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

Story | Conversation | January 01, 2013

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 identifies playoff kryptonite for the league's Finals contenders, ranking the toughest potential playoff matchups for each team.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2011

Tom Haberstroh identifies perceived roster weaknesses on every likely playoff team in the Western Conference, and analyzes the extent to which each hole could pose a problem for the teams this postseason.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2011

Given the uncertainty of the next collective bargaining agreement, teams loathe taking on big contracts. As a result, trading for players such as Carmelo Anthony becomes that much more difficult. Tom Haberstroh ranks the NBA's top 10 unmovable deals.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2010

Most NBA players never sniff the achievements of the Association's greats. But they can take solace in the fact they didn't make this list. Tom Haberstroh takes a look at the five least productive regulars for every franchise.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2010

As the competition ratchets up at the World Championship, Team USA is undefeated heading into the knockout round. But there are also major issues lingering, especially at the point and in the post. Tom Haberstroh shines a light on various revelations.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2010

If he opts for free agency next summer, Carmelo Anthony will likely command a max deal. But his inefficient game means the team he signs with will inevitably be overpaying for his services.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2010

In what might have been the most compelling offseason in NBA history, the Miami Heat made the most noise by picking up their big three. But what about the other moves? Tom Haberstroh spotlights the summer's biggest winners and losers by position.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2010

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh just became the NBA's most formidable trio, but are we just a couple of years away from an even-better triumvirate? According to Tom Haberstroh, Thunder fans could soon have reason to dream.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2010

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

Tom Haberstroh investigates the oft-ignored drawn charge in basketball. It might not show up as a defensive statistic, but it should. And it just might be more valuable than steals or blocks, which casts a different light on a lot of players.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2010

Finding an objective measure to evaluate the NBA draft is a tall task, but John Hollinger's EWA formula paves the road to enlightenment.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009