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2013 NBA Mock Draft: Obvious Choices for 1st-Round Teams
With the draft combine having passed and Tuesday's draft lottery having set the order for this year's picks, we're finally starting to get a sense of how things are going to play out in the 2013 NBA draft. Of course, it won't be until next month that things begin to crystallize, and we'll be able to get something concrete about these picks. Show More Summary
San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Game 3 Previews and Predictions
One year ago, the San Antonio Spurs were in this exact same position. They took the first two games of the Western Conference Finals at home. However, this time around, the opposition has transitioned from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Memphis Grizzlies. Show More Summary
Biggest Coaching Fails of 2012-13 NBA Season
Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel knows NBA sidelines have no room for thin skin. His decision to bench Roy Hibbert on both of the Miami Heat's final two offensive possessions in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals has been examined from every angle imaginable since Tuesday night. Show More Summary
To-Do List for Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson to Return Better Next Season
Klay Thompson has evolved from a catch-and-shoot weapon to a more well-rounded player with a defensive focus, but he still has a to-do list to make him even better next season. Thompson improved significantly between his rookie yearShow More Summary
5 Free Agents the Boston Celtics Must Avoid
The Boston Celtics clearly have a lot of work to do this offseason, with very little cap space. Injuries and large veteran contracts further complicate an already murky scenario, so every free-agent acquisition counts. Earlier in the...Show More Summary
Mock Help Wanted Ad for Philadelphia 76ers' Open Head Coaching Position
Not going to lie to any of you out there...everyone here at the Philadelphia 76ers organization feels a little disappointed about trying to find a head coach by posting a "help wanted" ad, but we are a bit desperate. Scratch that, we are definitely desperate. Show More Summary
Predicting 2013-14 All-NBA Teams
The league announced the members of the 2012-13 All-NBA teams on May 23, which means it's already time to start looking ahead to the guys who'll be named to the 2013-14 squads. Before getting started, it's important to keep a couple of things in mind. Show More Summary
George Hill Says God Only Person Scarier Than LeBron James After Game 2 Win
Until the end of time, NBA pundits will compare LeBron James to Michael Jordan, thus attempting to determine which player truly is the best of all time. Despite losing to the Indiana Pacers during Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals series, LeBron joined MJ in a unique category. Show More Summary
Pacers Leave Roy Hibbert in Game, LeBron James Misses Tying Shot
Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel wasn't lying. After his questionable decision to pull his hulking 7'2", 280-pound rim protector, Roy Hibbert, on a pair of crunch-time possessions in Game 1, he admitted afterward that he'd probably do things differently the next time around. Show More Summary
What's the True Free-Agency Value of Disgruntled Scorer Monta Ellis?
One question looming large for the Milwaukee Bucks this summer is whether or not Monta Ellis will be back with the team next season. With an early-termination option on his contract, Ellis could become available on July 1 when the free-agency period begins. Show More Summary
Can Indiana Pacers Do Unthinkable and Upset Miami Heat?
Now that the Indiana Pacers have evened their Eastern Conference finals series with the Miami Heat by taking a hard-fought 97-93 win in Game 2, it appears that the impossible is actually possible. The Pacers have a legitimate shot to beat the Heat. Show More Summary
2013 NBA Playoffs: Paul George Is Blossoming into a Star
Physically, Paul George could almost look like a younger brother of LeBron James. The reigning MVP is stronger, has more ink and has less hair than the leader of the Indiana Pacers, in addition to possessing seven more years of professional experience. Show More Summary
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat: Game 2 Postgame Grades and Analysis
I feel like we've been here before. A playoff series between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers tied up at 1-1 as the series heads back to Indiana? Thanks to a 97-93 Game-2 win over the Heat, the Pacers are treating fans to another thrilling series, only this time the stakes are higher with a trip to the 2013 NBA Finals on the line. Show More Summary
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat Game 2: Video Highlights and Recap
Just when we thought the "is LeBron clutch?" conversation had ended, Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals will undoubtedly get the NBA's most oft-debated conversation heated up once again. James turned the ball over twice in the final...Show More Summary
Kobe Bryant Gets a New Tattoo, Posts Pic on Instagram
Entering the 2012-13 NBA regular season, it appeared as if Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers were on pace to add another championship ring to his collection. After tearing his Achilles tendon and watching his team lose in the first round, however, those dreams failed to come to fruition. Show More Summary
Reasons to Root for Each Team Left in NBA Playoffs
With only four teams remaining in the NBA playoffs, most fanbases across the country are already looking forward to next season. That being said, the two conference finals being contested currently are producing high-quality basketball games. Show More Summary
5 Free Agents the Chicago Bulls Must Avoid
Free agency will start in just over a month and the Chicago Bulls have some needs they must address. However, they also have to make sure they avoid any players that may not be great fits for them. With most of this season's bench players on one-year deals, the Bulls will have to fill their bench once again with free agents. Show More Summary
Otto Porter Would Be a Poor Selection for Cavaliers with Top Pick
If the Cleveland Cavaliers use the first selection in the NBA draft on Georgetown forward Otto Porter, they won't be getting the most out of their good fortune. The Washington Post's Michael Lee reports the Cavs may indeed be considering...Show More Summary
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat: Game 2 Score, Highlights and Analysis
The 2013 NBA playoffs resumed on Friday as the Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat by a score of 97-93 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals series. With the victory, Indiana ties this series at 1-1. LeBron James led all scorers with 36 points, while Dwyane Wade added 14 points, six rebounds and five assists. Show More Summary
LeBron James and Paul George Turn Heads with Epic Game 2 Highlight-Reel Duel
Game 2 between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers was supposed to be about adjustments and the interplay between Chris Bosh and Roy Hibbert, but instead, it boiled down to a good, old-fashioned battle of jaw-dropping plays between LeBron James and Paul George. Show More Summary