Flattops, Afros, Euros and Oligarchs: How the NBA’s End Begins

A confession about my newspaper-reading habits. Even in tough times--actually, especially in tough times--I immediately open to the sports section, trying to avoid the headlines screaming about the world's problems. But lately, basketball news hasn't provided a refuge from stories about stagflation and the dollar's drop. And as a result, it's got me wondering: After surviving accusations of fixed drafts, [read more...]