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Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

The mid-majors' best teams and players

Fran Fraschilla, ESPN.com

Here's a look at the best mid-major teams, coaches and players for the 2009-10 season.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Weekend Dime: Where might LeBron land?

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images If LeBron James decides to get up and go, he likely will be looking at the destinations below. ...

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Weekend Dime: Who will have money for the summer of 2010?

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Getty Images In one projection, the Nets would have the most cash to woo the top free agents next summer. 1 With Salary Cap Expect...

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Wednesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...after the game that he would go by 'Don Levy' tonight to appeal to the decidedly-Jewish crowd." Jay Aych of the Painted Area scouts the EuroLeague...

Blog | October 21, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Buck Harvey of the San Antonio Express-News: "Gregg Popovich figured he would cut Duncan's playing time as the season went along, and he did....

Blog | September 28, 2009

Agents and coaches battle for prospects

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Agents have been around college hoops for years. But they seem to be multiplying these days, reaching out to players at a younger age while both infuriating and befriending coaches at all levels.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

MWC ShootAround: BYU the favorite, but transfers and freshmen will have say

ESPN.com

...postseason appearance in six years. AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf The Pit might be getting a facelift, but don't expect it to be any prettier for opponents. 5. A facelift for The Pit: Offering one...

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Summer Forecast: Rookie of the Year

Who will be the 2009-10 Rookie of the Year? Our experts make their summer predictions.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Arenas -- and possibly Haywood -- reacclimating to live action will have more of an impact next year than Blake Griffin would. 'One pick is not going to make the difference as far as us winning...

Blog | March 31, 2009

Friday: First Cup

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald: "Why did veteran guard Lindsey Hunter choose to join the Bulls less than three weeks before his 38th birthday? To hea...

Blog | November 14, 2008

Handicapping the New East

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

The Celtics made the big splash, but there are plenty of teams that looked around the Eastern Conference this offseason and said: You know what? If we...

Blog | August 01, 2007

Dick Vitale: Preseason Top 40

Dick Vitale, ESPN.com

Dickie V ranks his Top 40 teams prior to the season.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Plenty impress at LeBron James Skills Academy

Fran Fraschilla

...S.. My colleague at ESPN, Jay Bilas, was absolutely correct when...that most high school stars don't understand the amount of...Skills Academy and after watching Blake Griffin early last season, I...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Let's celebrate 'The Summer of Mailbag'

Bill Simmons, Page 2

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."

Story | July 10, 2009