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Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Can a non-NBA fan be converted?

Geoff LaTulippe, Page 2

A non-NBA fan headed to Staples Center to see whether what the league had to offer could convert him.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Running on sports-hate empty

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

After watching the Lakers, Yankees and Colts over the past year, Bill Simmons doesn't have any sports hate left.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Time to put the Trade Machine to work

...rights to Rudy Fernandez, $3 million and a 2008 No. 1 (top-3 protected) to Memphis for Mike Conley Jr., Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal and a 2008 No. 2. Why Memphis does it: OK, you...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 20, 2008

Thinking about the NBA playoffs while web surfing

...was still alive. All right, 10 thoughts about the NBA playoffs that need to be mentioned: 1. Mike D'Antoni is one of the best coaches alive, but he choked in Game 5 by riding...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 18, 2007

Sorry, Dirk, you're no MVP

We're headed for the most awkward moment in NBA history within the next 10 days. Here's how it will play out: (We see Jim Gray, David Stern and Dir...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 01, 2007

Breaking down the luck of the lottery

...Boston (No. 2) 4. Antonio Daniels, Vancouver (No. 1) 1998 1. Michael Olowokandi, LAC (No. 3) 2. Mike Bibby, Vancouver (No. 5) 3. Raef LaFrentz, Denver (No. 1) 4. Antawn Jamison, Toronto (No. 2) 1999...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 11, 2007

NBA always keeps you on your toes

Bill Simmons, Page 2

In Part 2 of his ode to "Almost Famous" and the unpredictable NBA offseason, Bill Simmons rolls out 25 more movie quotes.

Story | July 27, 2009

A 'Band-Aid' for the NBA offseason

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons recaps the NBA offseason so far, using quotes from his favorite movie of the decade, "Almost Famous."

Story | July 26, 2009

Welcome to NBA Draft Diary XIII

Bill Simmons, Page 2

On a surreal day for news, Bill Simmons couldn't believe many events of the 2009 NBA draft.

Story | June 25, 2009

Open letter to Blake Griffin

Bill Simmons, Page 2

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.

Story | June 24, 2009

For Clippers, lottery rarely a reward

David Schoenfield, Page 2

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

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

The first lottery draft still rates the best

David Schoenfield, Page 2

As we celebrate the 25th draft under the lottery system, Page 2 looks back and grades the previous 24 drafts.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009

Is P-Jax the greatest coach of all time?

David Schoenfield, Page 2

Is Phil Jackson the greatest coach of all time? Page 2 investigates and comes up with a surprise answer. Story

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Letters of the rich and famous

Bill Simmons, Page 2

As he previews the 2009 NBA Finals, Bill Simmons answers e-mail from some of the nation's top celebrities and athletes.

Story | June 03, 2009