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NBA Articles - November, 2004

NBA Rookie Watch
[Rookie Rankings] InsideHoops.com ranks the 20 best NBA rookies, with the Rookie of the Year award in mind. [Nov 23]

My Hero, John Stockton
[Utah] A John Stockton fan waxes poetic as the Jazz retire the legend's number. [Nov 23]

Drew Gooden Mini-Interview
[Cleveland] A quick talk with the Cavs forward. [Nov 22]

LeBron James Interview
[Cleveland] LeBron reacts to suspension news, and talks Cavs. [Nov 22]

Fantasy: The Suspensions
[Fantasy] Answerman explains how fantasy basketball players should handle the recent suspensions. [Nov 22]

NBA Suspensions
[Detroit-Indiana] Ron Artest suspended for season, Stephen Jackson 30 games, Jermaine O'Neal 25, Ben Wallace six, Anthony Johnson five, more. [Nov 22]

Around the NBA
[NBA Commentary] In the latest Amico Report, the Sonics rule, Elton Brand compared to Zach Randolph, Stackhouse doing nicely off the bench, Antoine Walker belongs in Atlanta, the Cavs still can't shoot, and much more. [Nov 20]

NBA Fans: The FanDome
[NBA Fans] The web's top NBA fan "blog." Today, we want you to give us a nice, intelligent, educated opinion on the fight in Detroit, and what you think the NBA should do about it. [Nov 20]

NBA All-Stars Voting Ballot
[All-Star Game] As of today you can vote for 2005 NBA All-Star game starters. See who is on the ballot, and vote. [Nov 19]

Shawn Marion Mini-Interview
[Phoenix] A quick talk with the Suns small forward. [Nov 18]

Danny Fortson Mini-Interview
[Seattle] InsideHoops.com met with the Sonics big man to talk about getting mad (or not), challenging Ray Allen to shooting contests (or not) and more. [Nov 18]

Brent Barry a Key Spur
[San Antonio] Barry has the intangibles that the Spurs need. And his fantastic three-point shooting doesn't hurt, either. [Nov 18]

Fantasy: Tips and Quips
[Fantasy] Fantasy hoops tips, quips and from the romance department, the Girlfriend Test. [Nov 17]

Maurice Taylor Interview
[Houston] InsideHoops.com met with Rockets forward Mo Taylor for an exclusive interview. And, a friend chimes in to help Taylor out. Sort of. Read this. [Nov 16]

Sonic Boom
[Seattle] The Sonics are off to a great start. And unlike last year, this squad has both heart and depth. [Nov 16]

Quinton Ross Interview
[L.A. Clippers] A talk with Ross about clawing his way into the league. [Nov 15]

Shaun Livingston Mini-Interview
[L.A. Clippers] A quick talk with the tall point guard. [Nov 15]

Warriors Getting Stomped
[Golden State] The Warriors are 1-6. Aside from the players, whose fault is it? [Nov 15]

Fantasy Basketball: The InBox
[Fantasy] Your questions and Answerman's answers. [Nov 14]

Around the NBA
[Commentary] The Amico Report looks at early winners and losers, surprises and told-you-so's, and much more. [Nov 12]

NBDL Rule Changes
[NBDL] NBDL rules are changing a bit. Check these changes out, because the NBA is considering them as well. [Nov 12]

ESPN Analysts Review League
[Analysis] Some ESPN NBA analysts talk about the teams in Texas, Shaq's impact in Miami, the Kings struggles and more. [Nov 11]

Andre Iguodala Interview
[Philadelphia] InsideHoops.com met with the athletic Sixers rookie to talk about Arizona, getting drafted and adapting to the league. [Nov 10]

The Jazz are Rocking
[Utah] The Jazz are off to a great start. Here's why. [Nov 10]

Quentin Richardson Mini-Interview
[Phoenix] InsideHoops.com met with Q to talk about who should be in the dunk contest, music, the Suns and more. [Nov 9]

Gerald Green Has Arrived
[High School] The stock of high school basketball star Gerald Green has shot through the roof. Learn about him. [Nov 9]

NBDL Preseason Schedule
[NBDL] The NBDL preseason schedule is set. [Nov 9]

NBA Power Rankings
[Team Rankings] InsideHoops.com ranks the entire league, top to bottom. Note that early season rankings tend to jump around a bit. [Nov 8]

Fantasy: Early Reactions
[Fantasy Basketball] Early observations on the season. [Nov 8]

Eddie Jones Mini-Interview
[Miami] A quick interview with Miami Heat guard Eddie Jones about Shaq and more. [Nov 6]

Timberwolves Ready
[Minnesota] The Wolves are more hungry than ever and they're looking for a championship. [Nov 6]

2004 NBDL Draft
[NBDL] The NBDL season starts in two weeks, and today was the 2004 NBDL Draft. Ricky Minard went first, Corey Alexander went second. See the complete results. [Nov 6]

Apple vs. Empire Showcase Games
[AAU Basketball] The Apple vs Empire Showcase Games featured many of New York's best basketball players. [Nov 5]

Sacramento Kings Season Preview
[Sacramento] Are the Kings still a contender, or are they heading in the wrong direction? [Nov 5]

Big trades don't always work
[Commentary] Trading for top superstars while sacrificing depth doesn't always have the desired effect. [Nov 5]

All That Jazz
[Utah] The Jazz are looking good. [Nov 5]

Bucks cut Haislip, sign Fizer
[News] Milwaukee waive Marcus Haislip, sign Marcus Fizer [Nov 4]

Pacific Division Preview
[Season Previews] A look at each Pacific Division NBA team, in predicted order of finish. [Nov 4]

Dorell Wright Interview
[Miami] InsideHoops.com met with Heat rookie D-Wright to talk about the league, his game, playing with Shaq and more. [Nov 4]

Nets Extend Coach Frank's Contract
[News] Nets coach Lawrence Frank gets contract extension. [Nov 4]

Northwest Division Preview
[Season Previews] A look at each Northwest Division NBA team, in predicted order of finish. [Nov 3]

Timberwolves Weekly
[Minnesota] The Wolves kick off an optimistic season. [Nov 3]

Spurs' Parker Signs Extension
[News] San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker signs a contract extension. [Nov 2]

NBA Opening Day Rosters
[NBA Season] Every roster and injured list. [Nov 2]

Atlantic Division Preview
[Season Previews] A look at each Atlantic Division NBA team, in predicted order of finish. [Nov 2]

