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Chad Ford offers his second mock draft of 2013, and Nerlens Noel is still the top pick.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013

Chad Ford writes that Marcus Smart's decision to return to college increases the likelihood that Nerlens Noel is drafted No. 1 overall. But not all scouts and GMs are sold on Noel as the top pick just yet.

Blog | Conversation | April 17, 2013

What is Eric Bledsoe's future with the Clippers?

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2013

Here's a look at 10 impact players who could be changing uniforms by the Feb. 21 trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2013

Joe Kaiser offer 10 part-time players who could have surprising value as potential 'trade chips.'

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2013

As draft day approaches, Chad Ford predicts how the second round of the NBA draft will unfold.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2012

With the 2012 NBA draft closing fast, Chad Ford examines the latest buzz -- including trade talk at the top of the draft. Plus, a look at how analytically minded NBA teams have been grading some of the top prospects by the numbers.

Blog | Conversation | June 27, 2012

ESPN The Magazine's fourth players-only NBA mock looks at what lottery teams would do with their selections.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2012

As draft day approaches, Chad Ford predicts how the second round of the NBA draft will unfold.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2012

Chad Ford says despite his faults, UConn big man Andre Drummond's physical gifts are worth the risk.

Blog | Conversation | May 30, 2012

Bradford Doolittle examines how Deron Williams would (or wouldn't) fit with each of the 30 NBA teams, if Williams decides to opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2012

With Harrison Barnes, Kendall Marshall and John Henson declaring for the NBA draft, Chad Ford assesses the draft outlook for the Heels' top prospects, including senior Tyler Zeller and James Michael McAdoo, who may yet enter his name in the draft pool.

Blog | Conversation | March 29, 2012

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

Here's how the top 20 draft choices could have gone down.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2012

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

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2012

Kevin Pelton projects sophomore stat lines for several of the 2010-11 season's top rookies, including Blake Griffin and John Wall.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2011