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Oct 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) after scoring on an assist by center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Why Nuggets Fans Should Believe Jokić’s ‘Okay’ Prediction

Nikola Jokić does not do empty optimism. So when the three-time MVP was asked about the Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Peyton Watson...

Swayam JainSeptember 6, 2026

Dec 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Seven Years Later, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won the Trade

When the Los Angeles Clippers dealt a 20-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the move seemed like the ultimate push to...

Yasmeen HasanSeptember 6, 2026

May 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) dunks the ball against the New York Knicks during the first quarter of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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VJ Edgecombe’s FIBA Performance Shows Sixers He’s Ready

The talented, promising combo guard VJ Edgecombe is quietly showing how he’ll develop into his role this upcoming NBA season. From midsummer into...

Marquise JusticeSeptember 4, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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DeMar DeRozan Will Win Sixth Man of the Year

Fans and media alike have spent this summer trashing the Denver Nuggets. They’ve torn apart Denver’s disastrous playoff collapse. They’ve criticized the Nuggets’...

Joey BardackSeptember 4, 2026

May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) reacts during the second quarter of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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What Can the Cavs Do To Stand Above Other East Contenders?

The Western Conference has undoubtedly dominated the 21st-century NBA. But after blockbuster trades and free agency moves, the Eastern Conference appears to be...

Miles LeichtSeptember 3, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a missed basket in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Kawhi Leonard Signing Cost the Clippers Everything

On July 10, 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers signed two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a three-year, $103 million contract. This decision...

Ethan MintonSeptember 3, 2026

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ESPN, Jay Mariotti Among Many Who Owe Pablo Torre an Apology

People out there wanted Pablo Torre to fail. Wednesday afternoon, Torre silenced a conglomerate of his critics. Torre has become the face of...

Jethro SwainSeptember 2, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts before the game to start against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Tre Donaldson Could Be Next Undrafted Hero for the Heat

The Miami Heat may have struck gold once again. The Miami Heat selected only one player in the 2026 NBA draft: guard Ryan...

Matthew MarianiSeptember 2, 2026

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) is helped up after being fouled during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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The Jazz Are Building One of the Most Powerful Cultures in the NBA

On a warm day in Helsinki, Finland, a small group of friends works out together in a basketball arena. The group consists of...

Easton StaufferAugust 31, 2026

Coach Kenny Atkinson and president of basketball operations Koby Altman hold their Cavaliers Media Day availability on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Independence.

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Which NBA Teams Have Had the Worst Offseason in 2026?

Somewhere in Philadelphia this summer, someone in the front office had to sit LeBron James down and explain what a two-year, $8 million...

Eric PetersonAugust 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (right) looks at a computer with assistant coach Garrett Jackson before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Plus-Minus, Box Plus-Minus Becoming Big in Basketball Discourse

Basketball analytics has grown far beyond just points, rebounds, and assists. Among the metrics gaining traction in team-building and broadcast commentary are plus-minus...