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Chad Ford discusses the 10 top prospects for the 2014 NBA draft after the Nike Hoop Summit and several other recent all-star events.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2013

CHICAGO -- It was a busy week of practices, college commitments and game action at the McDonald's All American Game, culminating in No. 4 recruit Aaron Gordon earning MVP honors in Wednesday's main event, one day after he made headlines by pledging t...

Talent evaluation is an inexact science. However, over the last 15 years, because of advances in technology and the ability to see prospects more, be it live on TV or through the Internet, we now know more about players on every level. However, what ...

There's no arguing the quality of this year's Jordan Brand Classic rosters, which were announced on Tuesday. The game is stocked with 22 players, and that means some of the fat has been trimmed off the event. Typically, this event constructs its ...

The SEC was in a lull before John Calipari took over at Kentucky, but since he brought his strength on the recruiting trail and top-flight competition to the league, he has forced conference foes to set up their game.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2012

A lethargic Thursday recruiting news cycle was tossed on its head when the nation's No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2014, small forward Andrew Wiggins (Thornhill, Ontario/Huntington Prep), reclassified to the 2013 class. By making the move to his...

Sam Hinkie wants the 76ers to use the Moneyball-type of thinking popularized in baseball to build a championship team in Philadelphia.

Tom Carpenter looks back at Monday's action, which included more playing time for Ricky Rubio and disappointing games from Dirk Nowitzki and DeMarcus Cousins.

Josh Whitling looks at potential waiver-wire options in assists, points and blocks.

Outsiders may think the aging Knicks spend all their time getting treatment on their aches and pains, but there are plenty of youngsters (and young-at-hearts) on the team doing more than you think. ESPNNewYork.com spoke with James White to get the lo...

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the top five overrated prospects in college basketball, outlining players who have yet to play to or reach their potential. Plus prospects on the rise and key games to watch this week.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2013

James Harden scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets rallied to win their fifth straight, 87-84 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

MIAMI - LeBron James is wise enough to know that this won't be a quick fix. He understands that regardless of how dominant and committed Miami might be in Saturday's game against the young and rebuilding New Orleans Hornets, the Heat still have a ...

Chris Palmer offers his top-five list of "glue" guys, players who keep their teams together.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2012

Royce Young of Daily Thunder talking James Harden with Rahat Huq of Red94: "He knows how to fit, how to gel, how to work with teammates. But I'm not sure he's mastered consistently taking over games without having a hand in it from somewhere else. It...

Examining Oklahoma City's risky move and the beginning of the James Harden era in Houston.