Vegas follow up

...Hell, even some of the players were scared -- check out the comments from Tracy McGrady and Rafer Alston in the Houston Chronicle.) Did those 403 "reported" arrests cover everyone who robbed cab drivers, menaced...

Summer's madness

Scoop Jackson appraises the state of the NBA's contenders and how free agency is shaking out.

Choke or comeback? Diary decides

Did the Lakers make a historic comeback? Or did the Magic register a choke for the ages? Bill Simmons tries to decide in his retro diary.

The disappearance of Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson played a pivotal role in the Magic's success this season. So why has he played zero minutes in the Finals?

Take a retro look at Game 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.

Who ya got in the NBA Finals?

Scoop Jackson and Jemele Hill break down who you should root for in the NBA Finals.

Letters of the rich and famous

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

Searching for Danny Biasone

Bill Simmons says inconsistent officiating and unimaginative offenses are ruining what could be the greatest NBA postseason in years.

Your NBA conference finals answers

Questions abound heading into the conference finals of the NBA playoffs, and Page 2 is more than happy to provide the answers.

Minus Yao, Rockets reveal true strength

Whatever the outcome of the Lakers-Rockets series, the Rockets have proven they have the guts of a champion.

Just a reminder ... don't sleep on the NBA

Hey, don't forget about the NBA. Scoop Jackson has 12 things to watch as the season winds down.

Welcome to the No Benjamins Association

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.

NBA trade value rankings, King James version

Sure, there's not a lot of mystery at No. 1, but you'll still want to check out Bill Simmons' ninth annual NBA Trade Value rankings.

Don't forget about the Houston Rockets

While everyone focuses on the Lakers, Cavs and Celtics, the Houston Rockets remain a threat to win the NBA championship.

Houston Rockets, from left to right, Tracy McGrady, Luis Scola, Rafer Alston, Yao Ming and Ron Artest watch from the bench during the fourth quarter of the Rockets...