GMs, agents and players will eventually accept the environment has shifted and that being eligible for a max contract and being a max player are two different things. And homegrown players will get to stay home. Read more »
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The NBA Is In A Correction Stage
2026 NBA Summer League: Must-Watch Teams
The Wizards, Grizzlies, Jazz and Bulls are the obvious candidates, but the Nets, Hawks, Mavericks and Magic will also be worth paying close attention to in Vegas. Read more »
The Decreasing Value Of The NBA Star
The NBA has always been a star's league, and it will continue to be thought of and covered by the media as one. But many of the people building the teams seem to think increasingly less in this way. Read more »
The Jaylen Brown Show Moves Cities
The Jaylen Brown trade invites referendums on how Boston is building its team, and in equal measure, referendums on Brown. Read more »
2026 NBA Draft Reactions: The Good And Questionable
On the Grizzlies, Hawks, Bucks, Thunder, Spurs, Bulls, Nets and Cameron Carr. Read more »
The Shocking LaMelo Ball Trade
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are two of the most loudly charismatic young players in the NBA, leaving cultural ripples every time they're in the realm of a camera. There's no question that they're now a top-tier spectacle. Read more »
2026 NBA Draft Big Board
Most big boards have AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson at No. 1 and Caleb Wilson at No. 5. This one is different at each of those slots. Read more »
The Transformative Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
Giannis Antetokounmpo's current underratedness, seen in full context, is a phenomenon in which he has been an active architect. Probably the most active architect, actually. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Labaron Philon Jr. Of Alabama
Labaron Philon Jr. could be the odd man out of the lottery despite being an absolute baller. Still, the best version of him is a high-level starting guard. The worst case? An elite sixth man in the mold of Payton Pritchard. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Yaxel Lendeborg Of Michigan
Yaxel Lendeborg probably feels he's going to be a star in the NBA and could be if accepts a "star in his role" type of career. Read more »
Draft Picks For Veterans 2026 NBA Mock Draft
From Giannis Antetokounmpo to Alperen Sengun, we try to find 10 trades that swap a single pick in the 2026 NBA draft for a single veteran player that is as close to a win-win for both teams as possible. Read more »
Wemby Hype Has Become Wemby Backlash
By slightly altering how he plays, without ever having to change who he is, Victor Wembanyama will have completed the life-cycle of a generational star: from hype, to hate, to solid unquestionable pillar of historic basketball reality. Read more »
2026 NBA Finals, Game 5 Review: Jalen Brunson's Perfect Finish To Win It For New York
Jalen Brunson saved the defining game of his career for the moment that will define multiple generations of Knicks' fans. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Hannes Steinbach Of Washington
Hannes Steinbach has questions regarding his fit in the modern NBA, but could thrive if he ends up with a team set up to maximize what he does offensive while minimizing his defensive efficiencies. Read more »
The Spurs Are Losing Against The Knicks, And Against Themselves
San Antonio has been leading every game of this series by double digits yet are down 3-1. Whether they can overcome their jitters enough to get the biggest trophy might be a wonder for next year, though. Read more »
2026 NBA Finals, Game 4 Review: Mayhem At The Mecca
As singular as Game 4 within the history of the league, this game will dwell in our collective memory for years and become tangibly more mythical. Read more »
2026 NBA Finals, Game 3 Review: San Antonio's Collaborative Effort
The Spurs arrived to a New York City anticipating a coronation for the Knicks, but clearly adjusted their game plan and received contributions across the board to take Game 3.. Read more »
Five Questions About The NBA Finals Ahead Of Game 3
The Spurs' chances of mounting a comeback, what the Knicks can do better, the Towns/Wemby question, how the Knicks can play better, and whether they'll be considered a potential dynasty if they win. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Karim Lopez Of New Zealand Breakers
Karim Lopez is a few small things away from being the type of complete player you see in championship-winning rotations. Read more »
2026 NBA Finals, Game 2 Review: Collective Stars In The Blurry Sky
The Knicks have continued their unprecedented run with their 13th straight win. The run is one taken collectively by a starting five that plays without ego. Read more »
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