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NBA Articles - November, 2006

NBA Articles - October, 2006

Buy Official New NBA Game Basketball
[Official Basketball] Buy the new Spalding composite ball here.

Quentin Richardson Interview
[Player Interviews] Quick talk about upcoming Knicks season.

Nuggets re-sign DerMarr Johnson
[Nuggets News] Denver keeps their off-guard.

Cavs trade Luke Jackson to Celtics
[NBA News] Cavs get Dwayne Jones. Celts also get cash.

NBA Depth Charts
[Roster Depth] All 30 team depth charts are updated. [Oct 7]

Gilbert Arenas Interview
[Player Interviews] The Wizards star talks about team chemistry, being a leader, Team USA stuff and much more. [Oct 5]

Raptors FanFest 2006
[Raptors News] Fun Toronto event coming later this month. [Oct 5]

Basketball Video Games
[Video Games] A list of the most popular bball video games. [Oct 5]

Rick Carlisle signs contract extension
[Pacers News] Indiana coach Carlisle signs multi-year extension. [Oct 5]

Forums: Radical change for Warriors
[Fan Forum] A message board fan reviews Don Nelson's plans for the Warriors. Join the discussion and express your opinion. [Oct 5]

Smush Parker Mini-Interview
[Player Interviews] A quick light chat about summer. [Oct 5]

Wizards extend Grunfeld contract
[NBA Interviews] Washington president of basketball operations Ernie Grunfeld gets a contract extension. [Oct 4]

Gerald Green Mini-Interview
[Player Interviews] InsideHoops.com had a super-quick talk with the Celtics super-athlete on summer workouts and picking dunkers for a contest. [Oct 4]

NBA Training Camps Open
[Training Camp] NBA training camps opened Tuesday. [Oct 4]

Fantasy Basketball Forum
[Forums] InsideHoops message board now has fantasy forum. [Oct 3]

Rockets sign Bonzi Wells
[Rockets News] Houston adds scoring swingman. [Oct 2]

NBA Articles - September, 2006

Raptors sign Darrick Martin
[Raptors News] Toronto adds PG depth. [Sept 29]

Knicks waive Maurice Taylor
[Knicks News] NY parts ways with big Mo. [Sept 29]

Sixers exercise option on Iguodala
[76ers News] Philly keeps Andre for fourth year. [Sept 29]

Knicks hire Glen Grunwald
[Knicks News] Job is senior VP of basketball operations. [Sept 28]

Nets sign Jay Williams
[Nets News] New Jersey adds Duke PG (nonguaranteed deal). [Sept 28]

Nets sign Hassan Adams
[Nets News] New Jersey signs their second rounder. [Sept 27]

Eddie Jordan speaks on Wizards
[Basketball Coaches] Washington's coach speaks on Caron Butler, Jarvis Hayes' return, Andray Blatche's development, more. [Sept 27]

Statement from David Stern and Myles Brand
[Basketball Issues] NBA commissioner and NCAA president meet to discuss issues facing the world of basketball. [Sept 27]

Dirk Nowitzki signs contract extension
[Mavs News] Dallas extends their superstar's contract. [Sept 27]

Don Nelson ready to stir Warriors up
[NBA Commentary] Nelson's teams make lots of noise in the regular season but can they overachieve in the playoffs? [Sept 26]

Warriors sign Dajuan Wagner
[Warriors News] Golden State adds undersized scoring guard. [Sept 22]

Bucking the trend: Milwaukee makes changes
[Bucks Commentary] Milwaukee is unsettled at point guard after dealing TJ Ford for Charlie Villanueva. The team could rise or fall in a big way. [Sept 22]

Speedy Claxton breaks hand
[Hawks News] Atlanta PG out 5-6 weeks. [Sept 22]

Spurs promote Sam Presti
[Spurs News] He's now San Antonio's VP and assistant GM [Sept 22]

Brandon Roy Interview
[Player Interviews] InsideHoops had a quick talk with the Blazers rookie on being drafted and preparing for the season. [Sept 21]

Nuggets add 40 courtside seats
[Nuggets News] Denver's Pepsi Center expands courtside. [Sept 20]

Spurs sign Olu Famutimi
[Spurs News] San Antonio training camp now packed. [Sept 20]

Summer brings Bulls size, depth, defense
[NBA Editorial] Mark Garcia looks at Chicago summer additions, reviews the team's depth chart and more. [Sept 18]

Wolves hire Hoiberg, Babcock
[T-Wolves News] Minnesota adds two ast GM's, one ast coach. [Sept 14]

Nets promote Ryan Krueger
[Nets News] NJ adds an assistant coach. [Sept 14]

Warriors hire Stephen Silas
[Warriors News] Golden State adds assistant coach. [Sept 14]

Nets sign Mile Ilic
[Nets News] New Jersey adds height to bench. [Sept 13]

Drew Gooden signs contract extension
[Cavs News] Gooden's contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers is finally official. [Sept 11]

Celtics hire Kevin Eastman
[Celtics News] Boston adds assistant coach. [Sept 11]

WNBA Finals: Shock win Championship
[WNBA Hoops] Detroit beat Sacramento 3 games to 2 to win the 2006 WNBA championship. Deanna Nolan scored 24 and Katie Smith had 17. [Sept 10]

