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Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

Christian Petersen/Getty Images The West's top team will play without point guard after Russell Westbrook for the first time. The Thunder have announced that Russell Westbrook will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus after an injury in the se...

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Jonas Valanciunas study?

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Donatas Motiejunas study?

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

David Thorpe looks at three potential playoff spoilers, saying the Pacers, Rockets and Grizzlies all have the ingredients to pull off a postseason upset.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2013

David Thorpe says that in time, the Houston Rockets backcourt can be dynamic, but it needs time to blend and more playing experience.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2012

David Thorpe writes that while the Houston Rockets' best draft plan might be to package picks to move up or out of the draft, defensive-minded big men like Fab Melo or Meyers Leonard could be good choices.

Blog | Conversation | May 25, 2012

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Chandler Parsons study?

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2012

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Isaiah Thomas study?

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2012

Here's how the top 20 draft choices could have gone down.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2012

David Thorpe evaluates two top NBA draft candidates, breaks down their strengths and weaknesses and with which NBA team they'd match up best.

Blog | Conversation | January 06, 2012

David Thorpe examines five players who are on the cusp of greatness and should have breakout years in 2011-12.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2011

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Patrick Patterson study?

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2011

David Thorpe takes a closer look at two lottery picks who are finally busting out.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2011

David Thorpe is scouting the Las Vegas summer league, and spotlights 10 rookies who have caught his attention. Some, like John Wall, showed why they belong in the NBA. Others, like Detroit's Terrico White, still have questions that need to be answered.

Blog | Conversation | July 14, 2010

While there's a growing certainty about where prospects will land tonight, there's still plenty of intrigue. David Thorpe looks at five moves that could drastically change the draft, including the Wizards' swapping John Wall for an All-Star point guard.

Blog | Conversation | June 24, 2010