1. Why Extending Ty Lawson Caps an Offseason of Shrewd Moves by the Denver Nuggets

    The Denver Nuggets inked Ty Lawson to a four-year extension according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports: Ty Lawson's extension with Denver is four years, $48 million, league source tells Y! Sports...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 461 reads 6 comments

  2. Why Kobe Bryant's Foot Injury Is a Blessing in Disguise for Lakers

    Kobe Bryant may be waiting for his heel to heal, but the agony of his feet doesn't mean the Lakers are destined to experience the agony of defeat. In fact, Bryant's foot injury may just be a blessing in disguise...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 1,017 reads 3 comments

  3. Rockets vs. Pistons: Preview, Analysis and Predictions for Jeremy Lin's Debut

    The Houston Rockets have added plenty of players this offseason. Few are more apt for the Rockets moniker than Jeremy Lin, whose celestial ascent last year could not have occurred more quickly...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 2,106 reads 2 comments

  4. Spurs vs. Hornets: Preview, Analysis & Predictions for Anthony Davis' NBA Debut

    The NBA season and Anthony Davis's career are set to tip off. Davis, the first pick of the 2012 NBA draft, will launch his career against a former No. 1 overall pick Tim Duncan when the New Orleans Hornets travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 1,168 reads 0 comments

  5. Full 2012-13 NBA Playoff Predictions, Opening Week Edition

    With the NBA season finally arriving, games will soon start to count. Of course, those games will only count until the postseason comes. Then everything starts fresh for 16 teams and the other 14 pack up their lottery balls and go home...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 9,181 reads 76 comments

  6. An Optimist's Guide to the Chicago Bulls' 2012-13 Season

    The Chicago Bulls are getting set for their third season under the tutelage of Tom Thibodeau . With their superstar, Derrick Rose , injured, it looks like it could well be the least successful...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 4,112 reads 24 comments

  7. Month-by-Month Predictions for Chicago Bulls 2012-13 Season

    With the NBA season quickly approaching, the Interworld is filled with useless predictions of every sort about how teams will do and where they will finish...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 1,162 reads 19 comments

  8. 10 Most Surprisingly Efficient Players in the NBA

    The NBA has its share of worker bees—players who step on the court night after night and through sheer hard work, determination and effort put up numbers that are surprisingly good...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 8,993 reads 31 comments

  9. How Michael Jordan Changed the NBA's Center Position Forever

    Reports are that the NBA is changing the All-Star ballot to compensate for the relative dearth of centers in the NBA. They are taking the "center" position off the ballot and now, fans will just vote for three frontcourt slots...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 14,452 reads 140 comments

  10. Why Taj Gibson Will Make Amnestying Carlos Boozer an Easy Decision

    Taj Gibson scored a whopping 7.7 points per game last year. Carlos Boozer averaged 15.0, which was second best on the team. So why is it a no-brainer to extend Gibson and amnesty Carlos Boozer? The explanation is as easy as the decision...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 3,857 reads 21 comments

  11. Where Every Member of New Chicago Bulls Bench Mob Must Improve

    This offseason, the Chicago Bulls revamped one of the best benches in the league, ostensibly in an effort to save money in a season where the chances of competing for a title are limited because of the absence of Derrick Rose ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 2,228 reads 10 comments

  12. Breaking Down the 5 Basic Principles of the Chicago Bulls Defense

    Tom Thibodeau ’s defenses are the stuff of legends. Since he started coaching in the NBA , he has consistently led the best defenses in the Association, no matter who he’s coached for or who has played under him...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 2,504 reads 12 comments

  13. Is This Luol Deng's Last Chance to Validate Worth with Chicago Bulls?

    Luol Deng signed a six-year, $71 million contract in the summer of 2008. Since then, it’s been a subject of controversy. Some feel he was getting paid elite player money and has never lived up to that contract...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 1,877 reads 27 comments

  14. 7 NBA Rule Changes We'd Like to See

    Kudos to the NBA for getting something done on the flopping front. How much it works and how much it impacts the game is yet to be seen, but something is better than nothing...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 9,578 reads 68 comments

  15. Why the Chicago Bulls Won't Miss Derrick Rose as Much as You Think

    Derrick Rose will be out for the start of the season, and as a result, many are writing off the Chicago Bulls ' hopes of having anything but a wasted season. Here's the reality, though...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 5,433 reads 29 comments

  16. 7 Things We've Learned in Training Camp About Chicago Bulls with Rose Injured

    With Derrick Rose injured and with the Bench Mob revamped, there is a lot of interest this year in the Chicago Bulls preseason, which the Bulls are muddling through one way or another...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 4,925 reads 23 comments

  17. Chicago Bulls 2012-13: Starting 5 Projections and Depth Chart Breakdown

    2011-12 W-L 50-16 Final Finish in Standings First in Central Division First in Eastern Conference First in NBA New Acquisitions over ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 7,003 reads 29 comments

  18. Why the St. Louis Cardinals Are so Irrepressible in the Postseason

    When the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a six-run deficit to come back and beat the Washington Nationals in Game 5 of the National League Division Series, they accomplished the greatest comeback in a winner-take-all game in postseason history...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 2,206 reads 0 comments

  19. Why Taj Gibson Will Emerge as Chicago Bulls' Sixth Man During 2012-13 Season

    Taj Gibson was the Bulls' most important man defensively off the bench last season. This season, look for him to have more importance offensively as well as he moves into contention for the Sixth Man of the Year...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 2,228 reads 14 comments

  20. 5 Reasons Chicago Bulls Are NBA's Most Underrated Team

    The annual preseason ritual is to severely underrate the Bulls . As training camp goes on, the preseason games start revving up, and the prognostications come out, people tank on the Bulls...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 8,435 reads 63 comments

  21. Breaking Down Tom Thibodeau's Ideal 4-Year Plan for the Chicago Bulls

    Tom Thibodeau will be the coach of the Chicago Bulls for at least the next four years. After his first two years, it's bound to be a promising four years considering that he ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 2,010 reads 8 comments

  22. Why Chicago Bulls Fans Should Be Salivating for Nikola Mirotic's Arrival

    Nikola Mirotic and Real Madrid just spent two games playing in the USA against real NBA talent, giving many Bulls fans their first look at their draft-and-stash Euro...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 8,094 reads 41 comments

  23. Why Luol Deng Delaying Wrist Surgery Won't Impact His Efficiency

    Luol Deng 's wrist was the story of the summer for the Bulls . There were those who were concerned that by not opting for the surgery, but instead playing for Great Britain in the Olympics, he would jeopardize the start of the 2012-13 season...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 1,806 reads 15 comments

  24. How Joakim Noah Can Become a Top-Tier NBA Center

    Joakim Noah is easily one of the best defensive centers in the NBA . He's one of the best rebounders . He's one of the hardest workers. There's a lot to love about his play...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 7 months ago 2,075 reads 21 comments

  25. Breaking Down How the Chicago Bulls Can Create Offense with Defense

    With Derrick Rose injured to start the season, the biggest question facing the Chicago Bulls is where they will get their offense from. One option is to try to use their tremendous defense to create offense...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 8 months ago 2,565 reads 7 comments