👀 Everything Shams is hearing on trade season
As NBA trade season nears, the futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here’s everything we’re hearing.
Eight teams, four matchups, one champ: Previewing the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Our NBA insiders break down Magic-Heat, Raptors-Knicks, Spurs-Lakers and Thunder-Suns.
Should you expect LeBron’s numbers to improve after slow start?
Andre Snellings digs into the numbers and explains what has to happen for LeBron to get back on track, and what the chances are of that happening this season.
Mavs’ Lively to have season-ending foot surgery
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, the team announced Wednesday.
‘It’s an advantage’: How post-ups became the NBA’s most efficient play
In the tool belt of big men such as Porzingis and Wembanyama, the play has seen a resurgence that reflects how basketball has changed — and will keep changing.
‘He’s already unlocked things’: Why the Magic needed Bane
Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help some of Orlando’s stars win a championship.
‘The Hoop Collective’: The best quotes and latest intel from Windhorst’s podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst’s “The Hoop Collective” podcast.
🏀 Last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10
Not many can recall the last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10 points in a regular-season game. Why? Because it was exactly 18 years ago.
NBA Power Rankings: What is each team’s biggest weakness?
NBA insiders break down the latest Power Rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.
Chris Paul’s ‘get-better mentality’ paved the way for OKC’s dominance
Paul only spent one season in OKC but left a lasting impression on reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
