Simmons on Magic Johnson's departure, NBA Countdown's future, more

10d. For those who live in a tabloid town, this is great work by Brian Bassett on Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith.

Richard Deitsch | Oct 13, 2013

Simmons on Magic Johnson's departure, NBA Countdown's future, more /

Bill Simmons will be part of ESPN's NBA Countdown show this season, but with a revamped lineup. — Bill Simmons will be part of ESPN's NBA Countdown show this season, but with a revamped lineup :: Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images

Jadeveon Clowney has been a consistent topic for ESPN analysts, who have praised and criticized him. — Jadeveon Clowney has been a consistent topic for ESPN analysts, who have praised and criticized him :: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

10d. For those who live in a tabloid town, this is great work by Brian Bassett on Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith.

Published Oct 13, 2013

RICHARD DEITSCH

Richard Deitsch is a writer & editor for Sports Illustrated. He has worked at nearly every division of SI and now primarily covers sports media, women’s sports & the Olympics.