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John Hollinger, author of "Pro Basketball Forecast 2004-05," is a regular contributor to ESPN Insider.
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January 18, 2007
Hollinger: Flawed All-Star reserve process
John Hollinger explains why the selection process for All-Star reserves often thwarts the intent of coaches.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | 16 hours ago
Hollinger: Best players to never win title
John Hollinger lists the 30 greatest players of all time ... to never win an NBA title.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | Wednesday, January 31
Hollinger: To tank or not to tank
John Hollinger crunches the numbers to find out whether NBA teams should tank games for a better shot at the top pick in the draft.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | Tuesday, January 30
Hollinger: My Western Conference All-Star team
John Hollinger names his West All-Star starters and subs ... and those who just missed the cut.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 25, 2007
Hollinger: My Western Conference All-Star team
John Hollinger names his West All-Star starters and subs ... and those who just missed the cut.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 25, 2007
Hollinger: My Eastern Conference All-Star team
John Hollinger names his East All-Star starters and subs ... and those who missed the cut.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 24, 2007
Hollinger: Power Rankings FAQ
John Hollinger answers a few frequently asked questions about his new Power Rankings.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 24, 2007
Hollinger: Does firing Dwane Casey make any sense?
After Minnesota axed coach Dwane Casey, John Hollinger had to ask, are the Timberwolves the most delusional team in the NBA?
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 23, 2007
Hollinger: The method behind ESPN.com's new Power Rankings
John Hollinger explains the formula behind his automated daily rankings.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 18, 2007
Hollinger: The key behind Warriors-Pacers trade
John Hollinger breaks down the Pacers-Warriors trade.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 17, 2007
Hollinger: Webber signing means Pistons can deal
John Hollinger analyzes what the addition of Chris Webber means for the Pistons and their style of play.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 16, 2007
Hollinger: 10 best moves of the offseason
Thirty games into the season, John Hollinger evaluates the offseason moves and finds 10 really good ones.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 10, 2007
Hollinger: 10 worst moves of the offseason
Thirty games into the season, John Hollinger evaluates the offseason moves and finds 10 really bad ones.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 9, 2007
Hollinger: The All-Improved Team (so far)
John Hollinger pays tribute to the 12 players who have taken the biggest steps forward so far in 2006-07.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | January 3, 2007
Hollinger: Bulls are better than their record; Cavs are not
How can you tell if a team is good or not early on? Not by wins and losses, writes John Hollinger.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | December 27, 2006
Hollinger: Holiday gift ideas for bad teams
In a giving mood, John Hollinger hands out unsolicited advice for all 17 NBA teams below .500.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | December 21, 2006
Daily Dime: Brewer's sudden impact
Utah's comeback win at Atlanta featured 40 fourth-quarter points, including a Mehmet Okur spree. But it was Ronnie Brewer who was the biggest surprise, John Hollinger writes.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | December 20, 2006
Hollinger: Iverson makes Denver a serious title contender
John Hollinger likes the Nuggets' trade for Iverson so much that he thinks they're now title contenders.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | December 19, 2006
Hollinger: Why we were wrong about Steve Nash
John Hollinger admits it, he was wrong about Steve Nash (and so was Mark Cuban), because Nash is on the verge of being the greatest player of his type ever.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | December 13, 2006
Hollinger: Rookie report at the one-quarter mark
John Hollinger rates this year's rookie class one quarter into the season and finds a surprise ROY frontrunner.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | December 8, 2006
Hollinger: Ben Wallace vs. Tyson Chandler
Would Bulls have been better off with Chandler than Big Ben?
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | December 1, 2006
Hollinger: Heat going from NBA title to lottery?
Repeat? Please. John Hollinger says the defending champs have bigger worries, like avoiding a trip to the lottery.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | November 21, 2006
Hollinger: How does the new ball bounce? Does it pass or fail?
John Hollinger examines whether the new ball has had an impact in games so far.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | November 15, 2006
Hollinger: The good, the bad, the ugly on a team level
John Hollinger explains the statistical stories behind the early surprise teams.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | November 14, 2006
Hollinger: Ten players stinking it up early on
John Hollinger identifies 10 guys who are underachieving early.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | November 10, 2006
Hollinger: Early overachievers
John Hollinger identifies 11 guys who are overachieving early.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | November 9, 2006
Hollinger: Top 25 available free agents in '07
John Hollinger identifies next summer's top 25 available free agents.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | November 7, 2006
Hollinger: Players primed for breakout seasons
What do Jameer Nelson, Luol Deng and Josh Smith have in common? They are among the players John Hollinger predicts will have breakout seasons.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | November 2, 2006
Notes on the Wizards
Because we like to share, here are a few interesting tidbits from Washington's 110-105 win over the Hawks in Atlanta last night:
• Somebody tell Eddie Jordan that coaches are contractually...
ESPN.com | October 24, 2006
Hollinger: Explaining the rankings
John Hollinger explains why Chuck Hayes got a high rating and Bruce Bowen didn't.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 19, 2006
Notes from Spurs camp
VILLERBAUNE, France -- On Thursday night, San Antonio thumped French club Adecco ASVEL 115-90 behind Tony Parker, who started fast and scored 26 points. To judge from the Spurs' first preseason game, ...
ESPN.com | October 6, 2006
Parker fine in Spurs' preseason opener
John Hollinger reports from France, where favorite son Tony Parker showed the home crowd that his injured finger is fine.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Miami Heat
The Heat have many old pieces that just got older. But Dwyane Wade's further maturity helps the defending champs, John Hollinger writes.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Charlotte Bobcats
In their third season, Charlotte is primed for further improvement. But the Bobcats aren't quite a playoff team, John Hollinger writes.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Toronto Raptors
The Raptors have the offensive game. But the defense is so woeful that quick improvement is unlikely for Toronto, John Hollinger writes.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Philadelphia 76ers
Iverson and Webber can still be a dynamic duo. The problem lies with the rest of the Sixers not pulling their weight, John Hollinger writes.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: New Jersey Nets
The Nets' woeful bench needed retooling. But John Hollinger doesn't see too many scenarios where Jersey is once again an NBA giant.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Washington Wizards
The Wizards have what it takes to return to the playoffs, John Hollinger writes.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Atlanta Hawks
At least they have a point guard now. But the Hawks' ascent out of the depths of badness isn't near completion, John Hollinger writes.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics stumbled badly last year, but some young talent could make the team a division champ, John Hollinger writes.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks had some luck in reaching the playoffs. It shouldn't be any easier in the East this season, John Hollinger writes
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Detroit Pistons
Even if Ben Wallace had stayed, the Pistons were due for a drop-off from a 64-win season. John Hollinger explains why.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Chicago Bulls
Adding Big Ben made a strong defensive team stronger. John Hollinger surveys a brightening future in Chicago.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs' free-agent pickups last year did not deliver. But John Hollinger expects a better team contribution to King James' efforts this year.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: New York Knicks
The Knicks will once again resemble an NBA team this season, John Hollinger says, after undergoing a disastrous 2005-06 campaign.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Indiana Pacers
After a Ron-Ron fiasco, the Pacers take aim at winning close games and returning to the playoffs, John Hollinger writes.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Orlando Magic
Exciting young players. Cap room. John Hollinger sees a bright future in Orlando.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 3, 2006
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves have put some new pieces around KG. But the clock is ticking, John Hollinger explains.
John Hollinger, ESPN Insider | October 2, 2006
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