Articles by Chad Smith (161)
James Harden proclaimed himself to be this season’s MVP. While his numbers have been astronomical since arriving in Brooklyn, his ugly exit from Houston must be factored into the final outcome of the MVP race.
In the midst of a complete teardown, the Oklahoma City Thunder will have some big decisions to make in the coming seasons. But, behind their war chest stuffed with draft picks and their young, star point guard, the Thunder have all of the necessary ingredients for their rebuild to be a major success
Philadelphia may have missed out on the opportunity to bring Kyle Lowry home but all is not lost. Chad Smith details why the acquisition of George Hill just might be a better move for the 76ers now and moving forward.
After identifying the three sleeper teams from the divisions in the East, Chad Smith now looks at the Western Conference, where there are a lot of questions that still need to be answered.
All three divisions in the Eastern Conference have a championship contender, young star power, and an under-the-radar sleeper team that could surprise everyone. Chad Smith looks at the three sleeper teams of each division in the deep Eastern Conference.
The worst fear for a player is to have a disappointing season, individually. The good news is that the next season is an opportunity to bounce back. Chad Smith breaks down five players that are poised to return to form after a lackluster 2020-21 campaign.
After hiring a new head coach, there were questions about the future of the big man pairing in Indiana. Would the Myles Turner-Damontas Sabonis duo fit into the new up-tempo offensive scheme, or would the Pacers break up the dynamic duo? The answer may come within the next 48 hours.
Basketball Insiders begins our Deadline Watch series, where we examine the trade buzz circulating around each division. Up first is the Central Division where a mixture of interesting teams will play pivotal roles leading up to the Mar. 25 deadline.
Several teams have been missing some of their top talents due to lengthy injuries. As these players near a return to the court, it will play a major role in how the playoff picture unfolds.
The Chicago Bulls are suddenly a team with a ton of talent. They are also a team with a lot of questions. Chad Smith details all of the major concerns in the Windy City with training camp right around the corner.