ATLANTA - OCTOBER 19: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Atlanta Hawks brings the ball upcourt against the Washington Wizards during the preseason...

A new beginning for Jamal Crawford

Jamal Crawford is blessed to finally have a chance to play for a winner with the Atlanta Hawks.

Seven trade possibilities for Kobe

Well, it finally happened -- Black Mamba came out and demanded a trade from the Lakers. The proclamation happened during an interview on Stephen A. Sm...

Summer's madness

Scoop Jackson appraises the state of the NBA's contenders and how free agency is shaking out.

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.

An MVP race for the ages

From No. 450 all the way down to No. 1, Bill Simmons sizes up the entire NBA MVP race. Let's just say this will be the first of many for our winner.

Danilo Gallinari brings new hope to the Knicks

Could Danilo Gallinari be the key to the revitalization of the New York Knicks? Maybe, writes LZ Granderson.

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

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.

The city wants Rose, but the Bulls need Beasley

The city of Chicago wants Bulls GM John Paxson to draft hometown product Derrick Rose. But the right choice is Michael Beasley.

From Zeke, with love

As Isiah Thomas tries to figure out just what his new job is with the Knicks, DJ Gallo wonders about his final words to his team.

NBA MVP breakdown, Part I

From worst to first, Bill Simmons determines the NBA MVP in the tightest race in decades.

Isiah takes the heat, but Bird should be in same boat

Say what you will about Isiah Thomas' tenure in New York, but it's very similar to Larry Bird's in Indiana.

The save the Sonics mailbag

It's the biggest Bill Simmons mailbag of all time. David Stern, Sonics fans are outraged. Are you listening?

Welcome to the Basketball Bag

The NBA must be nearing the stretch run, because Bill Simmons is dedicating an entire mailbag to basketball letters.

Where An Amazing Four-Part Preview Happens

The season is two weeks old, but it's not too late for Bill Simmons to serve up his biggest NBA preview ever.