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MC: More brackets

...UCLA. Explanation: "Don't trust Memphis, notwithstanding my desire to see them go far just to see Rodney Carney dunk. Don't trust Gonzaga either, notwithstanding my desire to watch Adam Morrison become the first...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 15, 2006

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

Open letter to Blake Griffin

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Blake Griffin will be chosen No. 1 in the NBA draft Thursday night. Bill Simmons uses 33 years of history to explain why this is a terrible thing for the OU star.

Story | June 24, 2009

For Clippers, lottery rarely a reward

David Schoenfield, Page 2

No team has had as many lottery picks as the Clippers. And no team has blown as many lottery picks. The sad, sordid tales.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

The first lottery draft still rates the best

David Schoenfield, Page 2

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

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009

Rays are latest addition to pantheon of miracle teams

David Schoenfield and Thomas Neumann, Page 2

The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays are the latest addition to the pantheon of miracle sports teams.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008

The best draft picks in NBA history, Nos. 1 through 60

Mike Lynch, ESPN Research

Wonder who the best No. 5 overall NBA draft pick of the lottery era was? We rate the best at every slot, Nos. 1-60.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

The horror, the horror: Pistons-Spurs II looming?

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons tackles an entire mailbag of basketball letters ... except the real letters were so bad he had to make up his own.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008

Super Bowl picks: Stars ... and used to be stars ... have their say

David Nielsen and Thalia I. Longoria, Scripps Howard News Service

Enough pundit picks. We want to know who the cast of Gilligan's Island thinks will win the Super Bowl.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008

All the Super Bowl news you can't live without

Page 2

Forget the X's and O's -- we have all the Super Bowl news that really matters.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008

A new look at how the West will be won

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons wraps up his preview of the NBA season by taking on the Western Conference.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

Simmons and Ford mock draft

Chad Ford, ESPN.com

Chad Ford and Bill Simmons mocked out the 2007 NBA draft in real time and the debate got a little nasty.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007

Welcome to Draft Diary XI

Bill Simmons, Page 2

With the fate of his beloved Celtics hanging in the balance, Bill Simmons bravely delivers yet another NBA draft diary.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007

Simmons and Ford mock draft

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

Chad Ford and Bill Simmons mock out the 2007 NBA Draft live in real time, with input from ESPN.com users.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007

Boy, that escalated quickly ...

Bill Simmons, Page 2

When he isn't preparing to defend his NBA.com celebrity hoops title, Bill Simmons is going through his e-mail.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2006