Articles by Chad Smith (165)
This holiday season is all about giving thanks. There are a lot of things to be thankful for, and NBA teams are no different. Here is one thing that every team should be thankful for this year.
Basketball Insiders takes a closer look at the favorites for the Coach of the Year award, which has several worthy candidates headlined by Taylor Jenkins.
Basketball Insiders looks at three teams that could acquire Robert Covington before the February 10 NBA trade deadline.
Despite their 21-21 record at the midway point of the season, the New York Knicks appear to be buyers at the trade deadline as they acquired Cam Reddish in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
Most the players around the league are now eligible to be traded. With the deadline less than two months away, these are five fringe teams that absolutely need to make a move in order to become a contender.
The second half of the 2021-22 season is in full swing, and Basketball Insiders has identified which struggling players need to turn it around in order to get their teams back on track. Their postseason fate depends on it as time is running out.
From Miles Bridges and Anthony Edwards to the Wizards and the Cavaliers, there have been many pleasant surprises around the league. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, Basketball Insiders takes a look at those on the flip side of the coin. Here are the biggest turkeys in the NBA so far this season.
The Suns and Warriors are on a different level than the other 28 teams in the league. Both have their sights set on a return to the Finals as they square off two times this week. Chad Smith looks at the many similarities between these two elite teams.
A full rundown of the top ten highest-paid players in the league this year, and how they have been performing so far this season.
Denver and Philadelphia are missing multiple All-Star players this season but the strong play of their dominant big men has them in position for a playoff run. Chad Smith looks at the production of Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid as they continue to carry their teams.