J-Rich, Murphy Extensions
[News] The Golden State Warriors have signed Jason Richardson and Troy Murphy to contract extensions. [Nov 2]

Rockets sign McGrady to Extension
[News] The Houston Rockets have signed Tracy McGrady to a contract extension. [Nov 2]

Southwest Division Preview
[Season Previews] A look at each Southwest Division NBA team, in predicted order of finish. [Nov 1]

Trade: Hunter for Bogans
[News] Orlando has traded Keith Bogans to the Charlotte Bobcats for Brandon Hunter. [Nov 1]

Fantasy Season Prep
[Fantasy Basketball] Stuff to keep in mind as you start your fantasy basketball season. [Nov 1]

NBA Articles - October, 2004

Gordan Giricek Mini-Interview
[Utah] A quick exclusive chat with Utah's Giricek. [Oct 31]

Southeast Division Preview
[Season Previews] A look at each Southeast Division NBA team, in predicted order of finish. [Oct 30]

Nets sign Jason Collins
[News] Collins receives a multi-year contract extension. [Oct 30]

Clippers, Staples Center have Deal
[News] The Los Angeles Clippers have a new 10-year lease agreement with Staples Center. [Oct 28]

Central Division Preview
[Season Previews] A look at each Central Division NBA team, in predicted order of finish. [Oct 28]

Sixers Exercise Salmons' Option
[News] Philly takes fourth-year option on John Salmons [Oct 28]

NBA Suspensions, Fines
[News] B. Haywood, L. Hughes, A. Davis, E. Curry suspended; K. Hinrich fined. Also, P. Pierce fined. [Oct 27]

Suns extend Amare's contract
[News] Phoenix exercises fourth-year Stoudemire option. [Oct 27]

Flip Saunders Interview
[Minnesota] Coach Saunders discusses his Wolves. [Oct 27]

Terry Porter Interview
[Milwaukee] Coach Porter discusses his Bucks. [Oct 27]

Lawrence Frank Interview
[New Jersey] Coach Frank discusses his Nets. [Oct 27]

Nets Notes
[New Jersey] A few quick preseason observations. [Oct 27]

Jeff Foster out 4-6 Weeks
[News] Indiana's center Foster having surgery. [Oct 27]

Jason Terry Interview
[Dallas] JT talks about being a Maverick. [Oct 26]

NBA Fans: The FanDome
[NBA Fans] Today, fans say: Raps underrated, Rockets future bright, Jazz improved, Suns and Wizards to playoffs. [Oct 26]

Around the NBA
[Commentary] The Amico Report looks at the Bobcats, Bulls, rookies and more. [Oct 25]

Fantasy Basketball: InBox II
[Fantasy Hoops] Your questions, answered. [Oct 25]

Knicks Notes
[New York] Some quick preseason observations. [Oct 25]

Stan Van Gundy Interview
[Miami] Coach Van Gundy discusses his Heat. [Oct 24]

Hubie Brown Interview
[Memphis] Coach Brown discusses his Grizzlies. [Oct 24]

Rick Carlisle Interview
[Indiana] Coach Carlisle discusses his Pacers. [Oct 23]

Mike Dunleavy Interview
[L.A. Clippers] Coach Dunleavy discusses his Clippers. [Oct 23]

Hawks Sign Harvey, Cut Three
[News] The Atlanta Hawks sign Donnell Harvey, and cut Reggie Butler, Jeff Myers and Saddi Washington. [Oct 22]

Jeff Van Gundy Interview
[Houston] Coach Van Gundy discusses his Rockets. [Oct 22]

Larry Brown Interview
[Detroit] Coach Brown discusses his Pistons. [Oct 22]

Mike Montgomery Interview
[Golden State] Coach discusses his Warriors. [Oct 22]

IS8 AAU Basketball Quarterfinals
[IS8 Basketball] The IS8 AAU basketball tournament (NYC) quarterfinals are in the books. Here's what went down. [Oct 21]

Don Nelson Interview
[Dallas] Coach Nelson discusses his Mavs. [Oct 21]

Jeff Bzdelik Interview
[Denver] Coach Bzdelik discusses his Nuggets. [Oct 21]

Rod Thorn signs extension
[News] Nets president Thorn signs contract extension. [Oct 21]

Paul Silas Interview
[Cleveland] Coach Silas discusses his Cavs. [Oct 20]

Scott Skiles Interview
[Chicago] Coach Skiles discusses his Bulls. [Oct 20]

Bernie Bickerstaff Interview
[Charlotte] Coach/GM discusses his Bobcats. [Oct 20]

Doc Rivers Interview
[Boston] Coach Rivers discusses his Celtics. [Oct 19]

Mike Woodson Interview
[Atlanta] Coach Woodson discusses his Hawks. [Oct 19]

NBA Free Agent Rankings
[Free Agency] The best available players. [Oct 19]

Grant Long to TV
[News] Former player now a Hawks TV analyst. [Oct 19]

Fantasy Basketball: The InBox
[Fantasy Basketball] Questions and answers. [Oct 18]

Cavaliers Preview
[Cleveland] Review of Cavs guards, forwards and centers, team strengths and weaknesses, and more. [Oct 18]

Tony Massenburg Interview
[NBA Interviews] Read about TM's long NBA journey. [Oct 16]

Mike Sweetney Mini-Interview
[NBA Interviews] A quick chat with the young forward. [Oct 16]

Knicks Generating Excitement
[New York Knicks] A more exciting and successful NYK team is expected this season. [Oct 15]

Chicago Bulls Preview
[NBA Previews] Review of Bulls guards, forwards and centers, team strengths and weaknesses, and more. [Oct 15]

Seattle are WNBA Champs
[WNBA] Tuesday night the Seattle Storm beat the Connecticut Sun 74-60 to win their first-ever WNBA title. [Oct 13]

Corey Fisher: The Next Telfair?
[High School] New York high school guard Corey Fisher is in the spotlight. Read about him and an interview. [Oct 12]

Knicks Want Hot Garden
[Commentary] Besides wins, New York wants Madison Square Garden packed with excitement. [Oct 12]

Fantasy Basketball Advice
[Fantasy Hoops] The Answerman names players to avoid and players to grab, with explanations. [Oct 11]

China Games
[China Games] The first-ever NBA games in China will be preseason matchups between the Rockets and Kings. [Oct 11]

NBA Training Camp
[Camps] NBA training camp rosters and news. [Oct 10]

Players Added/Gone
[Roster Changes] See a list of players added to or gone from each NBA team. [Oct 10]

