Articles by Chad Smith (165)
Bogdan Bogdanovic returned to the Hawks’ lineup on the same night that Nate McMillan made his head coaching debut. Atlanta has won 15 of their 20 games since then and have completely turned around their season.
Expectations were a mile high in Denver last year when the Nuggets traded for Aaron Gordon. A month later their hopes were destroyed when Jamal Murray went down. As they enter the 2021-22 season, where do they fit into the hierarchy out west?
Front offices around the league have had their hands full trying to make the right moves in order to steer their organizations towards a championship. With one month of regular season basketball remaining, Basketball Insiders examines the intense race for the Executive of the Year Award.
The Cavaliers’ roster is oozing with young talent and potential. What does that mean for veterans like Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio? Chad Smith examines the situation in Cleveland, and why they are important pieces to the puzzle for the organization.
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.