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With the 2012 NBA draft closing fast, Chad Ford examines the latest buzz -- including trade talk at the top of the draft. Plus, a look at how analytically minded NBA teams have been grading some of the top prospects by the numbers.

Blog | Conversation | June 27, 2012

How to improve the last month of the season.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2012

Breaking down the six East squads who could crash a Bulls-Heat conference finals.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2012

Here's a look at the East teams that could crash the Chicago-Miami party.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2012

Wondering if the Heat have what it takes to rise to the top of the East? Check out how they project.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2011

How the NBA's new system will impact all 30 teams? Our insiders have the breakdown.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2011

Jason Collins and Zaza Pachulia aren't household names, but their work on Dwight Howard was one key to Atlanta's series win.

John Cregan discusses the possibility of using John Hollinger's PER in fantasy, and how that would affect players' fantasy ratings.

How will the Atlanta Hawks fare in 2010-11? John Hollinger breaks down the key players.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2010

By John Hollinger There was a certain irony to the postgame eulogies after the Orlando Magic put the Hawks out of their misery Monday night. On the one hand, you had Joe Johnson, knowing the team wanted him to stay but hinting that he was proba...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Let's cut right to the chase: Yes, perhaps we could have had a wee bit more excitement from these first 16 playoff games. Home teams have won 13 of them, and most weren't close. In fact, we've had only three games decided by five po...

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2010

It's time for the time-honored tradition of handing out midseason awards.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2010

How will your favorite team fare in future seasons? Chad Ford and John Hollinger take a close look.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

A call for a clearer rule on flagrant fouls, a chat with the commish and a playoff oddity.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009

Often overlooked during award season? Defense. We shine light on the season's top defenders.

Observations on a disturbing trend in Utah, D-Wade's superhuman play and more

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009