All-Star Classic for Wheelchair Charities
[Charity Game] Be at Madison Square Garden Saturday at 4PM for two all-star charity games, with Ron Artest, Desmond Mason, Tim Hardaway, Rod Strickland, Cedric Ceballos and a dozen or so others. [Sept 9]

Nuggets restructure their front office
[Nuggets News] Denver settles their managment, promoting some people, assigning positions and letting some go. Details inside. [Sept 7]

Wizards name Bill Berry assistant coach
[Wizards News] Washington hires veteran assistant. [Sept 7]

Ben Gordon Mini-Interview
[Basketball Interviews] Thirty seconds with Chicago's BG on getting Ben Wallace and more. [Sept 7]

Cavaliers sign David Wesley
[Cavs News] Cleveland adds SG depth. [Sept 5]

Several factors in Team USA's Loss
[International] Jerry Mittleman on USA struggles. [Sept 5]

Worlds: Greece beats USA 101-95
[WNBA Hoops] Full Greece-USA semifinals game recap. [Sept 1]

NBA Articles - August, 2006

World Basketball Championship
[International] Complete daily worlds tournament info. Early Tuesday morning, Argentina crushed Turkey and SPain destroyed Lithuania. Those two teams will meet in the semi-finals. Early Wednesday morning Greece crushed France and the USA wiped out Germany. [Aug 30]

Warriors fire coach Mike Montgomery
[Warriors News] Golden State parts ways with their head coach. [Aug 29]

Streetball: EBC Rucker and AND1 Recaps
[Street Basketball] Results of last week's Rucker Park EBC playoffs and Friday's Madison Square Garden AND1 game where the winner of the contract was announced. [Aug 24]

LeBron James Interview
[Player Interviews] King James after USA beat Korea. [Aug 16]

Injury removes Arenas from USA roster
[USA News] Gilbert Arenas is off of 2006 USA world championship tournament roster. He's still on overall 2006-08 USA roster. [Aug 14]

USA Beats Lithuania 111-88
[Exhibition Game] Team USA smoked Lithuania basketball in an exhibition game preparing for the World Basketball Championships. [Aug 13]

Kirk Hinrich, Chris Paul Interviews
[Player Interviews] Paul and Hinrich after beating Lithuania. [Aug 13]

Felipe Lopez 1st Annual Celebrity Classic
[Basketball Games] Event is at St. John's Saturday 5PM ET, with Stephon Marbury, Steve Nash, Ron Artest, other celebs, live performances, dunk contest and more. [Aug 12]

Ruben Patterson traded for Joe Smith
[NBA News] It's done: Denver Nuggets trade Ruben Patterson to Milwaukee Bucks for Joe Smith. [Aug 10]

Curry named NBA VP, Basketball Operations
[NBA News] Michael Curry has been named the NBA's Vice President of Basketball Operations. [Aug 10]

Paul Pierce has elbow surgery
[Celtics News] Pierce has successful minor surgery. [Aug 9]

LeBron James Interview
[Team USA] On Team USA's close win over Brazil. [Aug 9]

Knicks sign Jared Jeffries
[Knicks News] New York adds versatile size. [Aug 9]

Mike Krzyzewski Interview
[Team USA] Coach K discusses USA basketball and the squad after beating China on Monday in an exhibition game. [Aug 8]

USA Beats China 119-73
[Exhibition Game] Team USA smoked China basketball in an exhibition game preparing for the World Basketball Championships. [Aug 7]

DeShawn Stevenson Interview
[Wizards News] Info on new Wizards shooting guard, plus interview quotes after the signing. You can watch this game on ESPN2 Monday night at 9:30PM ET and again Tuesday on NBA TV. [Aug 7]

Mavericks waive Pavel Podkolzin
[Mavs News] Dallas parts ways with young center. [Aug 4]

Team USA Rocks Puerto Rico
[World Championship] Complete recap of exhibition game where Team USA exploded in second half to beat Puerto Rico 114-69. [Aug 4]

2006-07 NBA Preseason Schedule
[NBA Schedules] Complete 2006-07 preseason schedule. [Aug 3]

NBA Rule Changes for 2006-07
[Basketball Rules] Official NBA rule changes for upcoming season. [Aug 2]

Timberwolves re-sign Justin Reed
[Wolves News] Minnesota keeps backup forward. [Aug 2]

Spurs sign Francisco Elson
[Spurs News] San Antonio officially adds center. [Aug 2]

Mavericks sign Devean George
[Mavs News] Dallas adds swingman depth. [Aug 2]

2006-07 NBA Schedule
[Regular Season] Complete regular season schedule. [Aug 2]

2006-07 NBA TV Schedule
[Basketball TV] Complete regular season television schedule. [Aug 2]

Bulls sign Thomas, Sefolosha
[Bulls News] Chicago signs their first rounders. [Aug 1]

Clippers sign Aaron Williams
[Clippers News] Los Angeles adds backup size. [Aug 1]

NBA Articles - July, 2006

Anthony Parker a great addition to Raptors
[Basketball Analysis] Jerry Mittleman discusses Anthony Parker's career and reveals why he should be able to help Toronto. [July 27]

Sonics trade Mikki Moore to Nets
[Nets News] New Jersey gets size off bench, Sonics get future second round pick. [July 27]

Phoenix Suns sign Sean Marks
[Suns News] Phoenix adds depth, height. [July 27]

Toronto Raptors sign Uros Skolar
[Raptors News] Toronto adds big-man depth. [July 27]

Orlando Magic re-sign Trevor Ariza
[Magic News] Orlando keeps athletic swingman. [July 27]

