Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 2

In Part 2 of his NBA preview, Bill Simmons finishes his list of the 33 most intriguing people of the 2009-10 season.

20 reasons to heart Cavs-Pistons

My editors asked me to tackle the 20 most fascinating subplots from the Cavs-Pistons series as we head into Thursday night's crucial Game 5. Frankly, ...

Seven trade possibilities for Kobe

...were great players but not "superduperstars" at the time they were traded (Paul Westphal, Dennis Johnson, Jason Kidd). Here were the five superduperstar deals. 1975: Milwaukee trades Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the Lakers for...

Nowitzki's career is on the clock

Dirk Nowitzki was outscored by Maurice Ager. Dirk Nowitzki didn't attempt a shot from closer than 13 feet. Dirk Nowitzki got dunked on by Matt Barnes....

Sorry, Dirk, you're no MVP

We're headed for the most awkward moment in NBA history within the next 10 days. Here's how it will play out: (We see Jim Gray, David Stern and Dir...

Breaking down the luck of the lottery

...Dallas had the worst record in '94): 1994 1. Glenn Robinson, Milwaukee (No. 2, tied) 2. Jason Kidd, Dallas (No. 1) 3. Grant Hill, Detroit (No. 2, tied) 4. Donyell Marshall, Minnesota (No. 4...

Hooked on hoops

Some housecleaning on a Tuesday afternoon ... • If you missed the end of the George Mason-VCU game Monday night, you missed the greatest random...

NBA always keeps you on your toes

In Part 2 of his ode to "Almost Famous" and the unpredictable NBA offseason, Bill Simmons rolls out 25 more movie quotes.

Unveiling your 2010 TV lineup

Bill Simmons' mailbag returns with questions about funny athletes, Michael Jackson, "The Bachelorette" and your 2010 TV lineup.

Let's celebrate 'The Summer of Mailbag'

Bill Simmons is handing off the car keys and letting the readers drive him through the summer. He answers letters about Michael Jackson, the Lakers, John Madden and "Bloodsport."

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.

Sports beefs: When players attack

As Page 2 rings the bell on round one of its series on sports beefs, Jemele Hill breaks down Kerrigan vs. Harding.

Dallas Mavericks players Jamal Mashburn, left, Jason Kidd, center, and Jim Jackson, the "Three J's," sit on the bench during play against the...

The NBA playoffs mailbag, Part 2

Bill Simmons breaks down all things playoffs in Part 2 of his NBA mailbag.

Gladwell-Simmons II: Part 3

In Part 3, The Sports Guy and best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell discuss how to fix the NBA and what the ceiling for LeBron James might be.