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ESPN NBA draft analyst Chad Ford writes that, with all of the NBA's fascination with big men and point guards, this year's draft is strong in wingmen such as Harrison Barnes and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. But which one should go first?

Blog | Conversation | January 20, 2012

Darko Milicic -- the name will be forever linked to the term "draft bust," but he is far from the only flop. It turns out there are common traits among draft busts, and Chad Ford talks to GMs around the league to uncover them.

Blog | Conversation | June 11, 2010

Chad Ford presents his third mock draft, including the latest word from around the NBA on how the first round will go.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2006

Kwame Brown once made a promise about his promise. It's time for him and other 2001 teen titans to make good.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2005

How did the Bulls get this bad? Insider's Chad Ford breaks down six years of misery.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2004

Michael Jordan is playing ball again (just for exercise), but Alonzo Mourning is playing for a comeback.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2004

Darius Miles has been a major disappointment the last two seasons. Can he find his groove in Portland?

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2004

High school phenom Dwight Howard has emerged as the consensus No. 1 prospect for the 2004 NBA Draft.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2004

Ernie Grunfeld might have announced Milwaukee's pick at No. 8, but the decision was Michael Jordan's.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2003

If prepping Michael Jordan for his comeback was Tim Grover's toughest task, rebuilding Darius Miles might be second.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2003

NBA Insider Chad Ford asks whether we've seen the last of John Stockton and Karl Malone.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2003

Thirteen lottery teams face serious questions this summer as they prepare for the draft and free agency.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2003

As Michael Jordan prepares to leave the Wizards, his teammates are expressing relief and his coach is expressing exasperation.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2003

As Michael Jordan prepares to leave the Wizards, his teammates are expressing relief and his coach is expressing exasperation.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2003

As Michael Jordan prepares to leave the Wizards, his teammates are expressing relief and his coach is expressing exasperation.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2003