D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: Isiah's a genius

In our 20-year study of the NBA draft, Bryan Colangelo and -- seriously -- Isiah Thomas were the best at plucking talent. The worst GM, though, was no surprise.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009

Hollinger: The Draft Rater's past results, 2002-08

John Hollinger shows which college guards and small forwards could make the biggest impact at the NBA level, based on the numbers.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Mr. Basketball 2009: Kawhi Leonard

M.L. King of Riverside standout gains most prestigious state player of the year honor for California (one that has roots to 90 years ago) by dominatin...

Flores: Debate within a state

In California basketball, it's north vs. south and Los Angeles vs. San Francisco. In the last few years, L.A. has forged out in front.

Prep Notes With A Twist

...four Southern Section titles at Glendora. Known for his zone defense, LeDuc coached California legends like Casey Jacobsen (1996-99) and Tracy Murray (1987-89). Mark Lehman (Cajon, San Bernardino): Although Cajon suffered a...

Weekend Dime: Picking the most deserving All-Star reserves

AP Photo and Getty Image It remains to be seen whether Eastern Conference coaches can find room on the All-Star team for Orlando's Jameer Nelson and ...

Friday Bullets

...Allan Ray (#15), and personal favorite Penn grad Ibrahim Jaaber (#21). The victorious Germans feature #4 Casey Jacobsen. Not to mention: Just watch. It's great basketball. It lacks some of the size and...

2008-09 Player Movement

Dozens of NBA players changed teams this summer. ESPN.com's player movement chart assembles all the changes on one page.

The Story of Draft Night 2008 ...

...list is: O.J. Mayo, Mike Conley, Kyle Lowry, Javaris Crittenton, Marko Jaric, Greg Buckner, and Casey Jacobsen. Every one of them has something to recommend them, but (this sounds harsher than I mean...

Simmons: NBA MVP breakdown, Part II

In Part II of his NBA MVP countdown, Bill Simmons unveils his pick in the tightest race in decades.

Simmons: NBA MVP breakdown, Part I

From worst to first, Bill Simmons determines the NBA MVP in the tightest race in decades.

Snyder, Jefferson help Wolves put away Grizzlies

Kirk Snyder had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Al Jefferson added 21 points and 10 boards, and the Timberwolves beat the Grizzlies 114-105 on Saturday night in a game between two of the NBA's worst teams.

Sports Guy's Blog: Putting the Trade Machine to work

"Hello everyone, I'm WWE announcer Jim Ross. We'd like to welcome you to another excit-..." (We hear the sound of glass breaking and the beginning of...

Gasol, Miller lead Grizzlies' thumping of Sonics

Pau Gasol had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Mike Miller added 25 points and the Grizzlies sent the SuperSonics to their ninth straight loss.

...Mark Blount #15 of the Miami Heat fights for a rebound against Darko Milicic #31 and Casey Jacobsen #23 of the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum January 6, 2008 in Memphis, Tennessee