How to Watch Basketball

The NBA: Where High-Demand Expiring Contracts Happen

Why are teams actively trading for players with huge contracts that aren’t even good anymore? The answer has less to do with X’s and O’s and more with dollars and cents.

On the Bubble: Figuring Out Which Teams Will Make the Big Dance

Some teams are locks for March Madness, and others…not so much. How do you tell which are which?

The Perils (and Perks) of Plus-Minus in the NBA

We know LeBron means a lot to the Cavs. But how much does Anderson Varejao mean? HTWS turns to plus-minus to find out.

By the Numbers: To Foul, or Not to Foul (When Up By Three)

Should you foul your opponent when you’re up by three points at the end of the game? By the Numbers breaks down the facts and figures.

By the Numbers: Could Greg Oden Be As Good As Kevin Durant?

Kevin Durant has been tearing up the league this year. Greg Oden hasn’t. But despite all the injuries, are these two talented players as far apart as you might think?

Looking for an All-Star Reserve? Why Not Andre Miller?

Chris Paul is out with a knee injury, so who takes his place on the All-Star team? It could be Chauncey Billups or Monta Ellis…but what about Andre Miller?

By the Numbers: Yes, Kevin Durant is That Good

Kevin Durant has made his first All-Star Game as a reserve. But based on the numbers, is it possible that he should actually be starting?

By the Numbers: Ranking the NBA By Top Ten Players

HTWS breaks down NBA teams by examining top players per position and takes a look at potential playoff outcomes.

The Demise of the Spurs and Patriots Twin Dynasties

The Spurs and Patriots, premiere franchises of the 2000s, are seeing their dynasties come to an end after a long run at the top.

The Coming Contract Crisis of Greg Oden

Oft-injured Portland center Greg Oden is up for a contract renewal at the end of next season. What do you pay someone whose potential is through the roof but can’t stay healthy?

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