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For the debut Insider edition of 5-on-5, our panel of draft experts gives their opinion on the best player, defender, and shooter in the draft, along with the prospects with the most upside and the best motor.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2013

Dave Telep's Starting 5: A look back at NBA All-stars during their HS years, Julius Randle's final visit, the versatility of the 2013 PFs and an introduction to Mustapha Heron.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2013

Chad Ford gives his predictions on how the first round of the 2012 NBA draft will play out.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2012

Chris Palmer offers his top five playoffs breakout players.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2012

Chris Palmer explains how Chris Paul's five specific elite skills can help him as he and the Clippers try to take down the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2012

John Carroll breaks down Knicks phenom Jeremy Lin to see what makes him so good, and what weaknesses could be exploited in the future.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2012

Chad Ford checks in with his weekly Stock Watch, focusing on the ever-shifting Top 5. While Anthony Davis appears solid at No. 1 overall, the rest remain in flux, with Harrison Barnes and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist battling to be the first wing taken.

Blog | Conversation | January 31, 2012

Chad Ford takes a look at five draft prospects (Tristan Thompson, Isaiah Thomas, Josh Selby, Scotty Hopson and Nurideen Lindsey) who scouts have been buzzing about in the past week.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2011

John Hollinger gives us five observations for Thursday.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Repeat? Please. John Hollinger says the defending champs have bigger worries, like avoiding a trip to the lottery.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2006

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2005

Each week during the fantasy basketball season Eric Karabell shares the knowledge.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2004

Each week during the fantasy basketball season Eric Karabell shares the knowledge.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2004

With a chance to even his team's series against the Kings, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki had a nightmarish Game 4.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2004

Thanks to Rasho Nesterovic, the Spurs are closing in on the second seed out West despite missing Tim Duncan.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2004

Antawn Jamison's scoring average is down, but he's shooting a career-best 52.7 from the field.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2004