http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com en-us http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com N/A john.mccabe@atomicsportsmedia.com Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:40:28 -0500 20 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/971/1/Suns-Rising-in-the-West/Suns-Rising-in-the-West.html The move seemed curious. The results have been mixed. But as Atomic Sports columnist Evan Plunkett writes, the Suns didn't just gamble on Shaq. It was a move they had to make. evan.plunkett@atomicsportsmedia.com (Evan Plunkett) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/970/1/Doubting-Thomas/Doubting-Thomas.html For years now, New York fans have wondered what the hell Isiah Thomas has been thinking when compliling the Knicks' roster. At long last, Atomic Sports columnist Doug Wilson thinks he has it figured out. doug.wilson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Doug Wilson) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/967/1/Rising-from-the-Ashes/Rising-from-the-Ashes.html Upon first look, Shaq's trade to the Suns might seem like a bad fit for the aging superstar. But as Atomic Sports columnist Vaughn Hines writes, Phoenix might be the perfect place for O'Neil to rejuvinate his career. vaughn.hines@atomicsportsmedia.com (Vaughn Hines) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/965/1/Filling-MJs-Nikes/Filling-MJs-Nikes.html For the past decade, the NBA has strived to find its next Michael Jordan. While the current answer seems to be Kobe Bryant, Atomic Sports columnist Doug Wilson writes that the evidence seems to show LeBron is the league's top player. doug.wilson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Doug Wilson) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/939/1/Deal-or-No-Deal/Deal-or-No-Deal.html The Bulls, the Lakers, Kobe and all of America are waiting for the deal which seems like it could happen at any moment... or no at all. But as Chicago's dreadful start persists, Atomic Sports columnist Jim Ludes writes that John Paxson and company need to pull the trigger now. jim@jimludes.com (Jim Ludes) Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/935/1/A-Little-Help-Please/A-Little-Help-Please.html Some of the NBA's biggest stars are speaking out about a lack of a supporting cast, and many fans are paying the price. As Atomic Sports columnist Doug Wilson writes, the problem is that many great players have been teamed up with lousy general managers. doug.wilson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Doug Wilson) Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/931/1/Threes-Company/Threes-Company.html The Celtics are hoping their new Big Three of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce are enough to bring Boston back to NBA prominence. But as Atomic Sports columnist Jason M. Williams writes in his countdown of the top 10 NBA threesomes, the C's triumverate still has plenty of work to do. jason.m.williams@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jason M. Williams) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/923/1/For-Old-Times-Sake/For-Old-Times-Sake.html For all Allan Houston accomplished on a basketball court, his career will most likely be remembered for two things: A hefty final contract and an abrupt, injury-laden conclusion. But as Atomic Sports columnist Anthony Lopez writes, Houston is returning to the Knicks this month in a last-ditch effort to write his own final chapter. anthony.lopez@atomicsportsmedia.com (Anthony Lopez) Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/888/1/Its-Best-out-West/Its-Best-out-West.html Kevin Garnett led a list of several big names to flee to the Eastern Conference this offseason, but as Atomic Sports columnist Doug Wilson writes, the NBA's power teams still reside out west. doug.wilson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Doug Wilson) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/851/1/The-Never-Ending-Story/The-Never-Ending-Story.html Kobe Bryant has quickly established himself as the most capricious player in the NBA.  ASM's Michael Hoffman takes a look at Kobe's changes of heart and what the future holds for the Lakers star. michael.hoffman@atomicsportsmedia.com (Michael Hoffman) Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/849/1/Blogged-Down-in-the-Details/Blogged-Down-in-the-Details.html Atomic Sports columnist and NBA guru Nick Kanios' first attempt at a blog didn't go too well. Sure, like the Atlanta Hawks, there were some highlights, but they came a bit too infrequently. So now, with another NBA draft upon us and in the middle of an enormously exciting offseason, Nick's giving things another shot. