Hardwood Hype

An idea inspired by TNT's Kenny "the Jet" Smith, a look at a dozen of NBA history's "Looters in a Riot." Features the first great big man in franchise history and a Wizards backcourt tandem.

Taking a look at the most efficient players of the past 35 years, with the help of some advanced metrics. Findings confirm what a few have long suspected- Larry Bird was good at basketball.

Taking a look at the most efficient players of the past 35 years, with the help of some advanced metric. Includes a very impressive showing by a pair of Spurs' greats.

The most efficient players of the past 35 years, with the help of some advanced metrics- a list topped by a Utah Jazz legend.

Taking a look at the most efficient players of the past 35 years, with the help of some advanced metric. Includes a very impressive showing by a Suns' great.

For better or for worse, life is changing forever in Lakerland.

After almost 10 months and 87 games, the Heat are finally ready to play some meaningful ball.

In case you missed it- originally published on Friday morning. Where we are now with Kobe, and the thing that he'll give us that we missed with Magic.

We have not seen the best of Blake Griffin. Far from it. However, the impact he had on first regular season will not soon be forgotten.

In light of Monday's Hall of Fame announcement, another look reveals that Bernard's candidacy is much stronger than most think.

A comprehensive look at the incredibly stacked 2011 MVP race, with a focus on the candidacy of the Heat's superstars.

Apparently Chris Paul's concussion knocked him back in time- thoughts on how we keep him there.