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NBA, NBA Draft / Jun 13, 2013 / 11:45 am

The 5 Worst NBA Draft Day Trades Of The Last 20 Years

Kevin Love

Remember watching Tyrus Thomas during LSU’s run to the Final Four in the 2006 NCAA Tournament? The man was an animal, destroying top overall seed Duke during a Sweet 16 matchup and then hanging 21 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking three shots against Texas in a regional final. He went from being a complete nobody during the preseason to looking like a surefire NBA star. Read More »

Latest News, NBA / May 26, 2013 / 8:58 pm

Jeff Hornacek Hired As Phoenix Suns Head Coach

Phoenix Suns

According to The Arizona Republic, the Phoenix Suns have agreed to terms on a deal that will make Jeff Hornacek their new head coach. Read More »

NBA / Apr 11, 2013 / 12:00 pm

The 10 Best NBA Teams Of The Last 20 Years That Never Won A Ring

Mike Bibby

With the NBA Playoffs quickly approaching, the chase for the Larry O’Brien is about to jump into high gear. The teams in the East are set, but they are still jostling for positioning (unless you’re the Miami Heat). In the West, seven of the eight teams are set with it coming down to the wire between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 8 spot. The Heat have proven all year long that they are the team to beat when the second season comes around and will definitely have a very good chance of repeating as champs. Read More »

Hit List, NBA / Apr 8, 2013 / 12:30 pm

NBA Power Rankings (4.8): The New York Knicks Make A Huge Leap

Carmelo Anthony, Dime #53

Ranking the NBA from worst to first…

30. Charlotte Bobcats (18-59) Last week: 30, - Maybe this will be the offseason that they finally find gold in the draft. Probably not, though. Read More »

NBA / Mar 12, 2013 / 12:30 pm

Tackling A Myth: Fast-Breaking Teams Falling Apart In The NBA Playoffs

James Harden

Conventional wisdom says teams that play at a fast pace cannot succeed in the half-court, grind-it-out game that (supposedly) is the NBA Playoffs. You’ll hear this axiom relayed from TV analysts, casual fans, and basketball nerds alike. But is this really true? Welcome to Mythbusters, Dime style. Read More »

NBA, Video / Mar 12, 2013 / 11:47 am

Ty Lawson Half-Court Alley-Oop to Kenneth Faried

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NBA, Video / Mar 12, 2013 / 10:30 am

JaVale McGee Posterizes Hamed Haddadi On An Alley-Oop

JaVale McGee

Nothing will probably ever top DeAndre Jordan‘s finish over the top of Brandon Knight. But JaVale McGee did a decent enough impression last night, finishing this lob (and one) over the top of Phoenix’s Hamed Haddadi. Read More »

Smack / Feb 27, 2013 / 1:16 am

Warriors & Pacers Brawl Spills Into The Stands; LeBron Goes Absolutely Crazy

David West

It wasn’t exactly reaching Malice at the Palace levels, but the brawl that spilled into the stands last night during Indiana’s 108-97 win over the Warriors will certainly result in some special spankings from the league office. And you’re never gonna believe this, but David West was right in the middle of it. Read More »

College, NBA, NBA Draft / Feb 20, 2013 / 1:44 pm

Tracking This Year’s NBA Draft: Phoenix’s Best Options

Phoenix Suns

Each Wednesday, we’ll be assessing how the top prospects of the 2013 NBA Draft are faring in college and overseas. Stick with us each week for assorted thoughts, including the biggest risers and fallers, the standouts, the sleepers and what we know and don’t know about the next NBA Draft class… Read More »

Latest News, NBA / Feb 20, 2013 / 12:59 pm

NBA Trade Rumors: Oklahoma City Thunder Discussing Kendrick Perkins Deal

Kendrick Perkins

According to NBA trade rumors, the Phoenix Suns have been one of the most active teams heading into tomorrow’s NBA trade deadline. There have been pieces floating around the internet that they’ve been discussing moving Jermaine O’Neal to the Knicks and Sebastian Telfair to the Raptors.

Today’s biggest rumor though has Phoenix making a push to acquire Kendrick Perkins from the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a multi-player deal. Read More »

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