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Kevin O'Connor believes Jayson Tatum and Paul George already display better chemistry than Tatum ever had with Jaylen Brown.

This 2027 NBA Draft guard class isn’t as strong as last season, but group of intriguing returners will have their chance to increase their stock. Here’s what they must do.

Walker Kessler was back to being a full participant in practice on Sunday as he inches closer to making his Los Angeles Lakers preseason debut. The Lakers have huge expectations for Kessler this season after acquiring him in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz. L.A. gave up two first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden on April 10, 2026 in New York City. 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a Canadian tour that inclu...

Once known for his rim-rocking slam dunks that seemed to shake the stratosphere, former NBA star Blake Griffin is taking a lighter approach to his media career.

Kyrie Irving's signature shoes generated nearly $375 million in revenue annually for Nike at the peak of his popularity.

Alphonso de Lamartine (who surely we all know and revere) wrote in his 1854 documentation of the French Revolution, “History teaches all things, even the future”. While the great Frenchman was writing of something with greater consequence than the Jazz’s projection for the 2027 season, the principle stands – if we would like a forecast for this upcoming season, we need only to understand the success of some of the team’s historical parallels. Now, this is not a perfect science. For starters, ...

“Positional size” was the term Jon Horst used repeatedly in connection with Brayden Burries and Nate Ament during his post-draft press conference. And yes, while striving for as much positional size as possible is very much en vogue right now across the broader basketball world, it feels like the Bucks, in particular, are making a concerted shift (back) in that direction. Whether intentional or not, the team is becoming increasingly loaded with guys who are big for their position. Kasparas Ja...

Wemby is ahead of SGA and Nikola Jokić as a new season begins ... so what about everyone else?

From Tatum’s MVP ceiling to Boston’s chaos agents, two preseason games have me buying every share.

These young role players are balling out in NBA preseason.

The Rockets could face a difficult choice if this season isn’t going their way by the deadline.

With Monday's extension deadline looming, Bobby Marks breaks down the biggest decisions around the league.

Nearly 16 months ago, a torn Achilles cost Tyrese Haliburton -- and the Pacers -- the 2025-26 season. Now, he returns to help them reclaim their spot in the East.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Luther Schlaifer/NBAE vi...

LeBron James debuted a new free throw routine against Brooklyn and converted all eight attempts in his first preseason appearance.

Debating top-10-star status has become a rite of passage for NBA fandom.

BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Inter...

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has discussed how changes in defensive strategies made life increasingly difficult for traditional centers, particularly when teams began switching defenders on nearly every possession. Cousins explained that the growing use of defensive switching forced big men to guard much quicker perimeter players, including some of the league’s most dangerous scorers. […] The post DeMarcus Cousins details why NBA’s defensive changes frustrated him appeared first on Ta...

Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs shouts instruction to teammates late in the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas 20 April 2002. The Spurs beat the Sonics 110-89 behind Duncan's triple-double in game one of their first-round Western Conference playoff series. AFP PHOTO/Paul BUCK (Photo by PAUL BUCK / AFP) (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images I found this cool graphic, but for some reason Instagram is not upl...

The Eastern Conference has spent years playing second fiddle to the West. That may be changing, and not everyone is going to enjoy the results. In fact, two teams with legitimate playoff expectations could find themselves fighting just to get into the postseason. That’s the outlook from longtime NBA insider John Hollinger, who offered his […] The post NBA Insider: Heat, Pacers headed for disappointment appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Now, the über-athletic Johnson is threatening to force his way from a two-way feel-good story into being more than that.

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Tobi Lawal #33 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for portraits during Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images When I think of the Mavericks’ impactful players in their 2024 Finals ru...

Justin Larson has loved the Washington Wizards his entire life. Watching the team’s games remains one of his favorite pastimes. But over the past six months, he has developed a related hobby that he considers a passion project. Larson has designed new Wizards uniforms in the hope that team officials will rebrand the franchise. He shares his designs on X, and he attempts to catch the attention of some players and team executives by including their social media handles in his posts. Larson rega...

Another solid play from young Boozer

Two of last year's Eastern Conference playoff teams will meet on Peacock and NBCSN.

The rules surrounding NBA team building are loose. You’re supposed to commit to a “timeline”. The average age of your roster is supposed to be comparable. The rules may be loose, but that’s not to say they’re arbitrary. Many teams have tried the whole “two timelines” thing, and few have succeeded. The idea is that, by some kind of osmosis process, the veterans will usher the young guys into title contention, as if Amen Thompson can somehow absorb Kevin Durant’s shot-making ability. There are ...

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has praised longtime head coach Erik Spoelstra, recalling their relationship and the dedication that helped Spoelstra become one of the NBA’s most successful coaches. Speaking during a visit to the Philippines, Wade discussed Spoelstra’s early years with the Heat organization and how their relationship developed before he became the team’s […] The post Dwyane Wade says Erik Spoelstra is one of NBA’s greatest coaches appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown emphasized defensive execution, offensive decision-making and the importance of the learning process after his team suffered a 122-104 preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, October 12, at Madison Square Garden. The defeat dropped the defending NBA champions to 0-3 in preseason, while Minnesota improved to 3-1. […] The post Mike Brown calls Andre Drummond’s defensive communication ‘unbelievable’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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