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The D.R.A.F.T. Initiative looks back at the past 20 NBA drafts to rank them from best to worst, getting a little help from John Hollinger's EWA statistic.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

College seniors are supposedly the "safe" picks in the NBA draft. As it turns out, teams are better off chasing the younger players.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009

Lamar Odom is too quick for opposing power forwards and too big for wings to handle. That versatility is the reason why he's the Lakers' difference-maker.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Eric Neel discusses how Derek Fisher's struggles and suspension opened up time for Jordan Farmar and Shannon Brown at point guard for the Lakers. Can they continue to deliver?

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009

A vital part of Houston's success in the playoffs has been the play of undersized bigs Chuck Hayes and Carl Landry off the bench.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009

The inaugural postseason performances of the Blazers' Brandon Roy and the Bulls' Derrick Rose put them in some elite historical company.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009

Did Steve Nash really deserve two MVPs? Was LeBron robbed last year? With the help of John Hollinger's newest stat, we can answer those questions.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009

The honest, no-bull approach of Mike D'Antoni might be just what it takes to end the Knicks' decade of ineptitude.

Eric Neel tells us that Team USA is out to crush the competition in Las Vegas.

Nike just released its first Kobe Bryant ad in over two years. It's a big risk. It's also brilliant, writes Eric Neel.

Eric Neel sees good things with Phil Jackson reuniting with Kobe and teaching the young guys how to win.

Kevin Garnett's Wolves were supposed to be title contenders. And no superstar needs a ring more than he does.

A new era begins on Christmas Day, when Shaq and Kobe face off -- the question is, how will it play out?

The Lakers are struggling and Page 2's Eric Neel wonders if Kobe wishes he had signed with the Clippers.

Whatever the results of the Shaq-Kobe separation, one thing's for sure -- it will be exciting to watch.

No wonder Kobe Bryant didn't sign with the Clippers. Have you forgotten their heartbreaking history?