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.

Running with the Celtics

After the Celtics inexplicably rolled off a four-game win streak and fell two games behind Memphis for pole position in the Durant/Oden Sweepstakes, I...

More Cowbell: Loose ends

Before we get to this week's sports book recommendation, I wanted to mention a few things: • In Monday's Johnny Damon column, I had a brainfart...

Open letter to Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin will be chosen No. 1 in the NBA draft Thursday night. Bill Simmons uses 33 years of history to explain why this is a terrible thing for the OU star.

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.

This Sporting Life: Are you there, Dwight? It's me, God

After Dwight Howard gave a shout-out to God, Jeff MacGregor discovered that the Almighty answered back.

Kobe Bryant's top ten moments

Scoop Jackson breaks down the top ten moments of Kobe Bryant's career

Have a slice of cheesecake ... and two helpings of Isiah

Go back for seconds. You know you want to. Bill Simmons' mailbag returns with another slice of cheesecake and two extra helpings of Isiah.

Welcome to the No Benjamins Association

The financial state of the NBA depressed Bill Simmons during All-Star Weekend and the trade deadline. But that's nothing compared to the scary days that lie ahead.

Dissecting the NFL coaching experience

Mike Singletary has never been a head coach before, at any level, so his odds of success are pretty slim.

Ten things that should happen in the draft … but won't

Scoop Jackson has 10 moves he thinks should happen in the NBA draft … but won't.

The best draft picks in NBA history, Nos. 1 through 60

Wonder who the best No. 5 overall NBA draft pick of the lottery era was? We rate the best at every slot, Nos. 1-60.

...2008 Submit Date: 03/04/2008 5:20PM Credit: Alexandra Wyman/WireImage.com Minnesota Timberwolves guard Marko Jaric, of Serbia, heads for the bench against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an...

What are Matt Leinart and Adriana Lima doing?

Matt Leinart's carousing with random coeds? Adriana Lima's contemplating marriage to Marko Jaric? What gives?

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Marko Jaric, of Serbia, heads for the bench against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an...