Alvin Aches
[Toronto Raptors] Alvin Williams plays as hard as he can, but aches, pains and injuries have caught up with him. [Oct 8]

Around the NBA
[Commentary] In the latest Amico Report we have an interview with 76ers coach Jim O'Brien, Sixers team commentary, words on Pippen's retirement, some mail and more. [Oct 7]

Pistons Ready for More
[Detroit Pistons] Detroit wants another championship. And they have the roster to make it happen. [Oct 7]

Wolves sign Eddie Griffin
[News] Minnesota adds a troubled power forward. [Oct 6]

Hawks extend GM's contract
[News] Atlanta gives general manager Billy Knight an extension. [Oct 5]

Bulls sign Gary Trent
[News] Chicago adds tough, undersized PF. [Oct 5]

Knicks add four
[News] The Knicks have signed Mengke Bateer, Andre Barrett, Tracy Murray and Brent Wright for training camp. [Oct 4]

Bulls waive Chris Jefferies
[News] Chicago lets Jefferies go. [Oct 4]

Thanks for that Trade
[Analysis] A look at ten NBA players who will benefit from offseason roster changes. [Oct 2]

Pistons waive McCaskill, sign three
[News] Detroit waives Amal McCaskill, signs Nigel Dixon, Smush Parker and Terrence Shannon for training camp. [Oct 2]

Kings sign Courtney Alexander
[News] Sacramento adds a scoring swingman. [Oct 2]

Suns sign three players
[News] Phoenix adds Derrick Dial, Justin Rowe, Paul Shirley to training camp roster. [Oct 1]

Grizzlies sign Gasol to extension
[News] Memphis star signs multi-year contract. [Oct 1]

Cavs sign Lucious Harris
[News] Cleveland adds versatile guard. [Oct 1]

Insane love of the game
[Basketball] A happily-addicted basketball player and fan expresses himself. [Oct 1]

Grizzlies keep Swift, for now
[News] Stromile Swift signs one-year deal. [Oct 1]

NBA Articles - September, 2004

Spurs sign James Thomas
[News] San Antonio adds a rebounder. [Sept 30]

Clippers sign four free agents
[News] Los Angeles Clippers sign Rick Brunson, Terence Morris, Marcus Fleming, Jerry Holman for training camp. [Sept 30]

Celtics waive Rick Fox
[News] Boston waives Rick Fox, who will retire. [Sept 30]

Missing the Lakers of Old
[Commentary] A contributor misses the old Showtime Lakers. The fun days. Where true Laker love shined through. [Sept 30]

Toronto Raptors medical staff
[News] New Raptors medical staff announced. [Sept 30]

Hornets add four free agents
[News] N.O. signs Sean Finn, Tremaine Fowlkes, Britton Johnsen and Nate Williams. [Sept 30]

Kittles out for preseason
[News] Los Angeles Clippers guard Kerry Kittles is out for up to four weeks of preseason to strengthen his right knee. [Sept 29]

Jazz to the playoffs
[Utah Jazz] With health, experience and additions like Carlos Boozer, Utah has a great shot at making the playoffs. [Sept 29]

Is Shaq worth $30 million?
[Miami Heat] If Shaq dominates this season, should the Heat empty the bank on him when that time comes? [Sept 28]

Blazers extend Ratliff's contract
[News] Theo gets a five-year extension. [Sept 28]

Cavs sign Scott Williams
[News] Williams can tell old Bulls stories. [Sept 28]

Fantasy Basketball Advice
[Fantasy Basketball] The infamous Answerman is back, talking key players in good, bad and ugly situations. [Sept 27]

Kurt Thomas Investment Challenge
[Community] The Kurt Thomas Investment Challenge is a successful New York Knicks community event that helps high school kids learn to invest money. [Sept 26]

Warriors Exercise Dunleavy Option
[News] Golden State exercises 4-year option on Mike D. [Sept 25]

Blazers Hire New Scout
[News] Michael Born, former NBDL coach, is now a Portland Trail Blazers scout. [Sept 25]

NBDL Tryouts
[NBDL] Try out for an NBDL team. [Sept 24]

Bucks sign Jelani McCoy
[News] Milwaukee adds size to bench. [Sept 23]

Heat hire Ron Rothstein
[News] Miami adds experienced assistant coach. [Sept 23]

Around the NBA
[Commentary] Vince Carter situation, listening to Van Gundy, a Jordan return and more in the latest Amico Report. [Sept 23]

Sonics sign Ibrahim Kutluay
[News] Seattle adds a Turkish catch-and-shooter. [Sept 22]

Todd MacCulloch Retires
[News] The long-injured big guy finally ends it. [Sept 22]

Hawks Sign Kevin Willis
[News] Willis is back in Atlanta. [Sept 22]

2004 CBA Draft
[CBA] The Continental Basketball Association (CBA) just completed its six-round annual draft. See who got taken. [Sept 22]

FIBA World Rankings
[FIBA] The FIBA post-Olympics basketball team rankings. Note that FIBA bases their rankings on an eight-year cycle. [Sept 21]

76ers sign Josh Davis
[News] Sixers add scoring, rebounding. [Sept 20]

Pacers sign Desmon Farmer
[News] Indiana adds some hustle. [Sept 20]

Raptors sign Matt Bonner
[News] Toronto adds shooting, rebounding. [Sept 20]

NBA East Roundup
[NBA East] Team-by-team look at the Eastern conference. Starting tomorrow, we'll have team-by-team previews written by InsideHoops.com. [Sept 20]

Daily Shots
[News Recap] This year's refs might be hot dog venders, WNBA playoffs start in a few days, Red Auerbach was born in 1917 on this day, and more. [Sept 19]

How about Vince for Ray Allen?
[Raptors-Sonics] Vince Carter wants out of Toronto. Ray Allen wouldn't mind being a Raptor. How about it? [Sept 18]

Jazz-CSKA Moscow Game Postponed
[NBA Overseas] Jazz vs. CSKA-Moscow game in Russia scheduled for October postponed due to security concerns. [Sept 17]

Olympic Competition was Hot
[Olympics] The Olympics worked out well for FIBA. [Sept 16]

Rockets Exercise Fourth-year Yao Ming Option
[Houston] Rockets exercise option, keep Yao longer. [Sept 16]

Hawks sign Barry, Anderson
[Atlanta] That's Jon Barry and Kenny Anderson. [Sept 16]

Bobcats sign Steve Smith
[Charlotte] The Bobcats add an old guy. [Sept 16]

