Given the seven-game nature of the NBA playoffs, only the truly elite have a real shot at a championship. Who's a pretender, and who's a contender?
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The NBA is a star-oriented league, but the unsung heroes -- the "glue guys" are just as important as the stars they play with. Here are the best of them:
The Boston Celtics are looking to fill their one remaining roster spot after waiving David Lee. Here are five players they should consider signing.
The Detroit Pistons made another solid trade on Thursday morning, picking up Donatas Motiejunas and Marcus Thornton from the Houston Rockets.
The Cleveland Cavaliers swung a deal for Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye on Thursday, sending Anderson Varejao to Portland in the process.
The Charlotte Hornets made an offer for former star center Dwight Howard on Wednesday, a wise decision. Here's what Howard can bring to Charlotte.
The Boston Celtics project to be very active during this season's NBA trade deadline. The team has countless tradable assets; which are the most valuable?
NBA trade rumors have been plentiful as the Feb. 18 deadline approaches; which big names have a real chance at being dealt?
The Atlanta Hawks could make Kyle Korver available at the deadline, and if they do, these five teams need to pursue the sharpshooter's services.
The Atlanta Hawks may be looking to make some changes before the NBA Trade Deadline. If so, these five teams should make a push for center Al Horford.
Kemba Walker has been the Charlotte Hornets' best player this year, but was not selected as an All-Star. It's a tough but justifiable reality.
The Brooklyn Nets are in a precarious position as the NBA trade deadline approaches; should the team gamble on itself and stand pat?
There are plenty of trade rumors swirling around as the NBA trade deadline approaches; here are five teams in need of major personnel changes this season.
The New York Knicks have played stellar as of late, but they are still a point guard away from being a contender. Here are some floor generals to pursue.
The Boston Celtics are in need of a talent upgrade, and C.J. McCollum is an up-and-comer who would look great in Celtics' green.
The Boston Celtics need to shore up their frontcourt if they want to make noise in the crowded East. Here are realistic big men to pursue at the deadline.
The Charlotte Hornets had a very active 2015, and their roster looks very different than it did a year ago. Here are the five best decisions made in 2015.
The Charlotte Hornets will be moving forward without Al Jefferson as he recovers from arthroscopic knee surgery after tearing his meniscus.
Boston Celtics guards Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley epitomize two very different basketball upbringings, but it's time for them to learn from one another.
With the sudden emergence of Kristaps Porzingis, many New York Knicks fans have called for Carmelo Anthony to be traded. This wouldn't be a good move.