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Which rookies finished the season at the head of the class?

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2013

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Michael Kidd-Gilchrist study?

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Seth Landman looks at some of this season's top rookies and what to expect from them next season.

Josh Whitling outlines eight widely available fantasy players who, due to their recent hot play, are worth picking up or trading for in the hopes of quality contributions in the final stretch of the NBA season.

The day I watched D.J. Byrd take an elbow from Derrick Favors and hit the deck, I knew Byrd was ready for the Big Ten. At Purdue, he has proved how tough and rugged his game is. The release of Jay Bilas' new book, "Toughness," got me thinking ab...

John Cregan highlights a number of rookies who could put up big numbers in the final weeks.

So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is here to help you keep track of it all. You'll find takes on moments you might've missed from the previous night, along with ones you will remember forever. Man on Fire (All GIFs by @He...

Nineteen-year-old Bobcats rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist confessed Friday that Michael Jordan, almost 50, beat him in a one-on-one game.

David Thorpe breaks down the likelihood that the rookies and sophs will make the All-Star Game.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2013

David Thorpe breaks down the top 19-year-olds in the 2012-13 rookie class.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2013

Irving or Lillard? Drummond or Davis? We put key players in this year's Rising Stars Challenge head-to-head.

Tom Carpenter looks back at the weekend action and assesses the new-look Toronto Raptors and injuries to Tim Duncan and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

Charlotte Bobcats rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a concussion and will remain hospitalized overnight for observation in Houston after teammate Jeff Taylor collided with him going for a rebound on Saturday night.

James Harden had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double in the Houston Rockets' 109-95 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.

Amin Elhassan outlines the 10 best players who didn't make ESPN's NBA top 25 under age 25 list, including John Wall, Ricky Rubio and Andre Drummond.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2013

I handed out midseason awards for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday. Now it's time to address the "other" three major awards races. Rookie of the Year 1. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers 2. Michael...