USA Basketball
[Team USA] List of 15 still-active players for this summer. [July 26]

Nuggets sign Yakhouba Diawara
[Nuggets News] Denver adds French forward. [July 26]

Rockets sign Steve Novak
[Rockets News] Houston adds tall shooter. [July 26]

Raptors sign Fred Jones
[Raptors News] Toronto adds athletic guard. [July 26]

Raptors release Alvin Williams
[Raptors News] Toronto parts ways with long-injured point guard. [July 26]

Bucks sign Damir Markota
[Bucks News] Milwaukee adds bench depth by signing their second rounder to a multi-year contract. [July 25]

Jazz summer play insights
[Utah Jazz] John English delivers observations on key Jazz players from summer league play. [July 24]

Josh Boone has shoulder surgery
[Netss News] Nets rookie out indefinitely. [July 19]

Bobcats sign Othella Harrington
[Bobcats News] Charlotte adds bench size. [July 19]

Rockets sign Vassilis Spanoulis
[Rockets News] Houston adds guard depth. [July 19]

Wizards sign Darius Songaila
[Wizards News] Washington adds forward depth. [July 19]

Sonics sold to OKC business group
[Sonics News] Seattle SuperSonics have been sold to Professional Basketball Club, a group of Oklahoma City businessmen. [July 18]

Bucks sign Lynn Greer
[Bucks News] Milwaukee adds scoring point guard. [July 18]

Kojo Mensah in limbo at Siena
[College Basketball] In a crazy situation, Siena hasn't renewed the scholarship of their star guard, yet is refusing to grant the player a release from the school. [July 14]

Bulls trade Tyson Chandler to Hornets
[Bulls News] In return, Hornets send PJ Brown and JR Smith to Chicago. [July 14]

Hornets trade Kirk Snyder to Rockets
[Rockets News] In return, Rockets send cash and future draft considerations to New Orleans/OKC. [July 14]

Playoffs: Best is yet to come
[NBA Commentary] This year's playoffs were terrific, and Jerry Mittleman believes we'll get great post-season shows for years. [July 14]

NBA Summer Leagues
[Summer Basketball] Every single game is recapped. Three leagues are running, with the Rocky Mountain Revue starting Saturday. [July 13]

Raptors sign Anthony Parker
[Raptors News] Toronto signs former Euroleague MVP. [July 13]

Warriors trade three to Jazz for Derek Fisher
[Warriors News] Jazz traded Devin Brown, Keith McLeod and Andre Owens to Warriors for Fisher. [July 12]

Spurs sign Jacque Vaughn
[Spurs News] San Antonio Spurs add defensive point guard. [July 12]

Sonics sign Mickael Gelabale
[Sonics News] Seattle adds swingman from France. [July 12]

Clippers Re-Sign Sam Cassell
[Clippers News] Los Angeles keeps their veteran point guard. [July 12]

Grizzlies, Rockets trade Battier for Gay/Swift
[Rockets News] Houston trades Rudy Gay and Stromile Swift to Memphis for Shane Battier. [July 12]

Sixers re-sign Willie Green
[76ers News] Philly keeps undersized scoring guard. [July 12]

Hawks sign Speedy Claxton
[Hawks News] Atlanta gets a point guard. [July 12]

Mavs trade Marquis Daniels to Pacers for Austin Croshere
[Mavs News] Indiana gets a swingman, Dallas gets forward depth. [July 12]

2006-07 NBA Salary Cap
[NBA Salaries] 2006-07 salary cap will be $53.135 million [July 11]

Gilbert Arenas Interview
[NBA Interviews] The Wizards star talks about trying out for Team USA, talking to Coach K, his role, meeting Jerry Colangelo, more. [July 11]

76ers sign Rodney Carney
[76ers News] Carney signs standard first rounder deal. [July 9]

76ers sign second rounder Bobby Jones
[76ers News] Sixers ink small forward. [July 9]

Cavs sign Shannon Brown, Daniel Gibson
[Cavs News] Cavs ink their rookies. [July 9]

Official NBA Transactions
[Roster Moves] See this month's official roster moves. (Does not include free agency stuff, which is here. [July 9]

Magic sign James Augustine
[Magic News] Orlando gives their secound rounder a shot. [July 9]

Pape Sow has neck surgery
[Raptors News] The big guy will be OK. [July 7]

Bulls waive Othella Harrington
[Bulls News] Chicago cuts big Othella. [July 7]

Magic hire John Kuester as assistant
[Magic News] Orlando adds an assistant coach. [July 6]

NBA Depth Charts
[Basketball Players] All 30 team depth charts updated. [July 5]

NBA Articles - June, 2006

Trade: Charlie Villanueva for TJ Ford
[Basketball Trade] The Milwaukee Bucks traded TJ Ford to the Toronto Raptors for Charlie Villanueva. [June 30]

NBA Draft Interviews
[NBA Draft] Here's what Andrea Bargnani, Rodney Carney, Adam Morrison, Tyrus Thomas, Shelden Williams, Brandon Roy, Randy Foye, Patrick O'Bryant, Saer Sene, JJ Redick, Hilton Armstrong, Ronnie Brewer and Cedric Simmons said after being drafted. [June 29]

2006 NBA Draft Results
[NBA Draft] Full results. Also see draft-day trades. [June 29]

Key Draft Notes
[NBA Draft] Now that the draft is in the books, here are some key notes about the results. [June 29]

Complete 2006 NBA Pre-Draft Fact Sheet
[NBA Draft] Basic info, structure of draft, rules for player selection, location, 2006 highlights, history and more. Must-read! [June 28]

NBA Pre-Draft Media day
[NBA Draft] Interviews with LaMarcus Aldridge, Hilton Armstrong, Andrea Bargnani, Ronnie Brewer, Rodney Carney, Randy Foye, Rudy Gay, Adam Morrison, Patrick O'Bryant, J.J. Redick, Brandon Roy, Cedric Simmons, Tyrus Thomas, Marcus Williams and Shelden Williams. [June 28]

2006 NBA Mock Draft
[NBA Draft] InsideHoops.com's updated mock NBA draft. [June 27]

Bobcats exercise options on Felton, May
[Bobcats News] Charlotte exercises options to keep Raymond Felton and Sean May. Team also gave qualifying offers to restricted free agents Melvin Ely and Bernard Robinson. [June 24]

NBA Trophy Presentation
[Basketball Championship] Exact words of David Stern, Pat Riley, Shaq and Wade during the trophy presentation after Game 6. Complete transcript. [June 23]

NBA Power Rankings
[Team Rankings] InsideHoops.com ranks all 30 teams. [June 23]

Larry Brown Fired, Isiah is new coach
[Knicks News] The Knicks fire Larry Brown and name Isiah Thomas new head coach. [June 22]

2006 NBA Finals Notes
[NBA Notes] Finals trends, records and useful info. [June 21]

Shaquille O'Neal Interview
[NBA Interviews] Shaq after Game 5 on incident near his house, sitting out due to FT problems, how many years he has left, and more. [June 20]

Final NBA Draft Early Entry List
[NBA Draft] Official 2006 NBA Draft early entry (underclassmen) list, and players who withdrew. [June 20]

Rashad McCants has knee surgery
[Hoops News] Timberwolves guard has right knee surgery. [June 20]

Hit the Message Board
[Fan Forums] Dive into the awesome new InsideHoops.com forums. Register a cool nickname and talk to other fans. Registering takes literally 20 seconds - grab a cool nickname and talk to the internet's most rabid, diehard fans! Don't miss out! [June]

Avery Johnson Interview
[NBA Interviews] A heated, animated Avery Johnson reacts to the Jerry Stackhouse suspension, lack of consistency from the refs, and much more. This is a must-read interview. [June 18]

Robert Johnson Interview
[NBA Interviews] Bobcats majority owner Robert Johnson talks about selling part of the team to Michael Jordan, what Jordan's involvement will be, and much more. [June 16]

Michael Jordan new Bobcats part owner
[NBA News] Michael Jordan is now the second largest individual owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, behind Robert Johnson [June 15]

NBA Draft Prospect Measurements
[NBA Draft] Official NBA draft prospect heights (with and without shoes), weights and wingspans. [June 14]

Pacers waive Jon Bender
[Basketball News] Pacers cut Jonathan Bender, who will retire. [June 14]

Gary Payton Interview
[NBA Playoffs] GP on wanting a title, how Game 3 went, and his huge clutch shot that may have saved Miami's finals life. [June 14]

Jerry Stackhouse Interview
[NBA Playoffs] Dallas swingman on being a sixth man and scoring-machine, and how the finals are going [June 13]

Josh Howard Interview
[NBA Playoffs] Dallas swingman on being drafted so late, guarding Antoine Walker, and the finals series. [June 11]

Jason Williams Interview
[NBA Playoffs] Heat point guard on the series, starting career with Kings, and problems with Grizzlies. [June 11]

Jason Terry Interview
[NBA Playoffs] On his great Game 1, studying film, struggles many players had on Thursday, and the series in general. [June 10]

NBA Finals Preview
[NBA Playoffs] The 2006 Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat begin tonight. Here's what's up. [June 8]

Dwyane Wade Pre-Finals Interview
[Playoff Interviews] Full-length interview with Dwyane Wade about preparing for the Mavs, being healthy, responding to talk that shooting is his weakness, and more. [June 8]

Dirk Nowitzki Pre-Finals Interview
[Playoff Interviews] Full-length interview with Dirk Nowitzki on the World Cup and Germany, pressure on his shoulders, the Avery Johnson effect, and more. [June 8]

NBA Finals: By the Numbers
[NBA News] NBA finals info on how many cameras and mics get used, worldwide TV info, countries tuning in and much more. [June 8]

Hot! Brand New Basketball Message Board
[Message Board] InsideHoops.com has unleashed the world's hottest new basketball forums. Everyone is flocking there, and you need to be involved! Don't miss out! "Unregistered guests" can reply to current threads, but registered users (registering takes literally 20 seconds - really!) have way more fun. Hit it now and grab a great nickname! [June 8]

Dirk Nowitzki Interview
[Playoff Interviews] Dirk talks about winning Game 6, reaching the finals, turning the Mavs around, and facing Shaq and the Heat. [June 5]

Steve Nash Interview
[Playoff Interviews] Nash talks about giving up a big Game 6 lead, getting tired, the feeling of elimination and more. [June 5]

Pat Riley Interview
[Playoff Interviews] Heat coach on guiding the team to the finals, Jason Williams stepping up, Dwyane Wade being sick and more. [June 3]

Flip Saunders Interview
[Playoff Interviews] Pistons coach on Detroit being elimidated, what went wrong, and much more. [June 3]

