Ric Bucher

Ric Bucher

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Ric 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.

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Source: Sixers offer Iverson deal

ESPN.com news services

A person with knowledge of the contract talks says the 76ers offered a one-year, non-guaranteed contract to Allen Iverson on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Knicks consider adding Iverson

Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com

The Knicks, winners of just two of their first 11 games, are seriously contemplating signing Allen Iverson if he clears waivers on Thursday afternoon.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Magic GM likes depth to fill Nelson void

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

While the Orlando Magic traded for a replacement when point guard Jameer Nelson went down last season, general manager Otis Smith said Wednesday he's not inclined to do so this time.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Warriors trade Jackson to Bobcats

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Warriors completed a deal Monday that sends Stephen Jackson and guard Acie Law to the Bobcats in exchange for veteran swingmen Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Rowell talks futures of Nelson, Jackson

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Golden State Warriors president Robert Rowell addressed several topics of contention surrounding the franchise Sunday night, including the removal of coach Don Nelson as head coach.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Rockets: No McGrady timetable

ESPN.com news services

The Rockets say there is no timetable for Tracy McGrady's return despite the star reportedly saying he's shooting for Nov. 18.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Source: Rondo deal worth at least $55M

ESPN.com news services

The Boston Celtics and Rajon Rondo have an agreement in principle on a contract extension.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

League pushes extension deadline

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Rajon Rondo and the Boston Celtics have a little bit more time to work toward a contract extension.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Agent: Rondo deal still possible

ESPN.com news services

Rajon Rondo and the Celtics reportedly can't come to a deal on a contract extension.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

The Insider: Star watch

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Ric 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

The Book of Basketball

Bill Simmons, Special to ESPN.com

In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill explains how the ABA-NBA merger set off a crazy storm of events.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Chemistry Test

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

The NBA's biggest question this year might be if Rajon Rondo can keep the Celtics from blowing up.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

KG pain-free, a bit tired after first game

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Kevin 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, 2009

NBA Offseason Buzz: Wizards

John Hollinger and Ric Bucher, ESPN Insider

Insider concludes its NBA Offseason Buzz series with a look at the Washington Wizards. John Hollinger examines a player who is trending up and another on the way down, while Ric Bucher shines the spotlight on a key player as the season approaches.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

NBA Offseason Buzz: Miami Heat

John Hollinger and Ric Bucher, ESPN Insider

Insider continues its NBA Offseason Buzz series with a look at the Miami Heat. John Hollinger examines a player who is trending up and another on the way down, while Ric Bucher shines the spotlight on a key player as the season approaches.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009