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Ric BucherBio | ChatsRic Bucher joined ESPN in January 1999 as a San Francisco-based senior writer covering professional basketball for ESPN The Magazine, and as an NBA reporter for SportsCenter and NBA 2Night. Bucher also contributes to ESPN.com. |
The Insider: Star watch
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineRic Bucher explains, in his latest column for ESPN The Magazine, that championship contenders need to be willing to lose some games to rest their star players.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Chemistry Test
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe NBA's biggest question this year might be if Rajon Rondo can keep the Celtics from blowing up.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009
KG pain-free, a bit tired after first game
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineKevin Garnett looked sharp but a little winded in his first game since a knee injury knocked him out of action last season
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Malone prepares for 'tough decision'
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineHaving a stepfather on life support prevented Karl Malone from attending Friday's induction of his Utah Jazz teammate John Stockton and coach Jerry Sloan to the Basketball Hall of Fame, but Malone surprised them by flying in for Saturday's HOF dinner.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009Who votes on Hall of Famers and why?
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineRic Bucher wants to know who is doing the voting for the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Nash breaks down walls with ball
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineOn a recent trip to China, Steve Nash broke down barriers on the outdoor basketball courts in Beijing, writes Ric Bucher.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Sources: Drop in salary affects buyout
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineSpanish star Ricky Rubio's move to the NBA has been complicated by his sliding to fifth in the draft, but the only options he's currently considering are playing in Minnesota or returning to DKV Joventut, sources say.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009George swapped for Belinelli
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe Raptors have traded small forward Devean George for Warriors guard Marco Belinelli.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009Yao to have surgery, likely out 2009-10
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineRockets 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, 2009Playing the guessing game
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineYao Ming's foot injury has left the Rockets with lots of unanswered questions.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Free-agent fits: Bucher's top 20
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineFree 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
He's still got game, but what's it worth?
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineJason Kidd, now 36, will draw interest as a free agent -- but for how much money, and how long?
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: The Warriors' way
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineHow have the Warriors managed to be an above-average drafting team in the D.R.A.F.T. Initiative's study, yet failed to make the playoffs 15 times in 20 seasons? Ric Bucher investigates.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009
D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: Spurs' secrets
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe D.R.A.F.T. Initiative shows that the Spurs are the best-drafting team of the past 20 years. Ric Bucher explores the methods behind their success.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009
Grant takes charge of Parkinson's battle
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe news that he has young onset Parkinson's set longtime NBA forward Brian Grant back at first; but after conversations with Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali's family, he's facing the disease head-on.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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