Articles by Chad Smith (161)
Player movement this summer revolved around some high-profile point guards. Is Chris Paul’s move to Phoenix a blueprint that other teams can follow? Chad Smith looks at five lead guards that could ultimately shape how the upcoming season plays out.
The San Antonio Spurs have been the premier model franchise for decades. As they enter a new chapter of their storied franchise, the team will have a vastly new look when they step onto the floor next season.
Two weeks remain until the March 25 trade deadline, the Houston Rockets appear ready to make a deal for PJ Tucker. Chad Smith looks at three playoff teams outside of the championship favorites that could benefit the most by adding the underappreciated veteran.
The Phoenix Suns have the second-best record in the league at the midpoint of the season. Obviously, the addition of Chris Paul is one reason for their rise but there is much more to the story of this special team.
Expectations were extremely high for three teams entering this season. A variety of factors have derailed their trajectory but there may still be time to address their issues and turn their seasons around.
Luka Doncic and Trae Young will be forever linked. The two young superstars meet again Wednesday night in Atlanta. Chad Smith looks back on the draft-night trade, and how their vastly different playing styles ultimately produce the same results.
A quarter of the 2020-21 season has been played and many teams are trying to dig themselves out of a hole. Chad Smith identifies five struggling role players that will need to turn things around in order for their teams to find success.
No one envisioned Gordon Hayward joining the Charlotte Hornets in free agency. Not many people believed he could return to being an All-Star caliber player. Chad Smith puts the spotlight on Hayward’s resurgent season in Buzz City.
The Miami HEAT have long been patient as they waited for Justise Winslow to blossom. Now, it would seem as if that patience has started to bear fruit. Chad Smith looks at Winslow and how he has played (and should continue to play) a crucial role in the HEAT’s strong start to 2019.
The Lakers have their “big three” after trading for Russell Westbrook but is he the right fit in Los Angeles? The former MVP has had an incredible career but he may not be the point guard the Lakers desperately need.