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By acquiring the high flying, defensive stopper Andre Iguodala from Philadelphia in the Andrew Bynum/Dwight Howard blockbuster deal last Summer, many felt that the Denver Nuggets, under esteemed coach George Karl, would finally be contenders in the Western Conference. After Carmelo Anthony left for New York nearly two seasons ago, the Nuggets were lacking that [...]

With the NBA Finals in full swing for Game 5 of the Heat-Spurs, Kobe Bryant is at home rehabbing and trying to keep his mind off what he’s missing. But for father’s day not playing basketball isn’t such a bad thing. It gave Kobe the opportunity to head with the family to the ballpark to [...]

The Denver Nuggets were the surprise of the NBA. They won 57 games, were the 3rd seed in the western conference and George Karl was named coach of the year. They seemed pretty set to do it again next season. That is, until George Karl was fired. Needless to say, the firing doesn’t sit well [...]

The NBA Finals are all tied up because of the Miami Heat’s Big Three. After a Game 3 performance that saw the Heat get pummeled by the San Antonio Spurs, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade entered Game 4 seeking revenge. And they got it, beating the Spurs 109-93. Together, the Big Three combined [...]

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a guy who is more in-tune and dialed-in to the college basketball scene than ESPN’s Jay Bilas. With the NBA Draft a few weeks away, and with the NBA Finals upon us, Bilas, no doubt, has a lot to say. But basketball isn’t the only think Jay is involved with. [...]

Derrick Rose is officially back, and not a moment too soon. Really, he’s four-plus months late, but whatever. Speaking with Jon Greenberg of ESPNChicago.com, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said that Rose was himself again: The old Derrick Rose is back. Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose’s speed and explosiveness are back to [...]

The NBA Finals are now tied at 2 games apiece. For the most part, the Spurs seem to do the same thing, while the Heat’s identity changes from game to game. It’s now a best of 3 series, so can Dwyane Wade maintain his game 4 form? If you often find yourself too busy to [...]

Doc Rivers is on the fence about returning as Celtics coach, to say the least. Even though he has three years remaining on his deal, he’s apparently leery about being a part of a rebuild, which appears to be in Boston’s future. Will L.A. be his next stop? According to reports, there is mutual interest [...]

Dwight Howard has now expanded his free-agency search to include every single team in the NBA. I’m kidding. But at the rate the rumors are flying, that’s where this is headed. According to Steve Kyler of Hoopsworld, Howard’s potential landing spots now include the Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs in addition to the Los [...]

Seattle narrowly missed stealing the Kings from Sacramento, but instead, they find themselves still starving for an NBA franchise. It’s unfortunate because Seattle is a great NBA town. But all may not be lost for the Emerald City. Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer, the principal investors in the attempt bring basketball back, have been in [...]