California Classic Standings

It's up to Jerami Grant whether he's less unhappy with the wins or the opportunity to put up more shots in the airless second halves of blowout losses.

Thirty Futures: Charlotte Hornets

by Colin McGowan

Gordon Hayward is moving to Charlotte to stack ends, buy property, and play relatively pressure-free ball. That is getting older, for a lot of people. You give up a little bit, and realize it feels okay.

The Small Market Energy Of Free Agency Panic

by John Wilmes

Despite historical evidence to the contrary, some argue this strain of superstar liberation is novel and it's here to obliterate the league.

Player Empowerment In NBA Remains Rare, Selective

by Micah Wimmer

The life of a professional athlete is inherently precarious, and stars are justifiably doing what they can to reduce the element of chance in their careers. But what does it mean if the players already most insulated from randomness are the only ones able to take such steps?