Mike Brown now NBDL Coach
[NBDL] Former NBA'er Mike Brown is now the head coach of the NBDL's Fayetteville Patriots. [Sept 16]

Eastern Conference Breakdown
[NBA Analysis] Ranking the East, bottom to top, with projected starters, key bench, and a breakdown of each team. [Sept 15]

Nets waive Lucious Harris
[Nets News] Harris is gone from New Jersey. [Sept 15]

NBA Need Heroes and Villains
[NBA Commentary] The NBA is much more fascinating when you're emotionally tied into rooting both for and against. [Sept 14]

Pacers sign Wright, Edwards
[Indiana] Indiana signs Rashad Wright, John Edwards. [Sept 14]

"The Benefactor" Debut
[TV Show] Mark Cuban's new reality show made its debut Monday night on ABC. Read what happened. [Sept 14]

Warriors introduce "The Intern"
[Golden State] It's a season-long reality experience where college students will compete for an NBA job with the team. [Sept 14]

New Hall of Fame Inductees
[Hall of Fame] Clyde Drexler, Jerry Colangelo, Bill Sharman, Lynette Woodard, Maurice Stokes, and Drazen Dalipagic are in. [Sept 13]

NBA Madness in Australia
[Tour Event] NBA Madness (a lifestyle and grass-roots event) hits Melbourne, Australia in October. [Sept 12]

NBL Australia Player Rankings
[NBL] Top players by position in Australia's pro league. [Sept 11]

USA Women Rocked Olympics
[Olympics] They rocked, and won Gold. [Sept 10]

NBA West Roundup
[NBA West] Team-by-team look at the Western conference. [Sept 10]

Around the NBA
[NBA Commentary] Looking at the Wizards and their underrated squad, the Cavs, and lots of other stuff relating to the upcoming season in the latest Amico Report. [Sept 9]

Clips sign Shaun Livingston
[NBA Fans] The Clippers finally have their star rookie signed to a contract. [Sept 9]

Bulls send Mutombo to Rockets
[Bulls-Rockets News] Chicago has traded Dikembe Mutombo to Houston for Eric Piatkowski, Adrian Griffin and Mike Wilks. [Sept 8]

Knicks sign Bruno Sundov
[Knicks News] New York adds size. [Sept 8]

Spurs sign Valter Monteiro
[Spurs News] He's an Angola guard with range. [Sept 8]

Don't underestimate the Magic
[Magic Editorial] Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley should be able to drag Orlando into the playoffs. [Sept 8]

76ers waive Greg Buckner
[76ers News] Buckner and Sixers arranged buyout. [Sept 8]

Wizards ready for playoffs
[Wizards Editorial] The Wizards have stockpiled enough talent to make the playoffs, says devoted fan. [Sept 8]

Warriors hire Mitch Richmond
[Golden State Warriors] The Rock is now an assistant. [Sept 7]

Heat hotter than ever
[Miami Heat] A fit Shaq means the Heat are as dangerous as anyone. D-Wade, anyone? [Sept 7]

Suns sign Japan's Tabuse
[Phoenix Suns] Yuta Tabuse attempting to become first Japan-born Japanese NBA player. [Sept 7]

Grizzlies Broadcasters Set
[Memphis Grizzlies] Check out changes in Memphis game broadcasters. Remember former NBA rebounding monster Michael Cage? He's in the mix. [Sept 6]

Basketball Without Borders
[Toronto Raptors] Some Raptors will cross the border. [Sept 3]

Larry Brown an Olympic letdown
[Olympics] While it's true that the U.S. Olympic basketball team wasn't perfectly constructed, coach Larry Brown and his assistants share blame along with the players. [Sept 2]

Kobe Post-Case Statement
[Kobe Case] After his case was dropped, Kobe Bryant issued a statement. [Sept 2]

Sonics Hire PA Announcer
[Seattle Sonics] Seattle hired Matt Pitman as new public address announcer for arena. [Sept 2]

Celtics Hire Scout
[Boston Celtics] Boston hires Marco Crespi as director of international scouting. [Sept 2]

Death of the Point Guard
[NBA Commentary] The NBA Point Guard died today due to complications surrounding a neglected existence. He was 54. He is survived by his more popular cousin, Shooting Guard... [Sept 1]

NBA Articles - August, 2004

Junior Phenom Camp
[Youth Hoops] The adidas Junior Phenom Camp, featuring the top sixth, seventh and eighth grade basketball players in the country, took place earlier this month in San Diego. [Aug 30]

All-Olympics Team
[Olympics] See who was named to the InsideHoops.com All-Olympics basketball team. [Aug 30]

USA men beat Lithuania for bronze
[Olympics] USA men's basketball beat Lithuania 104-96 to win Olympics bronze medal in a horribly disappointing Olympics for the Americans. [Aug 29]

USA women beat Australia for gold
[Olympics] USA women's basketball beat Australia 74-63 to win Olympics gold medal. [Aug 29]

World humiliation: USA loses
[Olympics] Argentina defeats Team USA. No gold or silver for the United States. [Aug 28]

USA women still chasing gold
[Olympics] The USA women's basketball team, which hits free throws and plays like a team, beat Russia and reaches the gold medal game. [Aug 28]

Around the Olympics
[Olympics] Observations on USA-Spain game, Team USA analysis and reader feedback in the latest Amico Report. [Aug 27]

Team USA uses Ric Flair's script
[Olympics] Team USA takes wrestling legend Ric Flair's script to create rivals and buzz. [Aug 27]

Nets hire Bill Cartwright
[New Jersey Nets] Bill C. is now a Nets assistant coach. [Aug 27]

Team USA post-game interviews
[Olympics] See what Stephon Marbury, Larry Brown and Gregg Popovich said after the USA's win over Spain. [Aug 26]

USA beats Spain
[Olympics] USA beat Spain 102-94 and advances to the semifinals. Stephon Marbury had his best game of the Olympics and set an all-time Team USA men's Olympic basketball record with 31 points. The USA will Argentina in the semifinals. Also, Lithuania beat China 95-75 and will play Italy. [Aug 26]

U.S. hoops system needs change
[NBA Commentary] An NBA age minimum would help revive college basketball and have a terrific long-term effect on American basketball in general. [Aug 26]

Spurs sign Linton Johnson
[News Brief] Spurs add a small forward. [Aug 25]

Spurs Schmidt named top doc
[News Brief] San Antonio's team doctor honored. [Aug 25]

