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Which teams improved their rosters? Which teams took a step back?

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2013

Five teams to keep an eye on as the Feb. 21 trade deadline nears.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2013

The numbers show that teams increasingly see the merits of 3-pointers launched from the corner

Story | Conversation | January 01, 2013

Tom Haberstroh asks can Kobe share the ball and offers his 10 things to watch this season.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2012

Tom Haberstroh creates four possible trade scenarios involving Dwight Howard that would benefit both the Magic and the teams that receive Howard.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 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 Chris Paul is among the players who most dominate the ball in clutch situations.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 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 studies how teams have fared in back-to-backs this season, and determines that teams with continuity, like Philadelphia, Chicago and Oklahoma City, have done the best. That's bad news for a team like the Clippers.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2012

Tom Haberstroh writes that the offenses of the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers have both teams in the "contenders" discussion. But while Miami has the defensive chops to go with its offensive success, the Clips are seriously lacking on D.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2012

Tom Haberstroh examines 10 burning questions for the upcoming season, starting with Chris Paul's backcourt mate.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2011

Tom Haberstroh writes that while there are several very obvious amnesty clause candidates like Rashard Lewis and Gilbert Arenas, there are some other players who could get the ax.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2011

Tom Haberstroh writes that Blake Griffin's elite offensive game already resembles that of a young Kevin Garnett, most notably because of his passing ability. Griffin's defense isn't yet at KG's level, however.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2011

Tom Haberstroh goes through each of the Western Conference's lottery teams, addresses holes they need to fill and provides realistic plans based on cap space and roster needs.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2011

There's no "I" in team, which may explain why these five guys are shining in the NBA basement. Tom Haberstroh explores these hidden overachievers on struggling teams.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2011