Joe Johnson’s first game in Atlanta since being traded from the Hawks to the Nets highlights a busy NBA slate. Also on the schedule: Miami-Golden State, Oklahoma City-Denver and San Antonio-Memphis.
Austin Rivers vs. Doc: What a strange reality

Jared WickerhamPierce looked at him and said, “This is your welcome to the league moment.”
Then he scored on him.
Read Article >The PER Hall of Fame


This may literally be the only existing photo of Patrick Beverley during his historic season Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsWe all know the statistic known as Player Efficiency Rating (PER) has its flaws. It doesn’t take defense into account fairly. And sure, it tends to favor those who play fewer minutes because it doesn’t take it into consideration.
Or maybe he should go ahead and cement his legacy?
Read Article >Udonis Haslem posterizes David Lee


Also, should we call this a “LeBron assist”?
Read Article >Sweet Lou throws it down


Stephen Curry injures ankle before Heat game

USA TODAY SportsThe injury that ESPN’s Brian Windhorst described only as an aggravation was to the same ankle that required extensive rehab after offseason surgery. That was his second ankle surgery in two years.
Thompson reports that Curry injured the ankle when landing on center Festus Ezeli’s foot.
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