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Tom Haberstroh says despite his advancing age, 36-year-old Tim Duncan is a legitimate candidate for Defensive Player of the Year

Story | Conversation | December 21, 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

This time last year, Jeremy Lin was No. 467 in ESPN's #NBArank standings. Tom Haberstroh identifies five candidates from the bottom 100 of this year's rankings who could potentially have a Lin-like rise during the 2012-13 season.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2012

Tom Haberstroh ranks the current 'Big 3' combinations in the NBA.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2012

Nothing in these playoffs has been decided, but there's something to be learned from the Knicks, Heat and Lakers. As Tom Haberstroh writes, those teams are showing the vulnerability of the "Big Three" model.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2012

Tom Haberstroh takes a look at the championship windows for the top playoff teams. While the future is bright for the Heat and Thunder, the Spurs, Lakers and Celtics are among the teams that better make the most of what could be their final title shots.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2012

Tom Haberstroh takes a look at the biggest weakness for each of the NBA's top championship contenders, explaining how those flaws have the potential to derail each team's title run.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2012

Tom Haberstroh says momentum going into the postseason has little to do with a team's success or failure. Especially the Miami Heat.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2012

Tom Haberstroh looks at the free-agency plans for every Western Conference team and provides the best fits for each.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2012

Tom Haberstroh examines whether the current Boston Celtics' team -- which could be broken up at this season's trade deadline -- failed by only winning one title during their run together.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2012

Tom Haberstroh writes that while Rajon Rondo, who has surfaced in trade rumors this week, is clearly a very good player, his numbers are inflated by his Hall of Fame supporting cast. Without them, Rondo isn't a player you can build around.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2011

Tom Haberstroh examines the underachieving Phoenix Suns, who after a mediocre 40-42 season must look for ways to bring themselves young -- and cheap -- talent. The only way to do that is to trade the face of the franchise, Steve Nash.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2011

Tom Haberstroh looks at the impact of minutes played and importance of rest through the long NBA season. Who's the best at back-to-back games? Who's the worst?

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2011

Tom Haberstroh writes that the success of the Miami Heat is showcasing why regular season records don't matter all that much, and that in recent history, the most dominant regular season teams have been exiting the postseason early.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2011

Tom Haberstroh writes that the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat excel in the fourth quarter for very different reasons: The Mavs win with offense, and the Heat win with D. As the series progresses, the advantage leans toward Miami.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2011

Tom Haberstroh writes that while the Dallas Mavericks are playing like a championship-caliber team right now, their future beyond this season is not a bright one. As the league's oldest team, they face a daunting rebuilding project after 2011.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2011