Focus on D when hiring a coach
Why NBA teams should emphasize a good defensive coach over a good offensive one when hiring.
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New saga, same ol' Dwight
There's good and bad in the latest Dwightmare.
A lottery conspiracy for every team
Frozen envelopes. Loaded balls. Corrupted officials. It's the NBA Draft Lottery, Super Bowl for sports conspiracy theorists. Here's all the ammo you need heading into Tuesday's big event.
NBA Mock Draft: We know nothing
Rumors will begin to overwhelm us by the end of Tuesday. Gird thyself.
Defense is the way to win cheaply
All final four NBA teams in the 2013 playoffs have elite defenses. What's most interesting about that is that three of the teams have manageable payrolls, too.
Grizzlies vs. Spurs, where grit meets precision
The Hook previews the Western Conference Finals, where a team of bruisers will face off against a sharpshooting squad that relies on accuracy in all it does.
Shabazz is the next Harrison Barnes
The similarities in the data and slander are spooky.
Sacramento's dawn
The Kings have been neglected for so long that the mere presence of someone who cares will drastically alter the course of the franchise.
3 reasons the Thunder have gone fishin'
This was not merely a nightmare. Kevin Durant and the Thunder are done.
Don't cry for the Maloofs
The Maloofs crossed and embarrassed David Stern a year ago. They are finding out that was a terrible idea.
J.R. Smith had a dream
Smith is shooting as frequently as ever. And missing as frequently as ever.
Don't blame Durant
The Thunder's shrinking title window this season has nothing to do with Kevin Durant and everything to do with the co-star he's missing and the quality of the team he's facing.
Expansion still makes the most sense
Only one path cleanly out of the mess created by the Maloofs remains.
Hinkie and Bynum
The Sixers have a promising new GM. What does his philosophy say about Andrew Bynum's future?
The training wheels have come off
Why Golden State can afford to let David Lee sit for the rest of the postseason.
Why Stern as Seattle's villain isn't fair
The NBA has set the stage for a vote to keep the Kings in Sacramento next week. Some in Seattle are angry at David Stern for doing exactly what they wanted him to do in 2008. Is that fair?
Why should Rose trust the Bulls?
The former MVP still isn't playing. The Bulls shouldn't be surprised after the way stars have been treated by the team.
Warriors' Curry contract coup
If Curry hadn't signed a long-term deal before the season, he'd be a free agent looking at max money this summer.
The amazing, unique Joakim Noah
Most stars have legends they emulate or resemble. Not Joakim Noah.
Bulls little more than warm-up for Heat
The Bulls survived the first round. Congratulations. Now you get the Heat.
Melo Voter and NBA award anonymity
Credit the writer who picked 'Melo over LeBron for making his case in public. Now force every other voter to do the same.
Betting on Paul George or the Knicks' shooting
In the regular season, Paul George was awesome and the Knicks shot the hell out of the three. Will either happen in the second round?
Kevin Durant's greatest test
Oklahoma City survived the first round after one devastating injury. In the second round, the team's star faces his greatest test.
The Nets' bill for rapid improvement arrives
Brooklyn got much better very quickly. Now they have to pay for it.
How Boston can 'renegotiate' with Paul Pierce
Boston has plenty of options for Paul Pierce. One of them is bringing him back on a discount.
The bigger problem with Joey Crawford
Joey Crawford is the most well-known current NBA official, primarily for his antics. It's not a good thing that any officials are well-known, though.
