Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 1

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

Rajon Rondo

One big-time tank battle, and lots more

...the game), Charlie Bell, Mo Williams. Boston starters: Kendrick Perkins, Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Delonte West, Rajon Rondo. Bench players who should see action: Bassy Telfair, Leon Powe, David Noel, Ruben Patterson, Dan Gadzuric...

Running with the Celtics

After the Celtics inexplicably rolled off a four-game win streak and fell two games behind Memphis for pole position in the Durant/Oden Sweepstakes, I...

Where the sports things are

You won't believe what Bill Simmons saw at the National Sports Collectors Convention.

NBA always keeps you on your toes

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

Summer's madness

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

The first lottery draft still rates the best

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

ORLANDO - MAY 14: Referee Dick Bavetta makes a call as Rajon Rondo #9 and head coach Doc Rivers of the Boston Celtics react during the game against the...

The NBA playoffs mailbag, Part 2

Bill Simmons breaks down all things playoffs in Part 2 of his NBA mailbag.

The NBA playoffs mailbag, Part 1

Bill Simmons breaks down all things playoffs in Part 1 of his NBA mailbag.

BOSTON - MAY 17: Rajon Rondo #9 and Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics talk as the Orlando Magic shoot a...

A game with everything but talking dogs

Bill Simmons didn't realize he cared so much about the 2008-09 Celtics until watching them and the Bulls duke it out in the greatest first-round series ever played.

What do you think of Rajon Rondo's foul?

What do you think of Rajon Rondo's foul?

Fouls, flops, fiascoes ... but not flagrant

The Sports Guy answers the most burning questions about the 2009 NBA playoffs, including whether Rajon Rondo's foul was flagrant.