The Best Blog for Every NBA Team

Everybody NBA fan has a voice and wants to be heard. Given the explosion of blogging, anybody with a computer can now shout their opinions for all the world to hear. The problem is that most voices are too loud and stubborn. Or they put you to sleep, or don't make any sense. Or aren't punctuated correctly.

Considering how often newspaper articles and TV reports are late, too formulated, and just plain boring, NBA bloggers have calmly stepped up to the line to provide interesting, in-depth, and fresh perspectives that you can't find anywhere else. We found the most reliable, on-point, and fun blogs so you don't have to search anymore for the Best Blogs for Every NBA Team.

Founded: 2008
Twitter: @CardboardGerald
Main Contributor(s): Ben Swanson

Although the busy SBNation format can be a bit much, it's what runs down the middle that counts. Run by Swanson, Rufus on Fire provides solid in-game and off-the-court commentary with a good sense of humor. They also regularly throw in music videos into their posts, which we greatly appreciate.

Founded: 2009
Twitter: @Bucksketball
Main Contributor(s): Jeremy Schmidt

We'll admit: We liked the name right off the bat, simply because it reminded us of Baseketball, one of the best sports movies ever made. We also enjoyed the brevity of most of the posts. Although long reads serve their purpose, sometimes we just want quick, easy-to-digest content, which Bucksketball provides.

Founded: 2005
Twitter: BullsBlogger
Main Contributor(s): "Your Friendly Bulls Blogger," Alex Sonty

Don't get too excited. As much as we'd like to see one, this isn't a blog about the Lovabulls. Maybe we'll have to get that started. Anyways, Blog a Bull is the perfect way to stay up on all your Derrick Rose, Tom Thibodeau, and Luol Deng news. Game previews, in-game threads, and postgame comparisons all stand out on this blog, which posts two or three times a day to keep you updated.

Founded: 2008
Twitter: Kevin Hetrick
Main Contributor(s): Colin McGowan, John Krolik, Kevin Hetrick, Mallory Factor II

Cavs: The Blog was started just in time to watch one of the biggest transformations in franchise history. After the Cavs' rough 2010-11 season, Kyrie Irving is now around to put some much-needed heart into the dialogue about the team. This blog gives solid roundups of Cavs talk from the interwebs and great post-game and between-game coverage.

Founded: 2009
Twitter: @CelticsHub
Main Contributor(s): Ryan DeGama

With one of the most clean designs out, Celtics Hub feels classy and professional. Don't be fooled, though. These guys aren't afraid to tell it like it is, and will most likely explain how the Celts can and should fix the issues they are facing. Only a couple years young, this site is a great spot to get a new perspective on the game.

Founded: 2006
Twitter: @ClipperBlog
Main Contributor(s): Kevin Arnovitz, Mike Fiske, Nick Flynt, D.J. Foster

Whether it's with 3-on-3, Five Thoughts, or audio podcasts, the Clipper Blog is always on top of its game. With everything laid out for you in the menu bar, it's incredibly easy to find whatever sort of content you're looking for. Founded in 2006, this blog uses its ESPN TrueHoop resources with video highlights in the right sidebar, and sets itself apart by bringing things not in the box score to light.

Founded: 2007
Twitter: @3ShadesofBlue
Main Contributor(s): Lee Eric Smith

3 Shades of Blue is a simple, down-the-page blog, avoiding the sloppiness of other sites that stuff distracting add-ons all down the sidebars, taking away from the reader's experience. Let's be real: Most people visit blogs to read, not to play games. With the hardwood in the background, 3SOB gives you the straight-forward facts that die-hard fans need to keep up with the Grizz.

Founded: 2008
Twitter: @AJCHawks
Main Contributor(s): Michael Cunningham

As just another newspaper-based blog, Hawks Blog might not have the flashy background or fancy graphics to assist with player grades and box scores, but the game threads and recaps give you what you need. The stellar thing we noticed about this blog comes via the c-section. Stories and game threads typically get up to four, five, six hundred comments. Although some people don't prefer listening to other fans blabber about the team, it can be fun to be involved in such a huge discussion and following, and it definitely provides multiple angles.