Mike D'Antoni Interview
[Hoops Interviews] Suns coach talks Raja Bell, the team's reputation, defensive issues and more. [June 1]

Raja Bell Interview
[Hoops Interviews] Bell after Game 4 on coming back from injury, the state of the Suns, jabbing at TNT analysts and more. [May 31]

NBA Articles - May, 2006

Wade's shooting is out of this world
[Basketball Analysis] Dwyane Wade is doing the unthinkable: A guard, shooting over 70%, against the defense-minded Pistons. [May 31]

Blazers part ways with GM John Nash
[NBA News] Portland decides not to extend general manager John Nash's contract. Steve Patterson takes over, for now. [May 31]

Dirk Nowitzki Interview
[Basketball Interviews] Dirk after Game 3 on key plays, Diop being a factor, and more. [May 29]

Rasheed Wallace Interview
[Hoops Interviews] Rasheed on not liking Hack-a-Shaq, not getting his shots, giving up Miami buckets, and more. [May 28]

Shawn Marion Interview
[Hoops Interviews] The Matrix on Suns-Mavs, Barbosa struggles, Boris Diaw's emergence, rebounding and more. [May 28]

Gary Payton Interview
[Hoops Interviews] GP on Wade, the Pistons-Heat series, being hungry and more. [May 26]

Ben Wallace Interview
[Hoops Interviews] Big Ben directly after Game 2 on Pistons strategy and adjustments, the Heat's wild late comeback, and more. [May 26]

Blame Riley for Shaq's free-throw woes
[Basketball Analysis] Free-throw shooting guru Dennis Hans unleashes new analysis of Shaquille O'Neal's free throw shooting problems. [May 25]

Shaquille O'Neal Interview
[Hoop Interviews] Shaq talks about Heat-Pistons Game 1 and the series outlook. [May 25]

Draft Lottery: Toronto Wins #1
[NBA Draft] Toronto won #1 pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. See full NBA draft lottery results, odds, explanations, more. [May 24]

NBA Draft Lottery Interviews
[NBA Draft] Interviews with Bryan Colangelo, John Paxson, Gerald Wallace, Steve Patterson, JoJo White, Carroll Dawson and other team reps at Tuesday's draft lottery. [May 24]

Elton Brand Interview
[Basketball Interviews] Elton Brand talks about the series after the Clippers were eliminated by the Suns Monday night. [May 23]

New Orleans to host 2008 All-Star Game
[NBA News] 2008 All-Star weekend will be in New Orleans. [May 22]

LeBron James made playoffs fun
[NBA Editorial] A fan says LeBron James was the only reason he watched the playoffs. [May 22]

Michael Finley Interview
[NBA Interviews] Finley after Game 6 on Mavs fans booing and insulting him, being a Spurs leader and more. [May 20]

Chad Timberlake Interview
[Player Interviews] Chad was one of college basketball's best guards and the unanimous NEC conference player of the year. [May 18]

Official 2005-06 All-NBA Teams
[NBA Honors] Nash, Kobe, LeBron, Dirk and Shaq highlight the All-NBA first team. See who made the second and third teams. [May 17]

NBA Executive of the Year
[NBA Honors] Clippers GM Elgin Baylor wins 2005-06 NBA Executive of the Year award. [May 17]

College Basketball: The News
[College Hoops] Daily college basketball news roundup. Today, ACC wants NCAA Tournament to make changes. [May 18]

Knicks Summer Basketball Camps
[NBA Camps] Complete info on 2006 Knicks summer basketball camp, which will include Steve Nash as well as Knicks and others. [May 15]

2006 NBA Playoffs Salaries Pool
[NBA Playoffs] 2006 NBA playoff salaries pool. See what teams get for getting the league's best record, getting certain playoff seeds, winning it all and more. [May 11]

King James Shooting Stars Classic
[High School] The King James Shooting Stars Classic took place last week, and InsideHoops.com's main man Santosh was in the house to discuss an amazing O.J. Mayo-Tyreke Evans battle that went down. [May 11]

2006 Roundball Classic
[High School] Last month, the annual Roundball Classic took place. Check out the full game report, followed by previews, rosters and related info. [May 11]

Ernie Grunfeld Interview
[NBA Interviews] Ernie Grunfeld talks Wizards playoffs, the team's future, Gilbert Arenas' growth, and much more in this very long talk with the media. [May 9]

Euroleague Final: CSKA beats Maccabi
[International Basketball] Last week, CSKA beat Maccabi to take the Euroleague championship. Is this the end of Maccabi Tel Aviv's dominance? Jerry Mittleman answers. [May 7]

NBA Power Rankings
[Team Ratings] Totally updated InsideHoops.com power rankings, including playoff results. [May 5]

2006 Draft Early Entry List
[NBA Draft] Official NBA Draft underclassmen early entry list. [May 3]

Bulls playoffs: Chicago fighting hard
[NBA Analysis] Mark Garcia looks at the Bulls-Heat matchup as well as Chicago's future in the draft and beyond. [May 2]

Knicks should watch movie "Eddie"
[NBA Editorial] Remember that movie "Eddie" with Whoopi Goldberg? An InsideHoops.com reader explains why the Knicks should study it. [May 2]

NBA Articles - April, 2006

Around Chi-Town: Bulls playoff talk
[NBA Commentary] Looking at the Bulls playoffs, draft pick situation and much more. [Apr 27]

