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Apr 8, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Keldon Johnson Embodies the Spurs’ Culture Perfectly

Julian Champagnie calls him his favorite teammate he’s ever had. Harrison Barnes says he’s got one of the biggest hearts of any teammate...

Yasmeen HasanApril 24, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) talks to guard Russell Westbrook (18) against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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Re-Signing Russell Westbrook Is a No-Brainer for Sacramento

Russell Westbrook is no longer the player he once was, but his value to the Sacramento Kings goes beyond star-level production. In a...

Oscar BenitezApril 24, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) looks to pass against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Chase Center.

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Grading How the Sacramento Kings’ Rookies Performed This Year

While the Sacramento Kings’ 2025-26 season lacked consistency and success, the team’s rookie class provided flashes of promise in different ways. Although no...

Oscar BenitezApril 23, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Tom Dundon, the owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, after a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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Is Tom Dundon the Villain Portland Trail Blazers Fans Need?

In the Rip City Rising Ownership Group’s introductory press conference, majority owner Tom Dundon said, in reference to rumors about him moving the...

Jethro SwainApril 23, 2026

Nov 13, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and guard Ace Bailey (19) react to a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz’s Rebuild is Finally Over

This season, the Utah Jazz closed the door on one of the most grueling chapters in the team’s history. Since the 2022-23 season,...

Easton StaufferApril 21, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a call by an official during the second half of game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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It Was Fitting That Tim Duncan Watched Wembanyama Break His Record

It’s hard to overlook the jerseys of the Spurs’ franchise legends who came before Victor Wembanyama as they soar high at Frost Bank...

Yasmeen HasanApril 21, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) as he handles the ball during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.

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Do the Nuggets Have the Most Difficult Path to the NBA Finals?

In a highly competitive Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets enter the playoffs facing a difficult path ahead. While sitting at the third seed...

Jack SusakApril 20, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) on the court during the second quarter at Toyota Center.

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Is LeBron James and Kevin Durant’s Playoff Rivalry Almost Over?

Two of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball will face off on the world stage once again, but this time...

Antwane Willis Jr.April 20, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) and center Deandre Ayton (5) celebrate against the Houston Rockets in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Lakers Cannot Afford a Repeat of Their Game 1 Performance

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ leading scorers, watched Luke Kennard’s inferno and LeBron James’ mastermind from the sideline during...