1. How Kobe Bryant's Knee Procedure Saved L.A. Lakers' Legend's Career

    Kobe Bryant wasn't himself in Phil Jackson's final season as Los Angeles Lakers head coach. Lakers fans were well aware of Bryant's knee problems, but many saw him taking the ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 7,289 reads 57 comments

  2. Jrue Holiday and Stars Who Will Blossom in the 2012 NBA Playoffs

    The NBA playoffs always provide an opportunity for certain players to stand out and the chance to flourish in front of a national audience...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 191 reads 0 comments

  3. NBA Rumors: Signing Andrei Kirilenko Won't Lure Deron Williams to Brooklyn

    Could Andrei Kirilenko be on his way to join the Brooklyn Nets and potentially become Deron Williams' newest teammate? Where there's smoke, there can often be fire, and this isn't the first time we've heard AK-47 being linked to the Nets...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 2,458 reads 9 comments

  4. Why Josh Smith's Injury Shouldn't Detract from an All-NBA Season

    Josh Smith was forced to leave Game 2 of Atlanta's series against the Boston Celtics with a knee injury after battling with Kevin Garnett beneath the basket...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 691 reads 3 comments

  5. Miami Heat: How Role Players Have Fueled LeBron James' Hot Postseason Play

    LeBron James is the heavy favorite to win his third regular season MVP award, and thus far in the postseason, the Miami Heat superstar has looked fully motivated to win his first championship...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 2,112 reads 7 comments

  6. How Bringing Back Jeremy Lin in the Playoffs Would Hurt New York Knicks

    Jeremy Lin 's potential return is not going to bring Amar'e Stoudemire back into the playoff picture, and it's not going to change anything about the New York Knicks ' chances of beating the Miami Heat in the first round...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 4,570 reads 16 comments

  7. Predicting the Brooklyn Nets' Starting Lineup for Inaugural Season

    There has been a ton of hype surrounding the Nets ' move to Brooklyn, and after the team's official logo was revealed earlier this week, many are already brimming with excitement about what it means for the long-term outlook of the franchise...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 2,632 reads 4 comments

  8. NBA Draft 2012: Projecting Biggest Potential Bust at Every Position

    While most NBA fans are focused on the heated battles in the first round of the NBA playoffs, decision-makers in the front office are rapidly preparing for the 2012 draft class...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 9,607 reads 33 comments

  9. Amare Stoudemire Injury: How Act of Stupidity Will Actually Help NY Knicks

    Amar'e Stoudemire's decision to challenge a fire extinguisher to a fight following Game 2's loss to the Miami Heat was perplexing, vexing and left several questioning his commitment to the team...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 5,426 reads 66 comments

  10. Why James Harden Is the Catalyst for Kevin Durant's NBA Championship Dreams

    The Oklahoma City Thunder have been pegged as a title favorite since before the regular season began, and nothing is changing now that the playoffs have arrived...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 2,867 reads 12 comments

  11. NBA Rumors: Why Lakers' Belief in Andrew Bynum Will Net Them a Title

    Andrew Bynum used to always find his name in headlines alongside Dwight Howard . Constantly being mentioned as a trade candidate and with rumors swirling around him, there was ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 4,200 reads 7 comments

  12. NBA Playoffs Predictions: Biggest Games to Watch as Round 1 Action Heats Up

    The first round of the NBA playoffs has already brought us surprise, heartbreak and predictions for what might happen moving forward, and each team has just played one game...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 435 reads 0 comments

  13. NBA Playoffs Bracket 2012: Miami Heat Team to Beat for Title Following Injuries

    Derrick Rose and Iman Shumpert both tore their ACLs in Game 1 of the 2012 NBA playoffs in devastating fashion...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 6,316 reads 37 comments

  14. NBA Playoff Schedule 2012: Teams That Won't Defend Home-Court Advantage

    Much has been made about the NBA playoff teams that hold home-court advantage in the first round, but how much does it really mean in terms of winning a series? During the opening ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 774 reads 0 comments

  15. Derrick Rose Injury: How Playoff Dominoes Will Fall with D-Rose Sidelined

    Derrick Rose 's torn ACL was absolutely devastating. The replays were gruesome, basketball fans around the world cringed and almost everyone knew that Rose's season was over as soon as he crumpled to the ground...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 612 reads 0 comments

  16. NBA Rumors: Hottest Storylines Ahead of the Draft

    The 2012 NBA draft class has been heralded as one that is incredibly deep, but all 30 teams around the league need to formulate a plan before the selection process arrives...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 2,645 reads 18 comments

  17. 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Projecting Picks for Entire First Round

    The 2011-'12 NBA regular season has concluded, and while there are 16 teams preparing for the playoffs, the 14 other teams are already making offseason plans to prepare for the 2012 draft...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 25,330 reads 10 comments

  18. NBA Draft 2012: Biggest Potential Steals of the First Round

    The NBA draft is going to be filled with a lot of talented prospects, but not all of them will live up their respective billing. The reason? It never happens...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 1,368 reads 5 comments

  19. Steve Nash's Class Personifies Everything We Love About the NBA

    Steve Nash likely played his final regular season game for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. After his team lost a must-win game against the Utah Jazz earlier in the week, the Suns were eliminated from postseason contention...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 3,867 reads 24 comments

  20. 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Highlighting Perfect Picks for Every 1st Round Team

    There is a lot to like about the prospects entering the NBA draft this season. While some teams are talking playoffs and scrambling to prepare for the postseason, others are ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 3,701 reads 4 comments

  21. NBA Trade Rumors: Updates from Around the League

    Are we really going to have to go through the "Dwightmare" all over again with Dwight Howard and his desire to be traded? It's the final day of the NBA 's regular season, and that ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 5,165 reads 1 comments

  22. NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Must Pair Nicolas Batum with Tony Parker

    Tony Parker and Nicolas Batum are known to be close friends. They have been teammates previously with the French national team and there is reason to speculate that they would like to play together in the NBA ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 2,482 reads 9 comments

  23. 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Complete Projections for Every First-Round Team

    The NBA postseason is set to kick off this weekend, but the regular season ending marks the end of the year for lottery-bound teams that didn't make the cut...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 1,762 reads 2 comments

  24. Kobe Bryant Must Steal Scoring Title from Kevin Durant to Boost Legacy

    Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant are locked into a head-to-head battle for the scoring crown. In a week that has been dominated by headlines involving the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 1,329 reads 11 comments

  25. NBA Trade Rumors: Orlando Magic Will Never Get Equal Value for Dwight Howard

    When trading a superstar like Dwight Howard in the NBA , it's extremely rare for a team to get what fans would view as "equal value" in a deal...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 1 year ago 6,145 reads 21 comments