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

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2013

David Thorpe writes that while the Houston Rockets' best draft plan might be to package picks to move up or out of the draft, defensive-minded big men like Fab Melo or Meyers Leonard could be good choices.

Blog | Conversation | May 25, 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

Five-time All-Star Reggie Miller and longtime coach Don Nelson are among a dozen players, coaches and teams that will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks said Friday night that he has been informed he did not receive the necessary votes for induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

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

To mark Nov. 11, 2011, we bring you our Top 11 list of some noteworthy 11s in sports.

Othella Harrington is returning to Georgetown as an assistant coach.

Talking about falling upward. When Kelvin Sampson resigned his prestigious coaching position at Indiana amid a phone call scandal that crippled the Hoosiers and earned him a five year show-cause penalty -- just about the harshest individual penalt...

The trade deadline showed what NBA teams think of this season's draft crop, but something else became clear as well -- the Cleveland Cavaliers, likely recipients of the No. 1 overall choice, will target Duke's Kyrie Irving with their top pick.

Blog | Conversation | February 25, 2011

After a season of Sundays spent watching football, the dent in your couch is perfectly formed to your rear. Now's not the time to get up and do something with your life. Stay inside, grab some snacks and find a way to power through this weekend.

Like his good pal LeBron James, singer Drake has had a whirlwind summer. The rising hip-hop star spoke with The Life about his No. 1 album, his NBA friends, Coach Cal, Toronto sports and more.

While there's a growing certainty about where prospects will land tonight, there's still plenty of intrigue. David Thorpe looks at five moves that could drastically change the draft, including the Wizards' swapping John Wall for an All-Star point guard.

Blog | Conversation | June 24, 2010

Doug Gottlieb draws on his experience covering college hoops and the past eight NBA drafts to offer lessons on what to value -- and avoid -- on a draft night. A few tips: Someone better scoop up Greivis Vasquez, and don't fall for the workout warriors.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2010

Mark it down: Just like every other year, this year's draft class will produce several players that will make teams regret passing on them. Ryen Russillo provides his top 10 sleepers for this year's draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 23, 2010

Sometimes one great skill is enough to earn you a spot on an NBA roster. Fran Fraschilla breaks down this year's crop of shooters, shot-blockers and energy guys as teams look to fill specific needs in both rounds of Thursday's NBA draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2010