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Tom Haberstroh shows how the Miami Heat have been utterly dominant in clutch time, which has made all the difference during their win streak.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2013

The Miami Heat have won 16 games in a row. When will their streak end?

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2013

What happened to the Heat's suffocating defense? Tom Haberstroh explains.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2012

Tom Haberstroh says Carmelo Anthony needs to embrace playing power forward, which would benefit the Knicks offense and defense.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2012

Tasked with creating a Heat-beating dream team that falls within the salary cap, Tom Haberstroh assembles a 12-man squad and, with an assist from Basketball Prospectus, projects how they will do in a seven-game series against the defending champs.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2012

Tom Haberstroh writes that history is not on Boston's side as the Celtics try to win Game 5 at Miami on Tuesday night, but Kevin Garnett could be enough of a difference-maker to help overcome that historical disadvantage.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2012

Tom Haberstroh talks about the Miami Heat's Big Three and the bench.

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2012

Tom Haberstroh writes that the offenses of the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers have both teams in the "contenders" discussion. But while Miami has the defensive chops to go with its offensive success, the Clips are seriously lacking on D.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2012

Tom Haberstroh writes that while the Heat will lose a great opportunity to win a championship if the 2011-12 season is lost thanks to the lockout, Miami has a large enough title window to make up for it down the line.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2011

Tom Haberstroh writes that while the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder aren't locks to return to the conference finals next season, there are clear steps each can take to improve so that they do make it back.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2011

Tom Haberstroh identifies perceived roster weaknesses on every likely playoff team in the Eastern Conference, and analyzes the extent to which these holes could pose a problem for the teams this postseason.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2011

Tom Haberstroh examines NBA starting lineups and concludes that NBA coaches don't always start their most effective lineups, for a variety of reasons.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2010

If he opts for free agency next summer, Carmelo Anthony will likely command a max deal. But his inefficient game means the team he signs with will inevitably be overpaying for his services.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2010

It's virtually impossible to top the trio the Heat put together this summer. So why try? Instead, the best way for teams to beat Miami is to take the opposite approach, putting together a deep, balanced, defensive-oriented roster like the 2003-04 Pistons.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2010

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh just became the NBA's most formidable trio, but are we just a couple of years away from an even-better triumvirate? According to Tom Haberstroh, Thunder fans could soon have reason to dream.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2010

Insider continues its free-agency Buyer's Guide series with a look at Rudy Gay. He has legitimate upside and elite athleticism for a relative bargain compared with other free agents. Still, he's not the top priority for any team seeking a big move.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2010