NBA FanDome: Your Playoff Reactions
[NBA Fans] Click here and submit your insights on the playoffs so far. And check out what everyone else says. [Apr 27]

International Players in NBA Playoffs
[NBA Playoffs] Team-by-team list of players in playoffs who came from overseas. [Apr 25]

LL Cool J Mini-Interview
[Entertainment] InsideHoops.com was with the legendary rapper this weekend for a quick interview. Check it out. [Apr 23]

2006 NBA Playoffs
[NBA Playoffs] Preview of the playoffs, first round predictions, web guide to previews elsewhere, and more. [Apr 23]

Paul Harris does it all
[High School] Interview, profile and analysis of Paul Harris, one of the country's top high school ballers. [Apr 22]

2006 NBA Playoffs Schedule
[NBA Playoffs] First round playoff matchups, schedule. [Apr 20]

Ryan Gomes Interview
[Player Interviews] InsideHoops.com talks with the Celtics rookie about favorite college moments, his NBA success, and more. [Apr 17]

Suns coach D'Antoni doing it right
[NBA Analysis] The Phoenix Suns aren't great just because of Steve Nash and Shawn Marion. As Jerry Mittleman says, their coach has a lot to do with their success. [Apr 16]

NBA Rookie Watch
[Player Rankings] InsideHoops.com lays out the season's top 15 rookies. Chris Paul is on top but who's next? [Apr 12]

NBA MVP Watch
[Player Rankings] InsideHoops.com breaks down the very controversial and argument-provoking MVP race. [Apr 12]

2006 Roundball Classic Practice Report
[High School] Complete report from practice at the 2006 Roundball Classic with Greg Oden, Daequan Cook, Mike Conley and more. [Apr 9]

Knicks Handle Cavs in Thriller
[NBA Game Notes] Wednesday, the Knicks beat the Cavs in New York. InsideHoops.com presents raw, unedited, fun game notes. [Apr 6]

LeBron James Interview
[NBA Basketball Interviews] Full-length interview with King James about Cavs success, making the playoffs, maturing, and more. [Apr 6]

NBA Power Rankings
[Team Rankings] InsideHoops.com ranks the entire league, top to bottom. See how your team measures up. [Apr 6]

Hall of Fame Class of 2006
[Hall of Fame] It's official: The 2006 inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame include Charles Barkley, Dominique Wilkins, Joe Dumars and more. [Apr 3]

Fantasy Basketball: Watson Rocking
[Fantasy Hoops News] Daily fantasy basketball news roundup. [Apr 3]

NBA Articles - March, 2006

Samuel Dalembert Interview
[Player Interviews] See what the Sixers center said before Friday's game about starting vs. coming off the bench, helping the team, and more. [Mar 31]

Amare Stoudemire out of action, again
[Player Interviews] Amare's brief comeback attempt is over for now. See what he said after a recent game. [Mar 29]

Mike Miller Interview
[Player Interviews] The Grizzlies swingman talks to InsideHoops.com about team success, Gasol's emergence, and his pick for league MVP. [Mar 27]

Mick Foley Interview
[Entertainment] InsideHoops.com met with wrestling legend Mick Foley (aka Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love) for a quick interview. [Mar 21]

Nate McMillan Interview
[Coach Interviews] The Trail Blazers coach talks to InsideHoops.com about motivating players, the team's goal, and more. [Mar 17]

NBA Power Rankings
[Power Rankings] InsideHoops.com ranks the entire league. [Mar 17]

Ron Artest Mini-Interview
[NBA Interviews] Quick words from Artest about adjusting to the Kings, and info about his next album. [Mar 12]

Team USA 2006-08 Players Announced
[USA Basketball] The players invited to try out for the USA Basketball team for years 2006-08 are official. [Mar 5]

Scott Skiles Interview
[NBA Interviews] Check out what the Bulls coach said when asked about missing Eddy Curry. [Mar 4]

NBA Depth Charts
[NBA Players] All 30 team depth charts updated. [Mar 1]

Top NBA Free Agents
[Free Agency] The best players who need an NBA job. [Mar 1]

NBA Player, Coach, Rookie Awards
[League Awards] Updated list of season's awards. [Mar 1]

Raptors hire Bryan Colangelo
[NBA News] Toronto hires new general manager [Feb 28]

Jermaine O'Neal Interview
[NBA Interviews] Pacers star talks to InsideHoops.com about Peja Stojakovic, team changes, playoff goals and more. [Feb 27]

Magic trade Steve Francis to Knicks
[NBA Trade] Orlando has traded Francis to New York for Penny Hardaway and Trevor Ariza. [Feb 22]

Clippers sign Vin Baker
[NBA News] LA Clips add forward depth. [Feb 20]

LeBron James Interview
[Player Interviews] LeBron speaks about winning All-Star MVP. [Feb 20]

Nate Robinson, Spudd Webb Interview
[Player Interviews] Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson and partner in crime Spud Webb on winning the contest. [Feb 19]

Dirk Nowitzki Interview
[Player Interviews] Three-point shootout champion Dirk Nowitzki talks about winning the contest. [Feb 19]

Dwyane Wade Interview
[Player Interviews] Skills Challenge winner Dwyane Wade talks about winning the contest. [Feb 19]

San Antonio Shooting Stars Interview
[Player Interviews] Interview with the Shooting Stars winners, including Steve Kerr and Tony Parker. [Feb 19]