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/844/1/Motown-Meltdown/Motown-Meltdown.html The Detroit Pistons have been the best team in the East in each of the past four seasons, but since their run to a title in 2003-04, they've continued to come up short. Now, Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios writes the Pistons' window may have closed. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/842/1/For-The-Love-Of-The-Game/For-The-Love-Of-The-Game.html The NBA Finals start tonight and superduperstar Lebron James is front and center against Tim Duncan and the powerhouse Spurs. All is good with the NBA, right? Wrong. Zach Crizer has two simple suggestions for commissioner David Stern that will get the League back into the limelight. zach.crizer@atomicsportsmedia.com (Zach Crizer) Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/839/1/A-Rough-Draft/A-Rough-Draft.html The first two picks in the upcoming NBA Draft have been set for the better part of the past six months. But what about the other 28 first-round selections? Atomic Sports' Vaughn Hines has it covered. vaughn.hines@atomicsportsmedia.com (Vaughn Hines) Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/836/1/Exorcise-the-Demons/Exorcise-the-Demons.html In 1984, the Portland Trail Blazers made one of the great NBA draft blunders by passing on Michael Jordan.  23 years later, the Blazers have the first pick in the NBA Draft and a chance to erase the pain of that draft decision once and for all.....or will the curse of Jordan haunt the Blazers yet again? brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/834/1/True-Value/True-Value.html Dirk Nowitzki may be the 2007 MVP, but as ASM's Nick Kanios explains, what was he thinking at his press conference? nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/823/1/Golden-Moment/Golden-Moment.html A month ago, none of it seemed possible. But after the Warriors' most improbable run to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, Golden State fans everywhere, including Atomic Sports' Nick Kanios, are thrilled to be along for the ride. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Sat, 05 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/796/1/Crossfire/Crossfire.html If you haven’t been paying attention, two no-namers by the name of Bwack and Qwack have just been announced to take over the ESPN show “Pardon the Interruption,” starting next year. Luckily for Atomic Sports they were kind enough to offer to write on some current issues in the NBA, in particular who should be taking home some hardware at the end of the season. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell and Brick Shoemaker) Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/795/1/Oh-What-A-Night/Oh-What-A-Night.html Kobe Bryant's recent scoring binge made the sports world stand up and pay attention. It also brought the name Wilt Chamberlain back to the lips of broadcasters and fans. Pete Giordano takes a look back to the epic night in Hershey, PA when Wilt set the NBA record that stands above all others. peter.giordano@atomicsportsmedia.com (Peter Giordano) Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/779/1/Flame-On/Flame-On.html When Dwyane Wade went down, the Miami Heat's season appeared to be over. But as Atomic Sports columnist Vaughn Hines writes, a rejuvinated Shaq has the defending champs soaring toward the top of the East once again. vaughn.hines@atomicsportsmedia.com (Vaughn Hines) Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/719/1/Ready-For-Act-II/Ready-For-Act-II.html The NBA's Vegas weekend is behind us, and Atomic Sports columnist Kevin Ezell is looking forward at what the second half of the season has in store. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/717/1/Size-Does-Matter/Size-Does-Matter.html With a lack of dominant big men and a bevy of lightning-quick point guards, the NBA is changing. But as Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios writes, the new trend of small-ball doesn't exactly have a strong track record for success. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/708/1/Celtic-Pride-less/Celtic-Pride-less.html Record-breaking losing streaks? M-V-P chants for visiting players? Things have gotten really bad in Boston, and Pete Giordano doesn't foresee them getting better anytime soon. peter.giordano@atomicsportsmedia.com (Peter Giordano) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/705/1/Fun-in-the-Sun/Fun-in-the-Sun.html The Phoenix Suns' lack of defesne has drawn some criticism from basketball purists over the last few years.  