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From March to the Pros

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500

Of the 400-plus active NBA players, only two can claim titles on both the collegiate and professional levels. Many others, however, are still remembered fondly for their March Madness exploits.

NBA Power Rankings

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:30:00 -0500

Winners of six straight, the Milwaukee Bucks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Led by rookie of the year candidate Brandon Jennings and former No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Bogut, the Eastern Conference is taking notice of the upstart Bucks.

Podcast: NBA Insiders

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0500

Host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word talk about the bad basketball being played in Toronto and Chicago, the end of Dallas' winning streak and more in this week's edition of the NBA Insiders.

NBA Power Rankings

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:00:00 -0600

Winners of 11 consecutive games, Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are making a charge up this week's power rankings.

Podcast: NBA Insiders

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:48:51 -0600

Host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word discuss Tony Parker's injury and what it means to the Spurs, the LeBron-less Cavs and the red-hot Dallas Mavericks on this week's edition of the NBA Insiders.

NBA Power Rankings

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Despite losing Shaquille O'Neal for the remainder of the regular season, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers remain perched atop this week's NBA Power Rankings.

Podcast: NBA Insiders

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:30:00 -0600

Host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word discuss Shaq's injury, the red-hot Dallas Mavericks and the latest Power Rankings on this week's edition of the NBA Insiders.

NBA Power Rankings

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0600

Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets earned impressive wins over the Cavaliers and Celtics last week. Find out where they stand in this week's edition of the NBA Power Rankings.

Podcast: NBA Insiders

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0600

Host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word discuss the Eastern Conference Playoff picture, Kobe's return to the Lakers and the Power Rankings on this week's edition of the NBA Insiders.

Shaq suffers thumb injury

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:00:04 -0600

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal suffered a significant sprain to his right thumb in the first half of Thursday's 108-88 win over the Boston Celtics.

Game Capsules — Feb. 25

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:00:02 -0600

LeBron James scored 36, and Mo Williams tallied 14 of his 19 points in the final quarter, as the Cavaliers overcame a thumb injury to Shaquille O'Neal and surged in the second half for a 108-88 win over the Boston Celtics.

Game Capsules — Feb. 24

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:00:01 -0600

Dirk Nowitzki dominated to the tune of 31 points and nine rebounds as Dallas closed out the Lakers, 101-96.

NBA: Trade Deadline Recap

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:58:00 -0600

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone with a three-team deal between the Rockets, Knicks and Kings stealing the headlines.

NBA: First-Half Review

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:30:00 -0600

With the first half of the NBA season in the history books, it's time to hand out our midseason awards and take a look at some of the storylines that will play out down the stretch.

NBA Power Rankings

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:30:00 -0600

With the NBA's first half in the rearview mirror, the playoff push is about to get underway. Which teams are in prime position to make a run? Find out in this week's NBA Power Rankings.