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2007 NBA SEASON

New Orleans is the host of the 2008 NBA All-Star weekend festivities, and the Hornets may have just the right combination of timing, momentum and talent to make the playoffs their playground for a 'Nawlins parade.

A quarter of the way through the 2006-2007 NBA season we have seen several surprises. If the NBA season ended right now, which teams would be the best and which would be the worst? After a quarter of the season, the top five NBA teams are as follows:

A quarter of the way through the 2006-2007 NBA season we have seen several surprises and even a few disappointments. After a quarter of the season, the NBA teams rounding out the top 10 in positions 6-10 are as follows:

Before the NBA season began about a month ago, I took out my pen and jotted down what I thought would be the playoff bracket come season's end. Looking back at the month old list, I can conclude that much of my predictions were completely inaccurate.

With the 2006-2007 NBA All-Star Weekend almost upon us, we mark this halfway juncture in the professional basketball season with a look at one of the league's top candidates for MVP: Kobe Bryant.

All of the 30 teams in the NBA can rightfully make the argument for being the hungriest team to win a championship. Nonetheless, as hungry as the rest of the teams are for an NBA championship, no team is as hungry for a title as the Phoenix Suns.

Every season top NBA draft picks get all the attention when the season starts, yet it is often rookies drafted later on in the draft, or not drafted at all, who make a significant impact come playoff time.

Whatever the result in 2008, the Trail Blazers could be setting themselves up for something even the original trailblazers - Lewis & Clark - couldn't do within a few years: win an NBA championship.

We will be taking a look back at the last 10 NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.

A preview of the 2006 NBA season for the Orlando Magic.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Counting the mix of young and old prospects with a clear sense of who's the general leading the team (Sloan), don't be surprised if the Jazz make beautiful, funky music all the way to the Finals.

Why the NBA is not as exciting as it used to be.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

Editoral write up of the top 5 NBA players of the 2007-2008 season.

With expectations though comes pressure. So what players will play at the highest levels and succeed under the pressure? You never really know, but that is the fun of it. That is why I shall predict this year's First Team All-NBA for the 2007-2008 NBA Season.

A preview of the 2007-08 NBA season for the Orlando Magic of the Eastern Conference.

Barring any series of unfortunate accidents, New Jersey should put away the competition and be a threat to the Eastern Conference crown.

This is the predicted order of finish in the NBA's Eastern Conference.

Come 2008, baby-back ribs, the blues and rap group Three 6 Mafia won't be the only reasons to check out Tennessee.

Here's a look at 5 compelling stories for the 2007-08 NBA Season, or at least the stories that should be most talked about and watched this season.

A look at the upcoming 2007-2008 season for the NBA Charlotte Bobcats.

The rookies to look for this NBA season.

Well, here it is the NBA Championship on who gets it this year. There are teams that will be going for that title.

Beyond the unfortunate press given to Isiah Thomas and Anucha Browne Sanders in the sexual harassment case that has become the foremost topic of the New York Knickerbockers' upcoming 2007-2008 season, much change has occurred on the basketball roster.

Kevin Durant could very well be the first pick in the NBA Draft if he decides to enter it. That may not be the best decision for him.

For the upcoming 2007-2008 NBA season, the Suns seek to capitalize on their new roster additions to make competing for the title a much, much more serious matter, as the window of opportunity is somewhat dimmer.

A look at the top ten games of the 2007-2008 NBA Season.

The Bulls continued their defensive prowess throughout the 2006-2007 NBA Season, but did they get any better on offense for 07-08?

The promise of the Los Angeles Clippers from 2006's playoff adventures didn't follow suit in the following 2007 season. But maybe there will be a silver lining in 2008.

The 2007-2008 NBA season is about to start so it's time to predict the winners of this year's NBA Awards.

A look at the players on the Toronto Raptors and a brief prediction on the coming-up 2007-2008 Season.

