Rookie Watch: Evans heads top 10

Lately, one rookie is standing head and shoulders above the rest. Sparked by talent and opportunity, Tyreke Evans now has the edge in the Rookie of th...

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009

The Mag's Western Conference Preview

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

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Southwest Division preview

Josh Whitling analyzes each Southwest Division team and the players worthy of fantasy consideration.

The Deep End of the Rotation: Assessing Playoff Benches

Posted by Kevin Arnovitz You know the sequence well: It's the start of the second quarter in a pivotal playoff game. We see repeated camera shots ...

Draft-buzz roundup: What we're hearing

Which prospects do teams like? Are any trades brewing? Here's what we're hearing.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Daily Dime: Time for the playoffs

...loss to Philly. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Hornets guard Chris Paul reacts after being fouled by Matt Bonner in the Spurs' 105-98 OT win. « JET flight | Cavs 39-2 at home | Hornets...

PER Diem: April 7, 2009

With the Spurs hobbled, who will make it to the West finals?

...109. 2- NEW ORLEANS - MARCH 29: Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets drives between Matt Bonner #15 and Roger Mason, Jr. #8 of the San Antonio Spurs on March 29, 2009 at...

Scola's late layup helps Rockets wrestle division lead from Spurs

Luis Scola dropped in the winning layup with 11.2 seconds left after a bullet pass from Yao Ming, and the Rockets rallied in the fourth to wrest first place in the division from the San Antonio Spurs in an 87-85 victory Sunday.

Spurs get stops down stretch, drop Rockets behind Parker's 28

Tony Parker scored 28 points, Tim Duncan added 15 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 88-85 on Saturday night.

Fantasy Forecaster: Marquis Daniels a must-add

Neil Tardy previews the 18th week of the NBA season for fantasy, noting that Marquis Daniels should have a big week for the Pacers.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 6: Luis Scola #4 of the Houston Rockets boxes out Matt Bonner #15 of the San Antonio Spurs from the paint during the game at the Toyota Center...

PER Diem: Feb. 9, 2009

The Western Conference finally has another title contender besides the Lakers.

Daily Notes for Tuesday: McGrady versus the tough Cavs

Brian McKitish previews Tuesday's NBA action for fantasy players.

Head nets 21 as McGrady-less Rockets roll replenished Spurs

Luther Head scored 21 points in place of the injured Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets used balanced scoring to beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 on Saturday night.