Kenny Smith
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Kenny Smith
Kenny Smith played 10 seasons in the NBA, winning back-to-back championships with the Houston Rockets in 1994 and 1995. He also works as analyst for TNT's "Inside the NBA" and on New York Knicks broadcasts, and hosts "Full Court Press" on Sirius Satellite Radio.Send Kenny a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast. |
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Lottery teams need to plan for a busy summer April 14, 2009
Most franchises who missed the playoffs need more than a little lotto luck to get back on their feet.
MVP race nears its final stretch March 31, 2009
Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are all worthy, but one has distanced himself as the clear winner.
Leave of absence gives Barkley time to grow January 10, 2009
Charley Barkley will be missed while he's away from TNT, but he'll also learn from the experience.
Defining season approaches for Wade, Carter October 17, 2008
Dwyane Wade and Vince Carter both find themselves trying to rebuild with their respective teams.
Handing out season-ending awards April 16, 2008
Picking award winners wasn't easy after one of the NBA's craziest seasons ever.
West victims could face tough questions April 8, 2008
Surviving the first round of the West playoffs won't be easy. Those who don't could be in for a summer of change.
Teams need more than talent to win title March 17, 2008
Some teams have what it takes to win a championship. Most don't.
None of the West's powers a perfect team March 3, 2008
Each West contender has its many strengths, but all also have their weaknesses.
Lakers made best trade; don't overlook Suns February 25, 2008
A flurry of big-name trades has shaken up the West. Who's the favorite to emerge from the pack?
Blockbuster trades raise questions February 11, 2008
First Pau then Shaq. What's next for the West? Kenny looks at the conference's new power structure.
Nets and Bulls need to follow Grizzlies' lead February 1, 2008
Chicago didn't want to trade for Pau Gasol last season. Now look where the Bulls are. Better yet, look at the Lakers.
Off-court transition usually hardest part of trade January 25, 2008
For NBA players, getting traded usually isn't fun. Especially when you're the last one to know.
All-Star picks no easy choice January 20, 2008
Caron Butler makes Kenny Smith's All-Star team. So does Tony Parker and Carlos Boozer. Brandon Roy? Nope.
Lakers benefiting from wise draft choices January 10, 2008
Sure Mitch Kupchak traded Shaquille O'Neal. And Caron Butler. But his recent moves seem to be paying off.
Constructing the perfect player January 2, 2008
You'll need a little bit of something from each of the NBA's greats to find perfection.
New Year's NBA resolutions December 27, 2007
Kenny Smith hands out his New Year's resolutions for every NBA team.
Floor leaders in high demand December 18, 2007
The NBA continues to develop a solid crop of talented young point guards
Keeping it real isn't always the best motto December 11, 2007
Players can better avoid trouble by making wiser decisions about the places they frequent.
Garnett leading early MVP field December 3, 2007
One more into the season, the NBA's top team has also has its top MVP candidate.
NBA teams giving thanks for different reasons November 26, 2007
Several NBA teams have reason to count their blessings one month into the season.
Marbury, Thomas share blame for mess November 19, 2007
Neither Stephon Marbury nor Isiah Thomas handled their recent dustup well.
Some teams still searching for an identity November 12, 2007
Don't count the Golden State Warriors out just yet. Not all teams are as bad (or good) as they currently appear.
Ten to watch November 5, 2007
Tracy McGrady's efforts to turn Houston into a legitimate title contender is just one of the top 10 NBA stories this season.
NBA not lacking for positive stories October 29, 2007
The referee scandal generated negative coverage, but the NBA also has reasons to smile as the season starts.
Basketball's trade commandments October 22, 2007
Kobe Bryant could have helped himself over the summer if he abided by these 10 trade commandments.
Bring on European expansion October 15, 2007
The time has come for the NBA to make its dream of adding teams across the Atlantic a reality.
Preseason rankings: Western Conference October 9, 2007
The Spurs begin the preseason where they left off: as the NBA's model championship franchise.
Preseason rankings: Eastern Conference October 8, 2007
The East figures to be a three-horse race, but the defending champion Cavaliers don't look to be in the running.
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