Wade's Hypocrisy Will Fuel Boston Celtics' War Path to Title

    Have you heard? The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics don't like each other much. Not that it was needed, but now there's even more gasoline to fuel the rivalry: Rajon Rondo ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 4,829 reads 89 comments

  18. Playing the Blame Game with Lakers' Early-Season Woes

    The Los Angeles Lakers are not where they were hoping to be right now. After six preseason games and two regular season games, the team has yet to win a single game. Granted, this team is newly assembled...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 307 reads 3 comments

  19. Breaking Down Luol Deng's Role in the Offense Without Derrick Rose

    With Derrick Rose out for the first half of the season, the other Chicago starters will be asked to step up their games in different ways and Luol Deng , as the Bulls second All-Star, will be looked to the most...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 3,020 reads 4 comments

  20. Grading How NBA GMs Handled Extension Candidates Before Deadline

    The early contract extension deadline has come and gone, and some of the biggest names in the free-agent market are no longer going to be restricted free agents next year...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 28,825 reads 163 comments

  21. James Harden's Epic Debut Proves He's Worth Every Penny of New Contract

    James Harden 's debut with the Houston Rockets was an absolute rocket ride as he scored 37 points, dished 12 assists, grabbed six rebounds and added four steals. The last time a Rocket had a game like that was Sleepy Floyd in 1989 ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 1,691 reads 5 comments

  22. Breaking Down the NBA's Most Explosive New Offense

    Many expected that opening night would reveal the league's most explosive new offense. Most thought it would the wrong team. While the Lakers new starting five fizzled, the reigning champs revealed a new offense that was positively potent though...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 4,926 reads 13 comments

  23. Rockets vs Pistons: Grades and Analysis for Houston

    The Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons kicked off their season against one another on Halloween as both teams had tricks and both teams had some treats...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 1,666 reads 2 comments

  24. Breaking Down How LA Lakers Can Maximize Steve Nash's Talents

    The Los Angeles Lakers' first game was a travesty of offensive prowess. The only offense involved was what Dallas did to them and what Mike Brown did to the fans who paid for tickets...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 2,217 reads 22 comments

  25. Grading Dwight Howard's Debut with the Los Angeles Lakers

    Dwight Howard 's debut with the Los Angeles Lakers was, in a word, disappointing, as both he and the team failed on multiple levels in losing to the Dallas Mavericks, 99-91...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 5,128 reads 29 comments