After "The Decision," Chris Bosh signing with the Heat and the circus of an introduction of the Heat's new "Big 3," LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade were put under the microscope and faced tons of criticism. After a rocky first year together, heading into their second season as a group, the pressure was […]

For those that like to overreact to the first couple days of the season, there sure is a lot to get worked up about. The Los Angeles Lakers, who were supposed to go 82-0, are sitting at 0-2 and their big rival in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder, lost their opener in dramatic […]

Believe it or not, the NBA's regular season is this week. To get you ready, Crossover Chronicles will be profiling a team each day for the next few weeks. This week is the Southeast Division. Today is the Miami Heat. 2011-12 Record: 46-20, NBA Champions Key Losses:  Ronny Turiaf (signed with L.A. Clippers), Eddy Curry […]

Every morning, we will give you five things from the night before in the NBA to start your day. 1: Tony Parker clutch again Wednesday night, the Spurs had a strong closing kick from Tim Duncan, but it was Tony Parker's late 3-pointer that gave the Spurs the lead. Think Parker could not do it […]

Oklahoma City Thunder (0-0) vs.San Antonio Spurs (1-0) 9:30 p.m./TNT   The Thunder kick off their Western Conference title defense against the team they needed to dethrone to get to the Finals for the first time since 1996 (or ever, depending on whose history you choose to believe). Oklahoma City may have lost James Harden, […]

Here is a quick analysis of the flurry of extensions that were handed out (and some that were not) Halloween night before the league's deadline. -James Harden, HOU (5 years, $78.8 million) – It was a no-brainer before he signed the deal and looks like even more of one now that he signed it. Harden […]

Believe it or not, the NBA's regular season is this week. To get you ready, Crossover Chronicles will be profiling a team each day for the next few weeks. This week is the Southeast Division. Today is the Atlanta Hawks. 2011-12 Record: 40-26, lost first round Key Losses:  Joe Johnson (traded to Nets), Marvin Williams […]

Every morning, we will give you five things from the night before in the NBA to start your day. 1: Harden ready for lift off OK, I am done with the Rockets puns for now. The story of the day in the NBA though was James Harden's debut in a Rockets uniform. It was only […]

San Antonio Spurs (0-0) vs. New Orleans Hornets (0-0) 8 p.m./NBATV The first game for any top pick is always something special. You only get one first time, right? Anthony Davis' first time will be something to remember. He will be going up directly against a player who is surely one of his idols in […]

Let's be honest, there wasn't much to be happy about from the dismal 2011-12 Charlotte Bobcats season. The team finished with a horrific 7-59 record in a lock out shortened season but surprisingly, there were some highlights for Charlotte fans to hang their hat on. From Kemba Walker, Gerald Wallace to Cory Maggette, the team […]

We close out our previews of the Southwest Division by asking the Crossover Chronicles writers their thoughts on the big questions in the Southwest Division. 1. What is Anthony Davis' ceiling for potential? What is his floor? Jeff Garcia: Not many quality big men come in the NBA Draft. Last one is arguably Tim Duncan. He […]

Believe it or not, the NBA's regular season is this week. To get you ready, Crossover Chronicles will be profiling a team each day for the next few weeks. This week is the Southeast Division. Today is the Charlotte Bobcats. 2011-12 Record: 7-59 Key Losses:  Corey Maggette (traded to Detroit), D.J. Augustin (signed with Indiana), […]