Easiest to make move in assists

John Cregan explains why assists is the easiest category in which to make up ground in the standings.

Duncan, McDyess record double-doubles as Spurs overcome Rockets

Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess recorded double-doubles, Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs earned their first road win of the season with a 92-84 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday.

Spurs-Rockets Preview

Spurs-Rockets Preview

Ranking the top 20 sophomores

David Thorpe breaks down the 20 best sophomores in the league.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

If Bron bolts, Miami makes most sense

LeBron joining D-Wade in Miami? Here's why King James should do it.

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

J.A. Adande's 2009-10 Predictions

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

Jon Barry's 2009-10 Predictions

Our ESPN NBA analyst forecasts the regular-season outcome for the Eastern Conference.

...on October 9, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida (C)SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 28: Guard Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Jason Kidd #2 of the Dallas...

Southwest Division preview

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

2009-10 NBA fantasy preview

ESPN The Magazine's offers up a 2009-10 Fantasy NBA preview.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Ariza shines in Rockets debut; Spurs lose Ginobili's first game since April 5

Trevor Ariza scored nine points in his Rockets debut, helping Houston beat the Spurs 99-85 on Tuesday night.

2009-10 Forecast: Los Angeles Lakers

How will the Los Angeles Lakers fare in 2009-10? Here's John Hollinger's projection.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

Your Second-Favorite Team

NBA fandom usually begins with the love of a team. My love of the NBA, for instance, springs directly from a childhood spent listening to Blazer games...

First Cup: Monday

Mark Bradley of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "The franchise that didn't draft Chris Paul and saw its owners sue another over a trade wit...