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Jazz bouncing back after rough start

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:49:21 -0600

After a rough start to the 2009-10 campaign, the Utah Jazz (6-6) is riding its first two-game winning streak of the season and appears to have gotten back on track.

NBA Power Rankings

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:44:00 -0600

After a disappointing 0-2 start to the season, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers top our rankings this week due in large part to back-to-back road victories over the Magic and Heat.

NBA Power Rankings

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Led by Steve Nash, the Phoenix Suns are making noise out West. They've rebounded from the disappointment of missing last year's playoffs and currently find themselves tied with the L.A. Lakers atop the Pacific Division.

PODCAST: NBA Insiders

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:07:29 -0600

Host Braden Gall and Athlon NBA Editor Doug Word break down the latest and greatest from around the NBA. Allen Iverson, S-Jax, Word's Power Rankings and the games of the week highlight this week's podcast.

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NBA Power Rankings

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0600

The first week of NBA action is in the books, and the Boston Celtics have risen to the top of our rankings thanks to stellar point guard play from Rajon Rondo, strong leadership from the Big Three and the best defense in the league.

NBA Power Rankings: Preseason

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:59:13 -0500

As the tip to another NBA season approaches, we find new faces in new places including Ron-Ron in L.A., Shaq in Cleveland, RJ in San Antonio, Rasheed in Boston and Vinsanity in Orlando. Which new arrivals will have the biggest impact on their new teams? Find out in the preseason edition of our NBA Power Rankings.

Power Rankings

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Doug Word's got your weekly NBA power rankings for the 2009-10 season right here.

2009-10 Pro Hoops Magazines Available!

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500

The Athlon Sports 2009-10 Pro Basketball Annual presents all the great preseason analysis and predictions you’ve come to expect from Athlon Sports.

2009-10 Pro Hoops Mags

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Athlon's 2009-10 magazines are available now! Click here to browse our cover gallery and order yours today!

2009 NBA Draft Recap

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500

After taking a few twists and turns, the 2009 NBA Draft is in the books. As expected the L.A. Clippers selected Blake Griffin No. 1 overall, but it was Minnesota's odd decision to select back-to-back point guards with the fifth and sixth picks that stole the headlines.

O'Neal traded to Cavs

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:59:56 -0500

The NBA Draft is tonight, but the biggest news of the league's off-season has revolved around the trades that have taken place over the last few days.

No Easy Buckets: Looking toward next season

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0500

The Lakers won the 2008-09 NBA championship, but they are far from a lock to take home the 2009-10 title as well. Michael Bradley wraps up this season and looks toward the fall in the No Easy Buckets season finale.

Lakers roll over Magic to claim 15th title

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0500

The Los Angeles Lakers captured their 15th title in franchise history following a 99-86 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

No Easy Buckets: Magic teetering on the edge

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:30:00 -0500

It may be too easy to say that once Courtney Lee’s alley-oop layup slid off the rim Sunday night, Orlando was finished, but after watching the opening act of the ’09 Finals, it sure seems that way. Michael Bradley says the Magic better get their act together.

NBA Finals Preview: Lakers vs. Magic

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:26:26 -0500

Game 1 of the NBA Finals kicks off tonight from Staples Center with the Western Conference champion L.A. Lakers hosting the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic in a best-of-seven series to determine the NBA's top team.