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With New Year's Day around the corner, here are some goals for the rooks to set.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2012

David Thorpe says the Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks are on hot streaks because their stars, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant are keeping their teammates involved.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2012

David Thorpe says today's NBA player can't be branded with the conventional 1 through 5 labels. He redefines the perimeter players and post players.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2012

David Thorpe says the fortunes of the Kings and Pistons rest largely on the shoulders of big men DeMarcus Cousins and Greg Monroe.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2012

Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2012

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Derrick Williams study?

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2012

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Markieff Morris study?

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2012

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Alec Burks study?

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2012

David Thorpe says the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite a deep draft, should trade their 2012 conditional draft pick.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2012

Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2011

Who have been the best players to enter the NBA in the four years we've been ranking rooks? Here's our top 20.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2011

David Thorpe looks at four players, Mason Plumlee, Tristan Thompson, Marcus and Markieff Morris, whose play in March could have enormous impact on their draft stock.

Blog | Conversation | March 03, 2011

David Thorpe breaks down "tweener" prospects Terrence Jones of Kentucky and Kawhi Leonard of San Diego State. Despite potential size concerns, there's a lot to love about each.

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2011

Some NBA scouts see big things for BYU's Jimmer Fredette on the next level. But David Thorpe doesn't like what he sees, and he's got history on his side.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2011

There are plenty of talented NBA prospects that returned to school this season, but all of them, including intriguing talents like UNC's John Henson and Duke's Mason Plumlee, need to show improvement. David Thorpe breaks down the top five returnees.

Blog | Conversation | November 12, 2010

DeJuan Blair, Kevin Love, Courtney Lee -- they all benefited greatly from grinding in the time leading up to the Chicago predraft camp. David Thorpe breaks down the benefits of the training process and explains how players can improve so quickly.

Blog | Conversation | April 28, 2010