Power Rankings: Lakers back on top

In Marc Stein's Week 8 Power Rankings, the Lakers are back on top

It only takes one

Chad Millman, a senior deputy editor at ESPN The Magazine who regularly covers betting for ESPN Insider, looks at David Stern's forward-thinking approach to legalized betting and what it could mean for sports in the next decade.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

The Book Of Basketball's lost pages

In the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Bill Simmons reveals 15 nuggets that didn't make it into his best-selling "The Book Of Basketball."

Contest: design a play for the Wizards

Now's your chance to coach the Washington Wizards. At least for one play. Really. Send us your best inbounds play by Wed. Dec. 23 and our crack panel of experts will choose the best one, which the Wizards will try to use during a game.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Future Power Rankings: Categories

See how each team ranked in each category in our Future Power Rankings.

Story | December 15, 2009

Garnett on fire during winning streak

Rajon Rondo's play is just one of 10 reasons for the Celtics' winning streak.

Power Rankings: Celtics claim top spot

In Marc Stein's Week 7 Power Rankings, the Celtics have jumped the Lakers for the No. 1 spot

Celtics-Grizzlies Preview

Celtics-Grizzlies Preview

Winning ways continue in close games

It's a fact: No NBA team wins more close games than the Dallas Mavericks.

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett during NBA basketball action in Miami, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The Celtics won 92-85. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter

Playoff Odds: It could get interesting

John Hollinger debuts this season's Playoff Odds.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Phil Sheridan of The Philadelphia Inquirer: "The 76ers staged a very moving tribute to Allen Iverson last night. It was a perfect way to induct a reti...

Power Rankings: Competition tight for top-5 spot

In Marc Stein's Week 6 Power Rankings, the Lakers are still No. 1, but the top 5 has been reshuffled.

Celtics-Thunder Preview

Celtics-Thunder 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.