Failing to keep Josh McRoberts in the mix with a core of Lance Stephenson, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Al Jefferson might ultimately wind up preventing Charlotte from legitimately contending in the Eastern Conference. Read more »
Charlotte Hornets Blog
Charlotte's Chances Of A Deep Playoff Run
Grading The Deal: Lance Stephenson Leaves Pacers For Hornets
Four years after Larry Bird gambled on Lance Stephenson in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft, Stephenson is gambling on himself. Read more »
NBA Mock Draft, Version 1.0
With the Cavaliers, Bucks, 76ers, Magic and Jazz owning the first five picks, we can begin to examine what will go into the decision-making process of the the first 14 selection. Read more »
Troy Daniels Rewards Rockets, Proves Detractors Wrong With Game-Winner In Game 3
The Bulls, Bucks and Magic closely monitored and had interest in Troy Daniels before he signed with the Rockets, sources told RealGM. And yet, these Rockets were the benefactors of Daniels’ 3-of-6 shooting from three-point range Friday, honoring his commitment to the Summer League and D-League route to the NBA. Read more »
RealGM's Playoff Predictions
All eight RealGM writers predict the Heat along with either the Thunder or Spurs to reach The Finals. Read more »
Al Jefferson Chases The Money Into The Playoffs
Al Jefferson has often been considered an overrated stat compiler in his career, but he has posted his best season and has the Bobcats in the playoffs. Read more »
The Eastern Conference At The Deadline
The East deals included the only two All-Stars dealt (Antawn Jamison and Danny Granger), the two best players (Evan Turner and Spencer Hawes), and the smartest player (Professor Andre Miller, PhD). Read more »
The Fix: Charlotte Bobcats
The Bobcats could have three picks in the lottery, or they could have zero in what is a crossroads season for the franchise to finally stock their roster with top-end talent in a deep 2014 NBA Draft. Read more »
30 Rapid-Fire Questions For Each Team's Front Office
The following 30 questions are the biggest issues facing each NBA front office as the 13-14 regular season begins. Read more »
Top-10 Lottery Teams That Could Make The 2014 NBA Playoffs
The Pelicans, Raptors, Pistons, Wolves, Cavaliers, Blazers, Wizards, Mavericks, and maybe even the Kings and Bobcats could find their way into the playoffs if a number of things go right. Read more »
Dispelling Two Misconceptions As Bobcats Enter 13-14 Season
Many believe Al Jefferson will have a career season individually with the Bobcats and that Mark Price will instantly fix the jump shot of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Read more »
30-Team Offseason Rundown
Great drafts for the Rockets, 76ers, Nets, Warriors, Hawks and Grizzlies headline this complete rundown of the 2013 offseason. Read more »
2013 NBA Offseason Primer
With the 2013 NBA offseason underway, here is a primer on what all 30 teams are facing. Read more »
Leroux's 2013 NBA Draft Review
Breaking down all 30 teams by category of how they fared in the often surprising, never disappointing 2013 NBA Draft. Read more »
2013 NBA Amnesty Primer
One fun component of the Amnesty rule is that we know exactly which players are eligible for it and that number can only decrease over time since the players had to have been under contract with the same team before the new CBA. Read more »
The Lottery Lowdown
We have seen a whole lot of changes since the pre-Tournament issue of the Lottery Lowdown. March Madness gave us a few players to watch both this year and for 2014 while the Nike Hoop Summit and Combine helped clarify the picture in terms of athletic ability and positional versatility. Read more »
How Many Players Teams Acquire At Each Trade Deadline On Average
The Kings, Knicks, Rockets, Thunder and Cavaliers have been the most active teams at the deadline over the past decade, while the Spurs, Pistons, Heat, Lakers and Pacers have made the fewest deals. Read more »
Leroux's 2012-13 NBA Tier Predcitions
While the drop-off from the Heat to the rest of the Eastern Conference is severe, the Lakers, Spurs and Thunder have quick company in the second and third tiers. Read more »
Reggie Williams' Improbable NBA Path
After barely receiving a Division-I scholarship, going undrafted despite leading the NCAA in scoring two seasons, and playing a year overseas, Reggie Williams reached his NBA destination with a 10-day contract to prove he belonged for good. Read more »
Leroux's 30-Team Offseason Review
The Nuggets, Lakers, Heat, 76ers and Nets were amongst the teams with great offseasons, while the Bucks, Magic, Suns, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls were in the bad column. Here's how all 30 teams have fared in the 2012 offseason. Read more »