1. Report: Sacramento Kings Unwilling to Trade DeMarcus Cousins

    Looks like Boogie might have to stick it out in Sac-Town after all. Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie told David Aldridge of NBA.com : You can put that one to rest...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 5 months ago 815 reads 6 comments

  2. NBA: Are the Boston Celtics Still a Playoff Contender?

    The first 30 games have been brutal for the Boston Celtics , as the team has stumbled to a 14-16 start. Shockingly enough, Boston still would find themselves in the playoffs if the ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 5 months ago 672 reads 7 comments

  3. NBA Trade Rumors: L.A. Lakers Should Try to Deal Pau Gasol to Washington Wizards

    After 25 games, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at an abysmal 11-14, hardly the start that most NBA experts and fans envisioned after the Lakeshow picked up Dwight Howard and Steve Nash during the offseason...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 5 months ago 13,775 reads 22 comments

  4. Boston Celtics: Are the Celtics Still the Best in the Atlantic Division?

    Through 20 games, the Boston Celtics stand at 11-9, sitting in third place in the loaded Atlantic Division. Outside of Toronto, the other four teams are above .500 and all look to be playoff teams...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 5 months ago 1,581 reads 14 comments

  5. For How Long Will the Boston Celtics Title Window Remain Open?

    The 2012 season proved to be a difficult one for Celtics fans across the board. After taking a 3-2 lead against the Miami Heat heading into Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston collapsed and saw their championship dreams vanish into thin air...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 8 months ago 1,883 reads 23 comments

  6. Why New-Look Boston Celtics Will Contend for an NBA Title

    Every damn year this happens. Many analysts disrespect the Boston Celtics , giving them basically zero shot at winning an NBA title...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 8 months ago 2,654 reads 17 comments

  7. NBA Caste System: Ranking Your Teams Level 1-5

    Power rankings are a great metric to see where your favorite team is in comparison with the rest, but they do not do justice to the hierarchy in the NBA ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 456 reads 4 comments

  8. How Do the Boston Celtics Match Up with the Brooklyn Nets?

    The Atlantic Division looks to be a lot deeper this season, as basically every single team improved for the time being and the future. With that being said, the Nets might have made the biggest advancements...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 1,586 reads 7 comments

  9. Can the Boston Celtics Afford to Rest Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce?

    Heading into the 2012-13 NBA season, the Boston Celtics look to be one of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference at least and a legitimate contender to even unseat the Miami Heat as the newest NBA champion...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 1,029 reads 14 comments

  10. How Do the Boston Celtics Match Up with the New-Look Philadelphia 76ers?

    After playing an intense and close Conference Semi-Final matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers , the Boston Celtics definitely felt the aftershocks in the Conference Finals...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 3,800 reads 44 comments

  11. Boston Celtics: Should the Celtics Even Consider Trading Rajon Rondo?

    When Rajon Rondo is hot, nobody can touch him. What makes the former Kentucky point guard so special is that he impacts the game not only scoring-wise, but also by getting others involved...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 2,017 reads 17 comments

  12. The Boston Celtics and the 5 Deepest Teams in the NBA

    Having the best starting five in the league does not necessarily yield an NBA title. A strong second-unit not only gives the team flexibility, but it also allows for replacements in the case that a starter gets sidelined for a long time...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 3,763 reads 36 comments

  13. The Best-Case Win-Loss Record for Each NBA Team

    The NBA season is getting closer and closer and I can't wait. With the 2011-12 season likely being remembered as "The Year of LeBron James," the 2012-13 edition looks to be just as exciting...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 391 reads 7 comments

  14. Boston Celtics: Why the C's Should Stand Pat for the Rest of the Season

    The Boston Celtics are a legitimate contender for an NBA title this season. Yet, it seems like the C's are still behind the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 3,301 reads 23 comments

  15. Boston Celtics: Are the C's Still the Favorite to Win the Atlantic Division?

    The Eastern Conference became stronger after this offseason, with the Brooklyn Nets , New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers all improving...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 2,126 reads 43 comments

  16. How Do the Boston Celtics Match Up with the New-Look Los Angeles Lakers?

    With Superman landing in Tinsel Town, the Los Angeles Lakers now look like a legitimate threat to Western Conference supremacy...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 7,177 reads 228 comments

  17. Report: Dwight Howard Mega Deal "Very Close to Happening"

    Looks like Superman will ultimately land in Tinsel Town. League sources have told ESPN Columnist Chris Broussard that a Dwight Howard deal could be agreed upon as soon as Friday (via ESPN )...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 156 reads 5 comments

  18. NBA Free Agency 2012: Boston Celtics Pursuit of Carlos Delfino Is Waste of Time

    Doc Rivers has been vocal over the past few weeks for sure. First, the Celtics head coach dismissed the rumor that Rajon Rondo was the major reason that Ray Allen left, citing ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 9 months ago 82 reads 1 comments

  19. Is Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat the Best Rivalry in the NBA?

    The NBA season commences on October 30 with two games. One game pits two young and up-and-coming teams in the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards, and will be a fun ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 1,409 reads 27 comments

  20. Olympic Basketball: Predicting the Four Quarterfinal Matchups

    Finally, Olympic Basketball pool play has concluded and the quarterfinal games are set. It is "now or never" for all eight teams remaining, as each attempts to dethrone the United ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 308 reads 0 comments

  21. 2012 Summer Olympics: 5 Biggest Events on Day 9 in London

    Day 9 of the 2012 Summer Olympics is sizing up to be a sizzling one. With there being track and field , gymnastics , tennis, beach volleyball and basketball action, just to ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 477 reads 0 comments

  22. NBA Rumors: Celtics Forward Paul Pierce Could Test Free Agency in 2 Years

    Paul Pierce is one of the greatest Celtics of all time. Once he decides to ride off into the sunset and end his NBA career, he will most definitely have his number hanging in the rafters of the Boston Garden...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 5,842 reads 34 comments

  23. Boston Celtics: Five Bold Predictions for the 2012-13 Season

    Rejoice Celtics fans, the season is less than three months away. General manager Danny Ainge has made one prudent decision after another, as he was able to re-sign every major role player with the exception of Ray Allen...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 4,708 reads 86 comments

  24. Summer Olympics 2012: Katie Ledecky's Performance Should Help Ye Shiwen's Case

    After Katie Ledecky blitzed the 800-meter freestyle final and won in almost world-record fashion, two things popped up in my mind...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 7,156 reads 68 comments

  25. NBA Free Agency 2012: Why the Boston Celtics Are Better off Without Ray Allen

    When Ray Allen left Boston to join Miami, it felt like a betrayal for many Celtics fans. The problem wasn't the fact that the sharpshooter left town, considering that Danny Ainge ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 2,872 reads 17 comments