1. NBA Free Agents 2012: Breaking Down the Top 5 Players at Every Position

    While only 16 teams are alive in the postseason, all 30 teams are already feverishly making plans on how they plan to attack free agency this summer...

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  2. Ranking the NBA's Most Intimidating Playoff Atmospheres

    There are many ways that an NBA team can intimidate its opponent. Perhaps the easiest way to do so is to create an experience for its home fans that generates energy and excitement throughout the arena...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 10,930 reads 68 comments

  3. NBA Monday Morning Shootaround: Derrick Rose, Andrew Bynum, and More

    Welcome to "The Monday Morning Shootaround," Bleacher Report's recap of the weekend that was in the NBA ...

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  4. Full Grades for the Philadelphia 76ers 2012 Season

    The long, grueling, bizarre journey known as the 2011-12 NBA regular season is finally over. The Philadelphia 76ers jumped out the gate to an impressive 20-9 start that quickly morphed into a somewhat disappointing 35-31 record...

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  5. NBA Playoffs 2012 Bracket: Latest Odds for First-Round Games

    It took until the last day of the NBA season, but the matchups for all eight first-round playoff series are finally set...

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  6. NBA Rumors: Top-Tier Destinations for Michael Beasley to Blossom

    Numerous labels—not all of them favorable—have been given to Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley throughout his four-year NBA career. Here's yet another that applies as well: potential free-agent steal...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 1,047 reads 9 comments

  7. 2012 NBA Playoffs: 6 Matchups Everyone Wants to See

    Let's all be honest with ourselves: There are clearly some potential playoff series in the NBA that we would prefer more than others. Sure, we would love to see our favorite team take home the Larry O'Brien trophy when all is said and done...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 20,009 reads 86 comments

  8. 5 Reasons the Philadelphia 76ers Will Shock the NBA in the Playoffs

    I know that you're thinking. You're probably wishing that the NBA would just skip the first two rounds of the playoffs this year so that we can see two of the league's elite teams—the ...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 3,298 reads 15 comments

  9. NBA Monday Morning Shootaround: The 'World Peace' Edition

    Welcome to the latest edition of "The Monday Morning Shootaround," Bleacher Report's recap of the weekend that was in the NBA ...

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  10. NBA Playoffs 2012: Breaking Down 6 Key Games That Will Determine Playoff Seeds

    With four days remaining in the NBA regular season, very little has been settled at this point. Most of the playoff slots are accounted for, but just about every team in the postseason is still jockeying for position as we reach the homestretch...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 8,862 reads 19 comments

  11. Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls: Live Blog, Analysis and Reaction

    22 points and six rebounds by Luol Deng paced the Chicago Bulls to a 93-83 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the United Center on Saturday night. The Bulls now lead the Eastern Conference by 2...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 2,748 reads 28 comments

  12. NBA Free Agency 2012: 10 Low-Cost Free Agents Who Will Swing 2013 Playoffs

    As the second season is quickly approaching for 16 NBA franchises, the other 14 teams will soon have some extra time to prepare for what is shaping up to be a hectic free agent period...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 1,039 reads 1 comments

  13. Predictions and Scouting Reports for Every Eastern Conference Playoff Contender

    There is still some shuffling to be done, but the eight teams that will do battle in the Eastern Conference Playoffs this season are just about set...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 13,184 reads 63 comments

  14. NBA Rumors: 5 Big-Name Coaches Who Would Make Splash with Wizards

    Interim head coach Randy Wittman has some recent success (relatively speaking) with the Washington Wizards , but it's clear that a more permanent change will be made on the bench this summer...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 2,167 reads 18 comments

  15. NBA Draft 2012: Stat Projections for Top Rookies Next Year

    Only 16 teams will make the NBA playoffs, but every team in the league is making preparations for the June 28 draft...

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  16. NBA Monday Morning Shootaround: The 'Day-to-Day' Edition

    Welcome to the latest edition of "The Monday Morning Shootaround," Bleacher Report's recap of the weekend that was in the NBA . This week, we bring you injury news, relocation updates and a strange request from the Artest formerly known as Ron...

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  17. NBA Monday Morning Shootaround:: The 'Dwight Howard Is Happy...For Now' Edition

    Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Monday Morning Shootaround: Bleacher Report's recap of the weekend that was in the NBA . Check back here every Monday for the top storylines, highlights and more from the world of basketball...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 187 reads 0 comments

  18. Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Live Blog, Analysis & More

    Dwight Howard scored 20 points and grabbed 22 rebounds as the Orlando Magic snapped their five-game losing streak with an 88-82 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 1,003 reads 3 comments

  19. 2012 NBA Free Agency: 8 Immediate Upgrades for Perennial Contenders

    With Dwight Howard deciding not to exercise the early termination option in his contract, the expected crown jewel of the 2012 NBA free agency class will no longer be on the market...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 2,122 reads 1 comments

  20. Predicting the Philadelphia 76ers Playoff Rotation

    While their first-round matchup won't be set until a few weeks from now, we already have a pretty good idea of the Philadelphia 76ers ' rotation come playoff time...

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  21. What Andre Iguodala Can Learn from LeBron James

    Andre Iguodala is well aware of the burden that comes with being a highly compensated basketball player in the city of Philadelphia...

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  22. How the Sixers Can Beat the Heat for the First Time in 2012

    It counts the same as every other regular season game, but it's clear that the Philadelphia 76ers turn the intensity up a notch whenever they face the Miami Heat ...

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  23. Philadelphia 76ers: Breaking Down the Evan Turner/Doug Collins Saga

    It doesn't make any sense. Anyone who has ever watched Philadelphia 76ers swingman Evan Turner play basketball realizes that he is a far more active and engaged player when he initiates the offense...

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  24. Power Ranking the NBA's Most Reckless Slashers

    The jump shot will always be a fundamental element in the game of basketball. But on the nightly highlight shows, the ones who are celebrated the most are those who attack the the ...

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  25. Heat vs. Mavericks: Breaking Down Every Matchup in Tonight's NBA Finals Rematch

    Three months ago, the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks squared off in a season-opening, Christmas Day battle between the two teams that met in the NBA Finals last June...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 year ago 577 reads 0 comments