Articles by Chad Smith (161)
Basketball Insiders looks at three teams that could acquire Dennis Schroder before the February 10 NBA trade deadline.
The NBA spotlight will shine on the city of Cleveland as they host the 71st All-Star game this month. The Cavaliers continue to be one of the best surprises this season and deserve to represent their city in that game.
Basketball Insiders takes a closer look at the candidates for the Defensive POY award, which has become a two-man battle between Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert.
Basketball Insiders takes a closer look at the Most Improved Player race, as Ja Morant and Miles Bridges continue their breakout seasons.
Basketball Insiders takes a closer look at the Sixth Man of the Year race, where Tyler Herro has established himself as the odds on favorite to win the award.
Toronto has had to overcome more obstacles than any other team in the last two years. The Raptors are playing in an empty arena once again but they are also playing their best basketball of the season.
The red-hot Toronto Raptors are riding an 11-game winning streak. Chad Smith examines how the defending champions have managed to fight off the loss of key players and overcome so many injuries this season.
The trade deadline is still two months away but the rumor mill is heating up. Talks between teams will get serious next week when the majority of players become eligible to be traded. Here are the most likely names that will be moved between now and then.
The outlook in Portland is looking less sunny each day, and with the team firing Neil Olshey on Friday, the writing is on the wall. Damian Lillard has been incredibly loyal throughout his career but it is time for a change.
There are only 30 head coaching jobs in the NBA, and while many hires do not ultimately work out the way the team envisioned, there are those that are able to figure it out. Nearly two months into the season, these five coaches stand out above the rest.