As we said in Smack: Bill Walker should have gotten a tech for hurting Andrew Bogut’s feelings last night. You’ve seen his body of work, so what do we have to do to get him in the dunk contest this February?

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Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, thought the T-Wolves would stick around in L.A. last night. So what better stage for Michael Beasley to drop a quiet 17 on the two-time world champs? While I don’t know for sure, Theo Ratliff may be old enough to be Beasley’s father.

Last night we saw the best and the worst of the Miami Heat. The best was on display as they built a 22-point first half lead against the Jazz: Nine or 10 Miami players got on the scoreboard, LeBron was collecting rebounds and directing the offense while letting the scoring happen naturally, and D-Wade attacked and put pressure on Utah’s defense. Miami took a 13-point lead into the fourth quarter, but as it slipped away, we saw their worst — namely, poor frontcourt and rotation defense as Paul Millsap was a steroid mix of Karl Malone and Sam Perkins, finishing with 46 points (19-28 FG) and 9 rebounds … Read More »

Ranking the NBA from worst to first…

30. Minnesota Timberwolves (1-6) Last week — Lost at Miami, lost at Orlando, lost to Atlanta, lost at Houston Quickly established position as the League’s worst defensive team (114.4 ppg) and worst shooting team (38.7% FG). And they’re making a habit of not just getting beat, but getting beat up. Four of their losses have come by 20, 26, 32 and 42 points. Read More »

Moving to a new place is never easy. With that in mind, a professional basketball player that gets traded or signs with a new team must be able to adapt to a new environment often on short notice. Whether due to a new coaching style, teammates or playing in a higher altitude (Thanks Denver), some players have a harder time adjusting than others. The following is a list of players that although talented, have had trouble transitioning their talents to their new home. Read More »

The possibilities are endless…

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What do you get when you’re the second highest paid player in the NBA? Well, besides everyone but Kobe being jealous of you, you also get some nice player exclusive kicks. With that said, check out Rashard Lewis‘ special makeup of the Nike Hyperdunk 2010. Read More »

Sixth months ago, a new NBA Store opened up inside the Shanghai World Expo in China. Now, after 12 years holding down Fifth Avenue in NYC, the NBA’s flagship shop will be closing in February. Read More »

Who do you want your offense to run through with the game on the line? Counting down from 30th to 1st (one per team), I’ve ranked the League’s go-to guys…

DERRICK ROSE, Chicago Bulls The end of the era was about four years ago. The funeral was held over the past week.

Once upon a time, “score-first” point guards ran the NBA. At a time when quickness became more coveted than size, and the influences of Michael Jordan (long-term) and the AND 1 Mix Tape style (short-term) took hold, men like Allen Iverson, Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury and Baron Davis thrived. Read More »

Whether your team is already dominating your fantasy league, decimated by injuries or just plain stinking up the joint, the waiver wire can be your best friend. If you’re in a shallow to medium-sized league, the waiver wire is usually filled with players ripe for the picking that can help your roster if it’s in a tough spot and in need of all-around help or assistance in certain categories. Below are five players who could be dangling on your league’s waiver wires that you should consider picking up right now. Read More »