One big-time tank battle, and lots more
...Ilyasova, Michael Redd (unless he's poisoned before the game), Charlie Bell, Mo Williams. Boston starters: Kendrick Perkins, Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Delonte West, Rajon Rondo. Bench players who should see action: Bassy Telfair...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 04, 2007MC: Celtics trade
...averages more rebounds per minute. Throw in his contract (four excruciating years after this one), youngster Kendrick Perkins (who needs to play) and the immortal Doc Rivers (who kept throwing Blount in there even...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 27, 2006The best draft picks in NBA history, Nos. 1 through 60
Mike Lynch, ESPN ResearchWonder who the best No. 5 overall NBA draft pick of the lottery era was? We rate the best at every slot, Nos. 1-60.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Can Celts answer the call at closing time?
Bill Simmons, Page 2As the NBA Finals return to Boston, Bill Simmons isn't quite sure if Boston has the moxie to seal the franchise's 17th title.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008From exasperation to exclamation in 170 minutes
Bill Simmons, Page 2You want to see some wild mood swings? Just follow Bill Simmons' running diary for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008Previewing the '08 Finals, by the book
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons hasn't eaten a full meal in four days. Jack Nicholson is dropping $35,000 on a single ticket. Yep, it's time for the Sports Guy's preview of the 2008 NBA Finals.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008Nothing can pre-empt the Lake Show
Bill Simmons, Page 2In a home-and-home series of NBA playoff action, Bill Simmons sized up the Lakers and their Eastern Conference counterparts. His assessment won't be popular in Detroit and Boston.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2008Here's why spelling is indeed a sport
DJ Gallo, Page 2Don't think spelling is a sport? Here's evidence that spelling and sports are indeed intertwined.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2008
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Boston Celtics Tony Allen, left, Kendrick Perkins, center, and Sam Cassell watch from the bench during the fourth quarter in Game 4 of...
Photo | April 29, 2008Awards for 'Rajon the Late Bloomer' and others
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons hands out his awards from the first week of the NBA playoffs, starting with the remarkable emergence of Rajon Rondo.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008NBA MVP breakdown, Part II
Bill Simmons, Page 2In Part II of his NBA MVP countdown, Bill Simmons unveils his pick in the tightest race in decades.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008Sports' two most intriguing words: What if?
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons looks at 15 key moments in the NBA over the past decade and wonders how they could've played out differently.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2008Mavs misfire on deal for misfiring Kidd
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons explains why Jason Kidd and the Mavericks are a poor fit. Plus, he offers thoughts on all the NBA's deadline deals.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008Welcome to the glossary
Bill Simmons, Page 2Looking for that old Sports Guy column? This page will help you find it.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007McHale adds another notch to his Celtics legacy
Bill Simmons, Page 2With the Kevin Garnett trade, Kevin McHale proves yet again that he's still a great Celtic
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