ASM's Stephen Stone has words for Walt Frazier and the rest of those critics, and explains why Phoenix's offense under Steve Nash is a thing of beauty. no@email.com (Stephen Stone) Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/699/1/From-Zero-to-Hero/From-Zero-to-Hero.html Make your case for Nash or Dirk or LeBron as the NBA's best. That's OK. As Atomic Sports columnist Michael Hoffman writes, that's exactly what Gilbert Arenas wants you to do, because nothing makes the Wizards' guard happier than proving you wrong. michael.hoffman@atomicsportsmedia.com (Michael Hoffman) Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/692/1/Standing-Tall/Standing-Tall.html MVP for life?Phoenix's Steve Nash is on the verge of joining some NBA immortals with his third straight MVP. But as Atomic Sports columnist Vaughn Hines writes, Kid Canada has plenty of competition, too. vaughn.hines@atomicsportsmedia.com (Vaughn Hines) Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/660/1/Age-of-Consent/Age-of-Consent.html The new NBA age limit has its detractors, but so far, Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios thinks it's doing its job. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/637/1/Eastern-Conference-Preview/Eastern-Conference-Preview.html Isiah Thomas and the Knicks will make the playoffs....Just kidding. But now that we have your attention, check out who Atomic Sports' Nick Kanios does think will come out of the East this year. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/628/1/Western-Conference-Preview/Western-Conference-Preview.html Ok, NBA fans, it's time to get ready for the season, and Atomic Sports' Nick Kanios has got you covered. Grab a couple cold ones, kick back and get caught up to date on the NBA's Western Conference teams. And don't worry, the East is coming soon. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/512/1/In-For-the-Long-Haul.html Listen up, New York. No matter how many rumors you spread, Atomic Sports columnist Nate Carlile is 100 percent, absolutely, positively certain, LeBron is staying in Cleveland. He hopes. no@email.com (Nate Carlile) Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/507/1/The-Kings-New-Crown.html LeBron signed a new deal with the Cavs this week that will keep him in Cleveland for at least the time being. Travis Minnear explains why LeBron can do more in (and for) Cleveland than he could anywhere else. no@email.com (Travis Minnear) Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/498/1/Hanging-Ten.html Now that everyone's had time to digest the mayhem that was last week's NBA Draft, questions about how the top picks will turn out abound. ASM's Lev Elgudin offers his best-case/worst-case for the 2006 Top Ten. no@email.com (Lev Elgudin) Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/490/1/.html As a lifelong Knicks fan, Peter Doyle has finally hit his limit after the Knicks' draft day debacle on Wednesday. Doyle takes a look down memory road as the Knicks have gone from one of the league's best teams to the absolute worst. no@email.com (Peter Doyle) Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/441/1/A-Series-worth-Watching.html The NBA Finals aren't what the NBA had in mind from a money standpoint. But for a pure fan, Dallas and Miami are fun to watch. Atomic Sports Media's own Stephen Stone is very excited about the Finals. Read on.... no@email.com (Stephen Stone) Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/428/1/Call-Me-Crazy.html You know what they say about guys who can't play sports? They grow up to be Mark Cuban, get rich, and buy the Dallas Mavericks. Read on as Atomic Sports Media's Eric Horowitz profiles one of sports best owners. eric.horowitz@atomicsportsmedia.com (Eric Horowitz) Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/418/1/The-New-Barry.html When Kobe Bryant decided to change his number from 8 to 24, most people saw it as a marketing gimmick. But Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios sees it as yet another similarity in the ever-converging careers of Bryant and Barry Bonds. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Sat, 27 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/413/1/New-Look-in-Big-D.html Few people expected Dallas to slay the mighty Spurs. Toughness in the face of a challenge has never been the hallmark of the franchise. But Atomic Sports writer Nick Kanios says these aren't your father's (or your older brother's) Mavericks. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/402/1/I-Want-Another-Championship-Ring.html   In a special to Atomic Sports Media, Los Angeles Clippers guard Sam Cassell waxes poetic, if schizophrenic, on his insatiable desire for another championship - and the (precious) ring that comes with it. no@email.com (Sam Cassell) Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/400/1/An-Intense-Start.html Usually the first round of the NBA playoffs are about as interesting as watching paint dry. This year, however, Atomic Sports writer Steven Michalovich says the NBA got it right, and round one was great television. steven.micholavich@atomicsportsmedia.com (Steven Michalovich) Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/397/1/Baylor-Wins.html Throughout his entire Hall of Fame career, Elgin Baylor has been one step short of greatness - one win short of a championship.  