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Chad Millman checks in with the zig zag theory for betting the NBA playoffs and learns that, while zig zag bettors might have come out ahead so far, the theory is not without its risks.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2010

When it comes to betting the NBA playoffs, wise guys go by one theory over all others: the zig zag theory. Chad Millman explains the theory's appeal and sets up how he'll be putting it to test over the next two months.

Blog | Conversation | April 16, 2010

ESPN Insiders Jay Bilas, Chad Ford, Fran Fraschilla, Doug Gottlieb and David Thorpe make their picks for the first round of the NBA draft based on who they think teams should take.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2012

After months of covering the NBA draft, experts Chad Ford, Fran Fraschilla, David Thorpe, Ryen Russillo and the two blog editors convened for a mock draft of epic proportions ... at least in their minds. See how the picks played out.

Blog | Conversation | June 17, 2010