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There are a number of NBA players who don't have the prototypical size to match their natural positional skill set, but there are many more talented players who never got a chance because of that fatal "tweener" moniker. David Thorpe examines why.

Blog | Conversation | June 20, 2010

Chad Ford lists five lessons he learned from observing workouts in Las Vegas, the second stop on his pre-draft tour, and rearranges his Big Board a bit as a result. Among those who impressed: Avery Bradley, Lance Stephenson and James Anderson.

Blog | Conversation | May 13, 2010

With the May 8 deadline nearing for prospects to withdraw from the NBA draft and retain their college eligibility, Fran Fraschilla breaks down four guys who should wait until 2011 before going pro.

Blog | Conversation | April 30, 2010

Chad Ford looks at prospects playing in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament, naming his top five as well as others to watch. Not surprisingly, his list includes a slew of Kentucky players.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2010

Chad Ford analyzes the trade-deadline deals that could impact the draft. Plus news from potential first-round prospects at Georgia Tech and Texas, a look at Willie Warren's future, and a lesser-known version of Duke's Jon Scheyer.

Blog | Conversation | February 22, 2010

While a host of rookie point guards have made an immediate impact in the NBA this season, that won't be the case next year. In fact, as Chad Ford has learned from scouts, even with John Wall at the top, 2010 could be the worst point guard draft ever.

Blog | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Insider's new NBA draft blog launches with Chad Ford's take on the likely one-and-done candidates from this season's crop of college freshmen, including John Wall, Derrick Favors and Xavier Henry. Plus, news and notes on other freshmen to watch.

Blog | Conversation | November 10, 2009