The first three games of the Cleveland Cavaliers (1-2) season in 2010-2011 might best symbolize the kind of year they can expect to have filled with both highs and lows.

Last night the Toronto Raptors had an 18-point lead in the final seconds against the Cleveland Cleveland. When Marcus Banks stole the ball the it was assumed by the Cavs that the Raptors would dribble the final seconds off the game clock. Instead, Leandro Barbosa raced down the court to get the layup and push the team above 100 points. It turns out numerous members of the Cavaliers were livid over what they perceived to be a sign poor sportsmanship.

Tonight I was able to chat with J.J. Hickson about how steady minutes are increasing his confidence levels, the baby hook he’s added to his repertoire and he shared his thoughts on the Cavs being a contended to win an NBA Championship this season.

I was able to chat with Daniel Gibson about how having the ball in his hands makes the game easier, why shooters need to have short memories to snap out of shooting slumps and how big the win against Boston was for the team.

John Wall had a tough time against a tough opponent in his first career pro basketball game Thursday night at the new Amway Center in Orlando.

Reggie Evans likes rebounds like a fat kid loves cake…

After Wednesday night’s season-opening win against Milwaukee, I was able to ask David West a few questions about the New Orleans’ bigs’ performance against Andrew Bogut and company and about adjusting to an influx of new players on the roster.

The Monty Williams era in New Orleans got off to a promising start Wednesday night, as the Hornets outlasted a talented Milwaukee Bucks team 95-91 thanks to solid contributions from veterans and newcomers alike. Though the attitude around the Hive was cautiously optimistic, the Hornets recognize that the team still has plenty of room for improvement.

The playbill is prepared, the marquees are set, and popcorn is ready – friends, after the most scrutinized off-season in history, the NBA is finally back. And, despite what some might have you believe, there is a whole world of reasons to be curious and obsessive about the season ahead that have nothing to do with the Miami Heat.

Suffocating fourth quarter defense coupled with a late flurry lifted the Thunder over the Bulls 106-95 in Oklahoma City Wednesday night.