342 Results for chris paul

Time to put the Trade Machine to work

...Why Memphis does it: OK, you're right ... we can't operate under the assumption that GM Chris Wallace would ever do anything logically. But for the life of me, I don't understand Memphis...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 20, 2008

Thinking about the NBA playoffs while web surfing

All right, we're pulling out all the stops today: NBA playoff thoughts, reader e-mails, follow-ups to last Friday's mailbag, some weekly links ... it'...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 18, 2007

Breaking down the luck of the lottery

I couldn't cram everything into this week's 1,200-word magazine column about the NBA Lottery, so let's follow up with some hardcore data to fully illu...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 11, 2007

Greg Oden: No. 1 with a bullet

...picks (Noah, Brewer and Al Horford) and two more are projected as second-rounders (Taurean Green and Chris Richard), the most impressive collection of NBA-ready talent in years. But their selflessness stood out over...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 03, 2007

Midweek roundup

I watched three college games (Gonzaga-St. Mary's, Wisconsin-Iowa and Florida-Kentucky) and most of the Oregon-Arizona game on Saturday, as well as Te...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 13, 2007

Sports Czar is fired up, ready to go

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Barack Obama could use a Sports Czar in his cabinet. Bill Simmons already has his platform and is ready to serve.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Thirty-eight NBA lessons learned so far

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

After watching the first week of NBA action, Scoop Jackson has 38 things we've learned so far.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

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 king of all fantasy previews

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons offers a cheat sheet for your fantasy basketball draft and tries to put LeBron's greatness in historical perspective.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

CP3 can score big at hoops and strikes

Mary Buckheit, Page 2

Chris Paul loves the hardwood, the round ball, the competition ... and we mean bowling, not basketball.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

What happened to the New York City point guard?

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

From Bob Cousy to Nate Archibald to Kenny Anderson, the New York City point guard once ruled the hardwood. Has he disappeared?

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2008

Ten things that should happen in the draft … but won't

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson has 10 moves he thinks should happen in the NBA draft … but won't.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008

The best draft picks in NBA history, Nos. 1 through 60

Mike Lynch, ESPN Research

Wonder who the best No. 5 overall NBA draft pick of the lottery era was? We rate the best at every slot, Nos. 1-60.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

Seven and a half minutes with LeBron James

Sam Alipour, Special to Page 2

LeBron James shares his thoughts on Team USA, NBA officiating and physical fitness with Page 2.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

Can Celts answer the call at closing time?

Bill Simmons, Page 2

As the NBA Finals return to Boston, Bill Simmons isn't quite sure if Boston has the moxie to seal the franchise's 17th title.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008