First Cup: Wednesday

John Jackson of the Chicago Sun-Times: "Kobe Bryant had trouble adjusting to the splint he wore on the finger, so he tried out several options at the ...

The Mag's Western Conference Preview

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

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

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 ...

First Cup: Thursday

...would have to be the natural emotion coming out of L.A. 'It's frustrating,' said Matt Harpring, extending an empty hand trying to grasp something, for the sake of illustration." Tim Buckley of...

West's pecking order has familiar flavor

In this West offseason breakdown, some are gourmands; others are doomed to repeat the repast.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring (15) fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the first half of Game 4...

Williams' fadeaway with 2.2 seconds left gives Jazz first win in series

Deron Williams hit a fadeaway jumper with 2.2 seconds left to give Utah an 88-86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, getting the Jazz back into the first-round playoff series.

Okur sidelined by mild hamstring strain

Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Daily Dime: Marshall enjoys trip to Florida

(Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images) 76ers guard Andre Iguodala shoots the game-winning shot that completed a 100-98 win over Orlando. ...

Lakers open looking stronger than Jazz

How much stronger did the Lakers look than the Jazz in Game 1? A few well-chosen Kanye West lyrics will explain, J.A. Adande writes.

LOS ANGELES - APRIL 19: Matt Harpring #15 of the Utah Jazz falls into the courtside seats while taking on the Los Angeles...

...Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball as he is covered by Matt Harpring #15 of the Utah Jazz in the first half of Game One of the Western Conference...

...Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Jarron Collins #31, Matt Harpring #15, and Ronnie Brewer #9 of the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 14, 2009...

Daily Notes for Sunday: Bogut about to get rolling

Joshua Whitling previews Sunday in the NBA from a fantasy perspective.

Daily Notes for Saturday: 'Melo to make season debut

Adam Madison takes a look at a full Saturday schedule, including the season debut for Carmelo Anthony and a rough matchup for Troy Murphy.