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On TwitterGood, but ...: Four teams left out of NBA 'Team of the Century' tournament
With a field of only 32 teams for Yardbarker's NBA "Team of the Century" tournament, it was inevitable that good teams wouldn’t make the cut. Brett Koremenos highlights the 2009-10 Suns and three other teams that were left out.
Evaluating title chances of three Eastern Conference dark horses
Are the Heat, Pacers and 76ers contenders or pretenders? Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos examines their chances to win the NBA title.
'Super special': Morant's ROY favorite, but Zion, three others merit props
Besides Ja Morant of the Grizzlies and Zion Williamson of the Pelican, Miami's Kendrick Nunn, Atlanta's De'Andre Hunter and Toronto's Terence Davis have stood out. Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos takes a deeper look.
Atlanta's 'Ice' Trae, three others in East melt in this hot spotlight
Only 21 and in his second season in the NBA, Atlanta's Trae Young is already an All-Star. But there's a glaring hole in his game: defense. Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos weighs in.
Western fizzlin': Four players who must up their games after break
Entering the All-Star break, Nuggets guard Gary Harris is shooting only 40 percent from the field and 29.9 percent from three and averaging 10.2 points. Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos also identifies three other players whose year-over-year play has declined.
Could Bucks, Lakers regret their quiet trade deadline?
The NBA wrapped up one of the more frenzied trade deadlines in recent league history Thursday. Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos assesses the fallout.
Rockets betting small ball will deliver huge payoff
It was perhaps pure pragmatism that led Rockets GM Daryl Morey to deal the team's only big man, Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos writes.
Dream on: Two NBA mega-deals, seven teams, plenty to ponder
NBA trades are complicated, with agents, salary cap restrictions and myriad other factors making it far easier for a deal to fall apart than come together. But that's not stopping Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos from dreaming big
Major concern or blip? Dissecting James Harden's recent slump
Could the way teams play defense against James Harden explain his recent woes? Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos takes a look under the hood of The Beard's game.
The dramatic rise of Ja Morant, the Rookie of Year favorite
Only 20, the point guard is the driving force for re-invigorated Grizzlies, Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos writes.
Is there hope for Knicks, other NBA weaklings?
Unsurprisingly, the Knicks, Hawks, Cavaliers and Warriors are the worst teams in the NBA. Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos examines each team's issues.
The Big Question facing five Western Conference title contenders
LeBron James is having a remarkable season for the Lakers. But is his supporting cast enough to help Los Angeles win an NBA title? Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos also examines issues facing the Rockets, Clippers, Nuggets and Jazz.
The Big Question facing five Eastern Conference title contenders
Giannis Antetokounmpo has played spectacularly, but can the Bucks play better when he sits? Brett Koremenos also examines issues facing the Raptors, Celtics, Sixers and Heat.
Five NBA players who could use 2020 change of scenery
Washington's Bradley Beal is a poor fit on a team buried in the Eastern Conference standings. Yardbarker NBA writer Brett Koremenos offers a better option for him and four other players.
In the shadows: Five underappreciated NBA players
Whether they’re buried on a bad team or playing in the shadow of star talent, many NBA players don’t get the recognition they merit, writes Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos.
Mighty or mirage? Assessing starts by Suns, Jazz, Nets, Nuggets, others
About 20 games into the season, we usually get a feel for which NBA teams are for real and which are pretenders. Yet every season, Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos writes, there are always a handful of teams that are difficult to get a read on.
Why Mavericks' Luka Doncic is so good, so quickly
If you’re trying to figure why Luka Doncic has become a star, Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos writes, here’s a key number: 3,441. That's the minutes he played professionally before he even stepped on an NBA floor.
Lakers' LeBron James-Anthony Davis era: What we know so far
Four games into the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era, the results are encouraging for the Lakers, Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos writes.
How Raptors, Heat, Spurs may address tactical quandaries
Can the Raptors replace Kawhi Leonard's offense? Will Jimmy Butler fit in Miami? How will Dejounte Murray mesh in the Spurs' back court? Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos examines the key issues.
Disastrous or dynamic? Assessing critical NBA relationships
How will D'Angelo Russell mesh with Draymond Green for the Warriors? It's one of five key relationship Yardbarker's Brett Koremenos will monitor this season.
10 NBA Draft picks who will make an immediate impact
Some prospects selected in Thursday's NBA Draft will be two years from being two years away, NBA Draft analyst Brett Koremenos writes. And then there's these guys.
Why Duke's RJ Barrett is not among our top-five NBA Draft prospects
Duke's RJ Barrett is the consensus third-best player in the draft. But Yardbarker ranks him sixth. NBA Draft analyst Brett Koremenos explains why.
Is Zion comparable to Charles Barkley ... and Jabari Parker?
Don't get caught up in the hype of 18-year-old Zion Williamson's game, writes Yardbarker NBA Draft analyst Brett Koremenos. The Duke star, picked No. 1 overall by the Pelicans, has some flaws in his game.
Don't sleep on these 10 NBA Draft prospects
The secret of the transition from college to professional basketball is that numbers sometimes don’t matter, writes Yardbarker NBA Draft expert Brett Koremenos. Here's his 10 draft sleepers.
10 college standouts who won't be selected in NBA Draft
The NCAA is a stepping stone to the NBA, but an impressive college career doesn’t always translate to success as a pro. In fact, many of the NCAA’s brighter stars don’t have the skills to make an impact in the NBA, Brett Koremenos writes
