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We here at Grantland love doing power rankings, and I especially love comic strips. Thus, inspired by this "Dilbert" comic, I present the first-ever Grantland edition of NBA Playoffs Hair Power Rankings (NPHPR for short). The title is pretty self-...

Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesMarc Gasol's post-up success could be vital to the Grizzlies' chances. The San Antonio Spurs will host the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. When considering all t...

Our 5-on-5 panel breaks down the Western Conference finals between Memphis and San Antonio.

Kevin Pelton previews the Western Conference finals between the Grizzlies and Spurs.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2013

AP Photo/Marcio Jose SanchezTony Parker led the Spurs past the Warriors in the Western Conference semifinalsThe San Antonio Spurs knocked off the Golden State Warriors to reach the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season and the eigh...

San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter sprained his left ankle late in the third quarter of Friday night's 120-89 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bradford Doolittle takes an in-depth look at the Lakers' Game 1 playoff loss to the Spurs. He writes that coach Mike D'Antoni would be wise to spread out Pau Gasol's and Dwight Howard's playing time, and to play Metta World Peace as a stretch 4.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2013

The San Antonio Spurs are resting up for the playoffs, even if it costs a couple of regular-season wins.

What would a potential Finals matchup between the teams with the two best records in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, look like? What would be the strategy of the coaches? How would the individual defensive assignments work out? No o...

Seth Landman looks for widely available players who could help fantasy owners over the next couple weeks, and comes across Thabo Sefolosha, Gerald Henderson and others.

Tiago Splitter had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's five-game winning streak with a 105-93 victory on Monday night.

Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images Tony Parker had 31 points in 28 minutes of a blowout of Chris Paul and the Clippers. LOS ANGELES -- Prior to Thursday night's game, both Gregg Popovich and Vinny Del Negro conceded that a matchup against an elite in...

Seth Landman discusses players whose value could rise in the coming weeks, and even more so if trades occur.

Jalen Rose says the Spurs must deal (Insider): "I don't believe the Spurs will win the West with [Tiago] Splitter as their second-best big man." Don't count on a big San Antonio move, however. The Clippers were just 6-6 without Chris Paul, which do...

Neil Tardy looks back at Tuesday's action, including mixed results for James Harden, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Bryant.

Brian McKitish looks at emerging players and key storylines during the past week, including Rajon Rondo's injury and Amir Johnson's hot start to 2013.