Just one of the guys

From the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: a feature on Los Angeles Clippers rookie PF Blake Griffin and his attempts to fit in with his teammates, including toting around a Dora the Explorer backpack and boxes of doughnuts.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Weekend Dime: Who will have money for the summer of 2010?

Getty Images In one projection, the Nets would have the most cash to woo the top free agents next summer. 1 With Salary Cap Expect...

Griffin plans to be patient with knee

Blake Griffin's broken kneecap has reminded the Clippers' No. 1 draft pick it's not always a good idea to play through pain.

NBA Offseason Buzz: Atlanta Hawks

Insider continues its NBA Offseason Buzz series with a look at the Atlanta Hawks. John Hollinger examines a player who is trending up and another on the way down, while Ric Bucher shines the spotlight on a key player as the season approaches.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Ten moments from Boston's new Garden

There was something special in the air the night Boston won its 17th title. Chris Sheridan surveys the most memorable moments at the Celtics' home in the past decade.

First Cup: Wednesday

Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times: "Danny Manning, Michael Olowokandi . . . and now Blake Griffin. The Clippers have twice had the No. 1 overall pick in the...

Clippers introduce Griffin

The Clippers introduced first-round pick Blake Griffin on Monday.

Griffin top pick in NBA draft

The Los Angeles Clippers selected Oklahoma's Blake Griffin as the top pick in the 2009 NBA draft.

D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: Last call

John Hollinger wraps up the D.R.A.F.T. Initiative by taking all the lessons learned from studying past drafts and applying them to the current prospects and teams.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

For Clippers, lottery rarely a reward

No team has had as many lottery picks as the Clippers. And no team has blown as many lottery picks. The sad, sordid tales.

30 Mar 2002: Michael Olowokandi#34 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks to pass the ball as he is guarded by...

D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: Best. Picks. Ever.

The D.R.A.F.T. Initiative takes a look at the best and worst draft picks of the past 20 years, and although you might be surprised to learn who comes out on top, the bottom of the bunch is easy to spot.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: Ranking the drafts

The D.R.A.F.T. Initiative looks back at the past 20 NBA drafts to rank them from best to worst, getting a little help from John Hollinger's EWA statistic.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

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.

D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: Isiah's a genius

In our 20-year study of the NBA draft, Bryan Colangelo and -- seriously -- Isiah Thomas were the best at plucking talent. The worst GM, though, was no surprise.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009