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2013-05-21 17:18:47 (75 comments, 49 reshares, 342 +1s)

The Charlotte Bobcats are reportedly set to announce a name change to Hornets. The original Charlotte Hornets played from 1988-2002 before moving to New Orleans. What are some of your favorite memories of the Hornets’ first run in Charlotte?

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2013-04-18 16:37:37 (38 comments, 5 reshares, 63 +1s)

All access: Go behind the scenes of Heat practice

Get an inside look at a Heat practice scrimmage.

2013-04-18 15:40:24 (48 comments, 9 reshares, 110 +1s)

2013 NBA Playoffs: Every series, every game, every angle

Get schedules, expert picks and analysis for every playoff series, all right here:

2013-04-17 17:43:04 (23 comments, 3 reshares, 52 +1s)

The numbers favor Davis over Lillard for Rookie of the Year

Despite missing nearly 20 games, Davis has a strong case for ROY.

2013-04-17 16:45:20 (50 comments, 11 reshares, 100 +1s)

Lakers say they're ready for Rockets

Lakers could take 7th seed with a win, but could also be out of the playoffs if they lose and Utah wins. It all goes down tonight on ESPN (8:00, 10:30 ET).

2013-04-16 18:13:31 (3 comments, 8 reshares, 85 +1s)

Doc Rivers praises Boston's spirit

"This city has an amazing amount of spirit, and I think it showed last night." -- Doc Rivers

2013-04-16 16:10:07 (26 comments, 1 reshares, 36 +1s)

5-on-5: Rookie of the Year

Who is this year's award winner, and which player will have the best career?

2013-04-12 18:17:23 (18 comments, 3 reshares, 63 +1s)

5-on-5: Individual awards

MVP and Rookie of the Year are likely set in stone. But what about the other superlatives? Our panel debates...

2013-04-12 15:36:13 (49 comments, 5 reshares, 83 +1s)

Ray Allen's silver lining

He bought the outfits for Miami's Harlem Shake video and has a story for every occasion.

Here's Israel Gutierrez on how Ray Allen, at 37, is savoring his experience in Miami:

2013-04-11 16:38:07 (48 comments, 7 reshares, 65 +1s)

Who's on your All-NBA First Team?

Our experts go 5-on-5 to choose their squads.

2013-04-08 17:50:42 (24 comments, 10 reshares, 66 +1s)

Power Rankings: Knicks on the rise

New York has won 12 straight and saw a huge jump in this week's rankings.

2013-04-03 16:06:06 (43 comments, 5 reshares, 70 +1s)

2014's free agent class is STACKED. Who are the most intriguing stars?

Will Kobe Bryant retire? How will LeBron James remake the Heat in two years?

We debate ...

2013-04-03 15:33:35 (20 comments, 6 reshares, 47 +1s)

How "superstar calls" impact the game

TrueHoop digs into whether superstars get special treatment, and the unintended consequences of calling touch fouls in favor of the best players.

2013-04-02 16:49:14 (26 comments, 3 reshares, 45 +1s)

Markazi: Clips too immature to win

No team in the NBA has more fun when things are going right than the Clippers and few teams look as distraught when things are going wrong.

2013-04-02 16:28:33 (25 comments, 1 reshares, 31 +1s)

5-on-5: Playoff picture

The Jazz have the inside track, but can the Lakers or Mavs sneak into the playoffs out West? Are the streaking Knicks contenders?

We answer your playoff picture questions here!

2013-03-28 17:01:11 (56 comments, 6 reshares, 75 +1s)

Bulls too rough? Why "tackle basketball" works

After LeBron speaks out, Henry Abbott delves into how NBA players are encouraged to commit dangerous fouls.

2013-03-28 16:07:10 (17 comments, 6 reshares, 69 +1s)

Top 10 moments from Heat's 27-game winning streak

The streak has ended, but here's a look back at one of the the great runs in sports history.

