Southwest Division preview

Josh Whitling analyzes each Southwest Division team and the players worthy of fantasy consideration.

Wednesday: First Cup

Sekou Smith of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "What else can you say? Take your bow Al Horford. You've only got about six or seven hours to bask in...

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.

Draft-buzz roundup: What we're hearing

Which prospects do teams like? Are any trades brewing? Here's what we're hearing.

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PER Diem: April 29, 2009

With their aging roster and little cap space, John Hollinger wonders whether Tuesday's first-round exit was the end of the Spurs' dynasty.

...ANTONIO - APRIL 20: Tony Parker #9, Tim Duncan #21, Michael Finley #4, Bruce Bowen #12 and Roger Mason Jr. #8 of the San Antonio Spurs huddle during a time out against the Dallas Mavericks...

Scouting Update: Mavs-Spurs, Game 5

Scouts Inc. breaks down Game 5 of the Western Conference series between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs and picks the winner.

The postseason of the point guard

Here's a series-by-series look at the great point-guard story lines in the postseason.

Scouting Update: Mavs-Spurs, Game 4

Scouts Inc. breaks down Game 4 of the Western Conference series between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs and picks the winner.

Howard helps Mavs take control as Parker's sizzle fades

Tony Parker came out as promised, aggressive and going right at the basket again.

...ANTONIO - APRIL 18: Guard Jose Juan Barea #11 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Roger Mason Jr. #8 the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the...

...ANTONIO - APRIL 18: Guard Jose Juan Barea #11 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Roger Mason Jr. #8 the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the...

Daily Notes for Monday: Arenas' last stand

John Cregan previews the Monday night schedule in the NBA and notes that Gilbert Arenas should make his final start for the season against Toronto.

Weekend Dime: Picking the award winners

AP Photo/Mark Duncan Marc Stein's ballot has LeBron James poised to take the baton from last season's MVP, Kobe Bryant. 1 Time For...