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In ESPN The Magazine, Tom Haberstroh writes that the beard and the beauty of his game made James Harden the most interesting man in the NBA. His contract talks with the Thunder this month make him the most consequential.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2012

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

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2011

Many NBA teams are without vital cogs in their rotations due to various injuries. But not all ailments are created equal. Tom Haberstroh looks at nine players on the mend to start the season and how their recovery time will affect their respective teams.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2010

Remarkably, four of the past nine No. 1 overall picks are recovering from serious injuries this offseason. How will their returns affect their teams' short- and long-term prospects? Fans of the Rockets, Clippers, Bucks and Blazers are wondering just that.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2010

Which team will win each of the four Eastern Conference playoff series? Tom Haberstroh gives his picks.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2013

Tom Haberstroh looks at the one-and-done rule that has prevented players from jumping straight from high school to the NBA, to see if the extra year in school has had any impact the players' production once they arrive in the pros.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2011

A busy offseason featured a few teams returning to square one to rebuild their franchises. Tom Haberstroh spotlights the five teams whose rosters changed the most and how they'll fare this season: the Wizards, Knicks, Nets, Warriors and Timberwolves.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2010