2013-03-27 15:56:25 (132 comments, 11 reshares, 96 +1s)

How the Heat stack up against the 72-win Bulls

Players from the 1995-6 Bulls reflect on their historic season, and how it compares to Miami's.

2013-03-26 18:47:15 (3 comments, 5 reshares, 44 +1s)

Jamal Crawford dishes on CP3, and the origins of the Shake-and-Bake

On TrueHoop TV, Crawford discusses his close-knit Clippers, and how, when he was just 16, a tough defender inspired his now signature move.

2013-03-26 18:40:05 (23 comments, 8 reshares, 67 +1s)

How the Heat became the most dominant team in the NBA

It's been a slow process, but the Heat have finally found their groove after a few seasons of experimenting.

2013-03-25 16:24:04 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 48 +1s)

Biggest surprises/disappointments this season

Our panel debates the most surprising moments of the NBA season.

2013-03-25 15:59:59 (32 comments, 2 reshares, 73 +1s)

LeBron to leave for Cleveland? Don't bet on it.

In his Weekend Dime, Marc Stein notes that LeBron James' bond with Dwyane Wade could keep him in South Beach.

From Wade: "Obviously no matter what happens in our professional careers, LeBron James is my best friend."

2013-03-22 18:59:32 (23 comments, 0 reshares, 44 +1s)

Contender or pretender?

Our panel debates whether the Clippers, Lakers, Nuggets, Grizzlies or Pacers are a threat to win the title this season.

2013-03-21 18:57:16 (65 comments, 11 reshares, 124 +1s)

Derrick Rose still unsure of return

Rose: "I'm not panicking or anything. If anything I think I'm going to be a better player. I'm just taking my time. I'm just being patient, doing all the right things and really eating right and getting rest."

2013-03-21 18:06:27 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 58 +1s)

Make it 24 straight!

Brian Windhorst reports from Cleveland, where the Heat mounted an epic comeback to keep their historic 24-game win streak alive, a fan ran on the court, and LeBron tallied his fourth triple double of the season.

Said LeBron: "This was one of the most bizarre and unique days of my life."

2013-03-18 16:59:34 (33 comments, 4 reshares, 48 +1s)

Power Rankings: Spurs climb without Parker

... and Lakers promoted to 7th after another strong week.

2013-03-18 15:52:28 (38 comments, 5 reshares, 80 +1s)

Boston has its own streak on the line against Miami

Miami will go for their 23rd win tonight at 8 ET on ESPN, while the Celtics will look to win their 12th straight home game.

Said Paul Pierce, "when teams come into the Garden, they have to know that this is going to be their toughest game of the year."

2013-03-15 15:35:48 (6 comments, 4 reshares, 61 +1s)

Portland gets the point in win over Knicks

Portland fans booed former Blazer Raymond Felton and rookie point guard Damian Lillard reminded them they should have plenty to cheer about in the next few years. 

2013-03-13 17:01:46 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 46 +1s)

Dunk of the Night (Family Edition): Brook Lopez over twin Robin.

If this goes on a poster, we have a good idea of what Brook will be giving his brother next Christmas.

2013-03-13 16:26:00 (123 comments, 10 reshares, 138 +1s)

Heat enjoying the moment during winning streak

Dwyane Wade: “You know you’re a part of history right now, but you just want to keep winning and keep it up. This team is put together to win championships, that’s what we’re measured by and that’s what we measure ourselves by … but this is a special time.” 

2013-03-11 17:07:02 (55 comments, 29 reshares, 228 +1s)

Dunk of the Night: DeAndre Jordan

Perhaps the nastiest alley-oop dunk ever. Seriously.

2013-03-11 15:34:53 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)

NBA scouts on the league's hot topics

Marc Stein's Weekend Dime is chock full of analysis on the streaking Heat, whether the Thunder are the favorites to come out of the West, and more -- all from NBA scouts.