Founded: 2010
Twitter: @WindhorstESPN, @WallaceNBA_ESPN
Main Contributor(s): Brian Windhorst, Michael Wallace, Kevin Arnovitz, Sebastian Martinez-Christensen

With the birth of the Big 3 came the birth of The Heat Index. Unlike any other blog on this list, The Heat Index is its own legitimate section on ESPN.com. Like ESPN's homepage, it has its own rotating content hub and headlines. It also features Brian Windhorst, who has basically been LeBron James' personal reporter since high school. With the full backing of the Worldwide Leader, it's hard to top.

Founded: 2008
Twitter: @Rohan_Cruyff
Main Contributor(s): Royan Cruyff

What the hive is to an actual living hornet, At The Hive is to a curious New Orleans fan, hungry for knowledge. At The Hive is a perfect central hub, where you can find everything from stat breakdowns to photos to some great short and sweet interviews with the players.

Founded: 2008
Twitter: @SLCDunk
Main Contributor(s): Kris L. aka Basketball John, Layton Shumway, Amar A. Clark Schmutz, Jon Midget

When we were looking through the Utah blogs, we had a little trouble deciding which exactly was the best. One was too cut and dry, nothing but stats and grades, while the other was a bit drawn out. SLC Dunk falls right in between. One of the other blogs even wrote an open letter praising the leadership and commitment that this blog has had. SLC definitely gets its community to challenge the expected thinking about the Jazz and to watch each play with a giant grain of salt. Plus, they have one of the dopest logos of any blog on the 'nets.

Founded: 2005
Twitter: @SactownRoyalty
Main Contributor(s): Tom Ziller

Considering Tom Ziller, one of our 25 Must-Follow NBA Writers, is the founder of Sactown Royalty, this blog was an easy choice. Ziller doesn't strictly write about the Kings, though. He's SBNation's lead NBA writer, giving his Kings input even more value. Sactown Royalty gives you recaps, throwbacks, multimedia, free agency news, commentary, and just about everything else you could want or need from an NBA blog. Additionally, the conversation on the site is fantastic, buzzing with up to three or four hundred comments at times. Embrace this, Kings fans.

Founded: 2006
Twitter: Seth_Rosenthal
Main Contributor(s): Seth Rosenthal

Yes, this blog is run by a dude that has monkeys as his Twitter background and a tapir as his profile picture. Take it as comedy, not weirdness. Okay, maybe it's a tad weird, but that's what makes blogs, particularly this one, so great. Posting and Toasting brings a personal touch to unparalleled coverage that you can't find anywhere else.

Founded: 2004
Twitter: @ForumBlueGold
Main Contributor(s): Darius Soriano, Emile Avanessian, R.R. Magellan, Phillip Barnett, J.M. Poulard, David Murphy

As a tribute to Chick Hearn and the historic Laker franchise, Forum Blue and Gold is all about on-court analysis. As stated on the site, these guys don't care if Kobe is spotted eating a slice of pizza in his newest Ferrari. There's no Hollywood bullshit reported on this site, like many of the bigger news outlets tend to gravitate towards. They use a lot of Moneyball NBA stats, meaning they often look at how efficient teams are with the amount of possessions they are getting. They also often use John Hollinger's PER ratings, +/- numbers and a telling stat called effective field percentage. If you want a unique look at the Lakers and what the numbers are really saying, Forum Blue and Gold is your site.

Founded: 2011
Twitter: @JoshBRobbins
Main Contributor(s): Josh Robbins, Brian Schmitz

We're obviously high on everything about blogs, but sometimes the traditional journalist in us hankers for a taste of newspaper. With newspaper blogs, we get the best of both worlds. Regularly updated just like the others, the Magic Basketblog provides newspaper-style articles, as well as commentary and examination on the latest rumors and discussion.

