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How to change your NBA destiny

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

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

Kobe '09: Change we can believe in?

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Did Kobe Bryant really change between 2008 and 2009? Bill Simmons puts the Lakers star under his microscope.

Story | June 15, 2009

Take a retro look at Game 2

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Game 2 might not have been an all-time classic, but it will save the '09 Finals from going down as a clunker for the ages, writes Bill Simmons.

Story | June 08, 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

Rockets come out flying in L.A.

Bill Simmons, Page 2

The Rockets' Game 1 upset of the Lakers snuck up on Bill Simmons, who revisits the fourth quarter in a retro-diary.

Story | May 05, 2009

We now interrupt this coach ...

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Even in the heat of the playoffs, NBA coaches have to stop for an in-game interview. Bill Simmons wonders if we actually learn anything from this inside access.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009

Time to flick the power switch

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons compiles his first NFL Power Poll of the season and finds the league is more wide-open than ever.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

Can Celts answer the call at closing time?

Bill Simmons, Page 2

As the NBA Finals return to Boston, Bill Simmons isn't quite sure if Boston has the moxie to seal the franchise's 17th title.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

From exasperation to exclamation in 170 minutes

Bill Simmons, Page 2

You want to see some wild mood swings? Just follow Bill Simmons' running diary for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008

You want answers? I think you're entitled

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Is KG getting enough sleep? Are the L.A. fans awake? Who has the upper hand now in the NBA Finals? The Sports Guy has all the answers.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008

Previewing the '08 Finals, by the book

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons hasn't eaten a full meal in four days. Jack Nicholson is dropping $35,000 on a single ticket. Yep, it's time for the Sports Guy's preview of the 2008 NBA Finals.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008

THE SPORTS GUY

Bill Simmons

What 10 series would Sports Guy MOST like to see in the playoffs?

Story | April 21, 2008

NBA MVP breakdown, Part II

Bill Simmons, Page 2

In Part II of his NBA MVP countdown, Bill Simmons unveils his pick in the tightest race in decades.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008

Sports' two most intriguing words: What if?

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons looks at 15 key moments in the NBA over the past decade and wonders how they could've played out differently.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2008