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Eastern Conference Finals 2009: 5 Highlights

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...

Date: 2010-04-24 17:51:59

How Kobe Dominated The 2009 NBA Finals

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...

Date: 2010-04-25 02:35:44

Quick Intro: Washington Wizards History

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...

Date: 2010-04-17 10:20:18

NCAA Stars: Where Are They Now?

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...

Date: 2010-04-29 09:52:06

Quick Intro: Milwaukee Bucks History

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...

Date: 2010-04-28 18:18:36

Quick Intro: Orlando Magic History

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...

Date: 2010-04-22 02:32:24

Quick Intro: Denver Nuggets History

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...

Date: 2010-04-26 10:02:54

2009 NBA Draft: 5 Highlights

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...

Date: 2010-05-03 21:07:05

NBA Summer League History

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...

Date: 2010-05-17 02:51:34

Quick Intro: New Jersey Nets History

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...

Date: 2010-04-28 17:42:18

Quick Intro: Sacramento Kings History

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...

Date: 2010-05-13 00:51:16

2009 NBA Playoffs: Results

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...

Date: 2010-04-17 07:17:19

10 Best Dunks NBA 2009

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...

Date: 2010-12-23 18:29:28

10 Best College Coaches

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...

Date: 2010-04-20 03:04:48

Quick Intro: Celtics-Lakers Rivarly

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,...

Date: 2010-06-24 02:46:01

Quick Intro: Minnesota Timberwolves History

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...

Date: 2010-04-16 07:08:27

How To Do Easy Tricks In Basketball

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...

Date: 2010-08-26 14:44:14

5 Best Past Final Fours

 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...

Date: 2010-03-23 07:52:08

How to Play Better Defense in Basketball

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...

Date: 2010-03-22 09:56:11

Quick Intro: Toronto Raptors History

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...

Date: 2010-05-12 23:07:26

How Did Adam Morrison Get To The Lakers?

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,...

Date: 2010-06-10 09:58:01

Quick Intro: Indiana Pacers History

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,...

Date: 2010-05-08 11:59:01

Quick Intro: Phoenix Suns History

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...

Date: 2010-04-28 17:05:06

How To Shoot A Basketball Better

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...

Date: 2010-08-19 20:58:37

How To Shoot A Jumpshot

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...

Date: 2010-08-22 09:27:26

10 NBA Best Dunks 2008

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...

Date: 2010-11-27 22:44:13

Final Four 2009: Results

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...

Date: 2010-04-27 04:27:40

NBA 10 Best Dunks 2009

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...

Date: 2010-11-21 13:13:01

Who Is Terry Porter?

Are you wondering to yourself, "Who is Terry Porter?" Terry Porter has had a career with the NBA that has spanned nearly twenty years. This two time All-Star has many...

Date: 2010-04-27 14:24:04

How To Shoot A Basketball Correctly

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...

Date: 2010-08-19 21:13:01

How To Shoot The Basketball

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...

Date: 2010-08-29 22:39:25

Quick Intro: Utah Jazz Basketball History

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...

Date: 2010-04-17 04:24:21

Butler Basketball Coaches

A  small Indiana college has transformed from mid-major spoiler to major basketball power thanks to the efforts of several Butler basketball coaches over the past decade. True, it means we...

Date: 2011-04-26 13:35:03

Quick Intro: New York Knicks History

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...

Date: 2010-04-28 18:42:48

Who Invented Basketball?

If you are interested in sports history, then you should know who invented basketball. Keep in mind; the more you know about the game, the better it will make you! In...

Date: 2011-05-30 18:43:50

NBA Teams

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...

Date: 2011-05-31 17:39:02

How To Shoot In Basketball

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...

Date: 2010-08-24 05:22:38

How To Rebound The Basketball

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...

Date: 2010-04-15 07:02:21

Quick Intro: New Orleans Hornets History

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...

Date: 2010-05-12 23:26:54

Quick Intro: Oklahoma City Thunder History

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...

Date: 2010-04-27 18:37:28

Quick Intro: Charlotte Bobcats History

The Charlotte Bobcats are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats are an expansion team that joined the NBA in 2004. They play in...

Date: 2010-04-25 16:04:34

How To Shoot A Basketball Properly

Learning how to shoot a basketball properly is not something you can do overnight. Even professional basketball players are still working on their shots, trying to make them better, so...

Date: 2010-08-22 17:37:01

How to Play Defense in Basketball

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...

Date: 2010-03-26 09:14:50

Quick Intro: Miami Heat History

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...

Date: 2010-04-20 06:44:19

Quick Intro: Memphis Grizzlies History

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...

Date: 2010-03-29 21:17:54

Quick Intro: Cleveland Cavaliers History

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...

Date: 2010-03-13 09:40:57

Quick Intro: Houston Rockets History

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...

Date: 2010-05-17 09:02:41

Quick Intro: 1979 NBA Champions

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...

Date: 2010-04-14 02:20:36

How To Choose Equipment For Basketball

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...

Date: 2010-09-12 21:27:26

How To Make A Jump Shot

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...

Date: 2010-12-06 08:47:17