Season Preview: Eastern Conference - Atlantic Division (15934742)
(Source: Minnesota Timberwolves) Alex Conover Web Editorial Associate Email Editor's Note: Timberwolves.com will break down each of the NBA's six divisions leading into training camp, highlighting the...
View ArticleObservations from NBA draft night
Story HighlightsWinners in Thursday's NBA draft included the Hornets, Celtics and 76ers The Rockets tried to make a big move, into the top 5, but couldn't get it done Many expected a lot of wheeling...
View ArticleA third version of Kobe Bryant is included in NBA 2K12 Legends Showcase DLC
2K Sports posted a new developer's insight on their Facebook page to talk about the upcoming Legends Showcase DLC in NBA 2K12, an all-new suite of modes that change up the look and feel of the game....
View ArticleNBA free agents: The best players still available; Mavericks signings
An updated look at NBA free agents. Who has signed, who is still available: Best of who is left: Andray Blatche, Matt Barnes, Kenyon Martin, Josh Childress, Derek Fisher, Chris Andersen, Darko...
View ArticleSixers' salary-dumping ways prove that sanity can reign in NBA free agency
In most cases, it might seem that NBA owners have a screw loose, having come out of a lockout last season to enter this offseason eager to write oversize checks for middling-to-good players. Already,...
View ArticleNBA free agency: Position-by-position player tracker
The NBA free agency period is now open. Here is a list of the best available players at each position, which will be updated as they sign. POINT GUARDS 1. Deron Williams - re-signs with Brooklyn Nets...
View ArticleNetScouts Basketball NBA Mock Draft: Version 1.0
The following NBA Mock Draft considers the ability of the players and does not incorporate team needs. 1st Round 1. Charlotte Bobcats, Anthony Davis, Kentucky 2. Washington Wizards, Thomas Robinson,...
View ArticleNetScouts Basketball NBA Mock Draft: Version 1.1
The following NBA Mock Draft considers the ability of the players and does not incorporate team needs. This has been updated to reflect the results of the 2012 NBA Draft Lottery. 1st Round 1. New...
View ArticleNBA free agents 2012: Team-by-team rumors, reports, signings
NBA free agency has begun, which means the league's 30 teams are negotiating and trading their way into (hopefully) improved rosters for the 2012-13 season. We're tracking all the movement with a...
View ArticleList of 2012 NBA draft class
1. Hornets Anthony Davis PF, Kentucky 2. Bobcats Michael Kidd-Gilchrist SF, Kentucky 3. Wizards Bradley Beal SG, Florida 4. Cavs Dion Waiters G, Syracuse 5. Kings Thomas Robinson PF, Kansas 6. Blazers...
View ArticleNBA team-by-team capsules
A look at the 30 NBA teams, in predicted order of finish: EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION Today's news video BOSTON CELTICS STARTING FIVE: G Ray Allen , G Rajon Rondo, F Paul Pierce, F Kevin...
View ArticleGrading the 2012 NBA Draft: Eastern Conference - Atlantic Division
Grading the NBA Draft is often an exercise in futility. Certain picks look good on paper now, while others can be classified as downright haphazard. However, the truth of the matter is we really won't...
View ArticleHeat will be the ‘Beast in the East’
LIKE the previous seasons, the 2012-13 NBA season could be one of the most exciting in years. Defending champion Miami Heat will be back to defend their title with a near-intact line-up that counts on...
View ArticleBrief profiles of Eastern Conference teams
Oct 25 (Reuters) - Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Eastern Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Founded:...
View ArticleCapsule previews of the NBA’s Atlantic Division
A look at the Atlantic Division teams as they head into the 2012-13 season, in predicted order of finish: ___ Loading... Comments Weigh In Corrections? Recommend Personal Post BOSTON CELTICS LAST...
View ArticleHeat top the pack in the East - Wire Lifestyle - The Sacramento Bee --> ...
PLAYOFF BOUND EARLY OFF-SEASON Ben Bolch picks the East (in predicted order of finish) 1. MIAMI 2011-12 finish: 46-20, No. 2 in the East. Coming: Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis. Going: Eddy Curry, Juwan...
View ArticleRanking the teams: Stars align for Heat, again
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 6:00 pm by Jonathan Feigen in Rockets 2012-13 season preview CommentsComments(1)Comments() | E-mail | Print Here's a scary thought: With the addition of Ray Allen (left),...
