Articles by Chad Smith (165)
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.
Each year there are many worthy candidates vying for the MVP award, but no player is perfect. A quick examination of each superstar reveals what may ultimately doom their dreams of hoisting the award at season’s end. Chad Smith dives in.
After failing to make it with the Philadelphia 76ers, three players have stood out by gaining traction with new franchises as solid contributors. Chad Smith sheds some light on how these individuals have changed the narrative of their careers.
The Boston Celtics have been searching for the pieces necessary to get them back into the NBA Finals. Should they find the key ingredient, this new decade could begin with a championship battle with their legendary west coast rival. Chad Smith writes.
Oklahoma City has been at the epicenter of two major offseason moves that reshaped the NBA. Though forced to pivot the direction of their team, the Thunder should not yet wave the white flag.
Tomorrow night the Detroit Pistons will make the first overall selection in the NBA Draft for just the second time in team history. They selected a Hall of Famer with that pick 51 years ago. Chad Smith details why it might happen again, this time with a player that resembles a guy that was once the face of their franchise.
The Portland Trail Blazers continue to fight for their playoff lives. Damian Lillard’s recent injury is just another obstacle that this team must hurdle to survive. Chad Smith looks at one player that may be emerging off of their bench just when they need it most.