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Given the uncertainty of the next collective bargaining agreement, teams loathe taking on big contracts. As a result, trading for players such as Carmelo Anthony becomes that much more difficult. Tom Haberstroh ranks the NBA's top 10 unmovable deals.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2010

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

ESPN Insider is drawing up offseason blueprints for every NBA team, examining what teams will do and should do. Here, we look at eight teams who can't make free-agent splashes but will try to improve via major trades instead.

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

Insider's Buyer's Guide examines the top free agents in this summer's historic class and determines their true value along with the best and worst possible fits for each.

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

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

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2009