2013-03-07 18:03:48 (42 comments, 25 reshares, 152 +1s)

Blake Griffin's Dunk of the Year?

We're running out of words to describe Griffin's slams. On this one, he gets an assist from Jamal Crawford's absurd between-the-legs pass.

2013-03-07 17:14:35 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 56 +1s)

Heat extend winning streak to 16 games

Miami needs a little luck and lot of LeBron to come from behind against Orlando.

2013-03-06 17:11:06 (27 comments, 3 reshares, 57 +1s)

5-on-5: Eastern Playoff Race

Is Boston (12-4 without Rondo) the scariest low seed? 

Can anyone bother the Heat?

We debate!

2013-03-05 18:49:00 (44 comments, 9 reshares, 102 +1s)

Kobe Bryant is still playing athletic basketball at age 34. How?

Kobe explains: "There’s a certain commitment. There’s a lot of sacrifice and a lot of attention to detail that goes into trying to play at a high level for a long, long time. It’s a lot of sacrifice, man. But to me, it’s worth it."

2013-03-04 18:53:56 (23 comments, 4 reshares, 60 +1s)

Power Rankings: Who else but the Heat?

Miami has won 14 straight and cemented a spot at No. 1. Who else made a move this week?

2013-02-27 19:52:38 (22 comments, 2 reshares, 47 +1s)

5-on-5: Dark horses

Which teams can make an unexpected run in the playoffs?

2013-02-27 19:20:05 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 36 +1s)

TrueHoop TV: Eric Maynor

The Trail Blazer guard dishes on playing with Russell Westbrook, what it's like to be traded, and why Jerry Sloan's flex offense is so great.

2013-02-25 16:47:44 (36 comments, 7 reshares, 124 +1s)

Video: Derrick Rose is dunking

2013-02-25 16:40:26 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 29 +1s)

The stretch run to the playoffs

Will the Lakers make the playoffs?

Are the Pacers the East's second best team?

Our experts debate the hottest playoff races in the final seven weeks of the season.

2013-02-25 16:35:05 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

Thunder smother Bulls

OKC's defense held Chicago to 29.1% shooting, the worst mark for any team in a game this season. Nick Friedell writes that the Bulls must find a way to hang with elite teams.

2013-02-22 19:00:38 (15 comments, 1 reshares, 34 +1s)

Trade Deadline Grades

Our writers discuss the biggest moves from the NBA's Trade Deadline.

2013-02-21 19:51:15 (5 comments, 3 reshares, 61 +1s)

NBA TRADE TRACKER

Follow along with every trade that's made before by the 3pm ET deadline.

2013-02-20 16:42:21 (26 comments, 4 reshares, 65 +1s)

Trade target dream scenarios

We look at the biggest names in NBA trade rumors, and debate where their best landing places would be.

2013-02-18 21:15:08 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 34 +1s)

Weekly Power Rankings

How do teams stack up as they exit All-Star weekend?

2013-02-18 19:56:42 (30 comments, 13 reshares, 75 +1s)

Visionary Lakers owner Jerry Buss died today at age 80

The Lakers won 10 titles under his ownership and became the most glamorous team in the NBA.

2013-02-15 17:13:01 (26 comments, 8 reshares, 118 +1s)

5-on-5: All-Star Weekend predictions

We pick winners from the 3-point shootout, dunk contest and more!

2013-02-15 16:25:10 (13 comments, 12 reshares, 83 +1s)

Profiling Michael Jordan at 50

20 years ago, Michael Jordan was at the top of the world. Today, the same drive and fire still exists within him, but the game has moved on. Wright Thompson profiles the greatest player ever, still learning to accept the life of a retiree.

2013-02-14 18:32:10 (111 comments, 31 reshares, 238 +1s)

Jordan's legacy withstands the test of time

LeBron is the game's best now, but Michael Wilbon warns against overvaluing the moment. To him, Jordan is still on another level of greatness.