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Jan 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during warmups before a game against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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Don’t Be Shocked if Jaylen Brown Wins MVP

Jaylen Brown has silenced numerous critics this season. The Boston Celtics were expected to finish around .500 after losing Jayson Tatum to an...

January 12, 2026
Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and center Nikola Jokic (15) against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 11: Injuries Ruining Historic Race

Victor Wembanyama looked like a true MVP candidate for the first month of the season before suffering a calf strain. Giannis Antetokounmpo was...

December 31, 2025
Dec 12, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (12) shoes during pre-game before the game against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum.
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What Are the Top 5 Signature Shoes In the NBA Right Now?

A signature shoe line is one of the major markings of a superstar. It’s reserved for the best of the best. They’re a...

December 30, 2025
Nov 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots for three points against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 9: Three Ja(y)lens Climbing

This is the Lead’s second NBA MVP ladder, and a lot has happened since the first edition came out two weeks ago. Jaylen...

December 18, 2025
Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 7: Can Luka Doncic Crack Top 2?

The MVP race is looking like a replay of last year: a two-man battle between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. There have been...

December 4, 2025
Nov 19, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Paycom Center.
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The Thunder’s Dominance is Sustainable Long Term

The Oklahoma City Thunder were supposed to come back down to earth.  After their stunning championship run a year ago, the youngest team...

November 20, 2025
Nov 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
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SGA is Standing Out in Highly Contested MVP Race

The reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is picking up where he left off. Coming off a historic season, SGA is managing to look even...

November 14, 2025
Oct 26, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Frost Bank Center.
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The NBA Has Anointed the Next Faces of the League

Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and LeBron James defined an era of NBA Basketball. When someone thought of the NBA, they thought of them...

November 3, 2025
Oct 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) handles the ball in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Is This Actually Chris Paul’s Final Season?

At the start of the summer, rumors circulated that Chris Paul would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and possibly retire after this...

October 31, 2025
Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) returns to the be3nch in the fourth quarteragainst the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Luka Doncic Will Finally Win NBA MVP In 2026

In his now-eighth season in the NBA, Luka Doncic is averaging a whopping 28.6 points per game for his career; the Slovenian is...

October 28, 2025
May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in game five of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Lead’s 2025-26 NBA Predictions

The 2025-2026 NBA season has arrived. Parity hasn’t ever been stronger, as the league could potentially crown a new champion for the eighth...

October 22, 2025
Mar 13, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum.
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The Top Early 2025-26 NBA MVP Candidates

The 2025-26 NBA season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years. With incredible talent on display and...

August 15, 2025
May 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8), forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talk to the media after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Thunder’s Smart Offseason Moves Signal Long-Term Dominance

Just weeks ago, OKC celebrated center court at Paycom Center. Confetti raining down, a young core beaming with promise, and a city reveling...

July 17, 2025
May 9, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.
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Can the NBA’s Next MVP Be Predicted?

Betting markets say yes. The NBA is filled with exciting games and intense playoff drama. Teams often win by a single point or...

July 15, 2025