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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Sources: Knicks ante up, D'Antoni waits for Bulls' counter

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

In their latest round of discussions with Mike D'Antoni's camp, the New York Knicks on Thursday outlined the lucrative parameters of the five-year deal they're prepared to give their new No. 1 coaching target, according to NBA coaching sources.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008

Stein Line's Season-Ending Award Ballots

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images If Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant look serious to you, that's probably because both of them know they're stuck in som...

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Daily Dime: Mavericks win playoff preview against Hornets

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images In a first-round preview, J-Kidd and the Mavs used a strong second half to pull away from the Hornets. ...

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Stein Line's Season-Ending Award Ballots

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images If Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant look serious to you, that's probably because both of them know they're stuck in som...

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Weekend Dime: Pondering All-NBA selections

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images How can Amare Stoudemire rise all the way to a spot alongside Kevin Garnett on the All-NBA first team? You ...

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Mavs forward George blocks trade of Kidd to Mavs

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Devean George has invoked a no-trade clause and blocked the Jason Kidd trade.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008

Sources: Mavs, Nets close in on Kidd deal

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Sources told ESPN.com that talks between the Mavericks and Nets, which had seemingly stalled, have grown serious again, increasing the likelihood that the teams will complete the NBA's third blockbuster deal of the month.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008

Sources: Suns a 'yes' away from acquiring Shaq for Marion

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Sources say the Suns are deciding whether to pull the trigger on a trade for Shaquille O'Neal.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Weekend Dime: Nash on next generation of PGs

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Getty Images Tony Parker is 25. Deron Williams is 23. Chris Paul is 22. So point guard will be the least of the West's worries in future All-Star Gam...

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Weekend Dime: Top trios in the NBA

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Getty Images Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, at right, form the NBA's foremost three-man core. But Boston's Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kev...

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Kobe departure? This ride could make Laker faithful queasy

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Never before has the departure of Kobe Bryant from the Lakers seemed more likely, Marc Stein writes.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007

What now for Kevin Garnett? Six possible destinations

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Marc Stein looks at Kevin Garnett's situation and sees six places the Wolves star might land.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2007

FAQ: What does Kobe want? Where could KG land?

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Marc Stein tackles the biggest questions created by the recent Kobe and KG trade buzz.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2007

Tony's crew works Cavs over

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

SAN ANTONIO -- You've clicked to the wrong place if you're looking for "Sopranos" explanations, frustrations or commiserations. All we can do her...

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Tony's crew works Cavs over

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

SAN ANTONIO -- You've clicked to the wrong place if you're looking for "Sopranos" explanations, frustrations or commiserations. All we can do her...

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