during the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at the Barclays Center on February 13, 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.

50 Questions for 2015-’16: Will Orlando Take The Next Step?

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Luke Walton Will Get to Make The Most Out of Dry Head Coaching Run

Most new NBA head coaches walk into situations that more closely resemble dumpster fires than resplendent city gardens. Then again, most new NBA head coaches don’t start their head coaching careers in an interim capacity with a defending championship team. Nevertheless, being an NBA head coach — no matter the how — is a big […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward John Henson walks off the court after injuring his left knee during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Chicago. The Bulls won 100-94. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ORG XMIT: CXA111

John Henson and the need to be patient

As an NBA fan/analyst/consumer/observer, you almost certainly have an opinion on John Henson signing a four-year extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. News of the agreement broke on Friday morning. Having an opinion on Henson and his deal, in the neighborhood of $45 million, is perfectly fine. Our critical thinking and reasoning skills drive us to […]

TARRYTOWN, NY – AUGUST 08: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the 2015 NBA rookie photo shoot on August 8, 2015 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. 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 Nick Laham/Getty Images)

50 Questions For 2015-’16: What Are Unrealistic Expectations For The Top 10 Picks?

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<> at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 5, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

On the Outside Looking In: Ranking The East Teams Most Likely to Break Into The Playoff Field

Less than a month now separates us from the start of the 2015-16 NBA regular season. While the Cleveland Cavaliers are again expected to be the class of the Eastern Conference, there are a number of teams that earned lottery picks a season ago, looking to be playing basketball in May. Here’s a look at […]

TARRYTOWN, NY – AUGUST 08: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during the 2015 NBA rookie photo shoot on August 8, 2015 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. 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 Nick Laham/Getty Images)

50 Questions For 2015-’16: What Are Realistic Expectations For The Top 10 Picks?

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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 29: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings looks on in the second half during a game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on December 29, 2014 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

50 Questions for 2015-’16: Is Sacramento A Disaster Or Threat In The West?

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Kobe Bryant: Will He Stay Or Will He Go?

With the return of the NBA season comes unwavering coverage of one of its greatest players of all time, Kobe Bryant. An unquestioned legend, Bryant is a rarity in today’s NBA as he’s played his entire career for the same team. But will he retire with that team? There hasn’t been a shortage of attention […]

TARRYTOWN, NY – AUGUST 08: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the 2015 NBA rookie photo shoot on August 8, 2015 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. 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 Nick Laham/Getty Images)

CC – The Pod: Speed Dating in Podcast Form

Sean Woodley and Joe Manganiello reconvene for an abbreviated podcast in which the guys chat about the latest injury news in the NBA, the Crossover Chronicles Rookie Poll and whether or not the Detroit Pistons should be considered favorites for the Eastern Conference’s eighth seed. Listen at the Soundcloud link below and be sure to […]

AUBURN HILLS, MI – NOVEMBER 05: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates a first half basket with Brandon Jennings #7 while playing the New York Knicks at the Palace of Auburn Hills on November 5, 2014 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Detroit won the game 98-95. 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)

50 Questions for 2015-’16: Can The Pistons Make The Playoffs?

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Crossover Chronicles’ NBA Rookies Superlatives Poll

With today being NBA Media Day, and essentially the tip-off for the 2015-16 NBA season, this was the first time we officially heard from/saw the new class of NBA rookies with their respective teams since the Summer League! As we begin to gear up for the new season, the Crossover Chronicles staff came together to […]

NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 30: Paul George and Roy Hibbert #55 of the Indiana Pacers react after taking the lead against the New Orleans Pelicans at the New Orleans Arena on October 30, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

50 Questions for 2015-’16: What Will Indiana Look Like Without Roy Hibbert?

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