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Flash will be needed

Eddie Johnson — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000

Miami will not win back-to-back titles unless Dwyane Wade shows improvement, says Eddie Johnson.

What the teams down 0-2 must do

Eddie Johnson — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:11:02 +0000

Eddie Johnson gives Grizzlies, Lakers, Rockets, Bucks, Celtics and Hawks some advice on how to make their series competitive.

Ricky, work on that J

Eddie Johnson — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:48:32 +0000

If the jump shots start to fall consistently, Ricky Rubio could make the Timberwolves world-beaters. Otherwise, the Spaniard will be a mild disappointment, says Eddie Johnson.

The Top 10 disappointments of the season

Eddie Johnson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:01:14 +0000

Eddie Johnson throws 10 disappointing players under the bus.

Spurs faves in the West

Eddie Johnson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:29:44 +0000

Despite the last two playoff heartbreakers, Eddie Johnson thinks the Spurs are primed for a return to the Finals.

Time to blow it up in Boston

Eddie Johnson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:44:28 +0000

The Celtics would be fooling themselves to think they can make another playoff run with this group following the Rajon Rondo injury, says Eddie Johnson.

Cousins a poster child of what's wrong with this system

Eddie Johnson — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 02:51:25 +0000

Immature players like Kings center DeMarcus Cousins are a by-product of a system that needs to be changed, says Eddie Johnson.

Sans Harden, Oklahoma City still growing

Eddie Johnson — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:22:17 +0000

Kevin Martin is no James Harden, but the Thunder are at their best with other key players on the team taking on a bigger role, says Eddie Johnson.

Gasol out of the mix

Eddie Johnson — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:39:01 +0000

For all his talents, Pau Gasol is not a good fit in Mike D'Antoni's system. Expect him to become the odd man out in Los Angeles, says Eddie Johnson.

The Top 50 players (25-1)

Eddie Johnson — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:36:00 +0000

A few changes at the top of Eddie Johnson's list. But not at No. 1.

The Top 50 players (50-26)

Eddie Johnson — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:17:05 +0000

Eddie Johnson's much awaited Top Players list expands to 50. Here's the first part.

The Top 10 impact players for this season

Eddie Johnson — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:55:28 +0000

Eddie Johnson lists 10 players he expects will have breakout performances this year.

LeBron can finally say "Shhhh!"

Eddie Johnson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:57:24 +0000

LeBron James had to handle intense criticism from people that questioned his greatness. Now that's over, says Eddie Johnson.

What Miami and Oklahoma City need to do

Eddie Johnson — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:56:08 +0000

Eddie Johnson explains what the Heat and the Thunder have to do in order to seize control of the series.

Thunder are not done, are they?

Eddie Johnson — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:41:05 +0000

San Antonio has been clearly superior so far in the conference finals, but Eddie Johnson is not writing the Thunder off yet.

If unleashed, Bulls can win

Eddie Johnson — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:27:07 +0000

The Chicago Bulls can have huge success with the current team, says Eddie Johnson. But only if Tom Thibodeau gives Luol Deng and Carlos Boozer more freedom.

First-round ramblings

Eddie Johnson — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:26:36 +0000

Eddie Johnson breaks down the first few games of the playoffs and forecasts what's coming next.

The Top 10 disappointments of the season

Eddie Johnson — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:46:06 +0000

Eddie Johnson puts last season's Finals MVP, dunk contest champion and Six Man of the Year in the list of most disappointing players so far.

Howard is making a mistake

Eddie Johnson — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:09:57 +0000

JR Smith becomes a part of Linsanity

Eddie Johnson — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:09:18 +0000

The addition of JR Smith was a risk worth taking for the New York Knicks, says Eddie Johnson.