With his first individual award - the NBA's Executive of the Year - things just might be turning around for Baylor and his Los Angeles Clippers franchise.  Atomic Sports Media writer Jim Snaza explains. no@email.com (Jim Snaza) Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/394/1/Youre-No-Jordan.html Before Game 7 of the Suns-Lakers series, a too-large contingent of short-sighted basketball fans wanted to compare Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan. Atomic Sports columnist Nathan Carlile says that's exactly what Kobe has always wanted, but something he'll never have. no@email.com (Nate Carlile) Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/391/1/No-Playoffs-No-Problem-Part-4-of-4.html Did your favorite NBA team miss the playoffs? Not to worry. In part four of his series, Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios tells you what your team needs to do to be a contender next year. This time, Nick looks at the Hornets, Sixers and Jazz. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/389/1/No-Playoffs-No-Problem-Part-3-of-4.html Did your favorite NBA team miss the playoffs? Not to worry. Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios tells you what each NBA also-ran needs to do during the offseason to become a contender. In part three of this series, Nick examines the Rockets, Magic and Sonics. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/388/1/The-Legacy-of-LeBron.html You need help to win a championship. LeBron James is learning that in his first foray into the postseason. Travis Minnear explains. no@email.com (Travis Minnear) Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/387/1/No-Playoffs-No-Problem-Part-2-of-4.html Did your favorite NBA team miss the playoffs? Not to worry. In part two of a four-part series, Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios tells you what every NBA also-ran needs to do this offseason to be a contender in 2007. This time around, Nick discusses the Warriors, Celtics, Raptors and Timberwolves. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/382/1/No-Playoffs-No-Problem-Part-1-of-4.html Did your favorite team miss the playoffs? Not to worry. In the first of a four-part series, Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios discusses what each NBA team that didn't make the playoffs needs to do to get there in 2007. This time around, Nick discusses the Blazers, Hawks, Knicks and Bobcats. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/354/1/Playoff-Fever.html Lev Elgudin thinks it's going to be Spurs-Pistons Part Deux in the NBA Finals, but first he offers up his opening round picks. no@email.com (Lev Elgudin) Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/344/1/An-Honorable-Mention.html It was a season in flux after Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans, but the Hornets managed to create a legion of fans in a new city while representing their old one with class, writes Atomic Sports columnist Steven Michalovich. steven.micholavich@atomicsportsmedia.com (Steven Michalovich) Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/338/1/Getting-Dirked-Around.html While Kobe, LeBron and Kid Canada have their fair share of praised heaped upon them from the national media, Atomic Sports writer Nick Kanios says the real MVP candidate resides in Big D, and the world is overlooking him. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/316/1/The-Race-For-MVP.html John Addler breaks down the NBA MVP race. no@email.com (John Addler) Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/314/1/NBA-Playoffs-Preview-Dallas-Dance.html ASM's Stephen Stone takes an early look at the NBA Playoff picture.  no@email.com (Stephen Stone) Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/291/1/Can-Anybody-Beat-The-Nets.html The majority seems to think that the Eastern Conference is made up of Detroit, Miami, and everbody else. Lev Elgudin says don't forget the Nets, who have won 10 in a row and reminding everyone that it wasn't too long ago that they were the class of the conference. no@email.com (Lev Elgudin) Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/269/1/Overrated.html No ring for Kevin Garnett? ASM columnist John Addler doesn't think it should tarnish KG's rep. no@email.com (John Addler) Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/268/1/A-Legend-In-His-Own-Mind.html The school of incompetence turns out its star pupil: Isiah no@email.com (John Chick) Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/238/1/United-States-of-Anarchy.html The approach that USA basketball took in establishing a team concept should be commended. The players they've assembled just don't seem capable of turning that concept into a gold medal. Lev Elgudin explains. no@email.com (Lev Elgudin) Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/235/1/The-Great-Bridge.html Athletically, politically, and in his immense social import, current Milwaukee Bucks forward Toni Kukoc is the most important player in the NBA today.  Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson explains. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/234/1/Destiny-In-Big-D.html   With the NBA's grind of a regular season nearing its conclusion, Peter Giordano -- in his Atomic Sports Media debut -- predicts that once again the league's champion will call Texas home.  It just won't be the San Antonio Spurs. peter.giordano@atomicsportsmedia.com (Peter Giordano) Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/218/1/State-of-the-Knicks.html   Hall of Fame coach.  Hall of Fame player turned General Manager.  Sounds like a dream team.  For the New York Knicks, though, it has turned into a nightmare.  In his Atomic Sports Media debut, Angus Crawford breaks down all that ails this storied basketball team while also offering up a prescription that could soon put them back on the road to recovery. no@email.com (Angus Crawford) Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/201/1/Mavs-Looking-To-Silence-Critics.html   Columnist Brian Polking takes on the elusive Dallas Mavericks. Once again, they are having a solid regular season. The question remains, will they have what it takes to unseat the Spurs? no@email.com (Brian Polking) Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/193/1/Dont-Knock-the-Knicks.html Everyone's been butchering Isaiah Thomas for getting another shoot-first point guard, but Lev Elgudin remembers that this isn't the first time the Knicks acquired a player strikingly similar to the star of their team. no@email.com (Lev Elgudin) Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/141/1/Three-Year-Reunion.html Remember when Lebron was an unknown commodity?  Do you recall when Carmelo was thought to be the more polished of the two?  How about when Darko had upside?  Jess Mosser delves into the 2003 NBA Draft and looks at how it could have shaped the league for years to come.  no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/127/1/Wake-Me-When-Its-Over.html While bored during the NBA's midseason showcase, Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios had plenty of time to ponder the value of any All-Star game, and he thinks he may have actually found something hockey gets right. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/115/1/Midseason-NBA-MVP.html It's All-Star weekend again in the NBA.  So, naturally, it's time to over-analyze every single stat I can find about what happened in those first 52 games.  Never mind the fact that in all likelihood my opinion is going to change by the time we reach mid April, when the regular season finally comes to a close.  It's about the here and now.  So, right now it's time to try and pick an MVP of the first 63% of the season.  no@email.com (Seth Glasgow) Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/86/1/Cursed.html Robert Horry has never been a star, but he's got six championship rings. Neither was Steve Kerr, but he's got a nice haul of jewelry too. Hey, even Darko appears headed for a second ring. But for every NBA afterthought whose fingers are filled with bling, there's another guy whose destiny seems inexorably cursed. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/71/1/The-Next-Big-Three.html Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and company may be dominating the NBA now, but Nick Kanios has identified the next generation of All-Star power forwards. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/66/1/Artest-Trade-Big-Step-For-Pacers.html By shipping Ron Artest off to Sacramento, the Pacers took care of their needs and were able to help out the Kings too.  Of course, there are a lot of ifs...      no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/51/1/Cave-in-Cavaliers.html     Imagine the situation.  The game on the line, on the road, and nationally televised.  All your team needs is to hit one more free throw to send the game to overtime.  Now imagine that you have your team's best player on the line to take that free throw.  Pretty good situation so far, right?  no@email.com (Seth Glasgow) Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/23/1/Bird-Nique-Wittman.html Everyone remembers the dramatic showdown between Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 NBA conference finals. But who remembers the little-known white guy who had the game of his life alongside two hall-of-famers? no@email.com (Dave McElwee) Sun, 08 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600