Player Rater: Perkins up, Calderon down

Seth Landman discusses the rising stocks of big men like Tim Duncan and Kendrick Perkins, and the sinking values of Jose Calderon and David West.

NEXT No. 1: Kevin Durant

When he was drafted in 2007, there was no doubt Kevin Durant would survive in the NBA. But would he become dominant? Would he become a true superstar? We're about to find out.

Will bad starts affect deadline dealings?

Will poor starts by the Blazers and Wizards affect their moves at the trade deadline?

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Beasley sets season high with 27 points as Heat edge Blazers

Michael Beasley scored a season-high 27 points, Dwyane Wade had 18 points and 12 assists and the Miami Heat led from the start in beating the Portland Trail Blazers 107-100 Tuesday night.

Greg Oden Reminds Miami Coach Spoelstra Why He Left Town

Photo: Sam Forencich/NBAE/Getty Images Greg Oden looks crestfallen after Simon Cowell informs him he's just sung his way to a plane...

First Cup: Tuesday

Phil Sheridan of The Philadelphia Inquirer: "If the 76ers sign Allen Iverson, they might as well skip ahead a few moves and make him coach and general...

Look closer at underlying statistics

Brian McKitish highlights some interesting underlying statistics to get a truer look at some players and their potential fantasy value.

Clippers rally from 18 down as Grizzlies wilt in fourth quarter

Eric Gordon scored 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-88 on Sunday, giving coach Mike Dunleavy his 600th regular-season victory.

Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview

Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview

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Grizzlies-Trail Blazers Preview

Nets inch closer to NBA's worst-ever start

The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Greg Oden #52 of the Portland Trailblazers warms-up before the game against the Golden State Warriors on...

Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

Nets-Trail Blazers Preview

Nets-Trail Blazers Preview

Tuesday Bullets

...if that team doesn't win, Brandon Roy won't get fired, you will." Why does Greg Oden get his feet so high when he dunks? I know, it's pretty emphatic and fun...