Suns-Lakers Preview

Suns-Lakers Preview

Easiest to make move in assists

John Cregan explains why assists is the easiest category in which to make up ground in the standings.

Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.

Weekend Dime: The All-Lefty Team

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The All-Lefty team starters Josh Smith and Lamar Odom are usually ready to mix it up underneath. 1 All-Lefty Team: These Players Are Better...

Lakers dismantle red-hot Suns for sixth straight win

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast start with a 121-102 victory Thursday night.

Future Power Rankings: Teams 1 to 5

How will your favorite team fare in future seasons? Chad Ford and John Hollinger take a close look.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

First Cup: Thursday

...s not that bad. It just takes a little while to heal up.' Anybody ready for Lamar Odom at center? On the day that Gasol was cleared to resume basketball-related activities, the Lakers...

Daily Dime: Ariza vs. Artest I

NBAE/Getty Images Ron Artest (15 points) found himself in the middle of the action against his former team. ...

Daily Dime: Trevor Ariza vs. Ron Artest I

NBAE/Getty Images Ron Artest (15 points) found himself in the middle of the action against his former team. ...

Early impressions from all 30 teams

Brian McKitish takes a look at the first week of the season and what we've learned about players from all 30 teams.

The Mag's Western Conference Preview

ESPN The Magazine previews the NBA's 2009-2010 Western Conference.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Pacific Division preview

Adam Madison analyzes each Pacific Division team and the players worthy of fantasy consideration.

2009-10 Forecast: Phoenix Suns

How will the Phoenix Suns fare in 2009-10? Here's John Hollinger's projection.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

...the Web sites of tabloids we in the mainstream media have actually heard of -- Lakers forward Lamar Odom and reality star/celebutante/ Calabasas-clothing store owner Khloe Kardashian are planning to get married Sunday...

...February 2009: Guard Jason Richardson of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball while being defended by Lamar Odom of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of the Lakers 132-106 victory over...