Rajon Rondo is averaging 11.8 assists per game

NBA Power Rankings

The first week of NBA action is in the books, and the Boston Celtics have risen to the top of our rankings thanks to stellar point guard play from Rajon Rondo, strong leadership from the Big Three and the best defense in the league. more

Rajon Rondo is averaging 11.8 assists per game (Getty)

2009-10 Pro Hoops Mags

Athlon's 2009-10 magazines are available now! Click here to browse our cover gallery and order yours today!

No Easy Buckets

Athlon's weekly NBA column, No Easy Buckets, is back for another season. Find them here.

Power Rankings

Doug Word's got your weekly NBA power rankings for the 2009-10 season right here.

Artest's acquisition has the Lakers back on top

NBA Power Rankings: Preseason

As the tip to another NBA season approaches, we find new faces in new places including Ron-Ron in L.A., Shaq in Cleveland, RJ in San Antonio, Rasheed in Boston and Vinsanity in Orlando. Which new arrivals will have the biggest impact on their new teams? Find out in the preseason edition of our NBA Power Rankings.

2009-10 Pro Hoops Magazines Available!

The Athlon Sports 2009-10 Pro Basketball Annual presents all the great preseason analysis and predictions you’ve come to expect from Athlon Sports.

Griffin went No. 1 overall to the Clippers

2009 NBA Draft Recap

After taking a few twists and turns, the 2009 NBA Draft is in the books. As expected the L.A. Clippers selected Blake Griffin No. 1 overall, but it was Minnesota's odd decision to select back-to-back point guards with the fifth and sixth picks that stole the headlines.

Shaq will team with LeBron this season..

O'Neal traded to Cavs

The NBA Draft is tonight, but the biggest news of the league's off-season has revolved around the trades that have taken place over the last few days.

There's a rivalry brewing for the 2008-09 season

No Easy Buckets: Looking toward next season

The Lakers won the 2008-09 NBA championship, but they are far from a lock to take home the 2009-10 title as well. Michael Bradley wraps up this season and looks toward the fall in the No Easy Buckets season finale.

Kobe won his fourth title Sunday evening

Lakers roll over Magic to claim 15th title

The Los Angeles Lakers captured their 15th title in franchise history following a 99-86 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Courtney Lee missed a buzzer-beater in Game Two

No Easy Buckets: Magic teetering on the edge

It may be too easy to say that once Courtney Lee’s alley-oop layup slid off the rim Sunday night, Orlando was finished, but after watching the opening act of the ’09 Finals, it sure seems that way. Michael Bradley says the Magic better get their act together.