1. LeBron James Says Player-Coach Friction Can Be 'Very Healthy'

    LeBron James isn't afraid of controversy. If you haven't learned that by now, you haven't been watching King James turn the NBA into his court since before he won the 2011-12 NBA Finals...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 8 days ago 14,498 reads 38 comments

  2. Carmelo Anthony Leads NBA Playoffs In Shot Attempts Going Into Game 2 of Finals

    Carmelo Anthony 's New York Knicks were eliminated from the 2013 NBA playoffs in the second round by the Indiana Pacers , but Melo is still at the top of the leaderboard in one category despite the fact he's watching from home...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 10 days ago 16,746 reads 108 comments

  3. Stephen Curry Sees Himself as a Lifelong Member of Golden State Warriors

    Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors during the 2012-13 NBA season, and now we know that he has no intention of going anywhere for the duration of his career...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 13 days ago 9,848 reads 53 comments

  4. Kobe Bryant Says Retirement Is a 'Moving Target,' Wants to Find 'Next Challenge'

    Kobe Bryant 's retirement has been a hot topic ever since the Los Angeles Lakers star tore his Achilles tendon, but he's not ready to hang up the sneakers just yet...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 14 days ago 27,124 reads 113 comments

  5. Utah Jazz Could Bring Back Legendary Coach Jerry Sloan to Organization

    Remember when Jerry Sloan abruptly resigned as head coach of the Utah Jazz in 2011? Well, it appears as if there are no hard feelings between Sloan and the club...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 16 days ago 12,083 reads 15 comments

  6. Dwyane Wade Says He and Chris Bosh Deserve Bigger Roles Alongside LeBron James

    Dwyane Wade would love to play a larger role than he has in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers ...

    Ethan Norof Written by Ethan Norof about 17 days ago 97,858 reads 485 comments

  7. 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 2 months ago 22,468 reads 10 comments

  8. 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 2 months ago 15,465 reads 34 comments

  9. 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 5 months ago 9,162 reads 10 comments

  10. 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 6 months ago 7,618 reads 62 comments

  11. 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 7 months ago 32,292 reads 52 comments

  12. 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 7 months ago 21,705 reads 35 comments

  13. 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 8 months ago 64,279 reads 290 comments

  14. 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 8 months ago 4,174 reads 13 comments

  15. 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 8 months ago 17,447 reads 48 comments

  16. 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 8 months ago 39 reads 813 comments

  17. 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 8 months ago 11,018 reads 16 comments

  18. 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 8 months ago 10,727 reads 20 comments

  19. 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 5 reads 257 comments

  20. 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 10,779 reads 18 comments

  21. 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 10 months ago 10,331 reads 34 comments

  22. 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 10 months ago 14,387 reads 63 comments

  23. 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 10 months ago 73,196 reads 117 comments

  24. 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 11 months ago 16,897 reads 28 comments

  25. 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 11 months ago 89,963 reads 139 comments