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  • Maybe the Lakers Should Trade… Kobe Bryant?

    Kobe Bryant is the best player on the Los Angeles Lakers, the best player in the NBA on some nights. But life in LA, the Lakers future, might be better without him. As hard it is to trade someone with a no-trade clause, maybe the deal the team should be looking for is trading #24?

  • Kevin Durant Finally Shines in Orlando

    Kevin Durant scored 38 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder in a fantastic fourth quarter comeback against the Orlando Magic, despite Dwight Howard’s 33 points, grabbing another away win (105-102) as the Thunder keep the best record in the NBA at 29-7.

  • An Ordinary MVP Like Portland Night for LeBron James

    LeBron James finished with 38 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five steals while not turning the ball over once, combining with Dwyane Wade for 71 points and leading the Miami Heat to a 107-93 win, their ninth in a row, all double digit wins, while on the way proving again he’s the best in the NBA right now and worthy of another MVP award.

  • Kobe Bryant Can’t Be Slowed Down by Masks

    Kobe Bryant played with a mask on his face, suffering from a broken nose, post-concussion and a stiff neck, all thank to Dwyane Wade, which didn’t stop him from leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 104-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves with 31 points.

  • “Normal” Jeremy Lin is More Than Just OK

    Jeremy Lin finished with a 19-13 double double for points and assists, Carmelo Anthony led the way with 22 points while Baron Davis showed promising signs off the bench as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103.

  • The Derrick Rose Chicago Have Been Waiting For

    Derrick Rose looked healthy and comfortable as the Chicago Bulls struggling at home against the New Orleans Hornets, needing the MVP to play 41 minutes and score 32 points, carrying them to victory after trailing deep into the fourth quarter against one of the worst teams in the league.

  • Questions Regarding the Second Half of the NBA Season

    Will the Miami Heat or the Chicago Bulls rule the East? Is anyone able to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? Where will Dwight Howard end up? Where will the Jeremy Lin Saga take us? Kobe Bryant and the scoring title while some teams need to figure out if they want to make a push for the playoffs or go for a lottery pick.

  • How Much Does Attendance Help NBA Teams Win at Home

    The Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls bring in more fans each night than anyone else in the league, but the best home records belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. What’s the connection between home advantage and the attendance numbers?

  • Another All-Star Game, Another Kobe Bryant Record

    Kobe Bryant didn’t win the MVP, but he got what he wanted from the 2012 All-Star game. Setting records is something of a quest for Bryant, and breaking Michael Jodan’s record for most points in the All-Star games was on his mind all night, while Kevin Durant led the West to the win, winning the MVP, while LeBron James, who was just as good, came up just short for the East.

  • A Boring Winner (Jeremy Evans) for a Boring Competition (Dunk Contest)

    Jeremy Evans did impress us by jumping over Gordon Haywood and dunking two balls, but the dunk contest just lacks any kind of star power, even being overshadowed by the three-point competition with Kevin Love and Kevin Durant, and will remain a bit boring as long as big names continue to avoid entering.