USA vs. Spain tomorrow
[Olympics] Eight teams remain alive for the Olympic gold and the road to gold begins Thursday with quarterfinals action. [Aug 25]

Meet Spain's basketball team
[Olympics] Thursday at 7:30 a.m (ET) the USA men's basketball team will battle Spain. Learn about the Spanish squad. [Aug 25]

USA Women into semifinals
[Olympics] U.S. women's Olymic basketball team is 6-0 and now enters the semifinals. [Aug 25]

Dampier traded to Mavericks
[Warriors-Mavs News] The Warriors get Eduardo Najera and Christian Laettner, draft rights to Luis Flores and Mladen Sekularac, two future first round draft picks and cash. The Mavericks get re-signed center Erick Dampier, Evan Eschmeyer, Dan Dickau, and draft rights to Steve Logan. [Aug 24]

Elton Brand donates money
[Los Angeles Clippers] Elton Brand will donate $235, 000 to help develop a resource reading and learning center in his home town of Peekskill, N.Y. [Aug 24]

Fixing Team USA
[Olympics] Team USA could use Ron Artest, Brad Miller, and a stack of outside shooters. [Aug 24]

Hawks assistant coaches hired
[Atlanta Hawks] Atlanta has their assistants: Larry Drew, Herb Brown, Bob Bender, Greg Ballard and David Fizdale. [Aug 24]

Dennis Johnson to NBDL
[NBDL] Former NBA great Dennis Johnson is now the head coach of the NBDL's Florida Flames. [Aug 24]

USA dominates Angola
[Olympics] Team USA finally had an easy Olympic basketball game, crushing Angola and advancing to the next round. [Aug 23]

Lithuania beats USA
[Olympics] Lithuania hands the USA their second defeat in four Olympic basketball games. [Aug 21]

Bobcats Uniforms
[Charlotte Bobcats] Check out the home and away Bobcats jerseys and shorts. [Aug 21]

Rafer Alston Interview
[Toronto Raptors] InsideHoops.com met with Rafer Alston for an interview on the Raptors, Vince Carter and Jalen Rose. [Aug 20]

Around the NBA
[NBA Commentary] Team USA, the Olympics, preps-to-pros, fans on the Lakers and more in the Amico Report. [Aug 20]

NYC wins EBC America
[Streetball] EBC streetball at Rucker Park expanded this year, adding EBC America in select major cities. In the championship game, EBC NYC Rucker Park champions Terror Squad beat the EBC Los Angeles champs. NBA players were involved. InsideHoops.com is the only place on Earth with full recaps of the whole thing. [Aug 19]

USA beats Australia
[Olympics] For three quarters the U.S. Men's Olympic Team (2-1) chased Australia (1-2), until they finally stepped up on the defensive end for a 89-79 victory Thursday afternoon in Athens. [Aug 19]

Back to the Future
[Collective Bargaining] The NBA and the Players Association decided this year to extend the terms of the current CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement). They have a real chance here. [Aug 19]

Raptors sign Loren Woods
[Toronto Raptors] Toronto adds a center. [Aug 18]

USA edges Greece
[Olympics] USA fights hard to hold off Greece. [Aug 18]

J.R. Smith Interview
[NBA Interviews] InsideHoops.com met with New Orleans Hornets rookie J.R. Smith for an exclusive interview. See who Smith says could have gone pro this year but didn't. [Aug 17]

Hawks trade for Drobnjak
[Atlanta Hawks] Atlanta gets Peja Drobnjak, Charlotte gets a secound round draft pick. [Aug 17]

Clippers sign some help
[Los Angeles Clippers] The Clip Show adds Mamadou N’diaye, Lionel Chalmers and Quinton Ross. [Aug 17]

Celtics sign Gugliotta
[Boston Celtics] Boston signs Tom Gugliotta. [Aug 17]

Puerto Rico destroys USA
[2004 Olympics] In the first USA basketball game of the 2004 Olympics, Puerto Rico dominated, winning by 19. [Aug 16]

Mavs fun but still lacking defense
[Dallas Mavericks] Until Dallas adds defenders, they're destined to get shut out from championship contention. [Aug 16]

Magic sign Mario Kasun
[Orlando Magic]Orlando signs center Mario Kasun. [Aug 16]

Olympic Basketball team capsules
[2004 Olympics] See quick briefings on each basketball team USA Basketball may go up against. [Aug 15]

Around the NBA
[NBA Commentary] Talking Lakers, preps-to-pros, the Olympics and much more in the latest Amico Report. [Aug 13]

Team USA ready for Olympics
[2004 Olympics] The USA Senior men's basketball team has arrived in Greece and is ready to defend their Olympic Gold. [Aug 13]

Nets sign Ron Mercer
[New Jersey Nets] NJ has their new shooting guard. [Aug 13]

Clippers sign Rebraca
[Los Angeles Clippers] Zeljko Rebraca's a Clipper. [Aug 13]

Magic hire four assistants
[Orlando Magic] The four new Orlando assistant coaches: Morlon Wiley, Chris Jent, Clifford Ray and Ron Ekker. [Aug 13]

Fat Joe Interview
[Entertainment] InsideHoops.com met with Fat Joe at a streetball tournament to talk Knicks and more. [Aug 12]

Warriors re-sign Cheaney
[Golden State] Golden State keeps Calbert. [Aug 11]

Bulls sign Andres Nocioni
[Chicago] Bulls add top European talent. [Aug 11]

Throwing 'Bows
[NBA Commentary] Looking at what's right and wrong with Team USA and how the upcoming Olympics may pan out. [Aug 11]

USA beats Turkey in exhibition
[USA Basketball] The USA Senior Men's basketball team beat Turkey in the team's final exhibition game. [Aug 10]

USA beats Turkey
[USA Basketball] In exhibition, pre-Olympic basketball, with 16 and 8 from Tim Duncan, Team USA held off Turkey. [Aug 9]

Qyntel Woods worth the gamble
[NBA Editorial] The Bobcats should have taken Qyntel Woods in the expansion draft. He reeks of... potential. [Aug 9]

USA beats Serbia & Montenegro
[USA Basketball] In exhibition pre-Olympic basketball, Team USA won convincingly over the world champs. [Aug 7]

NBA trade analysis: Celtics-Lakers
[Celtics-Lakers] Trade: The Celtics got Gary Payton, Rick Fox, a first round draft pick and cash. The Lakers got Chucky Atkins, Chris Mihm, Marcus Banks and a second round draft pick. [Aug 7]

Nets sign Eric Williams
[Celtics-Lakers] New Jersey adds a solid role player. [Aug 7]

