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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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

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

Who votes on Hall of Famers and why?

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Ric Bucher wants to know who is doing the voting for the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Nash breaks down walls with ball

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

On a recent trip to China, Steve Nash broke down barriers on the outdoor basketball courts in Beijing, writes Ric Bucher.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Free agency: Charlie V or Hedo?

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Follow all the chatter as the 2009 NBA free-agency season kicks off.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 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

D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: Spurs' secrets

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

The 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Searching for Danny Biasone

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons says inconsistent officiating and unimaginative offenses are ruining what could be the greatest NBA postseason in years.

Story | May 27, 2009

So, about the last time the Clippers had the No. 1 pick

Ted Bauer, via YouTube

...ESPN The Magazine feature on Clippers owner Donald Sterling dropping on the Interwebs, complete with a Ric Bucher projection of the Clips next year, No. 1 pick in hand. As for the last time...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 20, 2009

NBA Draft Lottery Done: Time for Bandwagon-Hopping

Ted Bauer, via other people

...because they're in the West, but if they use No. 3 right, they could contend -- Ric Bucher even says so; (2) this is the current Memphis Grizzlies depth chart; if you add Ricky...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 20, 2009

Grant takes charge of Parkinson's battle

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

The 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, 2009

Quick Thursday NBA Link No. 2: Sixers, Magic, and Christmas Music

Ted Bauer, via YouTube

...to you. Now, if you're craving truly real analysis of the series and you value Ric Bucher (who doesn't), go here. Enjoy it all

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 30, 2009

The Morning According to Us

Chris Sprow

...home isn't really good for business. Who knew? In the current issue of The Mag, Ric Bucher notes that Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf told John Paxson earlier this year that to trade for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 22, 2009