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What is Wrong with the Cavaliers?
The Cleveland Cavaliers appeared destined to reach the 2009 NBA Finals. After sweeping the Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks in the first two rounds, the Cavs faced a young Orlando Magic team in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Magic are talented but not many league experts gave them much of a shot, especially considering that All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson was lost for the season.
2009 NBA Mock Draft - Lottery Picks
On Tuesday, the order for the 2009 NBA Draft was finalized when ping pong balls determined the order of the lottery. Which players will be going in the lottery? Here’s our 2009 NBA mock draft:
Manu Ginobili’s Injuries Clouds Picture in West
A few weeks ago, the NBA Western Conference appeared to be easy to read. The Los Angeles Lakers were at the top of the heap and the San Antonio Spurs seemed to be ahead of everyone else. However, recently the Spurs lost Manu Ginobili for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs. Due to that injury, the entire picture is now different.
NBA Power Rankings - Top Ten Teams
1. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers not only sport the NBA’s best record, they also have arguably the most talented roster, the best player and the best coach. If they can get healthy and remain healthy, the Lakers should make a deep run in the playoffs.
NBA Championship Contenders Dealing with Injuries
It seems as if the 2008-09 NBA season has seen more injuries than usual. This year, unlike most years, may actually come down to which team can stay the healthiest. Right now, nearly every elite team is dealing with some sort of injury.
Three NBA Trades that Should Happen
With the NBA trade deadline of February 19th quickly approaching, many trades are being talked about around the league. Unlike most years, there are a lot of big names on the market that can be had for the right price. Here are three NBA trades that make a lot of sense:
NBA All-Star Starters Named
After all the fans votes were counted, the NBA released the names of the starters for the 2009 NBA All-Star Game. To be played in Phoenix, this game will feature a host of upcoming stars and legendary veterans. Here’s a look at the players who will be starting.
Most Surprising Teams in the NBA
4. Minnesota Timberwolves
If you just look at the standings, you wouldn’t be impressed with the 11-26 record for the Minnesota Timberwolves. But when you break it down and look at it more closely, you’d realize that they are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. After losing 13 straight games earlier in the season, The T’Wolves began 2009 by winning six consecutive contests. While the playoffs are an extreme longshot, the T’Wolves are finally looking like a team with a bright future.
What’s Wrong with the Celtics?
After losing on Tuesday night against the Charlotte Bobcats by a final score of 114-106, the Boston Celtics fell to second place in the Eastern Conference. In the contest, the Bobcats exploded in overtime to hand the defending NBA champions their second consecutive defeat. Overall, the Celtics have lost five of their last seven games.
NBA Power Rankings - Best of the Best
1. Cleveland Cavaliers (26-4)
Although the Celtics have a better record, the Cavaliers are playing better than any team right now. They have a 12.5 average margin of victory — which is easily the best mark in the league. LeBron James is the best player in the league and the most dangerous in crunch time.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Candidates
Everyone always pays attention to the players that can score, but let’s take a look at some of the Defensive Player of the Year candidates in the NBA.
1. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
Based on statistics alone, it’d be hard to give the 2008-09 NBA Defense Player of the Year trophy to anyone other than Howard. He’s not only leading the league in rebounding at over 14 boards per game, he’s far and away leading the NBA in blocked shots. Although not a great one-on-one defender, his stats don’t lie.
Predicting the NBA All-Star Starters
Although the NBA All-Star game is a few months away, it’s never too early to predict which players will be voted into the starting lineup. Since it’s a fan vote, the prediction has to balance on-court merit and the player’s popularity. In the Western Conference, the center is going to be Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets. Not only is Yao having a very good season, he has the biggest fan base in the world behind him — the country of China. His home country will make sure that he’s an All-Star starter this year once again.
Sam Mitchell Fired by Raptors
On Wednesday, the Toronto Raptors fired Sam Mitchell, the team’s head coach. With the Raptors at 8-9, the organization decided to go in a new direction in hopes of becoming one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. Mitchell’s firing was a bit of a surprise, especially considering that he was the named the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2006-07 season. Last year, the Raptors went 41-41 and another season around .500 simply wasn’t going to be good enough.
Top NBA Rookie of the Year Candidates
Although the 2008-09 NBA season is less than a month old, the top rookies are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Here’s a look at the top four NBA Rookie of the Year candidates so far this season.
Five Worst Teams in the NBA
There’s the best of the best. And then, there’s the worst of the worst. Here are the five worst teams in the NBA at this point in the season.
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