A look the Eastern Conference's Charlotte Bobcats as they enter the 2007-08 NBA season looking for their first postseason trip in team history.

With new additions to the Toronto Raptors, they are now armed with European style players, not to forget franchise Chris Bosh CB4. The Raptors are ready to show off what they can do in the NBA 2007-2008 Season.

How will the Wizards fare this season?

The Pistons were shocked by Lebron James and company in the playoffs last year. Will they have the same fate in 2007-2008?

Two weeks before the 2008-2009 season tips off, the question remains whether or not Dumars' gamble was worth it and whether the teams veterans should have remained.

Pacers look for newer players to redeem themselves in 2007 - 2008.

A preseason 2007-2008 NBA preview of the Philadelphia 76ers.

With the Bulls being eliminated in the 2nd round last season by the Detroit Pistons, they seek for improvement.

With fast breaks being ran and three pointers being hoisted, the rest of the NBA can't take Golden State for granted. Nobody wants to be struck by the Warriors' bolts of speed and skill.

Looking st how the top 14 picks in today's NBA Draft may well happen, given the current trade-talk and rumors du jour.

Taking a look at the current state of the NBA at the halfway point.

Though the starting lineup of Hinrich, Gordon, Deng, Nocioni and Wallace shouldn't change, with the red-dazzle mesh of the Bulls' uniforms ripping and running across the floor of the United Center, expect quite a few NBA teams playing the matador role with little success.

This is a review of the NBA off season.

The NBA season is just around the corner, and that means it is time for power rankings!

Atlanta is aiming to flap its wings to the tune of the 2008 NBA Playoffs for what will be the first appearance in nine years.

The summer of 2007 will now be remembered for Boston taking a chance to reach for a championship in dark years.

After another disappointing, losing season - and the first one with Michael Jordan handling primary player management duties - the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats have much to look toward and forward to for the betterment of their future.

It appears that Detroit just needed a good inspection and maybe a nice little tune-up. Barring any unforeseen breakdowns or faulty parts connections, the Pistons should cruise all the way to Titletown.

As June ended this past summer, the San Antonio Spurs surprised everyone, including yours truly by not only winning the wild, Wild West, but also taking out the even more surprising Cleveland Cavaliers in 4 straight.

With a projection of good health and team gelling, expect the Rockets to leave the stratosphere and enter the galaxy of the NBA elite.

But even with all the unknowns of the Heat's roster still lurking, if Wade and O'Neal can set the tone early and win consistently throughout 2008, the East may be looking up to Miami in the standings and in the Finals.

A look at the upcoming 2007-08 NBA Season for the Western Conference's Phoenix Suns.

Let me qualify this entire argument by saying that this is not a list or ranking of the best players in the NBA. This is a ranking of the basketball players most adept at putting the ball in the hole! That's it!

LeBron James is MVP; Kevin Durant is Rookie of the Year; Marcus Camby is Defensive Player of the Year; Daniel Gibson is Most Improved Player; Jason Terry is Best Sixth Man; Doc Rivers is Coach of the Year.

With a roster filled with lots of potential and youth, the Timberwolves can't worry about Garnett anymore.

Looking back at the winners, the losers and those in between.

The top SF's in 2007's draft.

With only a 5% chance of winning the #1 pick, the Trail Blazer beat the odds in a big way.

Oden, Durant out of reach.

With the Washington Wizards poised to compete in the East, with good health and the core of the roster in place, the D.C. organization is looking to cast spells on the entire league.

These teams have set themselves up to be very competitive in the near future.

So the old, creaky Spurs want to defend their title; they've failed in 2000, 2004 and 2006, following championships in 1999, 2003 and 2005. But who still wants to bet against them this time?

With the team as assembled, the only thing that can stifle the team's improvement is the team itself.

There's no more Doctor, and there's no more Magic, but effort and willingness to play hard can bring what the city has needed for 24 years: a lot of love of the brotherly kind.

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