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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 27: (L-R) Assistant coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by former Laker champions James Worthy and Magic Johnson after receiving his 2009 NBA Championship ring before the season opening game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The 5 Greatest NBA Trios Of All Time

0 comments by on 8/12/2015

Having one elite player on the floor is a seismic advantage when each team can only play five at one time. However, if a pair of superstars share the floor — Shaq and Kobe; Michael and Scottie; Kareem and Oscar — that team’s likelihood of winning the NBA championship skyrockets. And in the instances where teams have had […]

The 5 Best Single-Season NBA Teams of All Time

0 comments by on 8/10/2015

The 2014-’15 Golden State Warriors completed a historically relevant season in June — 67 wins, a 10.1 point differential (8th all time), and the second greatest home court advantage in NBA history. MVP Steph Curry completed a signature season, one that has unofficially confirmed he’s the greatest shooter ever. The Warriors were the best offensive and […]

The 5 Greatest NBA Point Guards of All Time

0 comments by on 8/7/2015

One of the most enthralling experiences in sports is watching a point guard in full control of the game — Jason Kidd pointing teammates to spots on the floor, Magic Johnson throwing behind the back passes across the floor, and Tony Parker shuffling in and out of screens. From Bob Cousy to Isiah Thomas to Chris Paul […]

The Top 5 Greatest NBA Small Forwards of All Time

0 comments by on 8/5/2015

LeBron James was drafted a dozen years ago. Just let that sink in… From the moment the kid from Akron, Ohio, shook David Stern’s hand in June 2003, the NBA — as well as professional sports and entertainment media — hasn’t been the same. What’s more impressive than LeBron James’ success in the NBA is that he even […]

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The 5 Greatest NBA Power Forwards Of All Time

0 comments by on 8/4/2015

Early August. It’s a time for NBA bloggers to reconnect with family and friends after following the season… and the playoffs… and the Finals… and the draft… and the free-agent frenzy… and Woj bombs about the Clippers playing cards with DeAndre Jordan in the summer’s true blockbuster movie… and the summer league. This is the […]

PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 27: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at US Airways Center on November 27, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Trail Blazers 120-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Can the Suns steal LaMarcus Aldridge from the Spurs?

0 comments by on 7/2/2015

San Antonio pulled way out in front of the LaMarcus Aldridge sweepstakes before most people had eaten lunch on the East Coast Wednesday. It’s something we all expected. The Spurs quickly came to terms with Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, then agreed to trade Tiago Splitter to a willing participant (San Antonio’s lil bro, Atlanta) in order to […]

HOUSTON, TX – APRIL 18: (L-R) Chandler Parsons #25, Dirk Nowitzki #41, J.J. Barea #5 and Tyson Chandler #6 of the Dallas Mavericks react to a play late in the game during Game One in the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2015 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Badly Broken: Mavericks Must Take Long Hard Look in the Mirror

0 comments by on 7/1/2015

One of my favorite moments in Breaking Bad is a plant-and-payoff that took more than three years to square. (Mild spoilers to follow.) Upon learning his cancer was in remission, Walter White — worn out from being trapped in the arid New Mexican dessert for days on end — excuses himself to the hospital bathroom. He had lied, […]

Kawhi Leonard had another star turn with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Photo by Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports.

THE SPURS ARE COMING

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Leave it to Bill Simmons to perfectly sum up the feeling around the NBA just 12 hours into the free agency. As Bryan Gibberman wrote in the wee hours on Wednesday, the Spurs moved quickly on an agreement with their top free agent Kawhi Leonard. At $90 million over five years, Leonard’s new deal would […]

overall in the First Round of the 2015 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 25, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Porzingis Project: Phil Jackson ties his legacy to a Latvian forward

0 comments by on 6/26/2015

For the first time in 30 years, the New York Knicks made a selection in the top 5 of the NBA draft. Unlike 1985 when they drafted Patrick Ewing — the consensus top prize that year, and perhaps the most universally renowned college basketball prospect of all-time — taking Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth pick […]

Rumors: Is Eric Bledsoe heading to the New York Knicks?

0 comments by on 6/24/2015

For two days, Knicks and Suns fans have been hearing about a potential deal that would send nuclear-powered point guard Eric Bledsoe and the No. 13 pick to New York and the No. 4 pick to Phoenix. Dwarfed by the larger rumors out of Sacramento, the past 48 hours hasn’t confirmed a thing regarding the intentions […]

during Game Six of the 2015 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 16, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement.

Andre Iguodala Wins NBA Finals MVP After His Selfless, Transformative Season in Golden State

0 comments by on 6/17/2015

As Bill Russell congratulated Andre Iguodala on winning perhaps the most improbable NBA Finals MVP award in more than 30 years, I recalled Iguodala’s lone season in Denver two years ago, when he was eliminated prematurely by the younger version of a team that, two years later, would transform his career. The youngest iteration of […]

the Detroit Pistons the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Greg Monroe, here’s your sign: Pistons acquire Ersan Ilyasova in trade with Bucks

0 comments by on 6/12/2015

Greg Monroe is 25 years old, which is surprising, considering it feels like 25 years since the Joe Dumars regime drafted him No. 7 overall out of Georgetown in the 2010 NBA Draft. After five frustrating, uneventful seasons in Detroit, it seems Monroe will finally get the chance to start fresh somewhere new when camp breaks […]

CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 24: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers vies for position with Paul Millsap #4 of the Atlanta Hawks and DeMarre Carroll #5 of the Atlanta Hawks in the first half during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 24, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Broken Glass: Tristan Thompson Tipped Over The Hawks One Rebound At A Time

0 comments by on 5/27/2015

The offensive rebound fell out of vogue in the NBA years ago. The Spurs made a dynasty out of stressing transition defense over hammering the offensive glass — among other things. It’s a copycat league: coaching staffs around the NBA emulate “the Spurs way,” with many teams — including Atlanta and coach Mike Budenholzer — hiring former assistants in […]

HOUSTON, TX – MAY 23: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets and Josh Smith #5 have words with referee Scott Foster during Game Three of the Western Conference Finals at Toyota Center on May 23, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

The Annihilation of the Houston Rockets by the Superior Golden State Warriors

0 comments by on 5/24/2015

In an act of absolute ambivalence or premeditated gamesmanship, Houston sent Nick Johnson to shake Stephen Curry’s hand at the captains’ ceremonial meeting before tip-off of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. https://vine.co/v/eAIO6A3edXK Curry was rightfully pissed. Johnson doesn’t see the court for the Rockets, and even if Houston sent Corey Brewer or Josh Smith, it […]

HOUSTON, TX – MAY 17: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets celebrates with head coach Kevin McHale after they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 113 to 100 during Game Seven of the Western Conference Semifinals at the Toyota Center for the 2015 NBA Playoffs on May 17, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Rockets claim Game 7, as the Clippers — not Chris Paul — commit epic collapse

0 comments by on 5/18/2015

Let the questions begin. Let the think pieces roll out. After the five-quarter collapse we just saw from the Los Angeles Clippers, they’ve invited every word of the negative press they’ll be getting from here on out. But let’s get one thing straight — L.A.’s no-show in Game 7 is not proof that Chris Paul was born without […]

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