RIC BUCHER VIDEOS STORIES

NBA Debate: Where Nets go from here, and Russell Westbrook's resurgence

The Nets took action against Kyrie Irving, but they'll still face consequences both on and off the court.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Why NBA scouts, executives aren't sold on Warriors repeating

A healthy sampling of NBA scouts, GMs and coaches polled by FOX Sports had no trouble offering a host of reasons the Warriors will not be in...

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

NBA debate: What to do with Russ, and what's wrong with Nets, Lakers and Sixers

What can the Lakers do to get a win? Send Russell Westbrook home? Here's what our NBA reporters think.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Zion Williamson amazes, Lakers stumble: What we saw in NBA's opening week

The NBA season is only a few days old, and already there's been a massive debut from Zion Williamson, a let-down from the Lakers and some ne...

OCTOBER 21, 2022

NBA MVP odds: Lines, best bets to win the award

Kevin Durant for NBA MVP? FOX Sports NBA Writer Ric Bucher gives his three best bets to win the MVP award this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2022

NBA staff debate: Warriors' repeat chances, Lakers and Nets drama, MVP picks

Are the Warriors destined to repeat, or will Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks stop them? We asked our NBA experts 10 questions ahead of o...

OCTOBER 17, 2022

NBA Preseason Survey: Lakers, Nets have biggest boom-or-bust potential

Ric Bucher talked to 21 GMs, scouts and coaches about the biggest storylines in the upcoming NBA season. Here's what they had to say.

OCTOBER 14, 2022

A tough mental shift: EuroBasket star one week, NBA supporting role the next

How do the stars of EuroBasket return to NBA training camps and to the less glorified "dirty work" of a floor spacer or decoy or defensive s...

OCTOBER 5, 2022

NBA odds: Los Angeles Lakers, Nets, best over/under win total bets to make

FOX Sports NBA writer Ric Bucher's best NBA win total bets. He explains why now is the time to go under on the Nets and Lakers and more.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Ime Udoka suspended: What's next for Celtics and beyond?

The Celtics have suspended Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season. Our NBA staff explains what that means for the team going forward.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

College football poll: CFP, Heisman, other picks from FOX staff after three weeks

What are the CFP teams so far? Who are the top Heisman candidates? We surveyed FOX Sports writers and staff for their early-season picks.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Russell Westbrook's next move: What NBA execs and scouts expect

Can Russell Westbrook accept a new role with the Lakers? Or is another team out there? Ric Bucher polls NBA execs and scouts.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Why NBA execs believe a Kevin Durant trade is still likely

Kevin Durant has a long history of changing his mind, which could reopen the possibility of a trade, writes Ric Bucher.

AUGUST 30, 2022

Is Chargers QB Justin Herbert overrated or over-praised?

A former head coach compared Justin Herbert to Tom Brady. Is the hype around the third-year star becoming overblown?

AUGUST 20, 2022

Can Celtics trade for Kevin Durant without sacrificing identity?

Is KD the missing piece in Boston? Ric Bucher talks to rival GMs about what the C's should be willing to give up for Durant.

JULY 30, 2022

Is LeBron James still a top-five NBA player?

Colin Cowherd and Ric Bucher debate whether LeBron James is still one of the top five players in the NBA.

JULY 18, 2022

Boom or bust? Assessing James Wiseman's Warriors return in Summer League

Is James Wiseman ready to be a steady contributor for the Warriors? NBA scouts share their insights on the former No. 2 overall pick with Ri...

JULY 15, 2022

Steph Curry reportedly reached out to Durant about reuniting

Ric Bucher reports that Stephen Curry, wanting to surpass LeBron in rings, reached out to Kevin Durant about a possible reunion.

JULY 14, 2022

Where is Kevin Durant headed? What NBA executives are saying

At the Las Vegas Summer League, NBA insiders shared their thoughts with Ric Bucher on Kevin Durant's situation and destination.

JULY 12, 2022

Chet Holmgren flashes potential, shows flaws in Summer League

In his first two Summer League games, Chet Holmgren showed his enticing potential and also raised cause for concern, Ric Bucher writes.

JULY 8, 2022