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Chad Ford unveils his first mock draft of 2013, with Nerlens Noel leading the way.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2013

In case you missed it -- or, as we say on Twitter, "ICYMI" -- Monday brought the third annual edition of the College Basketball Production-Only Mock Draft, which has an entirely silly name but is nonetheless a yearly treat to write. It tries to gauge...

With Harrison Barnes, Kendall Marshall and John Henson declaring for the NBA draft, Chad Ford assesses the draft outlook for the Heels' top prospects, including senior Tyler Zeller and James Michael McAdoo, who may yet enter his name in the draft pool.

Blog | Conversation | March 29, 2012

Anthony Davis is clearly the No. 1 choice for NBA teams, but at No. 2, things get decidedly more intriguing. Chad Ford examines who each team would target in the 2-hole.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2012

While there's a growing certainty about where prospects will land tonight, there's still plenty of intrigue. David Thorpe looks at five moves that could drastically change the draft, including the Wizards' swapping John Wall for an All-Star point guard.

Blog | Conversation | June 24, 2010

Mark it down: Just like every other year, this year's draft class will produce several players that will make teams regret passing on them. Ryen Russillo provides his top 10 sleepers for this year's draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 23, 2010

Sometimes one great skill is enough to earn you a spot on an NBA roster. Fran Fraschilla breaks down this year's crop of shooters, shot-blockers and energy guys as teams look to fill specific needs in both rounds of Thursday's NBA draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2010

Three days from the draft, trade buzz is growing louder. Chad Ford discusses what he's hearing on the trade front and identifies the key debates confronting front offices. Plus, an NBA GM provides the top 20 picks in his organization's mock draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2010

When smart teams draft, they don't use a 1-to-30 ranking; they utilize a tier system that accounts for team need and player talent. Chad Ford, after talking to numerous teams, divides this year's crop into tiers and explains how the system works.

Blog | Conversation | June 18, 2010

With the draft just more than a week away, Fran Fraschilla breaks down the draft pool by position, naming his top five players at each spot, plus one "value" pick.

Blog | Conversation | June 16, 2010

It's tough to predict the future, but some warning signs stand out. Which are the worst? And whom do they apply to in the 2010 draft? David Thorpe examines the way NBA teams assess concerns in their draft war rooms.

Blog | Conversation | June 15, 2010

Trades, surprising picks, sleepers -- we're hearing all kinds of rumors about the 2010 NBA draft. Chad Ford reports on a wide array of news: the jumbled lottery picture, college stars ready to make noise in the second round and trades in the works.

Blog | Conversation | June 14, 2010

The top draft picks aren't necessarily the ones who will have the greatest impact next season. Rookie Watch author David Thorpe takes us through the 10 most NBA-ready players in this year's draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 09, 2010

Organizational strategy plays a large role in the draft, and more and more teams are using advanced metrics to guide their selections. Chad Ford gets access to three teams' metric-based top-10 lists and unveils those rankings, in addition to other notes.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2010

Chad Ford, David Thorpe, Fran Fraschilla and Ryen Russillo hash out some intriguing draft questions, including which prospect may provide the biggest return on investment and which players could join the rotations of the Celtics or Lakers next season.

Blog | Conversation | June 02, 2010

After talking to sources around the league, Chad Ford sees 23 prospects who are locks for the first round of the NBA draft. But what about those final seven spots? There are roughly 20 players in the mix. Ford identifies them and breaks down their games.

Blog | Conversation | May 31, 2010