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Kevin Pelton finds the past doppelganger for eight NBA contenders.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2013

Chris Palmer says there's little that stands in the way of Oklahoma City heading back to the NBA Finals.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2012

Steve Nash won't get the biggest deal this offseason, but he could have a profound impact on a number of title contenders. Bradford Doolittle runs through the best fits for Nash, beginning with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2012

Dave Tuley says the Heat, Bulls and Thunder still own the best odds to win the NBA title.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2012

Chris Broussard provides a blueprint for how the Dallas Mavericks can stay in the title hunt the next couple of seasons.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2011

Tom Haberstroh identifies playoff kryptonite for the league's Finals contenders, ranking the toughest potential playoff matchups for each team.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2011

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

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2011

The Dallas Mavericks' championship hopes are still alive thanks to some surprising developments.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2010

Chris Broussard and Ric Bucher argue about which team is best suited to topple the Lakers in the West this season, with Broussard arguing in favor of the Portland Trail Blazers and Bucher taking the case of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2010

For all the teams looking to land LeBron James, there are many more just looking to improve on the cheap. Tom Haberstroh takes a look at the NBA free agent bargain bin and finds some hidden gems who can have serious impact for contenders next season.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2010

Chris Broussard and Ric Bucher debate which NBA playoff team will be the biggest postseason surprise. Chris Broussard presents a strong argument for the Suns, while Ric Bucher's gut has him arguing in factor of the Celtics.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2010

Are the Mavs contenders or pretenders? John Hollinger weighs in.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2010

Here's a look at 25 players who could be changing uniforms by Feb. 18.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2010

The Lakers remain the favorites out West, but other teams aren't far behind.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2010

Without Tracy McGrady and Rafer Alston, the Rockets are better than ever, because of creative thinking and flexible plans.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009

John Hollinger gives us five observations for Monday.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009