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So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is here to help you keep track of it all. You'll find takes on moments you might've missed from the previous night, along with ones you will remember forever. Tower of Power Chris Ryan: Y...

Last season JaVale McGee delighted us with his investigative journalism, sense of direction, singing of Adele, and follow-up dunking. We will no doubt continue to cover JaVale's ups and downs, along with the exploits of his onetime partner in crime, ...

Mock drafts, the Draft Diary, on-the-scene reporting, profiles, and everything else you need to know about the NBA draft.

So much amazing is happening in the NBA Playoffs this year, and Grantland is here to help you keep track of it all. Check this space for our takes on moments you might've missed, along with ones you will remember forever. (Click the links for full Sh...

The Shootaround gang is here to break down all the story lines going into today's Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat. Is This (Finally) LeBron's Year? The 13 greatest NBA players of all time are Jordan, Russ...

So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is here to help you keep track of it all. You'll find takes on moments you might've missed from the previous night, along with ones you will remember forever. Do You Guys Want to Run It Back? ...

It's Lottery Day! Since this is a particularly special day on the NBA calendar, we thought we'd do a special Lottery Shootaround, looking at all the story lines going into tonight's Anthony Davis Sweepstakes. Also, for even more Lottery talk, be sure...

Today! On Grantland! Bill Simmons writes: Joakim Noah: The bad news: Making $60 million through 2016 .... and we have no idea if the Bulls can survive offensively playing Noah in crunch time in June. The good news: He's played better after a botch...

Chris Paul joins Bill Simmons to discuss life in Los Angeles, his first preseason game with the Clippers, and the Lakers-Clippers rivalry. Plus, Dave Cowens reviews his legendary career. You can find Part 1 on the ESPN.com Podcenter or on iTunes. ...

Kareem and Atari Bill Simmons: I've always had a vague memory of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appearing in an Atari commercial in the late-1970s — a mental image of him sadly slumped on a seat as a little kid played Atari next to him, only he was d...

A look at some of our best pieces from the past week.

Many thanks to Friend of Grantland Dave, who e-mailed editor-in-chief Bill Simmons this week to express some NBA-related ideas and rage. Good news, Dave! We love both ideas and rage here. We're publishing his e-mail (with minimal edits) below to shar...

Last week, Jay Caspian Kang and Bill Simmons, displeased at the locked-out NBA, discussed the creation of a renegade, player-owned league, which they called the Oracle. Then friend of Grantland, Ryan, totally ran with it and created these stellar jer...

You know who is probably not having a relaxing summer? NBA commissioner David Stern. The league's still locked out, talks with the union don't seem to be going anywhere fast, and Turkey is apparently an appealing destination these days. Yeste...