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Derrick Rose's Failure to Return in Game 3 Shouldn't Impact Expectations

Those who expect Derrick Rose to start Game 3 and carry the Chicago Bulls to a series victory forgot to set their alarm. The point guard hasn ’t hit the hardwood in athletic shorts all season long. He’s coming off ACL surgery which, contrary to popular belief, is still difficult to return from. Show More Summary

David Lee Will Return to Warriors This Season

David Lee will plans to play again this season. After tearing his right hip flexor in the first NBA playoff game of his career, the Golden State Warriors’ All-Star intends to return to the floor before the postseason is over once again. Lee already “returned” for Golden State’s first-round series-clinching Game 6 victory over the [...]

Watch: Shaq Amps Up His Twitter Beef With Kendrick Perkins

While most of us would kill just to play in the NBA just for one game, former NBA stars and current TNT analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith have taken things to another level living the dream on Inside the NBa. Not only did they log thousands of minutes on the NBA hardwood [...]

NBA Draft 2013: Predicting Future All-Star Weekend Standouts

While NBA teams are concerned with finding a prospect who will help them win games, one of the more entertaining part of the draft process is taking a gander at what future studs will light up All-Star weekend. What floor general has...Show More Summary

Grading Mike D'Antoni's Job as LA Lakers Coach This Season

Who could have guessed last October that when we reflected on the 2012-13 season for the Los Angeles Lakers Mike D'Antoni would be at the forefront of the discussion? The Lakers wasted no time in sacking incumbent coach Mike Brown after...Show More Summary

Do's and Dont's for NBA Fans at the Arena

Decades ago, George Carlin perfectly and hilariously delineated the different temperaments of football and baseball. But what about basketball? Well, that's somewhere in the middle. Basketball fandom doesn't quite approach the violent,...Show More Summary

How LA Clippers' First-Round Failure Affects Chris Paul's Future with Team

Chris Paul will certainly factor in the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round loss to the Memphis Grizzlies before making his free-agency decision this summer. While all signs pointed to Paul re-signing prior to the postseason, a first-round exit to a team Lob City knocked out last year indicates playoff regression. Show More Summary

Updated 2013 NBA Playoff Power Rankings During Feisty 2nd Round

The 2013 NBA playoffs are getting hot and heavy, to say the least. All four second-round series are knotted up at one game apiece, with some teams (i.e. the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls) already disposing of the niceties in favor of some good, ol ' fashioned basketball animus. Show More Summary

Derrick Rose: Your Team Needs You, It's Time to Suit Up

It's time. Joakim Noah would tell me "shut up," and that's his right, but it's still time—time for Derrick Rose to suit up. It's a debate that knows no bounds. Since Rose was medically cleared to play in early March, his continued absence has become increasingly conspicuous and the number of his detractors has grown exponentially. Show More Summary

Stephen Curry Responds to Metta World Peace on Twitter in Hilarious Fashion

Metta World Peace thinks that Steve Curry is capable of winning the NBA's MVP award. Who? He meant Stephen Curry? Oh, ok. While live tweeting during Wednesday's playoff action—because that's what he does—World Peace wrote that he thought "Steve" Curry was a top-10 player and a 2014 MVP candidate so long as he worked on his defense. Show More Summary

Updated NBA Playoff Superstar Rankings: Who Stands Tallest in Round 2?

The 2013 NBA playoffs have morphed into a war of attrition among the league's most prominent superstars. Russell Westbrook is out on account of knee surgery suffered in his second postseason contest. David Lee went down with a hip injury in his first. Show More Summary

NBA Playoff Bracket 2013: Updated Predictions for Each Second-Round Series

It’s time to put away the brooms and grab the popcorn. The second round of the 2013 NBA playoffs will officially be without a sweep. Wins from the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night officially locked every series into a 1-1 tie, guaranteeing there will be a Game 5 in all four matchups. Show More Summary

Miami Heat's PA Announcer Is the Most Annoying Man in Basketball

Move over, J.J. Redick, you've been replaced. The most annoying man in basketball is Michael Baiamonte, hands down. If you are an NBA fan you might not recognize the name, but you undoubtedly recognize his voice. Baiamonte is the Public Address Voice for the Miami Heat. Show More Summary

A preview of the Spurs' Game 2 pump-up arena jams

The Spurs' thrilling comeback win over the Warriors was only the second-most exciting spectacle in San Antonio Monday night. It was nothing compared to the pump-up jams blasted through the AT&T Center PA system. They played LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem" right after the Spurs surrendered the lead. Show More Summary

Knicks' High-Flying Marvel Iman Shumpert Wears Audacious Postgame Shoes

Apparently, Iman Shumpert will wear whatever the hell he wants. The New York Knicks, who were dealt a disappointing blow in Game 1 against the Pacers, bounced back to beat Indiana, 105-79, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Show More Summary

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