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Chad Smith

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Chad is a Basketball Insiders contributor based in Indianapolis.

Articles by Chad Smith (161)

NBA Daily: Two Horse Race in the East? Maybe Not

The West is wide open, while the East is a two-horse race. But, every season is full of surprises, and this year will be no different. Chad Smith digs in to identify three teams that could spoil the Bucks and 76ers Eastern Conference title bout.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Should Orlando Sell?

Injuries have once again foiled Orlando’s plans for success. Chad Smith assesses the situation and details why it is time for the Magic to finally blow it up and fully embrace the youth movement.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Indiana’s Roller Coaster Ride

In what has already been an emotional week for the basketball world, the Indiana Pacers will have a beam of positivity as Victor Oladipo makes his return to the floor.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Rich Getting Richer In LA

How will Paul George’s return from off-season shoulder surgeries affect the current state of things in Clipper Land? Chad Smith examines.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Fixing The Toronto Raptors

Chad Smith continues Basketball Insiders’ “Fixing” series with a breakdown of the troubled Toronto Raptors.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Team Basketball Fueling Historic Jazz Season

The Utah Jazz may not have a top-ten player in the league, but their recipe for success is similar to one that carried another team to a championship nearly 20 years ago.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Welcomed Returns Loom Large in January

Injuries are a part of the game and this season has been no exception. Chad Smith looks at four teams who will get a nice boost with key players who are expected to return the floor this month.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Suns Needing Vintage Chris Paul

Chris Paul has struggled with turnovers in the NBA Finals. For the Suns to regain control of the series, the veteran point guard must regain his handle on the ball.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Brook Lopez’s Effect In Multiple Areas Offsets Shooting Struggles

Despite the brilliant success of the Milwaukee Bucks, Brook Lopez hasn’t been able to find his three-point shot — but Chad Smith details why the team’s fans should not be concerned.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Motor City Giant

Blake Griffin still hasn’t been able to play this season, but the Detroit Pistons have been carried by their motivated big man who is putting up All-Star caliber numbers. Chad Smith writes.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021