2011 Playoff Preview: (2) Miami vs. (3) Boston

2011 Playoff Preview: (3) Boston vs. (6) New York

Forgot Something?

In the "What were they thinking?" department, the Boston Celtics unloaded Kendrick Perkins in Oklahoma City on deadline day.

Yes, it has been a number of weeks since the trade occurred and it wouldn't be filed under "news". But the fact that the Celtics aren't the same team is news. Their recent lack of toughness can be attributed to the loss of their former center.

Keep reading after the jump to see how much worse they are without the man they used to call "Perk".

Dropkick Murphy: Troy Murphy to Boston

After reaching a buyout agreement with the Warriors, Troy Murphy has joined the Boston Celtics. Murphy turned down Miami, Orlando, Portland, and New York in signing with the Celtics.

2011 NBA Trade Deadline Wrap-Up

The past week in the NBA has been a more than an eventful one. We've seen two top 10 players traded within a couple of days of each other and we've seen more action on deadline day than ever before. Check out my winners and losers of this monumental trade deadline.

Perkins to Oklahoma City, Green to Boston

The Boston Celtics have traded Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson to Oklahoma City for Jeff Green and Nenad Kristic.

Statement Made: Lakers rally to top Celtics

Statement Made: Lakers 92, Celtics 86



Kobe Bryant and Lakers made it known that they're still the champs. Read after the jump for the breakdown of the Lakers' huge win.

The Association Awards

It is now February and it means only two things. The NBA All-Star Game is taking shape and the Academy Awards are soon approaching. In celebration of these two events, Hoop and the Harm presents the first annual Association Awards. A handful of award presented at the Academy Awards will be matched to a player, coach, or team that has best fulfilled that respective category. And instead of receiving an Oscar for their performances, the individuals will receive an Oscar Robertson, in honor of NBA legend, Oscar Robertson. So without further delay, here are the winners: