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Using game stats and a variety of beyond-the-box score metrics, Neil Paine ranks the top 10 conference finals players of all time. LeBron James, Hakeem Olajuwon and Michael Jordan top the list.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2013

If Phil Jackson was picking his own dream team, his squad would start with someone other than Michael Jordan.

Neil Paine says that on paper, the 2011-12 Miami Heat were one of the best NBA championship squads of all time.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2012

Ira Winderman of South Florida Sun-Sentinel: New York Knicks backup center Josh Harrellson is in the mix to be in the mix for the Miami Heat. Dealt in the offseason to the Houston Rockets in the Marcus Camby sign-and-trade and later released, Harrell...

NBAE/Getty Images Wings of desire: Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Dion Waiters are ready for flight. Atlanta Hawks John Jenkins: Quite possibly the best pure shooter in the 2012 draft class, Jenkins has the kind of silky stroke coache...

The Kentucky Wildcats became the first school to have the top two picks and tied a record with six players taken overall in the 2012 NBA draft Thursday night.

Breaking down the method for ESPN.com's best Finals single-game performances.

John Rohde of The Oklahoman: The Beatles managed to stay together for 10 years (1960-70). If you believe some people, The Heatles might only stay together another 10 days (2010-present). When free agents LeBron James and Chris Bosh decided to join Dw...

Five ESPN.com writers break down the key factors in the Heat-Celtics matchup and offer predictions.

Heat forward LeBron James is the NBA's MVP for a third time, putting him alongside some of the game's all-time greats.

In case you were out living a life of leisure, here's what you missed in sports on Thursday. On a night when Kobe Bryant was hampered with a stomach issue, Ty Lawson scored 32 points and the Nuggets forced a Game 7 with a 113-96 win over the Lak...

LeBron James says it would "mean a lot" to win a third MVP award.

Should the Clips make a move? Will Orlando keep Dwight? What will happen in Boston?

Bob Sansevere of the Pioneer Press: Even though Kevin Love would have been a restricted free agent and not likely to leave next season, the Wolves had to send a message to Love, his teammates and fans that they were committed to keeping him as a core...

Jason Quick of The Oregonian: Barring an injury setback before the season starts, the Trail Blazers will not use the "amnesty clause" on Brandon Roy this season, team president Larry Miller told The Oregonian late Monday evening. "Our plan right now ...

Corazza: Teams could take a flyer on these free agents.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2011