One of the best moments of the weekend each season is the player introductions. Hearing their names announced has always been a moment when a player can look around and without a doubt say, “I’ve arrived.” Read more »

Paul George plans on making many trips to the All-Star game and understands that hard work and attention to detail are the keys to becoming a fixture in the league’s showcase game. Read more »

Selecting the All-Star reserves is always an exercise in controversy as many deserving players become victims to the number game. Which 14 players are most deserving this season? Read more »

The Nets have changed the direction of their franchise by moving to Brooklyn and are now striving to take the city of New York in their budding rivalry with the Knicks. Read more »

The Nets have given Brooklyn a sports identity again, and in doing so, they have transcended sports by touching the nerve of one of the country's biggest and proudest areas. Read more »

Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis have helped each other adjust to life in Miami. Neither guy knew much about their new teammates. In fact, they didn’t know anything other than what they learned from playing against them. They’ve relied on their friendship to help them deal with their new surroundings. Read more »

Jameer Nelson has always been a leader, but now he is the go-to guy for in-game production and off-court leadership. Read more »

Jeremy Lin won't be distracted by the enormous amount of attention he's sure to get. Nobody knows how good Lin really is, but there is a feeling that his popularity, not his game, is the biggest reason the Rockets gave him a three-year, $25.1 million dollar contract. Read more »

The Spurs will gladly put their continuity up against the flashy additions that other teams have made in the offseason. They believe in each other, their culture and they have no doubt they'll have a shot to compete for a title. Read more »

The road is dark and the odds are long, but the Thunder won’t quit. The young, explosive team won’t step aside and watch James and the Heat celebrate a championship without a fight. Read more »

LeBron James has led the Miami Heat within one win of the NBA championship. He’s also managed to reshape the opinions of those that questioned his greatness while seeming to want true growth and embraced the process that growth requires. Read more »

The Heat have acknowledged the experience idea and seem to be focused on what is happening now. They’re not on the road, they’re not playing Dallas and most importantly they’re not really the same team. Read more »

The Orlando Magic are expected to make several significant changes this offseason and Adonal Foyle could be at the center of their first major move. Read more »

Becoming an All-Star opens the door to an elite class and gains certification that can’t ever be taken away. Andre Iguodala, Roy Hibbert and LaMarcus Aldridge enjoyed those moments and look towards building from them. Read more »

Getting top-tier guys would be great, but the reality is guys like James, Howard and Griffin are so busy during the weekend that entering the contest isn't something that is appealing to them. Read more »

The only two teams with a realistic chance at signing Dwight Howard long-term are the New Jersey Nets and Orlando Magic. Read more »

Dwight Howard has been praised for his performances and complimented on his focus. He has played more like a man that wants to win than a man looking to greener pastures. Read more »

Stan Van Gundy reportedly vented his frustrations to a few of Dwight Howard's teammates before the start of lockout. Read more »

Dwight Howard is reportedly looking for the Magic to show him they're committed to creating a championship culture in Orlando. Players, marketing, mentality, the whole kit that is afforded to the NBA's true superstars. Read more »

The Heat will continue to have an excellent shot at winning a title, but absolutely nothing is guaranteed in an NBA where its top team continue to improve. Read more »