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Yao to have surgery, likely out 2009-10

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Rockets center Yao Ming has elected to have extensive surgery on his fractured left foot that almost certainly eliminates his chances of playing next season.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009

Playing the guessing game

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Yao Ming's foot injury has left the Rockets with lots of unanswered questions.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

He's still got game, but what's it worth?

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Jason Kidd, now 36, will draw interest as a free agent -- but for how much money, and how long?

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009

All Work And No Play...

Ric Bucher

The NBA's most boring team is having way more fun than the rest of the league

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Newell departs as a giant among his big men

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

After 93 years, Pete Newell went out a beloved figure among the luminaries who knew him.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Guangzhou, People's Republic Of China

Ric Bucher

"The objective is not to develop stars, but to develop the entire team."-Zhang Zheng Min, Guangdong Tigers' junior team coach

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Grandma's Cooking

Ric Bucher

When the Mavericks asked Josh Howard to remake his game, he paid a visit to the woman who made him a man

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Team Travel

Ric Bucher

What's a Chinese franchise doing in a second-rate American hoops league? If its enigmatic owner is right, it's helping China's National Basketball program make a great leap forward

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

The 30/30 Club

Ric Bucher

The NBA's highest-scoring duo are about to hit the floor. And to hear them tell it, they're ready to run the table (as long as A.I. breaks)

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

MAG.COM EXCLUSIVE YAO ENTERS MUTOMBO'S WORLD

Ric Bucher

...established, the conversation began. Yao: Because of the Olympics, a lot of people now ask me about...different ways of thinking together to compete in sports. Mutombo: Don't reach out through athletes celebrating...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 30, 2008

Citing family reasons, Billups pulls out of consideration for Beijing

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups will not play for Team USA in this summer's Beijing Olympics because of personal family issues.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

REPORTING FROM ... YAO MING'S ROAST

Ric Bucher

...X-ray. He said he plans to begin training hard to prepare for this summer's Beijing Olympics—and, next NBA season, to get Van Gundy's IRS friends off his back. Check out...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 18, 2008

BDA helps Anthony continue prosperous relationship with Nike

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony has signed a long-term extension with Nike's Jordan Brand, his agent announced Wednesday, continuing a relationship that was set to end next year.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2008

STRAIGHT SHOOTER

Ric Bucher

Jason Kidd was wasting his talent. Then, he found the perfect combo: Phoenix and family.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

TK HEADLINE

Ric Bucher

Think Tim Duncan's the shy, quiet type? His thankful teammates know better.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008