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Read MoreNBA Playoffs 2013: Strengths And Weaknesses Of The Final Four
We’re in the home stretch now, as just four trams remain in the 2013 NBA playoffs. Let’s take a look at all four remaining squads and pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of each of them. Miami Heat Strengths: -LeBron James Why mince words? Having the best player in the universe on your team is a pretty clear advantage. There’s no player he can’t guard, and he can power his way to...
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Read MoreNBA Playoffs 2013: Breaking Down Eastern Conference Finals Matchups
In the blink of an eye, the 2013 NBA playoffs are down to the final four teams. The Eastern Conference Finals, which begin on Wednesday, May 22, feature the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers. While the Heat are favored to win not only this best-of-7 tilt, but also to repeat as NBA champions, there are some intriguing matchups that make the winner of this series not as easy to predict. Here is a breakdown...
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Read MoreNBA Draft: Ranking The Top 5 Second-Round Picks
Finding a star in the first round of the draft is a challenge for NBA general managers, regardless of what selection they have. While it is not impossible to find a star in the second round of the draft, the percentage of stars found past Round 1 is extremely low. It represents a tremendous achievement for the talented general managers and scouts that have the ability to locate a talented prospect that...
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Read MoreNBA Draft Lottery 2013: 5 Random Facts
The NBA Draft Lottery is upon us, with each of the 14 lottery teams holding out hope that they will secure the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. The No. 1 pick isn’t always a sure thing, of course, as Greg Oden most recently showed us. Let’s take a look at 10 random facts to get you primed for the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery. Even When The Washington Wizards Win, They Lose The 2009...
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Read MoreNBA Draft Lottery: Historically Lucky Orlando Magic Hope to Buck Lottery Trend
The Orlando Magic have won the NBA’s draft lottery three times. Going into the NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday, May 21, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, the Magic will have the best chance of securing the top overall pick for this June’s draft. In 1992, Orlando had the second best chance of winning the lottery with 10 of the 66 ping-pong balls and came up a winner. That led to the Magic’s selection of...
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Read MoreNBA Free Agency 2013: 5 Free Agents Sure To Be Overpaid
Free agency is just around the corner and all 30 teams in the league will be looking to make their team better any way they can. In the desperate attempts to land “name” players and lure fans into seats, teams have been known to pay players more money than they’re worth (Rudy Gay and Joe Johnson, anyone?), so with that in mind, let’s look at some guys who are almost guaranteed to...
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Read MoreMiami Heat: 5 Best/Worst Draft Picks in Team History
In recent years, the Miami Heat have become one of the most notable and successful franchises in NBA history. They began play in 1988 and raised their first championship banner in 2006. In 2012, the Heat won yet another championship and look primed to possibility net a third title in 2013. The times haven’t always been so easy for the Heat, however, as they spent several years trying to become...
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Read MoreBoston Celtics: What Happens If Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce Retire?
The Boston Celtics are rapidly approaching the end of the Paul Pierce-Kevin Garnett era. Pierce, a career Celtic, is scheduled to become a free agent after next season. He’s owed a bit more than $15 million in 2013-14 and reportedly has no plans of retiring. Garnett, meanwhile, is strongly considering retirement after enduing an injury-plagued 2012-13 campaign. A source told Greg Dickerson of CSN New...
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NBA Draft 2013: NBA Mock Draft – Post Lottery Edition
The Cleveland Cavaliers have struck gold once again and have won the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery. While there is no great hype around the superstar potential in this draft, the ability of a number of these players to...
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Memphis Grizzlies: Who Is The Grizzlies’ 2012-13 MVP?
Coming off their best season in franchise history, the Memphis Grizzlies are just four wins away from their first-ever NBA Finals appearance. What one player has meant the most to the Grizzlies improbable run?...
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Los Angeles Lakers: Why Ego And Hubris Keep Them From Improving
In the NBA, it’s rare for a team to win without several superstars–or...
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New York Knicks: Jason Kidd’s Historically Bad Playoffs Highlights Knicks’ Problems
In truth, Jason Kidd can’t be held entirely accountable for the New York...
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Charlotte Bobcats: 3 Ways To Fix The NBA’s Worst Defense
The Charlotte Bobcats need help in pretty much every aspect of their roster....
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Oklahoma City Thunder: What If Kevin Durant Had Been The One To Get Hurt?
No matter how well Kevin Durant played, the Oklahoma City Thunder...
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NBA Playoffs 2013: 5 Biggest Disappointments From Round Two
Now that the conference finals are under way, it’s time to take a look...
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San Antonio Spurs: Ranking the Best Players by Position in Team History
The San Antonio Spurs came to life as a charter member of the old American...
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Welcome to Building The Perfect NBA Player Part II: Speed. This is the second...
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NBA Draft 2013: News and Notes from the 2013 NBA Draft Combine
While this year’s NBA Draft Combine lacked participation from a large number...
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NBA Playoffs 2013: San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies series won’t be your typical...
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NBA Draft 2013: Greece’s Giannis Antekounmpo Player Profile
Here we continue to examine the top prospects in the 2013 NBA Draft. Today we...
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Miami Heat: Are LeBron James and Dwyane Wade The Best 1-2 Punch In The NBA?
Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen....
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NBA Playoffs 2013: Indiana Pacers vs. N.Y. Knicks Recap
The New York Knicks looked like they were on their way to forcing a Game 7 at...
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NBA Playoffs: 5 Biggest Surprises From Round Two
With the second round of the NBA playoffs now complete, we have the matchups...
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