Orlando Woolridge died yesterday in Mansfield, Louisiana, due to heart problems. He played in the NBA in a number of teams then played two seasons in Italy. After his career as a player, he was a basketball coach for a few seasons.

On Saturday, April 28 the NBA playoffs 2012 are starting. It was a chaotic and incredibly intense regular season so it’s more difficult than ever to make predictions. The break between the regular season and playoffs is just a day and several major players aren’t in perfect conditions making ​​it even more difficult to see what’s going to happen.

On March 2, 1962 one of the most memorable records in sports history was set when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 point in the regular season NBA game between the Philadelphia Warriors and the New York Knicks.

Tomorrow at last the NBA 2011/2012 season is starting. What are the favorites teams for the title? This year, predictions are more difficult than ever because of the lockout: possibly there will still be major trades and the preseason was very short so it will take some time to see the teams at their best. Let’s see which teams might be the Conference semi-finalists.

Chris Paul went to Los Angeles but to the Clippers and not to the Lakers. In return the New Orleans Hornets get guard Eric Gordon, forward Al-Farouq Aminu, center Chris Kaman and a first pick in the draft.