How to change your NBA destiny

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

Perkins keeping up with Jefferson

Kendrick Perkins able to stand toe to toe with old friend Al Jefferson.

Will bad starts affect deadline dealings?

Will poor starts by the Blazers and Wizards affect their moves at the trade deadline?

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Allen's sharpshooting helps Celtics cruise past Bobcats

Ray Allen broke out of his shooting slump with 27 points, Kendrick Perkins added 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised past the Charlotte Bobcats 108-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.

Celtics win third straight behind Allen, Perkins

Ray Allen scored 20 points, Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins had 18 apiece, and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 116-103 on Friday night.

First Cup: Wednesday

...talk of the NBA, just like it did in 2004. That's when the run-and-gun...rankings. They have shaken off a suspicious exhibition season full of mixed signals, posting victories at Miami...

Future Power Rankings: Teams 6 to 10

How will your favorite team fare in future seasons? Chad Ford and John Hollinger take a close look.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Daily Dime: Fear of an NBA planet

...to a 97-91 win in Portland. Photo by Glenn James...to 4-0 on the season. Allen Einstein/Einstein/NBAE via...to stop Anthony right now? Stand your ground and he'll...

Pierce's 27 points help Celtics improve to 4-0 with win over Hornets

Paul Pierce scored 27 points and the Boston Celtics improved to 4-0 with a 97-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.

...4 of the Toronto Raptors stands on the court during the...1, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Raptors won...Cavaliers looks on during the season opener against the Boston Celtics...

Garnett makes Boston return as Celtics stifle Bobcats

Kevin Garnett scored 10 points with seven rebounds over 26 easy minutes in his return to the Boston parquet on Wednesday night and the Celtics held Charlotte to a franchise-low in scoring and coasted to a 92-59 victory in their home opener.

Coaching is overrated in football

Tuesday Morning Quarterback says it matters little who calls the plays for an NFL team. Coaching is overrated.

Age talk is old news to them

The Celtics' Big Three another year older, but don't see age as an obstacle.

The Mag's Eastern Conference Preview

ESPN The Magazine previews the NBA's 2009-2010 Eastern Conference.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

David Thorpe's 2009-10 Predictions

Our ESPN.com NBA analyst forecasts the regular-season outcome for the East.