The Heat lost five of their last six games. In their latest contest against Chicago, LeBron James failed to close out the game with a layup attempt during the final seconds of the game giving Miami 86-87 loss.
“The Miami Heat is exactly what everyone wanted, losing games,” Wade said. “The world is better now because the Heat is losing.”
This interpretation from Wade raised a few questions for me. Wade aren’t you the captain of this team? Aren’t you the guy who has brought your talents only to …

This week The Ref discusses the trade deadline moves and their impact on the
regular season. The winners, the losers, and the what if’s. His opinion is strong about the new look Knicks, and the title hopeful Thunder. The Boston-OKC deal dissected to the last leg. He finishes it off with a look ahead to the postseason. Plus more!
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Power Rankings: Week 18
I wanted to wait a week to see if all of these trades would affect my judgment on the initial knee jerk reaction. Of course, there was plenty of speculation from all over the NBA World, but being patient will tell the tale most clearly.
Well folks, my strategy didn’t work. I am honestly more confused now than when all of the blockbuster trades happened. I don’t know if the Celtics became better or worse, same for the Hawks, Clippers & Cavs. The Thunder …

The Oklahoma City Thunder certainly are the team to watch with Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook in the lineup.  These two prolific scores certainly can bring the house down with there offensive explosiveness.  This fearsome twosome account for 49.4 points per night.  The Oklahoma City Thunder can put points on the board, but there commitment to defense is whats really impressive.
There defense can shut down opponents in all defensive categories including rebounds, steals, blocks, and points allowed.  They allow 102 points per game while scoring 104 of there own.  The …

The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Kirk Hinrich and forward Hilton Armstrong from Washington in exchange for guard Mike Bibby, guard Jordan Crawford and swingman Marice Evans. Both point guards have two years remaining on their contracts. One point guard joins a rebuilding team while the other tries to improve a playoff contender.

The struggling Hawks have made a good choice in trading the veteran point guard, Bibby. Hinrich not only makes that starting five a little bit younger but gives them a solid scoring threat for from behind the …

This report was broken through by various sources in the Oklahoma City and Boston area.
After the Thunder lose a tough game to the San Antonio Spurs, GM Sam Presti brings in a qualified BIG to OKC.
Oklahoma City sends PF Jeff Green and C Nenad Krstic to Boston for C Kendrick Perkins and SG Nate Robinson.
This trade is great for both teams but more so for OKC. The two dilemnas for the Thunder are three point shooting and low post defenders. Both of those problems are taken …

The following is based on sources from ESPN and other media outlets.
In the big shock of things for both teams, the NBA-worst, Cleveland Cavailiers ship Mo Williams and Jamario Moon to the Los Angeles Clippers for Baron Davis and a 2011 first round draft pick.
I love this trade for Cleveland simply because they are possibly going to recieve two Top 5 draft picks in this years draft. I understand this is a weak draft class, but if the Cavs can land Kyle Irving and Harrison Barnes (This is a …