1. Predicting the Major Award Winners for the 2012-13 NBA Season

    With free agency winding down, NBA teams are beginning to take shape for next season. While late June and early July is the time when franchises re-evaluate their options and make ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 423 reads 22 comments

  2. Kobe Bryant: What the NBA Superstar's Retirement Talk Signals

    While he will be 34 in August, Kobe Bryant is still a top five player in the NBA . What makes Bryant so great is that he was able to adjust his game when his athleticism and ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 1,998 reads 16 comments

  3. NBA Free Agency 2012: Why the Boston Celtics Need to Gamble on Michael Redd

    The Boston Celtics have made their stanc clear throughout the offseason: the time to win is now. This team is not getting any younger and management needs to make the necessary moves to keep them into the title mix...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 1,997 reads 6 comments

  4. Dwight Howard: Why the Superstar Big Man Makes the LA Lakers the Team to Beat

    Rumors are swirling like always around Dwight Howard , with talks finally sounding more and more concrete...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 9,676 reads 16 comments

  5. Golden State Warriors: What Does Signing Jarrett Jack Signal?

    Maybe Joe Lacob and Peter Guber were onto something when they added Bob Myers as their new GM. Myers, a former agent, has been making one prudent decision after another with moves that are smart in the long and short-term...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 2,852 reads 12 comments

  6. Will Kendrick Perkins Return to the Boston Celtics in 2013?

    Heading into this season, the Boston Celtics look to be one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, let alone the league...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 5,820 reads 23 comments

  7. How Does the Addition of Steve Nash Help the Lakers Match Up with the Thunder?

    The Los Angeles Lakers might have put themselves back into the conversation for a title with the addition of Steve Nash (via ESPN )...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 10 months ago 1,531 reads 13 comments

  8. How Do the Boston Celtics Match Up with a Healthy Chicago Bulls Team?

    With the season inching closer, several NBA teams are starting to take shape. While contenders, like the Boston Celtics , Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers , have greatly improved ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 4,392 reads 41 comments

  9. NBA Free Agency 2012: The Lakers and the 5 Best Destinations for Luis Scola

    As reported by Yahoo!'s Adrian Wojnarowski , the news of Houston planning to use the amnesty clause on Luis Scola is music to so many team's ears...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 1,278 reads 2 comments

  10. Golden State Warriors: Should the Warriors Trade Stephen Curry?

    The Golden State Warriors ' future looks far brighter than it once seemed. Their past two first-round picks, Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes, will be key cogs in the future...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 2,120 reads 15 comments

  11. How Do the Boston Celtics Match Up with the Miami Heat?

    This past season, the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat engaged in an epic Eastern Conference Finals. At times, it seemed like the C's would complete their magical run to the NBA Finals, especially when Boston somehow led Miami 3-2 after Game 5...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 6,262 reads 229 comments

  12. NBA Free Agency 2012: The Lakers Need to Sign Ronnie Brewer

    The Los Angeles Lakers fulfilled their biggest offseason need by signing Steve Nash to a 3 year, $27 million deal. The Canadian-born point guard is not only a huge upgrade over Ramon Sessions, but he will also make everybody around him better...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 2,542 reads 8 comments

  13. NBA Free Agency 2012: Knicks Foolish to Re-Sign Steve Novak Long-Term

    The New York Knicks just signed Steve Novak to a four-year, $15 million deal , guaranteeing that he stays in the Big Apple long-term. Yes, you read that right. Four years and $15 million for a shooter...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 329 reads 3 comments

  14. NBA Free Agency 2012: Should the Boston Celtics Pursue Courtney Lee?

    With news that Avery Bradley might miss the beginning of the season , it is clear that the Boston Celtics need some depth at the 2. While Jason Terry can start, he is far more effective off the bench...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 1,022 reads 4 comments

  15. NBA Trade Rumors 2012: Could Kevin Love Be a Laker in 2013?

    After having a lengthy and honest interview with Yahoo Sports, it is clear that Kevin Love is losing patience in Minnesota management. Love is the only player on Team USA who has never played in a playoff game...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 38,520 reads 50 comments

  16. Would Dwight Howard Stay in Los Angeles If the Lakers Don't Win a Title?

    For the past few days, fans and experts have discussed Dwight Howard joining the Los Angeles Lakers in a swap that would probably include Andrew Bynum and possibly Metta World Peace...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 10,538 reads 42 comments

  17. NBA Trade Rumors 2012: Is Anderson Varejao a Good Fit in Boston?

    Even with the pending loss of Ray Allen , the Boston Celtics seem to be the second best team in the East, and one of the five best in the league...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 9,052 reads 13 comments

  18. NBA Trade Rumors 2012: Why a Deng-for-Gay Trade Makes Sense for Chicago

    The 2012 NBA Playoffs ended in agony for the Chicago Bulls and their faithful fans. Derrick Rose and company were far more talented than their first round opponent, the Philadelphia 76ers , and were on their way to closing out a Game 1 victory...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 12,093 reads 112 comments

  19. NBA Free Agency 2012: The Lakers Should Target Kirk Hinrich

    After the Los Angeles Lakers completed a sign-and-trade which brought in Steve Nash for a number of draft picks, the "Lakeshow" became a title contender again...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 7,179 reads 29 comments

  20. Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Sign Nick Young and Amnesty Elton Brand

    According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports , Nick Young has reached an agreement to play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season: Nick Young has reached agreement on a deal with the 76ers, his agent says...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 718 reads 0 comments

  21. Antawn Jamison: Why Golden State Needs to Sign the Former Dubs Forward

    After a vastly successful NBA draft, the Warriors seem to be on the upswing. Their first-round pick, Harrison Barnes, will likely figure into the starting lineup at small forward, ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 2,431 reads 9 comments

  22. Playoff Picture 2012: Where Does Los Angeles Stack Up with Nash on Board?

    The NBA offseason is a great time for fans and executives around the league for a number of reasons, but for one in particular, it allows for speculation...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 275 reads 0 comments

  23. Deron Williams to the Nets: Why the Mavs Might Not Make the Playoffs Next Season

    Without a doubt, this is not what Dallas owner Mark Cuban expected one year ago when the Mavericks won their first NBA Championship. Dallas had just shocked Miami and it seemed that the sky was the limit...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 704 reads 13 comments

  24. Report: Boston Celtics Closing in on Signing Jason Terry

    According to Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports , the Boston Celtics are "in final discussions on terms of a multi-year deal with Mavericks free agent guard Jason Terry...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 226 reads 0 comments

  25. Golden State Warriors: Dubs Smart to Drop out of Dwight Howard Sweepstakes

    According to Scott Howard-Cooper , the Golden State Warriors "are not expected to resume pursuit after the superstar center told the Magic he wants to be dealt." This comes after the New Jersey Nets agreed in principle to trade for Joe Johnson ...

    Nikhil Baradwaj Written by Nikhil Baradwaj about 11 months ago 1,130 reads 2 comments