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Ranking Best Coaches Remaining in 2013 NBA Playoffs

Only four head coaches remain in the NBA playoffs, and they all guided their team to the conference finals in a different way. None of the teams that are still alive have been forced to play in a seven-game series, but that could very well change in the upcoming rounds. Show More Summary

Roy Hibbert Stuffs Carmelo Anthony at the Rim Late in Game 6 (VIDEO)

HUGE block.

How the NBA Playoffs Would Have Played out Without Injuries to Stars

That's right. The NBA playoffs with no injuries. How great would that be? For once there wouldn't be any second-guessing or any talk of asterisks being thrown onto titles. We would definitively know the best team in the NBA. Of course, since that's never going to happen, we'll just have to dream it up instead. Show More Summary

Lance Stephenson Helps Pacers Knock Out Knicks (VIDEO)

Born Ready went to work.

NBA Lottery 2013: Date, Time, TV Schedule and More

Are you ready for the NBA draft lottery? If you live in one of the 14 cities that has a team with ping pong balls in play, you most certainly are. Nothing is as exciting for fans of struggling teams as finding out your team will have the top overall pick in the draft. Show More Summary

JR Smith Says He Wants to Retire a Knick

NBA Playoff Schedule 2013: Conference Finals Viewing Info and Predictions

And then there were four. The Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies traversed the first two rounds of the NBA playoffs without much resistance to secure a place in the conference finals, but don’t expect any of the four teams to waltz into the NBA Finals without some bumps along the way. Show More Summary

Goodbye to the fantastically frustrating Knicks

The Knicks were better than we thought they'd be, but not quite as good as we wanted them to be. They won 54 games, claimed a division banner and advanced a round in the playoffs for the first time in over a dozen years by beating the despised Celtics. Show More Summary

Lance Stephenson's aggression drives Indiana Pacers to win

Lance Stephenson said being aggressive was his goal after a Game 5 where he was anything but. The man with the nickname "Born Ready" played the part in Game 6 Saturday and his performance may well have been the difference between the...Show More Summary

Amar'e Stoudemire Questions Role with NY Knicks After Disappointing Season

Amar'e Stoudemire wants answers. After appearing in just 33 games this season (playoffs included), the New York Knicks superstar turned injury-riddled disappointment wants to know where he stands within the organization. And following...Show More Summary

What We Learned About the NY Knicks from Their 2nd-Round Playoff Series

The New York Knicks are out of the playoffs after losing to the Indiana Pacers in six games. The Knicks struggled offensively for most of the series and have only themselves to blame for missing out on a chance to play the Miami Heat in the conference finals. Show More Summary

Figuring out What Went Wrong in New York Knicks' 2nd Round Loss

“We all know what the goal we had set. Everybody wants to win the championship: that’s the goal, that’s the ultimate goal…We’ll take this time off this offseason to regroup and come back better and stronger next season.” – Carmelo Anthony, NBA.com. Show More Summary

NBA Playoff Schedule 2013: Where to Watch Conference Finals Action

The NBA Conference Finals are right around the corner, and the TV schedule has officially been released. Few people are surprised that the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs are still alive, but the Memphis Grizzlies have certainly turned some heads after toppling the Oklahoma City Thunder. Show More Summary

NBA Playoffs 2013: Biggest Weakness for Each Remaining Team

The five teams still in the NBA playoffs are all quite talented, but there are weaknesses that each team must work on fixing if they hope to take home the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. These remaining teams have some big names and...Show More Summary

Indiana's George Hill Releases 'All Gold Everything Pacers' Rap Song

Trinidad James would not be proud. Indiana Pacers guard George Hill released an "All Gold Everything Pacers" rap song just before the NBA playoffs began. He along with a few of friends—one of whom included Mike Epps—wrote and recorded the song in less than 48 hours. Show More Summary

What LA Lakers Need from Kobe Bryant Next Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering next season with probably the most uncertainty they have faced in close to a decade. With their season in flux, the Lakers will need Kobe Bryant in a multitude of facets in order to keep their season and their future afloat. Show More Summary

Post Up: Indiana Advances

The Pacers hold off New York and are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Mike Woodson After Playoff Exit: 'I Take Full Responsibility'

In the aftermath of the New York Knicks' series-ending loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, head coach Mike Woodson faced many questions about his approach in the postseason. In his postgame press conference, he didn't point any fingers at anyone but himself: "At the end of the day, we didn't get it done. Show More Summary

Miami Heat Playoff Run Demonstrating the Real Problem with the Decision

"The Decision" was such a monumental nightmare that it obscured the real problem with LeBron James' actual decision to take his talents to the Miami Heat. Namely, their collection of talent virtually guarantees them an annual trip to the NBA Finals regardless of whether they play their best basketball. Show More Summary

NBA Draft 2013: Prospects Who Will Be Busts at Next Level

There’s plenty of impressive talent coming out of college and getting ready for the NBA, but some of these prospects are going to disappoint at the next level. Players like Victor Oladipo and Anthony Bennett are likely going to become big names in the NBA, but a few guys likely won’t be able to progress at the next level. Show More Summary