Trade: Crawford to New York
[NBA News] The deal is finally done. The Bulls sign Jamal Crawford and trade him with Jerome Williams to the Knicks for Othella Harrington, Dikembe Mutombo, Frank Williams and Cezary Trybanski. [Aug 5]

Nets extension for Jefferson
[New Jersey Nets] The New Jersey Nets give Richard Jefferson a six-year contract extension for about $77 million. [Aug 5]

Spurs re-sign Robert Horry
[San Antonio Spurs] Horry stays with the Spurs. [Aug 5]

USA survives Germany via miracle
[USA Basketball] An Allen Iverson 40-foot miracle shot gave Team USA this exhibition game win. [Aug 5]

Trade: Corliss for Coleman
[NBA News] Derrick Coleman to Detroit, Corliss Williamson to Philly. It's done. [Aug 5]

Italy destroys USA
[USA Basketball] In a pre-Olympics exhibition game that doesn't actually count for anything but pride, Italy won convincingly over a stunned Team USA. [Aug 4]

Trade: Walker to the Hawks
[NBA News] Dallas trades Antoine Walker and Tony Delk to Atlanta for Jason Terry, Alan Henderson and a pick. [Aug 4]

Bobcats sign Omar Cook
[NBA News] Charlotte signs the New York point guard. [Aug 3]

Predicting the playoffs teams
[NBA Predictions] A look at teams that could make the playoffs in 2004-05. [Aug 3]

USA beats Puerto Rico
[USA Basketball] The U.S. Olympic team wins their first of six exhibition games. [Aug 2]

USA Young Men win gold medal
[USA Basketball] The USA World Championship For Young Men Qualifying Team won the FIBA Americas World Championship For Young Men Qualifying Tournament. [Aug 2]

USA Young Men reach gold game
[USA Basketball] The USA World Championship For Young Men Qualifying Team (4-0) advanced to the gold medal game at the FIBA Americas World Championship For Young Men Qualifying Tournament after putting host Canada (2-2) away in the fourth quarter for an eventual 86-63 win on Saturday night in Halifax, Canada. [Aug 1]

NBA Articles - July, 2004

CBA Tryouts for Dakota Wizards
[CBA] The 2004 CBA Champion Dakota Wizards are pleased to announce the hosting of a CBA Free-Agent Camp in Bismarck, North Dakota in early November. [July 31]

David Padgett moving on
[NCAA] The story of the arrogant college player who jilts his team is unfortunately a familiar one. Just don't apply that to former Kansas forward David Padgett. [July 31]

USA Young Men beat Brazil
[USA Basketball] Behind a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds from Sean May, the USA World Championship For Young Men Qualifying Team (2-0) earned its first true victory at the 2004 FIBA Americas World Championship For Young Men Qualifying Tournament after besting Brazil (0-2) 87-64 on Thursday night in Halifax, Canada. [July 30]

Let's meet Unnamed Sources
[NBA Editorial] Meet the guy you've seen quoted so often who goes by the name of Unnamed Sources. [July 29]

Around the NBA
[NBA Commentary] Phoenix and Utah have improved, but have the Cavs actually gotten better even with the loss of Boozer? Plus summer league quickies and much more in the latest Amico Report. [July 29]

NBA Fans Blog
[NBA Fans] NBA fans, tell us how your team is doing so far this summer. The world is listening. Tuesday, fans say: Raptors are screwed, Lakers made the right moves, Celtics rookies look good, and more. [July 27]

USA co-captains: Iverson, Duncan
[USA Basketball] USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team veterans Tim Duncan and Allen Iverson were selected unanimously by their U.S. teammates co-captains of the 2004 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team. [July 27]

Trade: Calvin Booth for Danny Fortson
[NBA News] The Sonics have traded Calvin Booth to the Mavs in exchange for Danny Fortson. [July 26]

Nets sign Kyle Davis
[NBA News] Nets sign rookie center Kyle Davis. [July 26]

USA Juniors win exhibition
[USA Basketball] The USA World Championship For Young Men Qualifying Team earned an 88-54 exhibition victory over the Canada Young Men's National Team Sunday afternoon in Saint John, Canada. [July 26]

Cotton Fitzsimmons passes away
[Phoenix Suns] Suns icon Lowell "Cotton" Fitzsimmons, one of the NBA's most respected teachers and colorful personalities, passed away Saturday evening at the age of 72 due to complications of lung cancer. [July 25]

Orlando GM Interview
[Orlando Magic] See what Orlando GM John Weisbrod said about the Gooden-Battie trade and the Magic. [July 23]

Gooden, Battie traded
[NBA Trade] Done deal: Tony Battie and two second-rounders go to Orlando, Drew Gooden, Stephen Hunter and draft rights to Anderson Varejao go to Cleveland. [July 23]

Celtics still in construction
[Fan Editorial] Re-signing Mark Blount was nice, but Boston has a lot more roster changes to make. [July 23]

USA Senior Women's Team
[USA Basketball] Ruth Riley has been added to USA Basketball women's Olympic squad. [July 23]

2004-05 NBDL Schedule
[NBDL] The D-League's schedule has been announced. [July 23]

Around the NBA: The Amico Report
[Commentary] Looking at free agency so far, summer leagues, the high school kiddies, rookies and more. [July 21]

Warriors trade Van Exel to Portland
[News] Nick Van Exel goes to Portland. Dale Davis and Dan Dickau go to Golden State. [July 20]

76ers trade Eric Snow to Cavs
[News] Cavs send Kevin Ollie, Kedrick Brown to Philly. [July 20]

AAU Playaz Ball
[AAU Basketball] This weekend at the annual Playaz Ball tournament The Tim Thomas Playaz Basketball Clubs captured two of the three division championships. [July 20]

Abuser: The legend grows
[Prison Basketball] From the streets to the penitentiary, thuglife and basketball collide. Creating a unique and emerging phenomenon in the Bureau of Prison: the prison basketball gangsta. [July 19]

ABCD Camp Seniors All-Star Game
[High School Basketball] Recap of 2004 ABCD basketball camp rising seniors all-star game, featuring Gerald Green, Tasmin Mitchell, Brandon Rush and others. [July 19]

USA Men's Exhibition games on TV
[USA Basketball] All six 2004 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team's exhibition games will be televised. [July 19]

USA Young Men's team finalists
[USA Basketball] Just 16 candidates remain in their quest for one of 12 roster spots on the 2004 USA Basketball World Championship For Young Men Qualifying Team. [July 18]

