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Chad Ford discusses the NBA draft Lottery preview and guesses which players teams would select in the top 3 spots.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2013

Chad Ford offers his second mock draft of 2013, and Nerlens Noel is still the top pick.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013

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

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2013

Chad Ford examines the 2013 NBA draft options for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are at risk of once again having the league's worst record, and writes that Kentucky center Nerlens Noel could be the defensive presence they need.

Blog | Conversation | February 01, 2013

Here are grades for all 30 NBA teams on their offseason moves

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2012

Chad Ford hands out draft report cards for all 30 teams.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2012

With the 2012 NBA draft closing fast, Chad Ford examines the latest buzz -- including trade talk at the top of the draft. Plus, a look at how analytically minded NBA teams have been grading some of the top prospects by the numbers.

Blog | Conversation | June 27, 2012

Chad Ford says 2012 consensus No. 1 overall pick Anthony Davis is the sixth best top draft pick in the past 20 years based on how he is perceived at the time of the pick. Here, he ranks everyone else. At the top? LeBron James.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2012

Chad Ford says Thomas Robinson stated he should be the No. 1 pick, plus other observations from Chicago.

Blog | Conversation | June 11, 2012

Chad Ford says Michael Kidd-Gilchrist doesn't wow scouts with his size or skills, but all he does is win.

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2012

Chad Ford looks at possible scenarios for how the top 10 picks could play out in this year's NBA draft -- which could include a couple of teams trading up.

Blog | Conversation | June 01, 2012

With the NBA draft lottery finalized following a few tiebreakers, Chad Ford examines each team's odds to land the No. 1 pick (and Anthony Davis), plus players they could target if the lotto doesn't break in their favor.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2012

Chad Ford examines the lottery consequences of tankapalooza and how it could shape the draft. The Hornets, Warriors, Jazz, Nets and Mavericks are among the teams that could be affected the most.

Blog | Conversation | April 20, 2012

Breaking down the pros and cons for every team that made a move at the deadline.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 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

Here are grades for all 30 NBA teams on their offseason moves

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2011