Friday East All-Star Interviews
[NBA All-Stars] Quick interviews with Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter, Richard Hamilton, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Jermaine O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal, Paul Pierce, Dwyane Wade, Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace. [Feb 18]

Andre Iguodala Interview
[Rookie Challenge] Our Rookie Challenge page now includes a full-length interview with the game's MVP, Andre Iguodala. [Feb 18]

Mike James Interview
[Player Interviews] Toronto Raptors guard talks to InsideHoops.com about hard work, evolving his game and more. [Feb 16]

Chris Wilcox traded for Vladimir Radmanovic
[NBA Trade] Sonics trade Radmanovic to Clippers for Wilcox. [Feb 14]

NBA MVP Watch
[MVP Race] Top contenders for Most Valuable Player. [Feb 13]

NBA Interviews
[Basketball Interviews] Our NBA interviews page has been updated. [Feb 12]

Gregg Popovich Interview
[Coach Interviews] Spurs coach Popovich on the growth of Tony Parker, facing teams who always want to knock them off, and more. [Feb 10]

Through The Fire: Must-see film opens
[Basketball Movies] A terrific basketball documentary about Sebastian Telfair's jump to the NBA opened Friday. [Feb 10]

Streetballer 'The Professor' joins minors
[Streetball] Streetballer "The Profssor" joins Salem IBM team. [Feb 9]

2006 NBA All-Star Reserves
[NBA All-Stars] The non-starters for the 2006 NBA All-Star game have been officially announced. [Feb 9]

College: Princeton Tigers score amazing 66
[College Hoops] The Princeton offense is a fascinating thing. Here's the latest on beating Yale and the team in general. [Feb 7]

David West Interview
[Player Interviews] The Hornets are having a terrific season. West is a big reason why. Read. [Feb 7]

NBA Rookie Watch
[Rookie Watch] InsideHoops.com ranks the ten best rookies in competition for the Rookie of the Year award. [Feb 6]

Pat Riley Interview
[NBA Coaches] Miami Heat coach Riley on needing team consistency, Shaq's conditioning and more. [Feb 4]

Raptors trade Jalen Rose to the Knicks
[NBA News] NY also gets a pick. Toronto gets Antonio Davis. [Feb 4]

Kobe Bryant Interview
[Basketball Interviews] Here's everything Kobe said in New York after the Lakers destroyed the Knicks a few nights ago. [Feb 3]

Jon Bender Retires
[NBA News] Pacers forward retires due to injuries. [Feb 4]

2006 NBA All-Star Game Starters
[All-Stars] Official starters for 2006 NBA all-star game, and complete final voting results. [Feb 2]

NBA FanDome: Favorite Basketball Movies
[NBA Fans] What are your favorite basketball movies? Click and contribute to this blog. [Feb 2]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Interview
[NBA Interviews] Kareem on Kobe's 81-point game, feelings about Madison Square Garden, the lack of NBA skyhooks and more. [Feb 1]

Lamar Odom Mini-Interview
[NBA Interviews] Odom to InsideHoops on Kobe and the triangle. [Feb 1]

Sixers trade Steven Hunter, sign Hamilton
[Sixers] Philly sends Steven Hunter to Hornets for draft picks, and sign Zendon Hamilton. [Feb1]

NBA Articles - January, 2006

Hornets staying in OKC next season
[NBA News] Oklahoma City keeps Hornets for 2006-07. [Jan 31]

Raptors trade Aaron Williams to Hornets
[NBA News] Hornets give draft picks in return. [Jan 31]

Corey Maggette injury update
[Clippers] He's healing properly, but it's taking time. [Jan 31]

Timberwolves send Bracey Wright to D-League
[Timberwolves] He's been there before. Now he's back. [Jan 31]

LeBron, Brand win player of week
[NBA News] LeBron James and Elton Brand named NBA players of week. [Jan 31]

2006 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
[All-Star Weekend] The four slam dunkers have been announced. [Jan 31]

Around the NBA
[NBA Commentary] On Ron Artest deal, Ricky D and Wally swap, Kobe's 81 and much more. [Jan 30]

Sonics sign Mateen Cleaves
[Sonics News] It's a 10-day contract. [Jan 29]

Chris Andersen kicked out of NBA
[NBA News] Hornets forward out of league due to drugs. [Jan 27]

Trade analysis of Artest. Peja deal
[NBA Analysis] Looking at big trade from various angles. [Jan 27]

Bonzi Wells Interview
[NBA Interviews] Bonzi Wells talks to InsideHoops.com about losing Peja, getting Artest, and old conflicts with the Portland media. [Jan 27]

NBA FansDome: The Blog
[Fan Views] Fans, what's your reaction to the Celtics-Timberwolves trade? Send your responses. The best ones will be posted on Friday. [Jan 26]

Celtics, Wolves trade Wally, Davis
[NBA Trade] Huge multi-player deal between Boston and Minnesota involving Wally Szczerbiak, Mark Blount, Marcus Banks, Ricky Davis, Michael Olowokandi. [Jan 26]

Raptors fire Rob Babcock
[Basketball News] Toronto fires their general manager. [Jan 26]

Ron Artest traded for Peja Stojakovic
[NBA News] The off-again, on-again trade is official. Ron Artest is now a Sacramento King, while Peja Stojakovic is an Indiana Pacer. [Jan 25]

