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Melo and King are locks. But weighing 70s hardware against 90s chaos is exactly where the real debate starts.

An assistant coach for an Eastern Conference team questioned the Philadelphia 76ers' backup point guard concerns and wondered whether recently acquired LeBron James would be up to the task full-time.

The return of Nathan Grubel's “How to Evaluate by Position” series, updated with lessons from the 2026 guard class and how he's thinking about the position today.

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 4: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

The fireworks of free agency and trade season have (mostly) calmed down, leaving us with many faces in new places and plenty to be excited about for the 2026-27 NBA season. There are still two months until regular season action tips off, but in the meantime, we can do some looking ahead. With that, Lakers […]

Ray Allen shared how his father's tough-love approach helped shape his relentless work ethic and Hall of Fame career.

Cons Loss of flexibility This, in my opinion, will ultimately be the biggest factor if New York’s brass doesn’t offer Towns the max extension. Since president Leon Rose took over, he and his staff have routinely put themselves in a position to pivot, whether by being financially smart or stockpiling draft picks to make a move. There’s a world where that approach doesn’t change just because the franchise won a title. Instead, the Knicks could look to maintain their contender status while reshu...

The best thing about the parity era of the NBA is that almost every team believes they are one or two moves away from contention. It can also be something of a double-edged sword when teams get desperate and make shortsighted deals that could negatively affect their chances for years to come if they don’t […]

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: The Suns finished last season 10th in defensive rating.  Do you believe they will be better, worse, or about the same defensively in 2026-27? GuarGuar: I think overall we will be around the same defensively, maybe slightly better overall with our rat...

Over the past few years, the Houston Rockets have assembled one of the most talented young teams in the NBA. A large portion of such trade value is retained. If another superstar enters the trade market, Bleacher Report thinks Houston has two of the most valuable players in the league to offer. Grant Hughes of B/R ranked Amen Thompson at number five and Reed Sheppard at number 10 in his July 31 assessment of the NBA’s top ten trade assets, and Houston was the only team with two players on the...

Here's what league insiders are saying about the East's new heavyweight showdown.

The New York Knicks lifted the NBA Championship in 2026 for the first time since 1973. The Knicks‘ title triumph came from a roster constructed...

Oct 27, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The roster for the Hawks in 2026-27 continues to take shape even as the Jonathan Kuminga saga drags on. This week has brought us the news that two players from last year’s team won’t be back — the two having signed contracts with two diffe...

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The Wizards and Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul, have decided to wait on talks for a potential extension until after the season starts, sources told ESPN.

A decade ago, The Process was still causing controversy in Philly, LeBron James was fresh off his third ring and the 73-9 Golden State Warriors were about to land Kevin Durant in free agency.

Shaquille O'Neal gets real on LeBron James' time with the Lakers.

With the addition of Lonnie Walker IV, the Nuggets may now be forced to part with Peyton Watson and cut more players to avoid paying more tax.

A valuable member of the front office group is leaving the team after four years, culminating in the franchise’s first championship since 1973.

(Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. Elite Three-Peat The Boston Celtics reached an elite milestone by winning the NBA Finals in 1961, adding to their 1959 and 1960 banners. They became just the second franchise to collect a trio of consecutive titles. The first was the Minneapolis Lakers ...

Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook remains unsigned after a strong 2025-26 season with the Sacramento Kings. Westbrook averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds...

Joel Embiid looks to be in great shape, much to LeBron James' delight.

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After being run out of town five years ago, Ben Simmons posted on social media that he's currently lacing up The King's boots.

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The Milwaukee Bucks "remain interested" in a sign-and-trade for restricted free agent Peyton Watson, according to The Athletic's Eric Nehm.

The Lakers' fans were very unhappy to see Rui Hachimura make his first public appearance in the Clippers apparel.