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Time to put the Trade Machine to work

...second, what's that? (Dramatic pause.) Good God, that's the Basketball Blog's music! That's Bill Simmons! He's back! He couldn't wait any longer! He's taking this NBA trade deadline...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 20, 2008

One basketball nation, under Duncan

If you want to win a championship, Tim Duncan remains the best player in the league to accomplish that particular goal. We covered most of the reasons...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 14, 2007

NellieBall isn't built for the long haul

With the Warriors heading for one of those gut-wrenching, "How the hell did we lose that series?" exits, just remember, there are specific reasons why...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 10, 2007

The first lottery draft still rates the best

David Schoenfield, Page 2

As we celebrate the 25th draft under the lottery system, Page 2 looks back and grades the previous 24 drafts.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009

Who makes the the Mount Rushmores of the AL teams?

David Schoenfield, Page 2

Page 2 breaks down who gets the ultimate enshrinement from the 14 American League teams.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2009

Worst contracts in MLB history

Page 2 staff

Page 2 compiles a list of the worst contracts in major league history. Needless to say, it's a very long list.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2009

The NBA finally has its curves back

Bill Simmons, Page 2

After rejoicing that the NBA finally has its sexy figure back, Bill Simmons has 20 predictions about the upcoming season.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008

The AL midseason review, '84 Cubs style

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

Jonah Keri channels the '84 Cubs to hand out progress reports on all the AL teams.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Are the Rays for real?

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

Jonah Keri looks at some other teams that surprised with hot starts to see if the Rays will be there all season.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2008

Welcome to the first-ever mock draft

DJ Gallo, Page 2

DJ Gallo has decided to unleash a brand new concept to media -- he calls it the "mock draft."

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2008

The greatest moments in baseball hair history

Paul Lukas, Page 2

The NFL is still considering a ban on long hair, but baseball is the sport with the most hair highlights.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2008

How the West might be won

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons finally decides to chime in on the NBA's crazy Western Conference and how the rest of the season will play out.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2008

Backbiting and bitterness in the inbred AFC East

Thomas Neumann, Page 2

Never mind "Desperate Housewives," the cattiest melodrama these days is found in the AFC East.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008

Sorting through the NBA morass and more links

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons tries to figure out who the real NBA favorite is and passes along a new batch of recommended links.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008

The owners we love to hate

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

With a little help from the readers, Jonah Keri counts down the 36 owners we all love to hate.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2007