Local reaction to Kenyon trade
[New Jersey Nets] See what newspaper writers who cover the Nets said about Kenyon Martin being traded away. [July 16]

2004 ABCD Camp Highlights
[High School Basketball] Check out the top ten highlights ofthe 2004 ABCD basketball camp, which happens yearly and is for some of the best high school basketball players in the nation. [July 16]

ABCD Underclassmen All-Star Game
[High School Basketball] Exclusive InsideHoops.com recap for the 2004 ABCD basketball camp underclassmen all-star game, featuring OJ Mayo, Derrick Caracter and other stars. [July 16]

Kenyon Martin traded to Denver
[News] The New Jersey Nets have traded Kenyon Martin to the Denver Nuggets for three future first round draft picks. [July 15]

Throwin' Bows: NBA Mailbag
[Commentary] Heated fan responses on analysis of the Carlos Boozer situation and the Shaq-to-Miami trade. [July 15]

Vince Carter Charity Game
[Charity Basketball] Date, location, and players. Just added to the game: Rafer Alston, Kenny Thomas, Chucky Atkins. [July 15]

Never trade Superman
[Editorial] One InsideHoops.com contributor feels you never, ever trade Superman (Shaquille O'Neal). [July 15]

Harrington-Jackson trade
[News] The Hawks have officially traded Stephen Jackson to the Indiana Pacers for Al Harrington. [July 15]

Steve Nash press conference
[Phoenix Suns] Steve Nash answered media questions, and the Suns owner and general manager also spoke. [July 14]

USBL post-season awards
[USBL] This is a few days old, but be sure to see who won USBL awards and made the all-USBL teams. And be sure to see who won the 2004 championship. [July 14]

2004-05 NBA Salary Cap set
[NBA Salaries] The cap is set for $43.87 million. [July 14]

All that Jazz
[Utah Jazz] This summer of free agency has turned out drastically different for Utah than last year. [July 14]

Celtics sign Blount
[Boston Celtics] Boston keeps Mark Blount. [July 14]

Warriors sell part of team
[Golden State Warriors] The Warriors are selling a 20% minority interest in the team to a group of Bay Area investors. [July 14]

Throwing 'Bows
[NBA Commentary] On Shaquille O'Neal leaving Los Angeles, the Carlos Boozer fiasco, other free agents and much more. [July 13]

EBC Rucker Park Streetball
[Street Basketball] InsideHoops.com brings you results of the first two weeks. See who's representing at Rucker playground. [July 12]

Orlando Summer League ends
[Summer Leagues] See the stats that matter. [July 12]

No T-Mac is tragic
[NBA Commentary] Orlando's novice general manager is off to a rough start in building the Magic into a contender. [July 8]

Magic sign Dwight Howard
[Orlando magic] Orlando signs their rookie. [July 7]

McGrady trade commentary
[Houston Rockets] Tracy McGrady's addition makes the Rockets as compelling a team as any in the league. [July 7]

Gavin Grant Interview
[NCAA Interview] Learn about this awesome big guard from New York who joins Julius Hodge at NC State this season. [July 6]

Celtics sign first rounders
[Boston Celtics] Boston signs Al Jefferson, Delonte West and Tony Allen, their first rounders. [July 3]

Nyan Boateng Interview
[High School] An exclusive InsideHoops.com update on the 17 year-old superfreak in NYC with a 45-inch vertical leap who carried his football team to a 10-0 season while helping S. Telfair win NYC's PSAL basketball championship. [July 2]

Raptors staff taking shape
[Toronto Raptors] Mike Evans, Jim Todd and Jay Triano on staff, Alex English becomes assistant coach. [July 2]

Throwing 'Bows
[NBA Commentary] Coach K in Los Angeles? Tracy McGrady in Houston, seven likeable free agents, Nash to Phoenix. [July 2]

Sixers sign Iguodala, hire Gallagher
[76ers News] Philly adds new assistant coach Joe Gallagher and signs rookie Andre Iguodala. [July 2]

Does the NBA need Skip to my Lou?
[NBA Commentary] Rafer Alston is a decent NBA player, but Skip to my Lou would rule. [July 1]

New USA Basketball Uniforms
[2004 Olympics] New Team USA jerseys are here. [July 1]

NBA Articles / June, 2004

NBA Fans Blog: The Draft
[NBA Fans] NBA fans, tell us how you think your team did in the NBA Draft. The world is listening. [June 30]

McGrady, Francis traded
[NBA News] Orlando Magic gets Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato, while Houston Rockets gets Tracy McGrady, Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue and Reece Gaines. [June 30]

Mitchell new Raptors coach
[Toronto Raptors] Sam Mitchell is the new head coach of the Toronto Raptors. [June 29]

Gordon ready for NBA
[NBA Draft] Ben Gordon is ready to take the NBA by storm. That's why he went third. [June 28]

Grading the Mock Drafts
[Editorial] A fan calculated how good various mock drafts were, not just with exact hits but with how close each player prediction was, and low and behold, InsideHoops.com came out #1 [June 28]

Raptors part ways with scouts
[NBA News] Toronto lets go about half of their scouts. [June 28]

2004 NBA Draft Results
[NBA Draft] It's done. See who went where. [June 25]

NBA Draft Interviews
[NBA Draft] About twenty players. [June 25]

NBA Pre-Draft Interviews
[NBA Draft] Wednesday interviews with Rafael Araujo, Andris Biedrins, Josh Childress, Luol Deng, Ben Gordon, Devin Harris, Dwight Howard and Andre Iguodala. [June 24]

NBA Pre-Draft Interviews 2
[NBA Draft] Wednesday interviews with Shaun Livingston, Sergei Monia, Jameer Nelson, Emeka Okafor, Josh Smith and Kirk Snyder. [June 24]

Around the NBA
[NBA Commentary] In the latest Amico Report, looking at all the trade rumors, previewing the NBA draft and more. [June 23]

Bobcats Expansion Draft Results
[Charlotte Bobcats] The Bobcats picked Larry Baxter, J.R. Bremer, Primoz Brezec, Maurice Carter, Predrag Drobnjak, Desmond Ferguson, Marcus Fizer, Richie Frahm, Jason Kapono, Zaza Pachulia, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Jamal Sampson, Tamar Slay, Theron Smith, Jeff Trepagnier, Gerald Wallace, Jahidi White and Loren Woods. [June 23]

Nets keep coach Frank
[New Jersey Nets] Now it's official: Nets make Lawrence Frank their head coach, no longer interim. [June 21]

