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Analyzing Otto Porter's Best Attributes Heading into 2013 NBA Draft

Otto Porter is one of the most talked-about players leading up to the 2013 NBA draft, and for good reason. The 19-year-old small forward out of Georgetown is supremely talented, selfless to a fault, understands the nuances of the game and treats every single play like it's his last. Show More Summary

NBA Draft Lottery Results 2013: Biggest Winners and Losers from Lottery

The order has been set for the 2013 NBA draft, with the Cleveland Cavaliers again winning the No. 1 overall selection for the second time in just three years. Cleveland came into the lottery only holding the third-best chance of taking the No. Show More Summary

Best Potential Replacements for Vinny Del Negro to Keep Chris Paul with Clippers

Chris Paul has decided that Vinny Del Negro will not return as head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Ahem, excuse me, I mean the Clippers as an organization have decided to move forward without Del Negro. According to Adrian Wojnaorwski of Yahoo! Sports, the Clippers have parted ways with their head coach. Show More Summary

Vinny Del Negro will not return as L.A. Clippers' head coach, according to report

The L.A. Clippers will not bring back head coach Vinny Del Negro next season, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. With Chris Paul set to enter free agency this season, the Clippers have been doing everything...Show More Summary

10 NBA Players Who Will Definitely Switch Uniforms This Offseason

This summer, an impressive class of free agents is set to hit the open market. While the futures of superstars Dwight Howard and Chris Paul remain up in the air, there are several impending free agents who look like locks to switch uniforms this offseason. Show More Summary

Chicago Bulls: 3 Free Agents That the Bulls Should Chase After

The Chicago Bulls' season is over, and it's hard to see the same handful of free agents returning to the roster. Fortunately for the Bulls, this upcoming free-agent class is very deep and talented. They could potentially pick up a few...Show More Summary

Nerlens Noel Should Not Be a Lock to Go 1st Overall at 2013 NBA Draft

With the 2013 NBA draft is just over one month away, 30 general managers are scrambling to figure out which player is worthy of the No. 1 overall selection. This isn't because of the abundance of superstars, but instead the lack of franchise players. Show More Summary

NBA Draft Lottery 2013: Live Results and Analysis

For all of the NBA teams that didn't make it to the playoffs, the 2013 draft lottery is their time to shine. Tuesday night, the ping-pong balls will be drawn and we'll know which NBA team gets to have the top overall selection in the June draft. Show More Summary

NBA Draft 2013: Top 10 Prospects at Every Position

With the 2013 NBA Draft fast approaching, it's time to break out our list of the top 10 prospects at each position. Much has been said about this crop not being as star-studded as years past. And that might be true. But once you look at these top 10 positional rankings, you'll realize that the 2013 class has depth, and it could fill a bunch of needs. Show More Summary

Game Predictions for the Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat Eastern Conference Finals

It's the Indiana Pacers vs. the Miami Heat in the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals. Paul George vs. LeBron James. Frank Vogel vs. Erik Spoelstra. Nap Town vs. South Beach. The last time these teams met in the postseason was a year ago, when the Heat edged the Pacers 4-2 in the second round after trailing 2-1. Show More Summary

Vinny Del Negro Fired as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Clippers

A franchise-record 56 wins and two straight playoff appearances weren't enough for Vinny Del Negro, who has been fired by the Los Angeles Clippers. The news comes from Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski: It's been a truly polarizing run for the 46-year-old head coach. Show More Summary

Marvin Bagley III Video: Watch 7th-Grader's Insane Basketball Highlight Mixtape

Another day, another tremendously talented seventh-grader with Division I scholarship offers. At 13, Marvin Bagley is already doing things one wouldn’t expect to see from most high school players. He’s in seventh grade, probably more...Show More Summary

Why LA Lakers Must Ditch Mike D'Antoni If It Means Keeping Dwight Howard

Mike D'Antoni, your chariot to the outskirts of Los Angeles awaits—if Dwight Howard wants it to. There are no delusions when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers. They need Howard to re-sign. For the sake of winning now and having a superstar to build their future around, they need him back. Show More Summary

Dwight Howard Reportedly Griped About Kobe Bryant, Could Team Up with Chris Paul

Let the Los Angeles Lakers' worst nightmare commence. Considered a favorite to retain Dwight Howard, Mark Heisler of Lakers Nation reports that Superman's return to Hollywood is far from a sure thing. And why? Because of Kobe Bryant, among other things: Not to mention his frustration with Kobe Bryant. Show More Summary

Heat vs Pacers Eastern Conference Finals Game 1: Big Baby Preview

The Eastern Conference Finals are near so Glen "Big Baby" Davis joins Bleacher Report to preview Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat. In one corner, you have the Indiana Pacers, the league's top defense anchored by big man, Roy Hibbert. Show More Summary

Dwight Howard Not Happy with Mike D’Antoni

To no one’s surprise, Dwight Howard isn’t happy. Superman is often found smirking and joking around, but he’s not genuinely happy. Not with the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically Mike D’Antoni. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com,...Show More Summary

Expect big role next year for Iman Shumpert

Next season, Carmelo Anthony’s main sidekick could be a healthy, emerging Iman Shumpert. One major issue with the Knicks’ roster going forward is its lack of upside: The team is ancient, and few players have real room for NBA growth. One of the exceptions is Shumpert, who just emblazoned his second year as a pro with [...]

Biggest Questions New York Knicks Are Facing Heading into 2013 NBA Offseason

The New York Knicks finished an up-and-down 2012-13 campaign holding a bag filled with a meek 4-2 Eastern Conference Semifinals loss to the Indiana Pacers and a whole bunch of questions heading into the offseason. These questions all...Show More Summary

7 NBA Teams Primed to Land a Star in 2013 NBA Offseason

Come July 1, 2013, at least two franchise-changing NBA players will hit the market as unrestricted free agents. Chris Paul and Dwight Howard may end up re-signing with their respective Los Angeles franchises, but nearly one-third of the league's teams are positioned to woo them away. Show More Summary

NBA Draft Order 2013: Teams That Could Pursue Trades on Draft Day

With the 2013 NBA draft just over one month away, 60 of the top young players in the world are prepared to go from prospects to rookies. Before those players find a home, however, we would be remiss to ignore the possibility that trades will shape the way the draft transpires. Show More Summary

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