Hall of Fame Coaching Game: Bill Fitch is long overdue

Over the past few days, we’ve looked at players who should be in the Basketball Hall of Fame, players who were not part of the HOF Class of 2015. As last weekend’s induction ceremonies begin to fade from view, it’s important to also include some of the coaches who have not yet gotten called to […]

Hall of Fame Game: the value of the sixth man

In exploring the nooks and crannies of the Basketball Hall of Fame, one will find a number of unique entries. Two United States Olympic teams are in the Hall, from 1960 and 1992. The 1992 team’s impact on global basketball is readily evident. The 1960 group was clearly the most star-studded Olympic men’s basketball team […]

Hall of Fame Game: Detlef Schrempf deserves to have his name called

As we continue our examination of players who should be in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (but aren’t), a clear example comes from the Western Conference of the NBA and the Western United States… on both sides of the divide. Why that last aside, you might ask? Earlier this week, a look at Paul […]

Hall of Fame Game: Paul Westphal should enter the Hall

Days after the induction of 11 new members into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, we’re wondering here at Crossover Chronicles: “Which other players should be part of the club and get their ticket to Springfield?” One player who has not yet received his passport to basketball immortality is Paul Westphal, who starred for the […]

The Hall of Fame Game: Sidney Moncrief, come on down!

This past weekend, while a lot of other things were happening in the sports world — especially the start of the new NFL season and the end of the U.S. Open — the James Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class in Springfield, Massachusetts. The 11 new members, divided into two separately […]

Way-too-Early NBA Predictions: Choosing the All-NBA Teams

Can’t wait for the 2015-’16 season to start? We neither. Now that most of the off-season’s major moves are complete, we’ll dive into some ludicrously premature predictions for next season. We wrap up our series now with an early projection for who will be named to the three All-NBA Teams. We made it. When we […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 01: Kenneth Faried #33 of the 2014 USA Basketball Men’s National Team laughs during warmups before a USA Basketball showcase at the Thomas & Mack Center on August 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

50 Questions for 2015-’16: Is Kenneth Faried The Odd Man Out in Denver?

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Don’t Cry Over The New NBA Playoff Seeding Plan

Divisions, in nearly all professional sports, seem rather arbitrary. Example: No one cares how many NL East crowns the Atlanta Braves won in the ’90s, people cared more about their failures to win multiple World Series. Really, divisions are rather silly. Outside of being used for logistic purposes when the NBA makes their schedules, I […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 12: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks sits on the bench in front of owner Mark Cuban during the game with the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 12, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Mavericks won 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 Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

50 Questions for 2015-’16: How Ugly Might Things Get in Dallas?

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Gregg Popovich Gregg Popovich motivated his team by showing them their failure in Game Six. Photo by Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Way-Too-Early NBA Predictions: Wildly Guessing the Major Award Winners, Part 2

Can’t wait for the 2015-’16 season to start? We neither. Now that most of the off-season’s major moves are complete, we’ll dive into some ludicrously premature predictions for next season. Last week we attempted to predicts three of the major season-ending award winners: Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Years and Defensive Player […]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame Ready To Welcome Class Of ’15

From Sept. 10-12, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will be inducting 11 new members in its Class of 2015. Some of the biggest names in hoops history will be honored during the two-day event in Springfield, MA. Some of the most notable names entering the HOF this season are University of Kentucky head […]

PHOENIX, AZ – FEBRUARY 23: Head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics talks with Isaiah Thomas #4 during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on February 23, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Celtics defeated the Suns 115-110. 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)

50 Questions for 2015-’16: What’s up with the Boston Celtics’ combo guard fetish?

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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 12: Brook Lopez #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center on December 12, 2013 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

50 Questions for 2015-’16: What exactly is the Brooklyn Nets’ ceiling?

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