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2014-15 Hardwood Paroxysm NBA Season Preview

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Jared Dubin

Presenting the 2014-15 #HPPreview. Continue Reading →

Tristan Thompson Sticker Shock

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Eric Maroun

Dec 26, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt talks with forward Tristan Thompson (13) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tristan Thompson reportedly turned down an enormous deal this summer. What the Cavs offered seems more reasonably under the projected future cap. Continue Reading →

Q+A: Warriors GM Bob Myers on His Experience as a General Manager, His Path to the Job and Much More

Posted on January 9, 2015 by johnnycarver

November 5, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 121-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Johnny Carver talks to Golden State general manager Bob Myers about daily life as a GM, how his background helps him and the best and worst things about his job. Continue Reading →

Detroit Pistons Waive Josh Smith

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jared Dubin

Dec 19, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Raptors won 110-100. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

The Pistons waived Josh Smith in one of the more shocking moves in recent league history. Continue Reading →

Q&A: Larry Bird on the Pacers, Lance, and the Challenge of Small Markets

Posted on December 2, 2014 by johnnycarver

May 24, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird watches the game against the Miami Heat in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 99-87. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Johnny Carver talks to Larry Bird about the Pacers, Lance Stephenson and the challenge of small markets. Continue Reading →

Chase Down Block: How the NBA Is Catching the NFL

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Ryan Weisert

Jun 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during press conference before game two of the 2014 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

How the NBA is gaining ground in the sports media landscape, and how it could gain even more. Continue Reading →

CBA Roundtable: The Mid-Level Exception

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Daniel Leroux

Mar 7, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) falls while trying to get past Brooklyn Nets small forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) and point guard Shaun Livingston (14) during the second half of Boston

Mid-Level Exceptional writers Jared Dubin, Seth Partnow, Bryan Toporek and Daniel Leroux discuss the role of the Mid-Level exception and whether it should be tied to the salary cap in future Collective Bargaining Agreements. Continue Reading →

Battle Lines Being Drawn Between Adam Silver, Michele Roberts

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Bryan Toporek

Hoping for NBA labor peace in 2017? This wasn’t your finest week, if so. Michele Roberts and Adam Silver are already posturing. Continue Reading →

Jersey Ads Are Coming Whether Fans Like it Or Not

Posted on November 14, 2014 by johnnycarver

There will be ads on NBA jerseys sometime in the next few years, regardless of fan support, because there is too much money to be made. Continue Reading →