The disappearance of Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson played a pivotal role in the Magic's success this season. So why has he played zero minutes in the Finals?

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 30: Anthony Johnson #8 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six...

Take a retro look at Game 2

Game 2 might not have been an all-time classic, but it will save the '09 Finals from going down as a clunker for the ages, writes Bill Simmons.

Searching for Danny Biasone

Bill Simmons says inconsistent officiating and unimaginative offenses are ruining what could be the greatest NBA postseason in years.

Where An Amazing Four-Part Preview Happens

The season is two weeks old, but it's not too late for Bill Simmons to serve up his biggest NBA preview ever.

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 1: Atlanta Hawks Guards Salim Stoudamire #20, Tyronn Lue #10, Speedy Claxton #12, Anthony Johnson #8, and Acie Law IV #4 pose during NBA Media Day at Philips Arena October 1...

One man out, one league in trouble

The Tim Donaghy scandal is the latest example that the NBA is in trouble and needs to make changes.

Welcome to the No Balls Association

Bill Simmons can't believe no GM had the testicular fortitude to make a move at the trading deadline.

Me, Mike & the Mad Dog

Bill Simmons decided it's time to do a running diary of his favorite sports radio show -- so welcome to the world of Mike and the Mad Dog.

The Superficial NBA preview

Why do we love hoops? Scoop Jackson shows why with his list of predictions, thoughts and pronouncements in his 2006-07 Superficial NBA preview.

Me, Mike & the Mad Dog

Bill Simmons decided it's time to do a running diary of his favorite sports radio show -- so welcome to the world of Mike and the Mad Dog.

Stock up: the first round

It's been an unbelievable first round and Bill Simmons has his NBA playoffs stock watch, from Nash and Kobe to LeBron's beard and Reggie Evans' trip to hell.

The evolution of Ron Artest

A year after The Brawl, Scoop Jackson asks, how has Ron Artest changed? And, perhaps more important, can he stay the same?

More cowbell: Quick hits

What does Bill Simmons do when he has something quick he needs to say? He puts it here.

Tribal council in session

It's "Survivor" time in the NBA -- no, not the "Eye of the Tiger" one -- the one where everyone gets voted off and Bill Simmons leads the tribal council.