(This entry begins a series of 30 guest columns that will run during October, when optimism reigns supreme across the NBA. The theme will be “Five Reasons to Feel Positive About … ” We encourage you to follow the authors on Twitter and visit their sites. – CS) The squeak of vulcanized rubber against newly finished hardwood once again signals the return of the NBA. As training camps open around the league, veterans are refreshed, rookies are nervously ambitious and new
Free agency started Sunday midnight ET. On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks are expected to make an unrelenting push for All-Star point guard Deron Williams, who is clearly the best available player. The team that lands Williams also has the best chance of acquiring superstar center Dwight Howard, who is not a free agent but has said that he would like to play alongside Williams. In terms of flexibility, the Nets have the inside track. They can offer Williams more money
With the NBA Draft over, evaluations of the decisions were made from general managers, owners, players, writers and even fans. See our exclusive sights and sounds of the Draft here, and check who said what, along with today’s biggest news below: Mo Williams has cleared the path to complete the Lamar Odom deal, and he was never in the way, reported by Ramona Shelburne: “Los Angeles Clippers guard Mo Williams has officially picked up his option for next season, clearing the way
How good is Kevin Durant? Will he soon surpass LeBron James as the best player in the league? The answer to that question could be determined at the conclusion of the NBA Finals. In the meantime, see what Bryant thinks of the lanky forward, what adjustments the Heat will have to make, and some free agent updates in today’s news. Kevin Durant has become one of the most, if not the most elite player in the league today. Kobe Bryant was
Remember when Dwyane Wade had an absolutely spectacular block on a Brandon Bass’ dunk attempt back in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals? Click here to refresh your memory. Bass was more prepared for Wade in Game 7. After stealing a telegraphed pass from Wade, Bass went down the length of the floor for the monster jam against the shooting guard. (via @Jose3030) Bass had a terrific first half with 14 points and four steals, holding down the fort while Kevin Garnett
Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and the Celtics was filled with big moments and highlights that were noteworthy. Kevin Garnett was incredibly spry on both ends of the court, Dwyane Wade woke up in the fourth quarter to have a monster game, Rajon Rondo continued to show why he may be one of the best point guards in the league when the lights are bright, and Paul Pierce had the final say with a dagger
Tonight is the NBA draft lottery, which is one way to build a team. The other way is free agency, which starts in just over a month. Many teams positioned themselves for this summer, expecting Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and Deron Williams all to opt out and become free agents. But Howard and Paul opted in, and now there is money to spend on a significantly weaker but nevertheless strong class. A handful of teams could be very active this summer. Among playoff