Founded: 2008
Twitter: @RobMahoney
Main Contributor(s): Rob Mahoney

We appreciate the blunt honesty of the modus operandi: "Completely biased and unbalanced coverage of the Dallas Mavericks." We know journalism is supposed to be equal and fair, but everybody knows these blogs were originally started by fans of the game. Just because they have been picked up by major corporations like ESPN doesn't mean that they have to change. A lot of times, fans of a team can be the best critics, because they know their teams through and through. Mahoney, who also contributes to numerous other reputable blogs, doesn't even have an explanation for the name. What he does know is everything surrounding the world of basketball, specifically the Mavs. Supplemental blog: Mark Cuban's sometimes-updated BlogMaverick.com gives you a nice inside scoop from Mark about business, basketball, and life in general.

Founded: 2009
Twitter: @NetsRScorching
Main Contributor(s): Justin DeFeo, Devin Kharpertian, Sandy Dover, Daniel Savitzky, Sebastian Pruiti

Still young in the blog game, Nets Are Scorching has quickly developed into one of the most reliable sources for Nets news. Content includes the signature TrueHoop content, including rapid reactions, 3-on-3, and player grading.

Founded: 2009
Twitter: @RoundballMiner
Main Contributor(s): Jeremy Wagner

We still think that Pickaxe and Roll, a blog that merged with the Denver Stiffs, had one of the most clever names, but the Roundball Mining Company is our go-to Nuggets source. Although they do a great job with rehashing games and telling you how each player did, they also specialize in explaining what's working, what's not working, and what needs to happen for the Nuggets.

Founded: 2009
Twitter: @8pts9secs
Main Contributor(s): Jared Wade, Tim Donahue, Alex Yovanovich, Ronald Eugene, Jay Ganatra

Commemorating Reggie Miller's incredible nine-point outburst against the Knicks, this superb Pacers blog might have the coolest name of them all. Daily posts outline the latest news, give pregame and postgame analysis, and slide a little humor in there as well. It also has a nice "Salary Central" tab that provides a nice layout and an "NBA Links" tab that gives some nice resources to other team and player blogs.

Founded: 2005
Twitter: @Need4Sheed_Com
Main Contributor(s): Natalie Sitto

When a blog dedicates its name to the technical foul master Rasheed Wallace, there's no way to ignore its brilliance. The design's cleanliness is fantastic and the schedule with wins or losses running along the side is a useful tool. They have one of the most hilarious methods of sorting content with miniature heads of past and present Pistons players. Click on a head and the page jumps to a search for posts tagged with that player. Need4Sheed is also a rarity in that it has its own awesome clothing line. Overall, this is one of the most aesthetically pleasing and best basketball blogs out there.

Founded: 2002
Twitter: @ScottCarefoot, @JosephCasciaro
Main Contributor(s): Joseph Casciaro, Scott Carefoot

The Score is best known for its overarching NBA blog The Basketball Jones that covers the league in awesomely quirky ways, but another blog tucked in the corner of the site is the Raptor Blog. These guys cover the Toronto team in a similarly light-hearted manner as TBJ, (as light-hearted as you can with such a bad team) but don't skimp on digging deep in their evaluation of the team's play. They're also currently doing a solid list of the 30 ultimate Raptors of all time, recently revealing Jerome Williams at No. 7.

Founded: 2007
Twitter: @DreamShakeSBN
Main Contributor(s): Tom Martin

There are a ton of moves in the NBA that make you go "oooh" and "ahhhh." Dunks, crossovers, and fadeaways are all impressive, but they don't quite have the flair that the Hakeem Olajuwon-patented "Dream Shake" had. Similarly, this site makes other blogs look silly, adds a new flavor to NBA coverage, and always gives its readers some excitement to look forward to.

