Articles by Chad Smith (161)
As the league continues to evolve, three players have revived their careers by changing the way they play. Chad Smith examines the mental aspect of these changes and how they are helping their new teams.
While rumors continue to swirl around Andre Iguodala, odds are the Grizzlies will take their time in moving the 35-year-old. Chad Smith examines which teams could prove a potential landing spot for the veteran forward.
The improved shooting that Giannis Antetokounmpo has shown this season has been incredible. What if another guy in Philadelphia took that same approach and added to his game? Chad Smith examines why Ben Simmons has been reluctant to explore that avenue.
Detroit’s rebuild is centered around their talented crop of rookies, but the low-key free agent signing of Josh Jackson is providing a spark for the team as he revitalizes his career.
The trade deadline has come and gone and a large contingent of playoff teams did not make a move. Chad Smith looks at four contenders that stood still at the deadline. For some, there may still be a window of opportunity to improve their team before the postseason begins.
The race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference is heating up. Several new pieces will factor into the battle, including some possible movement before the trade deadline. Chad Smith takes a closer look at the teams vying for the eighth seed.
Milwaukee’s aggressive pursuit of Jrue Holiday before the season is finally paying off when they need it the most. Chad Smith looks back at the trade and explains why it will still be the right move, even if the Bucks don’t win the championship this year.
Title aspirations for the Los Angeles Lakers hinge on the health of their two big stars, but figuring out the three best players to put alongside them in close games could determine their fate. Chad Smith writes.
A veteran point guard joining the Clippers when his career is hanging in the balance. Los Angeles has seen this situation before with Reggie Jackson, and with Kawhi Leonard sidelined, are hoping to get the same results out of Eric Bledsoe in his second stint with the franchise.
The regular season is all about offensive firepower but defense is the name of the game in the NBA Finals. Milwaukee and Phoenix both have elite defenders that were acquired before the trade deadline that will play vital roles on the league’s biggest stage.