The Nth Degree of Defense
[Detroit Pistons] Detroit did it the hard way. [June 20]

Official 2004 Draft Early Entry List
[NBA Draft] Fifty-three players withdraw from draft, leaving 31 American and 10 international underclassmen. [June 18]

Throwing 'Bows: Mock Draft
[NBA Editorial] A must-read mock draft that isn't about the upcoming expansion draft or actual NBA draft. [June 18]

Three the hard way
[NBA Draft Prospects] Learn about Jackie Butler, Beno Udrih and Jackson Vroman. [June 18]

NBA Expansion Team Draft Rules
[Charlotte Bobcats] NBA expansion draft rules, the Bobcats salary cap situation and more. [June 17]

Reality of Bobcats free agency
[Charlotte Bobcats] We're talking about Bobcats future free agent prospects, not the expansion draft. [June 16]

Detroit Pistons win NBA championship
[NBA Championship] The Pistons, playing at home, dominated the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night, winning 100-87 and taking the 2003-04 NBA championship series in five games. [June 16]

NBA Finals Notes
[NBA Championship] Tons of notes, streaks, trends, stats and recors involving Game 5 and the entire Pistons-Lakers championship series. [June 16]

Lakers Interviews
[NBA Championship] See what Kobe, Shaq, Phil Jackson, Malone and other Lakers said after losing the NBA Finals in five games to the Detroit Pistons. [June 16]

Minnesota Summer League
[Summer Leagues] The Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting a new pro summer league in July. Click here for info. [June 15]

Pistons take Game 4
[NBA Commentary] After watching the Detroit Pistons defeat the Los Angeles 88-80 in game 4 last night to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, I felt cheated. This series was not supposed to go like this. Someone forgot to read the script... [June 14]

Pistons Interviews
[Detroit Pistons] See what Brown, Hamilton, Billups, Ben, Rasheed and other Pistons said the day before Game 4. [June 13]

Lakers Interviews
[Detroit Pistons] See what Jackson, Kobe, Fisher, Walton, Payton and other Lakers said the day before Game 4. [June 13]

Prescriptions for Game 4
[NFA Finals] Advice for the Pistons and Lakers from two ESPN analysts. [June 13]

ESPN2 Block Party
[ESPN Original Entertainment] Block Party on ESPN2 is a great segment of shows mixing sports with entertainment. It's at 7pm on Tuesdays for two hours, with some Friday replays. [June 13]

Pistons dominate Game 3
[NBA Finals] Detroit, doing it with defense, shut the Lakers down in Game 3, winning 88-68 and taking a 2-1 series lead. [June 11]

Lakers Quotes after Game 3 loss
[Finals Game 3] Detroit beat Los Angeles to take a 2-1 finals lead. After Game 3, here's what Phil Jackson, Kobe, Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Payton, Derek Fisher and Karl Malone said. [June 11]

Pistons Quotes after Game 3 win
[Finals Game 3] Detroit beat Los Angeles to take a 2-1 finals lead. After Game 3, here's what Larry Brown, Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace said. [June 11]

Around the NBA Championship
[Amico Report] Tons of thoughts and observations on the NBA Finals, plus the Larry Bird comments and much more. [June 10]

David Stern Interview
[NBA Interviews] NBA commissioner David Stern and Deputy Russ Granik spoke with the media about scoring in the league, television ratings, expansion to Europe and much more. [June 9]

Only Kobe can lead Lakers to title
[NBA Analysis] The Lakers championship hopes depend on Kobe Bryant playing like Superman and Shaq being Shaq. [June 9]

Why the Pistons will win it all
[NBA Editorial] A contributor predicts Detroit in 5 or 6. And he wrote this before Game 1 began. [June 8]

Pistons Interviews
[Detroit Pistons] Here's what Pistons coach Larry Brown and players Chauncey Billups, Elden Campbell, Richard Hamilton, Lindsey Hunter, Tayshaun Prince, Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace said to the media the day in-between games 1 and 2. [June 8]

Prescriptions for Game 2
[NBA Finals] ESPN provides prescriptions for both teams coming into NBA Finals Game 2. [June 8]

New NBA Divisions for 2004-05
[NBA Realignment] This is old news from November, but due to popular demand we're reminding you what the new NBA team divisions are for next season. [June 8]

Raptors name Rob Babcock new GM
[NBA News] Wayne Embry, Alex English also hired. [June 7]

Game 1 Lakers Interviews
[Los Angeles Lakers] Detroit won Game 1 in Los Angeles. See what Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Karl Malone and Derek Fisher said after the game. [June 7]

Game 1 Pistons Interviews
[Detroit Pistons] Detroit won Game 1 in Los Angeles. See what Larry Brown, Richard Hamilton, Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Rasheed Wallace, Corliss Williamson and Tayshaun Price said after the game. [June 7]

Kobe Bryant Interview
[Los Angeles Lakers] Kobe Bryant anticipates a good matchup against Rip Hamilton. [June 6]

Payton/Malone Interview
[Los Angeles Lakers] Gary Payton and Karl Malone talk about getting ready for the NBA finals. [June 6]

Richard Hamilton Interview
[Detroit Pistons] See what Rip Hamilton said about going against Kobe, the finals and more. [June 6]

Ben Wallace Interview
[Detroit Pistons] Big Ben Wallace knows he has his hands full with Shaq and the Lakers. [June 6]

Phil Jackson Interview
[Los Angeles Lakers] A conference call with Lakers head coach Phil Jackson. [June 4]

Playoffs: Throwing 'Bows
[NBA Commentary] Looking back at the Pistons-Pacers and Lakers-Wolves series, how important some good bench players are, the refs protecting the stars and more. [June 4]

ESPN NBA Finals Prescription
[NBA Analysis] ESPN NBA experts provide some NBA Finals team diagnosis and prescriptions. [June 4]

Pistons-Pacers Game 6 TV record
[NBA News] More people watched Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday than any basketball game - college or pro, men's or women's - in ESPN's nearly 25-year history. [June 4]

Kurt Thomas finger surgery
[NBA News] It was successful. [June 4]

Lakers Vs. Pistons
[NBA Playoffs] Amico Report: Comparing the two teams, position by position, various rumor mill stuff, your mail and much more. [June 3]

Prescriptions for Pistons-Pacers
[NBA Playoffs] Diagnosis and prescriptions for Pistons-Pacers Game 6 from ESPN's Greg Anthony and Dr. Jack Ramsay. [June 1]

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