Contest: design a play for the Wizards

Now's your chance to coach the Washington Wizards. At least for one play. Really. Send us your best inbounds play by Wed. Dec. 23 and our crack panel of experts will choose the best one, which the Wizards will try to use during a game.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Future Power Rankings: Categories

See how each team ranked in each category in our Future Power Rankings.

Story | December 15, 2009

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Power Rankings: Celtics claim top spot

In Marc Stein's Week 7 Power Rankings, the Celtics have jumped the Lakers for the No. 1 spot

Raymond Felton on the prowl

Neil Tardy looks ahead to Week 8 of the NBA schedule and highlights good and poor offensive and defensive matchups to exploit.

SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 2: Tyreke Evans #13 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers on December 2, 2009 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges...

Fernandez to miss up to six weeks

Portland Trail Blazers forward Rudy Fernandez underwent a procedure to alleviate nerve pressure in his back that was causing leg pain, and he is expected to miss up to six weeks.

Playoff Odds: It could get interesting

John Hollinger debuts this season's Playoff Odds.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Power Rankings: Competition tight for top-5 spot

In Marc Stein's Week 6 Power Rankings, the Lakers are still No. 1, but the top 5 has been reshuffled.

Inferior rivals giving Dallas fits at home

The Mavs are struggling to stomp inferior visitors, which is a troubling pattern.

Power Rankings: Lakers edge Suns for No. 1 spot

In Marc Stein's Week 5 Power Rankings, the Lakers edge out the Suns for the top spot.

Power Rankings: Lakers reclaim top spot

In Marc Stein's Week 4 Power Rankings, the Los Angeles Lakers reclaim the top spot.

Ranking the top 20 sophomores

David Thorpe breaks down the 20 best sophomores in the league.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

First Cup: Thursday

...just didn't know it would be that fast.' " Mike Wells of The Indianapolis Star: "The Indiana Pacers have enjoyed a five-game winning streak during the past two weeks. Not so coincidentally, it...

The Brawl: Were lessons learned?

It was a different time when Ron Artest and the Pacers took on the Pistons and their fans five years ago. But how much has really changed?