1. Shaqtin' a Fool: Shaq Clowns on 'Inside the NBA' Crew

    If you've ever wanted to see Charles Barkley attempt to change a baby's diaper, I'm happy to say that you're in luck...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 month ago 22,508 reads 11 comments

  2. Shaqtin' a Fool: Brandon Knight Shows Up in Highlights for All the Wrong Reasons

    Brandon Knight has had a tough go of things since the NBA All-Star break. He's been in the highlights for the wrong reasons, and it isn't getting any easier for Knight as Shaquille ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 month ago 15,379 reads 34 comments

  3. Recent NBA Hot Streaks That Won't Last

    The NBA is a league where hot streaks can make a season's outlook appear drastically different. But they don't last for the entire campaign. One element that makes hot streaks so much fun is that nobody knows when they might begin or end...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 4 months ago 9,150 reads 10 comments

  4. NBA's Most Physically Imposing Players in the League Today

    The most physically imposing players in the NBA give the opposition a lot to handle on a routine basis. These guys are matchup nightmares, and with the ability to make their presence ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 5 months ago 7,599 reads 62 comments

  5. NBA Early-Season-Trade Grades

    There was a ton of movement around the NBA during the 2012 offseason, and now that we're into the 2012-13 season, it's time to dish out grades for each big deal...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 6 months ago 32,288 reads 52 comments

  6. Most Difficult Position to Play in the NBA

    Every position in the NBA requires skill and intelligence, but what position is the hardest to play in today's league? You're unlikely to get the same answer when polling fans of the NBA, and it's because each position presents a unique challenge...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 6 months ago 21,685 reads 35 comments

  7. Updated Odds to Win the 2013 NBA Title, Post-James Harden Trade

    James Harden has been traded to the Houston Rockets from the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a blockbuster deal that will provide Jeremy Lin with a new running mate in the backcourt...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 7 months ago 64,272 reads 296 comments

  8. Meet Adam Silver, the Next NBA Commissioner

    NBA fans, there is a new sheriff in town. Adam Silver will be the NBA's new commissioner, replacing David Stern as of Feb. 1, 2014. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports was the first to report the news...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 7 months ago 4,068 reads 13 comments

  9. Who Will Be This Season's Biggest Surprise in the NBA?

    These NBA players and teams are going to surprise, and for all the right reasons. Which players can finally live up to the enormous potential they've displayed in past seasons? ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 7 months ago 17,448 reads 49 comments

  10. Kobe vs. LeBron: Who'll Finish Their Career Closer to Michael Jordan?

    It’s a timeless debate that never gets old among NBA fans: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James —which superstar will finish his career closer to Michael Jordan? There is ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 7 months ago 43,598 reads 813 comments

  11. Houston Rockets Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2012-2013 Season

    With the 2012-13 NBA season swiftly approaching, it’s time to take a look at the outlook for the Houston Rockets Playing best-case, worst-case scenario with the Rockets ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 7 months ago 11,016 reads 16 comments

  12. Miami Heat Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2012-2013 Season

    With the 2012-13 NBA season swiftly approaching, it’s time to take a look at the outlook for the Miami Heat ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 7 months ago 10,719 reads 20 comments

  13. Will the L.A. Lakers Win the Championship in the 2012-13 NBA Season?

    Will the Los Angeles Lakers win the championship in the 2012-13 season? Ethan Norof and Will Leivenberg dissect whether Kobe Bryant , Dwight Howard , Steve Nash and Pau Gasol can lead the Lakers back to the Promised Land...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 8 months ago 25,937 reads 258 comments

  14. NBA: Rookies Who Will Be Instant Stars

    The 2012 NBA Draft will provide plenty of worthy nominees, but only a select few stars will shine bright enough to win these prestigious rookie awards. NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 9 months ago 10,777 reads 18 comments

  15. Sleeper Picks for NBA Rookie of the Year

    Anthony Davis seems like such a lock for NBA Rookie of the Year that anyone else automatically becomes a "surprise" pick at this point...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 9 months ago 10,328 reads 34 comments

  16. New York Knicks: How Amar'e and Melo Can Play Together

    After a successful offseason rebuilding project, the New York Knicks are an Eastern Conference power once more. However, they'll still only go as far as Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire can carry them...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 9 months ago 14,385 reads 63 comments

  17. NBA Teams with the Best and Worst Offseasons

    With most of the offseason puzzle pieces now in place, we have a clear picture of which NBA teams can be applauded and which can be reviled for their moves. NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 9 months ago 73,195 reads 119 comments

  18. Team USA vs. Tunisia: Predictions for Tuesday Matchup

    LeBron James and the USA basketball squad made it look easy against France in a dominating 98-71 victory in London, but will there be a letdown in store against the Tunisians? The U...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 10 months ago 16,891 reads 33 comments

  19. Which NBA Teams Made the Shrewdest Free-Agent Signings of the Summer?

    Now that the dust has cleared, it’s time to make sense of the 2012 NBA offseason. While there were plenty of big splashes and obvious misfires, who flew under the radar for the perfect strike? NBA featured columnist Joel C...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 10 months ago 89,961 reads 142 comments

  20. Riskiest Moves of the NBA Offseason

    This crazy NBA offseason has featured plenty of risky business, but these were the most head-scratching acquisitions of them all. NBA featured columnist Joel C...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 10 months ago 32,496 reads 50 comments

  21. Winners and Losers of Steve Nash-to-Lakers Deal

    The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have agreed to a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal to make star point guard Steve Nash the newest teammate for Kobe Bryant ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 11 months ago 113,020 reads 303 comments

  22. Rudy Gay, Amar'e Stoudemire and the Most Overpaid Players in the NBA

    Determining the most overcompensated player in the NBA is tricky. While massive contracts are easy to spot, matching them to their perceived lack of value can be rather subjective...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 11 months ago 20,894 reads 70 comments

  23. NBA Free Agency 2012: Will Deron Williams Follow Tim Duncan's Loyalty to Team?

    Deron Williams and Tim Duncan are both going to be unrestricted free agents this summer, and both stars will serve as marquee names at their position to lead a solid 2012 NBA class...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 12 months ago 1,194 reads 1 comments

  24. NBA Rumors: Why L.A. Clippers Must Sign Blake Griffin to Extension This Summer

    Blake Griffin is a maximum contract player. Although max salaries are thrown around way too liberally around the NBA , the Los Angeles Clippers understand Griffin's importance to the franchise both on and off the court...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 12 months ago 2,543 reads 4 comments

  25. NBA Free Agency 2012: Predicting Where Top Free Agent at Each Position Will Land

    Deron Williams isn't the only player on the NBA free agent market in 2012, but his name is going to be discussed relentlessly as we delve into where the top available players at each position will ultimately land...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 12 months ago 6,120 reads 3 comments