Dealing with slow-starting stars

Tom Carpenter takes a closer look at some slow-starting stars and wonders if and when their fantasy values will rise.

Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.

Hawks-Hornets Preview

Hawks-Hornets Preview

Jennings, Ariza, Bynum soar in rankings

Brian McKitish takes a closer look at players he's moved way up or way down in his top-130 hoops rankings this week.

Daily Dime: Hawks keep on soaring

AP Photo/Gregory Smith Josh Smith and Joe Johnson kept the Hawks atop the East after beating Portland 99-95 in overtime. ...

Johnson, Crawford take advantage of Paul's absence as Hawks handle Hornets

Joe Johnson scored 26 points, Jamal Crawford added 21, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 121-98 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

Hornets-Hawks Preview

Hornets-Hawks Preview

Future Power Rankings: Teams 21 to 25

How will your favorite team fare in future seasons? Chad Ford and John Hollinger take a close look.

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Chad Ford's 2009-10 Predictions

Our ESPN Insider forecasts the regular-season outcome for the Eastern Conference.

Chris Broussard's 2009-10 Predictions

Our ESPN Mag writer forecasts the regular-season outcome for the Eastern Conference.

Jon Barry's 2009-10 Predictions

Our ESPN NBA analyst forecasts the regular-season outcome for the Eastern Conference.

Chris Sheridan's 2009-10 Predictions

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Marc Stein's 2009-10 Predictions

Our ESPN.com NBA senior writer forecasts the regular-season outcome for the East.

J.A. Adande's 2009-10 Predictions

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 7: Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets shoots a...