Can a non-NBA fan be converted?

A non-NBA fan headed to Staples Center to see whether what the league had to offer could convert him.

Free agents: 2010 and 2011

Who's on track to become a free agent in the summers of 2010 and 2011? We've got the lists.

Daily Dime

...both starting guards for the Rockets scored 28-or-more points in a non-overtime game. Cuttino Mobley (28) and Steve Francis (32) did it then

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 8: Elton Brand #42, Sam Cassell #19, Quinton Ross #13 and Cuttino Mobley #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrate after a win against the Dallas Mavericks on November...

The prospects for sports reality TV

Here's an e-mail exchange that took place over the past week between myself and Adam Abdalla. You can find our weekly "Best of 1000" podcast right her...

Free agents: 2009 and 2010

Who's on track to become a free agent in the summers of 2009 and 2010. We've got the lists.

Time to put 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...

Seven trade possibilities for Kobe

...everyone forgets this). 2004: Orlando trades Tracy McGrady (with Juwan Howard) to Houston for Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato … a trade that worked out so poorly, it led to the one...

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...

USC will honor Telfort's scholarship

Southern California freshman Frankie Telfort has a heart problem that will prevent him from playing for the Trojans.

A 'Band-Aid' for the NBA offseason

Bill Simmons recaps the NBA offseason so far, using quotes from his favorite movie of the decade, "Almost Famous."

The first lottery draft still rates the best

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

Expectations high for Magic in '09-10

After a tough Finals loss, the Magic head into the summer with decisions to make.

Sources: Thomas, Clippers talk

Isiah Thomas is actively seeking work again, and he spoke several weeks ago with Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in a meeting arranged by current coach/general manager Mike Dunleavy, ESPN.com learned Wednesday.