Articles by Chad Smith (165)
After rejuvenating his career over the past four years, Chad Smith explains why now is the time for a contender to make a move for Derrick Rose.
Anthony Edwards has been a highlight reel every single night but his poor shooting has gotten a lot of attention as well. Chad Smith details why there should be no cause for concern regarding the future of the top overall draft pick.
Gregg Popovich has typically relied heavily on his veteran players. Now, he has a cast of young talent that is fueling a Spurs resurgence. Chad Smith puts the spotlight on the rising stars in San Antonio.
The Indiana Pacers have always been a good defensive team, but Myles Turner is on a mission this season to take them to an elite level. Chad Smith takes a closer look at the impact Turner has had as the anchor of Indiana’s defense.
The pieces of the puzzle have been added through the draft, trades and free agency. Now it is up to the coaches and players themselves to decide the roles – beginning in training camp.
The Lakers realize that they need Anthony Davis in order to defend their title. After four games without Dennis Schroder, they also understand the true value of their starting point guard.
Cleveland has some important decisions to make in the second year of its rebuild. There’s a fork in the road ahead, and no one knows which route they will ultimately take. Chad Smith examines.
Many of the free agency signings from this past summer have not panned out well. Chad Smith takes a look at four teams that would likely do things differently if they had a time machine.
In the next edition of our The Stretch Run series, Basketball Insiders takes a closer look at the Central Division bubble teams as things get back on track following the All-Star break.
Injuries are brutal, but they are inevitably part of the game. Chad Smith looks at three players that missed all of last season that figure to be major contributors this year.