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In ESPN The Magazine's NBA Preview, Ric Bucher writes that Lakers center Dwight Howard is headed for his second year of Decision 2.0 -- the latest version of the league's come-play-for-our-team drama and the league's least favorite show.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2012

Ric Bucher says complaints that international play impacts NBA vets might force change for future Team USA rosters

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2012

Ric Bucher says without Lamar Odom or Chris Bosh, Team USA needs some defenders, and Andre Iguodala fits the bill.

Story | Conversation | July 04, 2012

Ric Bucher says that for many NBA players, playing for their hometown team isn't advantageous at all, something Deron Williams must consider this offseason.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2012

Ric Bucher looks at the top three big men in the draft after Anthony Davis and explains that while they all have tremendous potential, there is great risk involved with each player.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2012

Ric Bucher says the Boston's Big Three gave it all they had, so what do they have left?

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2012

Ric Bucher offers his top over-30 free agents and gets various general managers to dish on them as well.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2012

Ric Bucher says the Los Angeles Lakers have one option to get better and that is trade Pau Gasol.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2012

It's not Kevin Durant's nature to be a true alpha dog, and as Ric Bucher writes, Durant's willingness to make room for Russell Westbrook and James Harden is the key to Oklahoma City's chemistry and success.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2012

In search of vegeance for last season's playoff beatdown by the Heat, Derrick Rose debuted a bag of tricks that will cause trouble for a long time to come, writes ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2012

In ESPN The Magazine, Ric Bucher looks at the impact of a lockout-shortened season on teams and players. Pulling out all the stops to win every game just isn't prudent.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2012

ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher examines the economic model NBA owners are pushing and its inherent problems for players.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2011

In ESPN The Magazine, Ric Bucher praises the Boston Celtics' front office (primarily GM Danny Ainge) for making moves with an eye toward the future, especially the trade of Kendrick Perkins ahead of the lockout.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2011

Ric Bucher provides a blueprint for the Spurs to get back to title-contender status, including trades that would break up their Big 3 in order to bring some big-time stars to San Antonio.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2011

In ESPN The Magazine, Ric Bucher writes about the Dallas Mavericks use of cryotherapy during the NBA Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2011

For many NBA players, going abroad would prove to be a risky endeavor on several fronts.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2011