Brian Skinner Interview
[NBA Interviews] Kings big man discusses Artest-Peja trade. [Jan 26]

College coaches deserving recognition
[College Hoops] InsideHoops.com salutes some unheralded college basketball coaches who deserve props for their achievements. [Jan 24]

Kobe Bryant scores 81 points
[Fan Reaction] Sunday night Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a Lakers win over the Raptors. Overnight, we invited fans to send us their reactions. Here's the balance of what was said. [Jan 23]

Fantasy Pointers
[Fantasy Hoops] The legendary Answerman. [Oct 8, 2005]

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers and Busts
[Fantasy Hoops] Possible fantasy player sleepers and busts. [Oct 8, 2005]

Fantasy Hoops: The Answergrinch
[Fantasy] Fantasy basketball analysis of the Vince Carter trade, Jason Terry starting, Baron Davis getting healthy and more. [Dec 22]

Fantasy Basketball Guard Rankings
[Fantasy] Guards are updated. Centers tonight or tomorrow. [Dec 15]

Fantasy: Your Questions
[Fantasy Hoops] Answering your fantasy basketball questions. [Dec 9]

Fantasy Basketball Forward Rankings
[Fantasy] Forwards are updated. Guards and centers tonight or tomorrow. [Dec 6]

Fantasy: Handling the Suspensions
[Fantasy] Answerman explains how fantasy basketball players should handle the recent suspensions. [Nov 22]

Fantasy: Tips and Quips
[Fantasy] Fantasy hoops tips, quips and from the romance department, the Girlfriend Test. [Nov 17]

Fantasy Basketball: The InBox
[Fantasy] Your questions and Answerman's answers. [Nov 14]

Fantasy: Early Reactions
[Fantasy Basketball] Early observations on the season. [Nov 8]

Fantasy Season Prep
[Fantasy Basketball] Stuff to keep in mind as you start your fantasy basketball season. [Nov 1]

Fantasy Basketball: InBox II
[Fantasy Hoops] Your questions get answered. [Oct 25]

Fantasy Basketball: The InBox
[Fantasy Basketball] Questions and answers. [Oct 18]

Fantasy Basketball Advice
[Fantasy Hoops] The Answerman names players to avoid and players to grab, with full explanations. [Oct 11]

Fantasy Basketball Advice
[Fantasy Basketball] The infamous Answerman is back to discuss key players that fit into good, bad and ugly situations. [Sept 27]

2003-04 Fantasy Basketball Articles

Fantasy: What we learned
[Fantasy Basketball] A look at what we learned about various players over this season from a fantasy perspective, from your host, your hero, the Answerman. [Apr 20]

Fantasy Playoffs Help
[Fantasy Basketball] Answerman helps you win your league - or at least think you might before cruel reality strikes you. [Mar 30]

Fantasy Playoff Tips
[Fantasy Basketball] Answerman lays it down. [Mar 15]

Fantasy Answers: The Mailbag
[Fantasy Basketball] Picking a league, trades, more. [Mar 1]

Fantasy Trade Scenarios
[Fantasy Basketball] Looking at possible trades you might consider making in your league. [Feb 19]

Fantasy Basketball Help
[Fantasy Basketball] The Answerman reviews players who you may have to get rid of. [Feb 12]

Fantasy Basketball Help
[Fantasy Basketball] The Answerman responds to your em-mailed questions about specific league situations. [Feb 5]

Fantasy Answers
[Fantasy Basketball] The Answerman look at this season's surprise and disappointing fantasy players, examining each player's situation. [Jan 29]

Fantasy Answers
[Fantasy Basketball] The Answerman helps a fantasy player with his squad. Read his advice. [Jan 23]

Fantasy Basketball: The Inbox
[Fantasy Baasketball] Answerman cleans out his inbox. [Jan 13]

Fantasy Basketball Resolutions
[Fantasy Basketball] New year's resolutions for fantasy basketball players. Helpful reminders on what to do. [Jan 5]

Fantasy Basketball: Mailbag
[Fantasy Basketball] The Answerman opens his mailbag and responds to the madness within. [Dec 15]

Fantasy Basketball Answers
[Fantasy Basketball] The Answerman helps you with your team, giving million-dollar advice for far below half price. [Dec 8]

Fantasy: How to Trade
[Fantasy Basketball] An advice column on pulling off proper fantasy basketball trades. [Dec 1]

Fantasy Answers
[Fantasy Basketball] InsideHoops.com's legendary Answerman goes through some reader mail. [Nov 21]

Fantasy Basketball Help
[Fantasy Basketball] The Answerman looks at a reader's roster and comments on it, flips it, flops it, suggests trades, and maybe does something else. [Nov 11]

Fantasy Basketball: Interruption
[Fantasy Basketball] The legendary Answerman talks about not being too fooled by stuff that happens in the first week of the NBA regular season. And as usual, some bonus dating advice is included. [Nov 8]

Fantasy Basketball Answers
[Fantasy Basketball] The legendary Answerman answers questions about drafting a team. Heed the advice. [Nov 3]

Your letters
[Fantasy basketball] The Answerman responds to mail regarding fantasy basketball and the upcoming season. [Oct 25]

Fantasy Basketball: how to draft
[Fantasy] The Answerman shares his expert views on drafting players for your fantasy basketball team. [Oct 15]

Preparing for fantasy basketball
[Fantasy] Here's the opening feature from the Answerman. As an added bonus, you guys out there get dating advice. [Oct 10]

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