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Bill Simmons learned over lunch that mentally and physically, Phil Jackson is done with the NBA.

Bill Simmons hands out his report card for the NBA's trade deadline, giving kudos to the Knicks but worrying about Kendrick Perkins' departure from the Celtics.

Bill Simmons dips into his Playoff Manifesto to make his NFL picks.

Bill Simmons makes his Week 15 picks and manages to answer reader mail at the same time.

As Bill makes his picks for the final games of the season, he goes over some of the enduring lessons we've learned in 2010.

In this unpredictable NFL season with no clear Super Bowl favorite, it's time for an NFL power poll.

Bill Simmons makes his picks for Week 2 of the NFL season.

Why would Shaquille O'Neal sign with the Celtics? Bill Simmons has a theory ... and a few others about Nolan Ryan, Jennifer Aniston and James Dolan.

Make no claims to the contrary -- these are actual letters from actual readers.

As Bill makes his conference championship picks, one thing is clear: We can't go wrong with whatever Super Bowl matchup we get.

In the No Benjamins Association, Bill Simmons says to expect more trades than ever this season.

It's been too long since his last NFL power poll, and a lot has changed. Bill ranks all 32 teams.

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

In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill explains why Patrick Ewing is the 39th best player ever.

Bill Simmons is making a list (and checking it twice) of the worst NFL gifts you can give.

Before Bill Simmons breaks down the NBA, he has to get in his column reps.