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 »
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Five Questions About The NBA Finals Ahead Of Game 3
How To Build Giannis Antetokounmpo's Perfect Supporting Cast
Trading for Giannis is to make two bets: he still play at an MVP level well into his next contract, and that his new team can immediately build a contender around him. Read more »
The Redefinition Of Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns is no longer a frustrating idea. And the Knicks have their unicorn. Read more »
The Rockets Discover The Pitfalls Of 'Defense First'
Weighing how much to stick to the principles that got you here versus making the ad-hoc adjustments needed to survive is one of the trickiest things about the playoffs. Read more »
The 2025-26 NBA Awards, Narrative Edition
Every award candidate has great stats, but the story of the NBA season is also extremely important when making decisions on these awards. Read more »
The 2025-26 Hollywood-Inspired NBA Awards
Handing out Lead Actor, Most Valuable Narrative, Original Script, Franchise Reboot, Special Effects and more. Read more »
NBA Expansion Draft: A Complete Mock
Expansion finally has enough momentum where many are expecting the NBA to make an announcement at some point in 2026. An expansion draft has ramifications for every team so we go through a mock. Read more »
Post-NBA Trade Deadline X-Factors
From Harden's fit with Cleveland to Wemby's play in the playoffs, Tatum's return and Ausar Thompson's lead, here are five things that could swing the 2026 title race. Read more »
Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Has To Stay In The East... For The Sake Of The NBA
While the idea of Giannis playing with Steph Curry or Anthony Edwards is captivating on a smaller scale, Giannis getting traded to the West would be a big-picture disaster for the league. Read more »
Watching Steph Curry At This Point Is About Moments, Not Accomplishments
Watching all-time greats in the twilight of their careers stubbornly fight off age and uncork something vintage is the most delicious kind of appetizer on the way to crowning the eventual champion. Read more »
The NBA Has Exited Its Era Of 'Everyone Plays The Same'
For a while, critics accused NBA teams of playing the same way. And, for a while, they were mostly right. Teams are now winning in differentiated ways. Read more »
First Quarter NBA Awards
Another classic MVP race is brewing while Wemby vs. Bam, Duren vs. Avdija, Jaquez vs. Sheppard, Spoelstra vs. Darko highlight the other ones. We also give out an Emmy. Read more »
Dynasties Are Supposed To Be Hard
Even before we entered the Apron-verse of the NBA's new CBA, it was always hard to build a dynasty and that's what has made them special. Read more »
The Best Overreactions From The NBA's Opening Week
Wemby's MVP/DPOY case, Boston heading for the lottery, Spoelstra fixed the Heat offense, Orlando's offensive curse, Houston's spacing problems, and whether this is the best draft class since 2003. Read more »
Identity Changers For The 2025-26 NBA Season
On how Norman Powell, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Cam Johnson and Tyus Jones will reshape their new teams. Read more »
Never Trust The Clippers
This is easily the deepest Clippers team since Kawhi Leonard signed in 2019. Nobody will want to see these Clippers in the playoffs. Read more »
The Root Of The NBA's Tanking Dilemma
The NFL, MLB and NHL all have essentially the same system that rewards the very worst teams with the very best picks. Yet none of those leagues are dealing with anything that comes close to the NBA's annual existential crisis. Read more »
LeBron's Fascinating Brand New Last Act With Luka Doncic
In Luka Doncic, the Lakers have their bridge to the future, but LeBron James also has his bridge to another career-defining chapter. Read more »
NBA Stars Used To Play For The Best Teams But Not Anymore
Having the best player in the world no longer guarantees anything. The new salary cap structure made stars, the guys who sell tickets and jerseys, matter a bit less, and depth matter a lot more. Read more »
The Burgeoning Partnership Of Jared McCain, Tyrese Maxey
Jared McCain is the clear front-runner for Rookie of the Year and maybe the only silver lining in a season that has gone sideways. The potential of a McCain-Tyrese Maxey backcourt has already begun to redefine a franchise otherwise mired in uncertainty. Read more »
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