Free-agent fits: Bucher's top 20
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineFree agency isn't just about finding the best player; it's about fitting the right player into the right system. Ric Bucher ranks his top 20 free agents and analyzes their games to find the best landing spots.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2009
Cornering the market
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe corner 3 is one of the most efficient shots in the game, and the best teams in the NBA launch often from there, while preventing opponents from doing the same.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009
Lakers ready for life without Bynum
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineLast season showed the Lakers how to survive without center Andrew Bynum, writes Ric Bucher.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009I To I
Ric BucherPhil and Kobe are together again. Will it be Showtime-or an E! True Hollywood Story?
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008PICK YOUR POISON
Ric BucherToughest Western Conference field in years? Perhaps. Here's the teams poised to make it, who they want to see, and who they should be running from.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008Kidd confirms that agent has been talking to Nets about trade
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineJason Kidd and his agent are exploring trade opportunities.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008Five observations of Lakers' island excursion
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineHow's Odom? Who'll play center for the Lakers? Point guard? Ric Bucher offers some answers with observations of training in Hawaii.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007
Only 43 points for Bryant
Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine...two-man race between The German and The Canadian. Sure, I noticed the weird listlessness of Lamar Odom on D and the careless ballhandling of Smush Parker and the general ambivalence of Kwame Brown...
Page | ConversationTwo Lakers, two Rockets make All-Quasar Team
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineRic Bucher names the sixth annual All-Quasar Team -- his squad of the most underappreciated players.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2007Lakers gain perspective on and off the court
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineRic Bucher reports on five observations from Lakers camp.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2006
Kwame Brown's powering forward as Laker big man
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineOnce an inhabitant of MJ's doghouse, Kwame Brown has gained confidence in Los Angeles, Ric Bucher writes.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2006Lakers expect triangle to flow, hide lack of point guard
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineLamar Odom's shoulder, the point-guard situation and the way the triangle will work are topics Ric Bucher addresses.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2005
Upbeat Lakers decide to try D for a change
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe Lakers are ready to study a new section of the playbook: the part about defending. • Kobe's ready
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2005Kobe, Buss hold L.A.'s winning hand
Ric Bucher, ESPN the MagazineDonald Sterling makes money on the Clippers because his team has loyal fans, such as Carl Cook.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2004Clippers fan, owner have different dreams
Ric Bucher, ESPN the MagazineDonald Sterling makes money on the Clippers because his team has loyal fans, such as Carl Cook.
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