Founded: 2008
Twitter: @Varner48MOH
Main Contributor(s): Timothy Varner, Jesse Blanchard, Andrew A. McNeill, Scott Sereday, Graydon Gordian

48 Minutes of Hell has one of the coolest and most fun layouts of any NBA team blog. Although the Tumblr-esque initial look might be a little confusing or overwhelming, it's still basically set in an up-and-down format. Once you enter one of the bite-sized article squares, you'll find well-written gamers, player grades, postgame video shows and more.

Founded: 2008
Twitter: @ValleyoftheSuns
Main Contributor(s): Michael Schwartz, Mike Schmitz, Kevin Zimmerman, Andrew Lynch, Ryan Weisert, James Constable

In addition to the typical TrueHoop attributes, a solid feature from the Valley of the Suns is the live videocasts. Sometimes it's a nice break to be able to actually watch the analysis and see the authors speak about their team, rather than reading text upon text. This blog isn't always super stat heavy like some of the others, so it depends on what style you prefer, but we like the way these guys see the game.

Founded: 2008
Twitter: @DailyThunder
Main Contributor(s): Royce Young

The Daily Thunder is one of the best NBA team blogs period. From the design and graphics to the writing, everything is top-notch. Founder and editor Royce Young has great insight into the game, has been featured on ESPN's panel of experts, and writes full-time about the NBA for CBS Sports. A unique and pretty impressive feature post that Royce does is called "ThunderBolts," which finds every mention of OKC in the media and aggregates it all into one tidy place.

Founded: 2010
Twitter: @A_W_A_W
Main Contributor(s): Ben Polk, Myles Brown, Zach Harper

As bad as the Timberwolves have been lately (they're getting better!), they might have the best group of bloggers writing about them. With a team made up of Polk, Brown, and Harper, gushing amounts of insightful knowledge spew onto your web pages at a steady pace. If you thought you knew the Wolves better than anybody, think again.

Founded: 2006
Twitter: @BlazersEdge
Main Contributor(s): Ben Golliver

Reading this blog will certainly give you an advantage over your average, casual Blazers fan. These guys not only do a ton of their own analysis and give their own insights, but they provide a massive amount of other opinions and looks at the Blazers from the league's most reputable writers.

Founded: 2001
Twitter: @WarriorsWorld
Main Contributor(s): Jim Del Favero, Rasheed M., Ethan Sherwood Strauss, J.M. Poulard, Ray Yocke

With a modern and refined slate, the Warriors World blog is one of the most storied blogs on the list. Originally a simple forum for fans to discuss their favorite team, WW has evolved into a legitimate news source with in-depth observation. The best part? It's still, for the most part, community monitored. Another minute detail that we like are the date tabs that stick out to the left of each post. The small things that make finding specific articles can sometimes be incredibly helpful and make the user experience more enjoyable.

Founded: 2006
Twitter: @BulletsForever
Main Contributor(s): Mike Prada

It's clear that everybody likes the name, the uniform, heck, everything better about the Bullets than the Wizards, so it's only right that the best Wizards blog retains the history. Don't get it twisted. Just because these are blogs, doesn't mean these guys are any less of writers. The analysis is on point, the coverage is always steady, and the style is almost as smooth as John Wall's.

Founded: 2009
Twitter: @Philadunkia
Main Contributor(s): Tom Sunnergren, C. Smith, Jerry Scherwin, Jeff McMenamin, Tim Parker

Great basketball cities require great basketball coverage. That's where Philadunkia comes in. As part of the TrueHoop network, you get the fantastic grading in the postgame reactions, which make it quick and easy for readers to get an overall picture of how players are doing. The writing is spot-on, and the creativity makes it easy to read. One of our favorite quotes of the young season came from Sunnergren when he wrote, "He's just dangerously explosive. If Iran had Thad [deus] Young, we'd probably have to go to war."