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The Detroit Pistons are giving Lawrence Frank another chance to lead an NBA team.

Carmelo Anthony gets the props and creates the buzz, but the other new Knick is the one who pulls it all together. Here's why Chauncey Billups is the deal's real difference-maker.

For all the teams looking to land LeBron James, there are many more just looking to improve on the cheap. Tom Haberstroh takes a look at the NBA free agent bargain bin and finds some hidden gems who can have serious impact for contenders next season.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2010

John Hollinger runs down his list of the biggest disappointments in the NBA thus far.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2010

Free 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

An examination of the top 20 expiring contracts reveals who might be on the move before their deals end in 2009, Marc Stein writes.

Mike James scored 20 of his career-high 39 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors beat the Pistons 108-103 on Friday night.

What's the difference between a good player and a great player? A great player makes his teammates better.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2004

Led by Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, there is no shortage of "real" power forwards in the NBA.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2004

GM Joe Dumars built the anti-Lakers in Detroit and watched them win a title. What will he do for an encore?

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2004

It's too late for adjustments. The Lakers must match the Pistons' intensity or pack it in.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2004

Insider's playoff scout explains how Detroit's defense has shackled the Lakers, and what L.A. can do about it.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2004

Brian James, Insider's playoff scout, believes how the Pistons play in Game 3 will determine the outcome of the Finals.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2004

Brian James, Insider's playoff scout, explains how Detroit dominated Game 1 and what L.A. has to do even things up.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2004

NBA assistant coach and scout Brian James has been tracking the NBA playoffs for Insider, now he breaks down the Finals

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2004

Longtime NBA assistant coach and scout Brian James breaks down the series as it heads into Game 4.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2004