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Larry Coon groups the NBA teams according to their salary-cap situation. The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers will likely have to pay quite a luxury tax next season.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2013

Larry Coon says there are several external factors that will compel the Knicks to match Houston's offer sheet to Jeremy Lin.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2012

Larry Coon takes a look at the remaining salary cap situations for all 30 NBA teams.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2012

Larry Coon explains how the rules of the new collective bargaining agreement could have an impact on teams' approach to "Big 3" star systems going forward.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2012

Chad Ford breaks down how much long-term cash and cap room each team would save by using the amnesty clause on its top candidate.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2011

If he opts for free agency next summer, Carmelo Anthony will likely command a max deal. But his inefficient game means the team he signs with will inevitably be overpaying for his services.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2010

Insider continues its free-agency Buyer's Guide series with a look at Ray Allen. While he may be in the twilight of his career, there are plenty of teams who'd still be interested in his pure shooting stroke.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2010

Insider continues its free-agency Buyer's Guide series with a look at Rudy Gay. He has legitimate upside and elite athleticism for a relative bargain compared with other free agents. Still, he's not the top priority for any team seeking a big move.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2010

Insider continues its free agency Buyer's Guide series with a look at Joe Johnson. Widely rumored to be the consolation prize for teams chasing LeBron James, his production is solid. But at age 28, is he worth a fat, long-term contract?

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2010

Here's how the Knicks will try to lure LeBron James to New York.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2010

LeBron James can make even the best players in the NBA better. But who would benefit from the most from playing alongside the King? John Hollinger explains using his newly crafted LeBron Rating to open Insider's LeBron Week.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2010

NBA Player X explains why he and most pro ballers think capping team payrolls is a good thing.

Blog | Conversation | May 06, 2010

New York's rebuilding plan has hit a few unexpected snags. Now what?

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Chad Ford takes a look at which teams will have money to spend in 2010.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

Chad Ford takes a look at the 2009 free-agent class.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Chad Ford takes a look at the 2009 free-agent class.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2009