Spurs-Thunder: For the last NBA Heat Check of the year, here is a look at the most interesting series so far in this playoffs.Game 1For Game 1, it hardly seemed like the opener for "the most interesting...

Key Injuries: The playoffs have been defined by injuries to this point. Here is a look at the significant ones and their effect on the race.Steph CurryAlthough the Warriors haven't been hit the hardest...

The 1-seeds: A look at how the playoffs have gone so far for the top team in each conference. Plus, my predictions for the winners of each series and how many games.Warriors-RocketsThis has been a sad...

All-NBA Teams: As the NBA regular season comes to an end, here is a look at what I think are the most fitting choices for the All-NBA teams.All-NBA First TeamSteph CurryGolden State WarriorsRussell WestbrookOklahoma...

LA's Sleeping Giant: Los Angeles is a team that is on the verge of contending for a title, and I'm not talking about the Clippers.There are definitely a lot of reasons to be skeptical of the Lakers. First...

Top five point guards: A look at the best five point guards in the NBA and their unique skill sets.In ranking these players, I don't really look into durability or how much they help their team win in...

The Quandary of Kyrie: Amid rumors of Kyrie Irving being unhappy in Cleveland, what should be done that is best for both parties? I never would have guessed that Kyrie would have a problem in Cleveland....

The Brow: Pelicans' forward Anthony Davis finally had the explosion we were all waiting for, but can the New Orleans front office build a competent roster around him in the future? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKJK9SZvkuo A...

Trade Deadline: A look at a pair of the trades that happened on the trade deadline and how I feel each team did in each trade.Suns receive: DaJuan Blair, Kris Humphries, first round pick (top-9 protected)Grade:...

Bullshift: In today's heat check, I will be trying to sort through a possible trade in Chicago.Recent NBA trade rumors have implied that the Bulls are looking to move power forward Pau Gasol. In my mind,...