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It's been nearly a decade since the NBA has seen a repeat champion, and despite the New York Knicks' dominant run to the 2026 title, many feel that trend will continue.

Appearing on a live edition of The Jon Krawczynski Show (YouTube link), Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly acknowledged that the team doesn’t have an obvious starter at power forward alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. However, Connelly said the Wolves believe they have internal options for the four and […]

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The Lakers' messy ownership situation packs more pressure into critical season

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 8: Tyrese Maxey #0 and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game during Round Two Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by...

With all eyes on the Sixers’ stars, it might take healthy contributions from a few unsung heroes for the team to reach its ceiling.

After the latest round of Hall of Fame inductions, we're making our best guesses about some current players with borderline cases

NBA teams can become hard-capped during a given league year if they use specific cap exceptions or make certain transactions, but the league doesn’t have a hard cap in place for all its teams. However, in addition to its soft cap, the league does have a luxury tax threshold, which serves to discourage excessive spending. […]

USA- 2000: Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for a 2000 photo. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2000 NBAE (Photo by Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s August, free agency is all but done, the schedule has been released, and...

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 3: Dominick Barlow #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts with teammate VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Minnesota TImberwolves at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 3, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Image...

The Suns' greatest rebounding performance says more about the franchise than the game itself.

#1 Find yourself a floor general between four (mostly) qualified point guards—or else!

Welcome to your support of a team that expects you to spend $1,000 and receive $900 worth of what you just bought.

The Raptors have signed free agent guard Malachi Smith, the team formally announced in a press release (Twitter link via Zulfi Sheikh of Raptors Republic). Smith, 26, went undrafted out of Gonzaga in 2023 and played in the G League for the majority of his first three professional seasons before catching on with the Nets […]

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 21 : Kyshawn George (18) of Washington Wizards in action against Ja'Kobe Walter (14) of Toronto Raptors during the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup basketball game between Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on November 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images When the Toronto Raptors released their 2026-27 schedule, they also unveiled their NBA Cup schedule and opponents. ...

BALTIMORE, MD - 1969: Gus Johnson #25 of the Baltimore Bullets shoots against the Phoenix Suns during a game played circa 1969 at the Baltimore Coliseum in Baltimore, Maryland. 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1969 NBAE (Photo by NBA Photos/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We continue ou...

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 9: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks talk during the game against the Orlando Magic on February 9, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Ima...

This could be a really fun season for Dallas (and Duke) fans

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Wizards fans and fans across the country. In this week’s survey, we ask whether you think AJ Dybantsa will be the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year. Vote in our survey below! Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys:

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 15: Inductee Doc Rivers speaks to the audience during the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 15, 2026 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen feud felt so distant and settled that the announcement that they would introduce their 2008 championship head coach Doc Rivers at his Hall of Fame induction didn’t immediately...

Is Darryn Peterson the future of the Jazz? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

NBA insiders predict which top rookies will make the biggest long-term impact in their careers and who can reach stardom.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Republican political donor Miriam Adelson attends the inauguration of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson - Pool/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks have contacted 10-game mini-plan season-ticket holders from a year ago in hopes of retaining them for the 2026-27 season, but i...

It’d be a big draw.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 18: Tim Bontemps and Kyle Korver talk before the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks during Round One Game One of the NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D...

The 2026-27 NBA schedule has officially been released, meaning it's the most optimistic time of the year for basketball fans.

No one, before or since, has changed basketball the way that Julius Erving did.

A herd of white yaks grazes at a snowy pasture 3,000 metres high in the remote Kyrgyz mountains on February 2, 2026. (Photo by Vyacheslav OSELEDKO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images This is a stretch to say, but is the offseason melting into the preseason quicker than we expected? If we’re to base our judgement exclusively on having two of these posts published in a span of just three days, not so much! On to some links and notes! In case you missed it, now we know the Knicks’ fiv...