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Two of the NBA's greatest small forwards of all time, LeBron James and Larry Bird, do battle in ESPN Insider's side-by-side analysis. Who's the better player?

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Chris Johnson was a big threat as a pass catcher when he set an all-time record for all-purpose yardage in 2009. He caught 50 passes for that year for 503 yards two touchdowns. He was big again in 2011 with 57 catches for 41...

There is only so much any player can do in OTAs and minicamp to change his status or seize a role. Still, in May, OTAs are all they've got. It is a time for incremental progress and setting a tone. The Titans started OTAs today. In their 10 ses...

Chris Palmer examines the areas of Klay Thompson's game that are underrated.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2013

Jamal Crawford sits in his car out front of a shimmering Los Angeles apartment building not far from the beach. It's the place he's called home since shortly after he signed a four-year, $25 million deal with the Clippers in July. Before the season, ...

Chris Palmer argues why LeBron James should add Defensive Player of the Year to his many awards and accolades this season.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

New Titans receiver Kevin Walter had some conversations with Tennessee media Monday, and one of them was on my radio show. I was really surprised when he said this: "I know they're installing the same offense that I've been in the past seven years...

Two of the best basketball players in the world, the New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony and Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, do battle in ESPN Insider's side-by-side analysis. Who's a better player?

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2013

Chris Palmer offers his group of players who run the court better than any others in the league.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2013

Chris Palmer says don't overlook a trio of players who are quietly having terrific seasons.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2013

A combine rewind on what we heard from the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis... The Titans could be active early in free agency: This is a team that has largely sat back in free agency and let the early market sift out before getting involved. But bo...

Chris Palmer looks at whether a case can be made for Joakim Noah as the NBA's best center.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2013

Chris Palmer grades key players from two of the most disappointing teams in the NBA -- the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2013

The Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens used to be bitter rivals, closely matched. Then Tennessee collapsed in a playoff game after the 2000 season at what now is LP Field, losing 24-10 despite dominating the game in a lot of ways. Since that...

In ESPN The Magazine, Chris Palmer counts down to game time with Golden State sharpshooter Stephen Curry.

Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans While Kareem Jackson made great strides, the Texans' defensive backfield gave up a lot of plays and yards, says Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle. With J.J. Watt and Antonio Smith up front, "defen...