First Cup: Wednesday

Michael Wilbon of The Washington Post: "As much as Abe Pollin changed the landscape of D.C. by building the arena on 7th St. NW, it was Michael Jordan...

Pondexter heads thin list of college seniors

...at this point in their careers. Last year, no seniors cracked the top 10, only two -- Terrence Williams and Tyler Hansbrough -- were in the lottery, and only six made it into the first round...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Knowles, Sosa power Samuels, Louisville past Appalachian State

Samardo Samuels had 16 points and Preston Knowles and Edgar Sosa added 11 points each as Louisville surged past Appalachian State 80-53.

Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.

Knicks' Harrington, Gallinari combine for 34, help keep Nets winless

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Al Harrington and Danilo Gallinari each scored 17 points, and the New York Knicks kept the New Jersey Nets winless with a 98-91 victory Saturday.

Josh Smith a fantasy star again

With the Atlanta Hawks posting a 10-2 record that tops the entire league and having won six straight, they are definitely looking like they might be m...

Jennings leads Bucks run that leaves Nets stunned

Brandon Jennings and the Bucks sent the Nets to their 12th straight loss on Wednesday.

Rookie Watch: The Big 5

David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Jennings, Ariza, Bynum soar in rankings

Brian McKitish takes a closer look at players he's moved way up or way down in his top-130 hoops rankings this week.

24 things for the 24-hour marathon

Are you brave and/or crazy enough to watch the entire 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon on the ESPN family of networks? Andy Katz -- who is attempting to do just that -- has come up with 24 things to watch.

Nets remain winless after Wade drains winner from 3 in final second

Dwyane Wade's 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left gave the Miami Heat an 81-80 victory over the undermanned and winless New Jersey Nets on Saturday night.

Friday Bullets

...Wesley Matthews, Kevin Martin, Jodie Meeks, Byron Mullens, Jason Richardson, C.J. Watson, Martell Webster and Lou Williams. Also, some big-picture perspective on James' statements. Dwight Jaynes on the idea of retiring Jordan's...

Udrih, Alston taking advantage of injury

Josh Whitling takes a look at players who are taking full advantage of short-term opportunities, and are worth a look in fantasy leagues.

Biggest disappointments this season

John Hollinger runs down the biggest disappointments in the NBA thus far.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 4: Terrence Williams #8 of the New Jersey Nets shoots against Arron Afflalo #6 of the Denver Nuggets during...