Basketball Features

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates victory following Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena on June 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won the National Basketball Association championships defeating Orlando 9
Analysing Kobe Bryant's NBA legacy
Sports Mole takes a look at the legacy left by Kobe Bryant following the announcement that he will retire at the end of the season.
Dec 2, 15:12
 Karl-Anthony Towns #12 of the Kentucky Wildcats handles the ball in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 4, 2015
Sports Mole's NBA Mock Draft
Sports Mole predicts the outcome of the first round of this year's NBA Draft ahead of Thursday's ceremony in Brooklyn.
Jun 25, 08:06
 Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors stands on the court during their game against the Chicago Bulls at ORACLE Arena on January 27, 2015
Stephen Curry: The NBA's entertainer
Sports Mole reflects on Stephen Curry's career after he was named the NBA's MVP on Monday.
May 5, 14:47
 Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the game against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 16, 2013
MVP race: Analysing the four candidates
Sports Mole considers the chances of the four main candidates in this season's MVP race.
Mar 6, 08:29
 Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the game against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 16, 2013
Talking points at the All-Star break
Sports Mole takes a closer look at some of the key talking points in the NBA at the All-Star break.
Feb 13, 09:28
 Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls dunks the ball during an Eastern Conference Finals game against the Indiana Pacers at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on May 19, 1998
On this day: Michael Jordan passes 15,000 points
On this day in 1991, Michael Jordan becomes the second fastest player to reach 15,000 points in the NBA.
Jan 9, 08:26
 Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by Klay Thompson #11 after Curry made a basket and was fouled during their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Oracle Arena on January 23, 2013
Sports Mole's NBA Team of the Season so far
Sports Mole looks back on the first third of the season to decide which five players have led the way in the NBA.
Jan 2, 09:55
 Tight end Andrew Quarless #81 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates his game-winning touchdown catch against the Miami Dolphins in the fourth quarter during a game at Sun Life Stadium on October 12, 2014
Sports Mole's Christmas present ideas: American sports
Sports Mole picks out eight potential Christmas gifts for the fan of American sports in your life.
Dec 10, 10:58
LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball against the Miami Heat at Arena HSBC on October 11, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Three lessons we've learned so far
Sports Mole takes a look at three lessons we've learned from the early stages of the NBA season.
Nov 14, 10:56
 Kevin Love #0 Kyrie Irving #2 and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers pose for a photo during media day at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 26, 2014
Sports Mole's NBA predictions for the 2014-15 season
Sports Mole makes some predictions for the 2014-15 NBA season, which begins tonight.
Oct 28, 17:39
 Tim Hardaway Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks in action against the Toronto Raptors in the second half during an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on April. 16, 2014
Sports Mole's four to watch this season
Sports Mole reveals the four players we believe could take their game to a new level this season.
Oct 24, 10:52
 Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder scores off a slam dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers during their NBA game at Staples Center on February 13, 2014
Three candidates who can take MVP award from Kevin Durant
Sports Mole takes a look at three candidates who can take the title of MVP away from Kevin Durant this season.
Oct 17, 11:53
 Chandler Parsons
Western Conference: Roundup of deals
Sports Mole takes a look at the business completed by the Western Conference sides so far this summer.
Aug 7, 05:52
 New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony in action against Indiana Pacers on May 16, 2013
Eastern Conference: Roundup of deals
Sports Mole rounds up all of the business completed by teams in the Eastern Conference so far this summer.
Aug 2, 12:01
 Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs with the ball against LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during the NBA Finals on June 20, 2013
Preview: The NBA Finals between San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat
Sports Mole runs the rule over the upcoming NBA Finals - a rematch of last year's epic between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat.
Jun 4, 19:07