View ArticleHeat top the pack in the East
PLAYOFF BOUND EARLY OFF-SEASON Ben Bolch picks the East (in predicted order of finish) 1. MIAMI 2011-12 finish: 46-20, No. 2 in the East. Coming: Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis. Going: Eddy Curry, Juwan...
View ArticleNBA Atlantic Division capsules
BOSTON CELTICS Last season: 39-27, lost to Miami Heat 4-3 in Eastern Conference finals Starting five: G Rajon Rondo (11.9 ppg, 11.7 apg, 4.8 rpg, 3.6 turnovers per game), G Courtney Lee (11.4 ppg, 2.7...
View ArticleSixers primed to knock Celtics over in Atlantic
Philadelphia's Evan Turner drives to the basket during last season's Eastern Conference semi-finals. Photo: Reuters BOSTON are ageing but still in contention for the NBA crown but Philadelphia have...
View ArticleNothin' but Net: 2012-13 NBA preview, Part 2 - Wire NBA - The Sacramento Bee...
Sixteen teams make the NBA Playoffs. Maybe five of them have a legitimate shot at winning the NBA title. For some teams, after years of ineptitude, making the postseason is the ultimate goal. For...
View ArticleNothin' but Net: 2012-13 NBA preview, Part 2
Sixteen teams make the NBA Playoffs. Maybe five of them have a legitimate shot at winning the NBA title. For some teams, after years of ineptitude, making the postseason is the ultimate goal. For...
View ArticleEastern Conference Preview
Atlantic Keep up with the latest news, on the court and off, with The Times's basketball blog. Go to Off the Dribble N.B.A. Live Scoreboard Teams | Player Stats Knicks Schedule/Results Roster | Player...
View ArticleRanking NBA teams in the Western Conference No. 1 to No. 15 - Wire Lifestyle...
WESTERN CONFERENCE (PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH) 1. Los Angeles Lakers Last season: 41-25, eliminated by the Thunder 4-1 in the Western Conference semifinals. Key additions: C Dwight Howard (trade,...
View ArticleNBA 2012-13: With Heat on a boil and Lakers loaded, this could be the year ...
They were gold medal-winning teammates for the United States at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, but LeBron James (left) and Kobe Bryant are now back to being rivals this coming NBA season, with the...
View ArticleRanking NBA teams in Eastern Conference No. 1 to No. 15 - Wire Lifestyle - ...
EASTERN CONFERENCE (predicted order of finish) 1. Miami Heat Last season: 46-20, NBA champion. Key additions: G Ray Allen (free agency), F Rashard Lewis (free agency). Key subtractions: None. Outlook:...
View ArticleRanking NBA teams in Eastern Conference No. 1 to No. 15
EASTERN CONFERENCE (predicted order of finish) 1. Miami Heat Last season: 46-20, NBA champion. Key additions: G Ray Allen (free agency), F Rashard Lewis (free agency). Key subtractions: None. Outlook:...
View ArticleFree Press sports writer's NBA power rankings
Free Press sports writer Vince Ellis ranks the teams: 1. MIAMI The Big Three adds Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis. 2. L.A. Lakers Still No. 2 despite adding Dwight Howard and Steve Nash. 3. Oklahoma City...
View Article2012-13 NBA.com GM Survey Results (NBA - National Basketball Association)
In his ninth season in the NBA, LeBron James got his ring. Now, how many more can he get? At least one, if you ask the league's general managers. Despite major moves made by the Los Angeles Lakers,...
View ArticleRecord-tying 84 international players on opening-night rosters (NBA -...
NEW YORK (Official Release) -- Opening-night rosters for the 2012-13 NBA season feature a record-tying 84 international players, previously set in 2010-11, from 37 countries and territories. The...
View ArticleSizing up the NBA: Division by division
EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division - The biggest story here is the Chicago Bulls coping without all-star point guard Derrick Rose, who is out until at least midseason after tearing his left anterior...
View ArticleRanking NBA teams in the Western Conference No. 1 to No. 15
WESTERN CONFERENCE (PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH) 1. Los Angeles Lakers Last season: 41-25, eliminated by the Thunder 4-1 in the Western Conference semifinals. Key additions: C Dwight Howard (trade,...
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