Judging The Parity Of The NBA’s First Round Playoffs

Bogar Alonso asks: Were these exciting first round playoffs really the result of increased parity in the NBA?
NBA Rumors: Could Tom Thibodeau, Carmelo Anthony Join Forces As Lakers?

With each passing day, the long speculative pairing of Tom Thibodeau and Carmelo Anthony seems to pick up a bit more steam, though details of the actual pairing often seem as fluid as the rumors themselves.
NBA Rumors: Atlanta Hawks To Chase Greg Monroe In Free Agency

Restricted free-agent Greg Monroe is expected to attract major attention in summer free-agency, with the Atlanta Hawks expected to perhaps show the most interest in the 23-year-old vet.
NBA Rumors: Mark Jackson’s Future With Golden State Warriors Uncertain

A first-round exit in the NBA playoffs doesn’t bode well for Mark Jackson and his future as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
NBA Trade Rumors: Chandler Parsons For Rajon Rondo Deal In The Works?

The Rockets are expected to spend at least a part of their summer trying to pry All-Star guard Rajon Rondo from the Boston Celtics.
Joakim Noah Undergoes Knee Surgery, Sheds Light On Playoff Woes

Chicago Bulls steam engine, and Defensive Player of the Year, Joakim Noah underwent minor arthroscopic surgery after complaining about knee issues in Chicago’s season-ending loss to the Wizards.
2014 NBA Playoffs: Damian Lilliard’s Buzzer Beater Sends Rockets To Early Playoff Exit

Lillard made a difficult three-pointer at the buzzer to win the game and the series, sending Houston to an early playoff exit.
Zach Randolph Suspended For Game 7 Against Oklahoma City

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph has been suspended for Saturday’s pivotal Game 7 against Oklahoma City for throwing a punch at Thunder rookie forward Steven Adams.