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FanSided NBA Podcast: LeBron James wins NBA MVP

I give my reaction to LeBron James winning the MVP. I look at LeBron’s competition this season and who might challenge LeBron as the MVP down the road. You can also download the podcast here.

LeBron James wins MVP; Kevin Durant finishes 2nd

LeBron James was named the NBA’s 2011-12 MVP today winning his third MVP trophy in the last four years. LeBron received 85 of a possible 131 first place votes beating out Kevin Durant easily who finished…Read More

NBA Playoffs 2012: Kobe Bryant misses shootaround with stomach illness

Kobe Bryant did not participate in the team’s shootaround Thursday before Game 6 in Denver because of gastroenteritis. There is almost a zero percent chance Kobe will miss the game but he is listed as…Read More

NBA Playoffs 2012: Second Round could begin as early as Saturday for Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are patiently waiting to begin playing basketball again in the second round. The Thunder swept the Dallas Mavericks last Saturday and haven’t played since as they await the…Read More

Team USA Basketball: James Harden instead of Dwyane Wade?

James Harden was added to the Team USA Basketball lost of roster finalists last week. He and Anthony Davis were added because of injuries to players like Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard. Harden has had…Read More

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FanSided NBA Podcast: NBA Playoffs talk with SCIC editor Chris Walder

I am joined by Sir Charles in Charge editor Chris Walder to discuss the NBA Playoffs. We talk about…Read More

NBA Playoffs 2012: Power Rankings

The NBA Playoffs are into their second week now and a few things have changed. Derrick Rose tore his…Read More

LeBron James says this year’s champ doesn’t deserve an asterisk

LeBron James thinks all NBA championships are equal. He’s wrong. When LeBron heard someone mention…Read More

2012 Olympics: Team USA Basketball likely to add to finalists pool

Update: Anthony Davis reportedly added to the list of finalists. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo…Read More

NBA Playoffs 2012: FanSided NBA Podcast breaking down the Game 1′s

I look back at the games from the weekend and give my thoughts on all the series. I look at the Miami…Read More

NBA Playoffs 2012: Spurs, Lakers cruise to Game 1 wins at home

The San Antonio looked like the best team in the league today. And they might really be just that. The…Read More

FanSided NBA Podcast: Playoffs Preview

I am joined by Sir Charles in Charge editor Chris Walder to discuss the opening round of the NBA Playoffs…Read More

Thunder Regular Season Grades

It’s been quite a season for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Coming off a Western Conference Finals berth,…Read More

Kevin Durant wins third-consecutive scoring title; Kobe Bryant will not play tonight

Kevin Durant will win the scoring title this season after Lakers head coach Mike Brown announced today…Read More

NBA Playoffs schedule released for Game 1’s

The Oklahoma City Thunder will play Game 1 of their first round playoff series on Saturday, April 28.…Read More

Kobe Bryant needs 38 points tonight to pass Kevin Durant for the scoring title

Kobe Bryant has a chance to catch Kevin Durant for the scoring title when the Lakers play at Sacramento…Read More

Kevin Durant scores 32 as Thunder lose to Nuggets 106-101

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their regular season finale 106-101 to the Denver Nuggets. The Thunder…Read More

Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and the scoring champion race

Kevin Durant passed Kobe Bryant for the lead in the scoring champion race Sunday when the Oklahoma City…Read More

Kevin Durant increases lead over Kobe Bryant in scoring race as Thunder beat Kings 118-110

Kevin Durant scored 32 points to go with nine rebounds and did not play in the fourth quarter as the…Read More

Sacramento Kings (21-43) at Oklahoma City Thunder (46-18), 8:00 P.M. EST tip

Oklahoma City Thunder (1-game losing streak) 106.9 Offensive Efficiency (2nd) 99.7 Defensive Efficiency…Read More