Five Thoughts: Oklahoma City-Portland

by Kevin Pelton

The young Thunder went into Portland Tuesday to come up with a key road victory over the Blazers in a matchup of two teams jockeying for position in the Western Conference Playoff race. > >

Tuesday, February 9

Prospectus Hoops List: Week ending Feb. 7, 2010

by Bradford Doolittle

Cleveland moves into the top spot in this week's list, because one Cavaliers subhead isn't enough for one day. > >

Tuesday Truths: Now it Gets Serious

by John Gasaway

When the last bit of confetti's been swept up at the Super Bowl, it's officially time to pay serious attention to the tempo-free stats from conference play. That's good news for Maryland, Wisconsin, and, yes, Kansas and Kentucky. > >

Rocking and Rolling: Cleveland's Hot 2010

by Kevin Pelton

While other contenders stumble, the Cavaliers have been on fire since the calendar turned to 2010, overcoming injuries at the point through the playmaking ability of the superhuman LeBron James. > >

The List: Atlantic 6

by John Perrotto

Six teams from the Atlantic 10 are in our most recent projection for the NCAA Tournament field, while Kansas remains atop The List despite a scare against Colorado. > >

Monday, February 8

Clipper Blueprint: Where L.A. Goes From Here

by Kevin Pelton

Mike Dunleavy stepped down as head coach of the Clippers last Thursday to focus on his duties as GM. Good thing, because with the right moves Dunleavy has a chance to get the Clippers back into contention sooner rather than later. > >

On the Beat: Clipper Coaching Search

by John Perrotto

With Mike Dunleavy out as head coach, the Clippers have turned to assistant Kim Hughes on an interim basis. There could be a new man in charge by the start of the 2010-11 season. > >

Friday, February 5

Storybook: What is the most fabled position in NBA history?

by Bradford Doolittle

What is the NBA equivalent of playing center field for the New York Yankees or playing quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys? Here's stab at answering that question, or at least stirring up a healthy debate. > >

Every Play Counts: Monta Ellis

by Kevin Pelton

Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has used Monta Ellis for heavy minutes this season, producing impressive per-game averages but dismal efficiency numbers. The tape helps shed light on how the usage pattern has affected Ellis' game. > >

Around the Rim: Tar Heels Slipping in ACC Standings

by John Perrotto

After falling Thursday at Virginia Tech, North Carolina stands 10th in the ACC standings and the defending NCAA Champions are in danger of missing this year's tournament. > >