Category Archives: NBA
Will the new-look Clippers contend in a crowded West?
Christmas Day games are always one of the highlights of the NBA season, but this year, they’ll mark the start of the season. And what does this season hold? It’ll be hard to top last season, which was an extremely memorable one. The Miami Heat, with their newly-formed superstar trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, [...]
With Dirk And Durant On Fire, Expect High Scoring To Continue In Western Conference Finals
The Eastern Conference finals may have this year’s MVP, the previous two-time defending MVP, a former NBA Finals MVP, one of the best trios ever assembled, and the team with the best record in the league, the Western Conference finals appears to have a decided edge in excitement. With Derrick Rose, Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, [...]
Continued team effort will lead James, Cavs to NBA title
Where LeBron James will be plying his trade in the 2010/11 season is yet to be decided (or has it?), but whether or not this is the end of his time in Cleveland or the seventh season of a long career as a Cavalier, there are more important things to worry about right now. Wherever [...]
Week 21 NBA Power Rankings: Cavs Back on Top, Mavs Stumble
The NBA regular season is already getting down into its final few weeks, meaning some teams are prepping for the playoffs while others eagerly anticipate the upcoming lottery. Cleveland, the league’s only 50-win team so far, has already clinched a playoff spot, and appear to have the number one overall seed in the East locked [...]
Week 21 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire
We’re coming down to the wire in fantasy basketball, so if you’re dealing with injuries or inconsistency on your roster, it may be time to look in a different direction. Read on for a few waiver wire gems that could seriously help your fantasy squad in the final weeks: Jrue Holiday, PG, Philadelphia 76ers (2% [...]
2009-10 NBA Awards: The Race For League MVP
After next weekend’s All-Star break, the NBA‘s stretch run will unofficially be underway. While the teams try to sort themselves out for playoff positioning, players (and coaches) will also be jockeying for postseason honors. So, with the final stretch almost upon us, which players are distancing themselves as the main contenders for major awards? Most [...]
NBA Fantasy Star Search (Feb. 4th): Monta Ellis Dominates Again
For our daily look back at the hottest star from NBA games the night before, we look at all the games for Wednesday night. There were quite a few studs operating on all cylinders, so read on to see what rookies stepped up, and who else is worth noting in another exciting night of NBA [...]
NBA Star Search (Feb. 3rd): Kevin Durant and Joe Johnson go to Work
Want to know what happened in last night’s games, but don’t have the time? Need to know the rookies and bench guys are are getting extra minutes and slowly rising up the fantasy ladder? NBA Star Search is the place to look. Read on for the top elite performers, as well as the gems who [...]
NBA Preview (Feb. 2nd): Top Five Games of the Week
We’re in the home stretch to the NBA All-Star break, and due to injuries or plain old fatigue, some teams are quite eager to make it there. There are several great match-ups worthy of a viewing this week, so let’s delve into what I believe to be the five most intriguing games coming up. Memphis [...]
NBA Fantasy Risers/Fallers (Feb. 2nd): J.R. Smith is Slumping
A big-time injury has opened the door for a pair of rookies eager to step into the spotlight, while another first-year player has been making the most of his team’s free-wheeling style of play. Risers: Darren Collison, PG, New Orleans Hornets With Chris Paul to be sidelined for at least a month with knee surgery, rookie [...]
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