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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In The Barbershop with Lamar Odom

Ric Bucher

Laker Lamar Odom and Ric Bucher sit down to talk NBA in a Los Angeles barbershop.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Colangelo plans Hall voting changes

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

New basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo wants to open voting to the public and media.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

By association

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

The NBA should hand out a Super Sidekick award. Why? See: Channing Frye, Ersan Ilyasova, Beno Udrih and Arron Afflalo, for whom new teammates have made all the difference in 2009.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 16, 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

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

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

Malone prepares for 'tough decision'

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Having 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, 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

Sources: Drop in salary affects buyout

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Spanish 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, 2009

George swapped for Belinelli

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

The Raptors have traded small forward Devean George for Warriors guard Marco Belinelli.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009

Yao to have surgery, likely out 2009-10

Ric Bucher, ESPN The Magazine

Rockets 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, 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