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The Eastern Conference Finals 2009 highlights don't quite show how shocking the outcome was to us all. The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to be destined to meet Kobe Bryant and...

The Washington Wizards franchise began in Chicago in 1961, where the team was known as the Chicago Packers. By 1963, they would be playing in Baltimore, where they bore the...

Many casual basketball fans find themselves wondering what ever happened to some of the NCAA Stars they had followed in college.  For all you casual basketball fans out there, here...

The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association. The Bucks have played in the NBA since 1968. Their colors are forest green, red...

The NBA Summer League is a basketball league named for the National Basketball Association which hosts players from NBA teams. The league plays its games in Las Vegas, Nevada, and...

There's no question that Kobe Bryant simply dominated the 2009 NBA Finals. He led his LA Lakers team to a convincing four games to one win over the Orlando Magic. Winning...

Looking for the 2009 NBA Draft: 5 Highlights? The 2009 NBA Draft took place in New York City, New York on June 25, 2009. The draft was held in the...

A brief history of the Sacramento Kings goes all the way back to 1948 when they were the Rochester Royals. The team has had its ups and downs. It has...

Heading to an Orlando Magic game, and need a quick intro into Orlando Magic history? Though the team has not been around for a very long time, a lot has...

A Quick Intro: New Jersey Nets history lesson sees a team that began in the ABA, and ended up as a long standing member of the NBA. The first year...

The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team. They played in the American Basketball Association from 1967-1976. Since 1976 they’ve been a part of the National Basketball Association. Their colors...

The ten best dunks in the NBA for 2009 show that the art of the aerial display continues to evolve with the new crop of superstars each year. The 2009...

With the large number of college basketball teams, compiling a list of the 10 best college coaches is certainly a tough task. But with a handful of coaches remaining with...

Instead of watching every game of the 2009 playoffs our readers wanted to know the best of the 2009 NBA playoffs without have to watch the 2009 NBA playoffs. So...

Basketball fans of all sorts, ranging from the over-involved team owner (Mark Cuban) to the little kid who attends his first game, are well rehearsed on the Celtics- Lakers rivalry,...

Learning how to shoot a basketball better requires the athlete to analyze their shot. This improvement takes many attempts and a good amount of practice. For those interested in improving...

Learning how to shoot a basketball correctly is a trial and error process. Normally, it takes many attempts and adjustments to perfect your shot. The practice is well worth the...

A Quick Intro: Phoenix Suns History details a team that has found success since 1968 but has never won the championship. The Suns were created in 1968 and by 1975 were...

The Minnesota Timberwolves are a team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They play their games in Minneapolis. The team was part of a four franchise expansion the NBA undertook...

Would you like to find out how Adam Morrison got to the Lakers? Adam Morrison is a 6 foot 8 inch tall power forward. He was born on July 19th,...

The New York Knicks history (formally the Knickerbockers) includes a great deal of events because this team is one of the founding teams of the National Basketball Association (NBA) beginning...

When learning how to shoot a jumpshot it is important to practice your shooting on a regular basis. Shooting a jumpshot is not something that can be mastered with just one...

A quick intro into the history of the Toronto Raptors sees them as the first Canadian NBA team, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies to be in Canada since the Toronto Huskies...

 It is hard to choose the 5 best past Final Fours with so many great games to choose from. However, the five greatest Final Fours in chronological order are:   1966...

Learning how to do easy tricks in basketball are reachable with some practice. There are also some things to keep in mind to make the process easier. Take the following...

These 10 NBA best dunks 2008 showcased some of the best ability to fly through the air towards the hoop and slam the ball through the hoop. This particular shot...

Knowing how to play better defense in basketball involves improving a number of areas of your defensive game. These improvements aren't tough to make. A little dedication can go a...

The Final Four of 2009 was filled with storied basketball programs that are filled with loads of tradition. In the 2009 Final Four, there were two teams for the Big...

Looking for a quick intro to Indiana Pacers history? The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association. They play in the central division,...

Learning how to shoot the basketball is probably not as hard to do as you might first expect. Yes, it is true that playing basketball does require some basic coordination...

Here is a quick intro to the Houston Rockets history. The Houston Rockets have been a NBA franchise since 1967 when they were established originally in San Diego.  They were...

When you get tired of always getting picked last for basketball teams, don't stop playing the game you love, just return to the basics and relearn how to shoot in...

There are several great moments and great players in Utah Jazz basketball history. The team originally played in New Orleans (thus their musical name) and called Salt Lake City home...

A quick intro on the New Orleans Hornets' History begins in 1988, the inaugural season. Only the story doesn't start in New Orleans, it starts in Charlotte, the team's first...

The Oklahoma City Thunder is a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association. They play in the Northwest Division. Their colors are blue, orange and white. Oklahoma City...

Looking for the NBA 10 best dunks 2009?  “Oh, snap!” This exclamation is the unconscious but delighted response to seeing a mind blowing display of a man soaring over the...

The Boston Celtics are perhaps the most storied franchise in the history of the National Basketball Association. With 17 banners hanging from the famed rafters, the Boston Celtics have more...

The 1979 NBA Champions presented a rematch of the 1978 NBA Championship series. In 1979, however, the outcome would be different. Heading into the playoffs, the Sonics had achieved a 52-30...

So you want to learn how to play defense in basketball? The good news for you is that anyone can play defense. Unlike shooting or dribbling, defense requires very little...

Learning how to make sweet basketball shots is partly about talent, but it’s also based on your skill level and how much time you spend perfecting your game. Anyone who...

Do you enjoy playing hoops but need to know how to rebound the basketball? Rebounding the  basketball is a crucial part of the game. Whether on offense or defense, a...

The Miami Heat are an National Basketball Association team playing in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The Miami Heat were founded in 1988 and play their games at...

The Memphis Grizzlies were not always the Memphis Grizzlies. The team got its start as the Vancouver Grizzlies as an expansion franchise along with the Toronto Raptors in 1995. During their...

By keeping some basic guidelines in mind, you can learn about how to make a jump shot. Typically, most jump shots are worth two points. However, those made from behind the...

Learning how to choose equipment for basketball can make your overall experience on the court much better. There’s a big difference when it comes to talking about the right equipment...

This quick intro to Cleveland Cavaliers history beings in 1970, 22 years removed from a baseball pennant and six years removed from an NFL championship when Cleveland, Ohio, received an...

These NBA teams are among the best teams in the league right now. With the NBA playoffs in full swing, most of these teams are fighting for a slot in...

There are 5 pool basketball tricks that will up your game and leave your buddies in the dust. Just because you’re playing with a smaller ball and a little water...

The best indoor basketball equipment essentials are those things that you just need to have in order to play the sport of basketball. They can also be essential gear that...

The history of the Dallas Mavericks starts with a millionaire named Donald Carter and founding President Norm Sonju, a naming contest and an opening season in 1980-81. Since then, the...