Articles by Chad Smith (165)
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.
Win or lose, reaching the NBA Finals is a monumental achievement for any team. Getting to the top of the mountain is great, but staying there is the real challenge. Chad Smith looks into why the championship window has gotten even tighter for these organizations.
Rick Carlisle returns to Indiana with unfinished business in mind. Chad Smith looks at why he decided to come back and how he could finish what he started nearly two decades ago.
Chad Smith breaks down the Southeast Division in the latest installment of Basketball Insiders’ Biggest Disappointments series.
The Clippers are still searching for the perfect fit at the point guard position. Chad Smith takes a look at three available players that could separate Los Angeles from the rest of the contending teams at the top of the Western Conference.
Despite having the third-worst record in the league, the Atlanta Hawks were extremely active before the trade deadline. Chad Smith explores the moves Atlanta made, and what they could potentially become over the next few years.
The past two seasons have been incredibly difficult for the Golden State Warriors. While they are eager to return to their winning ways, their path back to championship contention could take some time – if it happens at all.