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There will be plenty of time to project picks as the draft nears, but here is a quick capsule on each lottery team's biggest needs from an advanced stat perspective. Charlotte Bobcats Need: Defensive presence The Bobcats were the worst defensiv...

Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News: Prepare for the correction: The Spurs left the AT&T Center after Game 1 uniform in their belief that they were unlikely to make 14 3-pointers again this series. "I'm a math guy," Matt Bonner said. "I...

Chad Ford discusses the NBA draft Lottery preview and guesses which players teams would select in the top 3 spots.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2013

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Marcus Thompson II of The Oakland Tribune: Warriors guard Jarrett Jack was on the verge of tears as he stood at his locker. He couldn't find the words to truly express what he was feeling, so he let his attire do the talking for him. "Usually before ...

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was the only unanimous selection for the 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie first team, the league announced Tuesday.

Grizzlies assistant Barry Hecker has left the team during the Western Conference semifinals for what coach Lionel Hollins says is a "personal matter."

Jon Robinson ranks the best sports video games of all-time. (Part 5)

Chad Ford offers his second mock draft of 2013, and Nerlens Noel is still the top pick.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013

Jon Robinson ranks the best sports video games of all-time. (Part 2)

Jon Robinson ranks the best sports video games of all time. (Part 1)

Jon Robinson ranks the best sports video games of all-time. (Part 1)

The NBA Summer League is about to get a playoff feel.

Among the options being considered by the Toronto Raptors as they weigh the futures of team president Bryan Colangelo and coach Dwane Casey is making a run at Phil Jackson, according to sources with knowledge of Toronto's thinking.

All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook will have surgery to repair cartilage in his right knee and be out indefinitely, dealing a harsh blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship chances.

Chris Broussard writes that Cleveland's hire of Mike Brown as the Cavaliers' new head coach doesn't rule out a return to Cleveland of LeBron James in 2014. Plus, more buzz from around the NBA.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013