1. One Burning Question for Every NBA GM This Offseason

    The job of an NBA general manager never ends. Not even now when the trade deadline is over. Teams can still pick up players off of the waiver wire and temporarily fill in a few holes before the postseason comes around...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 181,146 reads 123 comments

  2. 7 Craziest Wild-Card Personalities in the NBA

    In every sport, we come across some of the most interesting personalities and characters. The MLB has guys like Ozzie Guillen and Manny Ramirez, the NFL has the likes of Jared Allen and the NHL has the likes of Sean Avery...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 7,171 reads 10 comments

  3. Ranking the Miami Heat's Toughest Playoff Matchups

    People, we're only a month away until the start of the postseason! It seems inconceivable that only three months ago we faced the prospect of there not being an NBA season...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 429 reads 4 comments

  4. Predicting Outcome of Every Miami Heat Game in April

    Time really is going by too fast. Yesterday, we were talking about business jargon and how there might not even be a 2011-12 NBA season. Today, we're a month away from the postseason...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 2,279 reads 6 comments

  5. Why Miami Heat Defense Will Doom Them in the Playoffs

    Times have been tough for the Miami Heat . Every NBA team goes through tough times. The Chicago Bulls have been dealing with it all season with Derrick Rose ...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 1,846 reads 14 comments

  6. 5 NBA Stars Who Are Smarter Than Their Coaches

    Coaches or managers have the worst job in professional sports. When their team wins, it's the players that get the credit. When they lose, suddenly the coach becomes the prominent figure representing the team and is blamed for the struggles...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 2,515 reads 5 comments

  7. 5 Waiver-Wire Signings That Will Swing the NBA Playoff Picture

    When an organization signs a player during the trade deadline, it's usually perceived as a sign of desperation. It's a last ditch effort to get all the essentials before the playoffs begin...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 15,993 reads 13 comments

  8. Live Blog: Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in Possible NBA Finals Preview

    At long last, the matchup of two of the league's best teams from each conference is upon us. At 8 p.m., we will be entertained with a contest between the 36-12 Oklahoma City Thunder and the visiting 35-11 Miami Heat ...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 4,677 reads 78 comments

  9. The Biggest Playoff Pretenders in the NBA

    It was only three months ago that we suspected there wouldn't even be a 2011-12 NBA season. We were too busy dealing with business jargon and legal mumbo jumbo...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 16,443 reads 52 comments

  10. 5 Changes the Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra Need to Make to Their Offense

    Coming into the 2010-11 season, one of the last things we thought we'd be worrying about would be the struggles of the Miami Heat offense...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 5,239 reads 48 comments

  11. Why LeBron James Is the NBA's MVP and Defensive Player of the Year

    In 1988, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan became the first player in NBA history to win the NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year award in the same season...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 4,275 reads 32 comments

  12. 5 Keys to the Miami Heat's Playoff Success

    I think we can just about confirm that the Miami Heat will make it a fourth consecutive season where they will make it to the playoffs. However, they have different plans on their mind...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 6,315 reads 20 comments

  13. Power Ranking Dwight Howard, LeBron James and the NBA's Unlikeliest Villains

    In every sport, there are always those certain players who nobody can seem to stand. The NHL has Sean Avery, MLB has A.J. Pierzynski and the NFL has Cortland Finnegan. The NBA has too many players to not like...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 3,941 reads 17 comments

  14. 5 Reasons the Miami Heat Did Well at the Trade Deadline

    With the trade deadline past us, we can now take in what we can only perceive to be the Miami Heat 's roster for the rest of the year. Not too bad...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 9,371 reads 12 comments

  15. Does LeBron James Have the Most Twitter Clout Among NBA Stars?

    One of the most active and personal Web sites currently available for surfing, Twitter has allowed us to interact with our favorite athletes and celebrities...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 626 reads 3 comments

  16. 5 Rookie Busts Who Wish They Were Playing in the NCAA Tournament Right Now

    The 2011 NBA draft class wasn't as bad as many assumed. There weren't too many great vibes about anyone heading in. There wasn't even much hype surrounding the No. 1 pick in the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 3,127 reads 0 comments

  17. Which NCAA Tourney Teams Have the Most NBA Starters in the League Today?

    There is a whole lot of money going to be spent on those players next year. And I mean a lot. The man in the middle, Anthony Davis, is going to be the No. 1 pick next year, and some lucky lottery team is going to be fortunate enough to acquire him...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 818 reads 2 comments

  18. Which NBA Teams Are Screwing Fans on Ticket Prices Based on 2012 Play?

    Despite being in a recession, sports franchises still raise the price of tickets. The crazier thing? People are still buying them...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 3,510 reads 12 comments

  19. Miami Heat: With a Post Game, Has LeBron James Become Unstoppable?

    "Linsanity" is on its deathbed and this is one of the quietest trade deadlines in recent history. It's about that time to put LeBron James back in his usual spot under the microscope...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 10,888 reads 142 comments

  20. The 2012 NBA All-Disappointment Team

    In everyday life, we all find ourselves getting a little disappointed with something. Whether it's car troubles or not getting that promotion we were striving for, disappointment is just another aspect of life...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 7,550 reads 13 comments

  21. Ranking LeBron and D-Wade with the Best Alley-Oop Combos in the NBA

    I'm not too sure on the history of the alley-oop, but if movies have taught me anything, it's that Jackie Moon, Andre 3000 and the white guy from White Men Can't Jump invented it ...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 7,341 reads 28 comments

  22. Best and Worst Case Second Half Scenarios for Every NBA Team

    With the All-Star break come and gone, the NBA can now look forward to the second half of the season. This is the time of year where last minute adjustments are made, and teams begin their final run to the postseason...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 1,939 reads 2 comments

  23. Miami Heat Trade Rumors: Ranking the Moves Most Likely to Happen

    For some strange reason, the Miami Heat aren't as involved in the trade deadline as they were last season. You can only wonder why...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 13,832 reads 13 comments

  24. 2012's 5 Sexiest NBA Finals Scenarios

    It's not quite on par with the Super Bowl in terms of popularity, but there always seems to be some sort of aura around the NBA Finals that gives you goosebumps and leaves the hair standing up on the back of your neck...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 2,279 reads 15 comments

  25. Miami Heat: Should They Make a Move Before the Trade Deadline?

    Last week, I wrote an article dealing with the Miami Heat and their possible response to the trade deadline. I set myself on firm ground and stood by the belief that this team has no moves to be made...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 1 year ago 7,742 reads 39 comments