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Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 1

Bill Simmons, Page 2

In Part 1 of his NBA preview, Bill Simmons starts his list of the 33 most intriguing people of the 2009-10 season.

Story | October 23, 2009

Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 2

Bill Simmons, Page 2

In Part 2 of his NBA preview, Bill Simmons finishes his list of the 33 most intriguing people of the 2009-10 season.

Story | October 23, 2009

Breaking down everything from Week 6

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons breaks down the Week 6 matchups on the field, off the field and everywhere in between.

Story | October 16, 2009

Patriots still seeking identity

Bill Simmons, Special to ESPNBoston.com

For the first time since 2002, Bill Simmons doesn't know what to expect from the Patriots.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

In Jake we still trust

Bill Simmons, Page 2

No quarterback has lost more faith from his fans than Jake Delhomme. Bill Simmons explains why this may be a good thing.

Story | September 18, 2009

The NFL enters The Tyson Zone

Bill Simmons, Page 2

How do you make predictions for an entire sports league that has entered a realm where only the bizarre and unpredictable are the norm?

Story | September 10, 2009

Living in the shadow of steroids

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Tainted titles, suspect superstars and a past that's constantly being rewritten -- welcome to life as a baseball fan in the 21st century.

Story | August 11, 2009

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

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

An MVP race for the ages

Bill Simmons, Page 2

From No. 450 all the way down to No. 1, Bill Simmons sizes up the entire NBA MVP race. Let's just say this will be the first of many for our winner.

Story | April 14, 2009

Welcome to the No Benjamins Association

Bill Simmons, Page 2

The financial state of the NBA depressed Bill Simmons during All-Star Weekend and the trade deadline. But that's nothing compared to the scary days that lie ahead.

Story | February 26, 2009

Winless, but not witless ...

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill can't explain his 0-4 effort in Round 2, but he can explain why he's big in Pakistan and how Eli Manning is like the "Karate Kid." And, of course, he offers his kiss of death to two of the NFL's final four.

Story | January 16, 2009

Poll position entering the homestretch

Bill Simmons, Page 2

With two weeks left in the NFL regular season, Bill Simmons unveils his new rankings of all 32 teams.

Story | December 18, 2008