To fix tanking, enhance the punishment

Tactical tanking can have huge benefits and minimal real costs. Change the latter part of the equation to deter the activity.

Trading one LeBron All-Star problem for another

LeBron James isn't in line to be an undeserving All-Star starter. But will he now not be an All-Star at all?

This is Hawkward

Atlanta has spiraled of late, despite Trae Young's return. Something's gotta give.

Still the one

To cap off a really great Christmas slate of games, Nikola Jokic reasserts himself on the throne he never vacated.

Masters of the storm

The Spurs become the first team to beat the Thunder handily this season, and the first to beat them twice. What does this mean for San Antonio and Oklahoma City now and beyond?

The Draymond Green question rises again

Leave the drama aside. The Warriors offense isn't functional with Green running it these days. Are we getting closer to the endgame here?

Jalen Brunson can do no wrong

Plus: Nikola Jokic breaks a long-held record stunningly fast and Luka Doncic is on it.

The Early All-Star outlook

Most of the spots are probably filled. But there are a few interesting debates to come.

The luxuries of New York

The Knicks are champions.

The Cavs just can't shoot anymore

The problem for Cleveland is pretty simple: the threes aren't falling. Is it fixable?

Fouling up 3 is smart and it is bulls--t

Free throws remains a killjoy. This is an entertainment product. There must be a better way.

ARRIVAL

Nothing is guaranteed for the Thunder or anyone. Not when Victor Wembanyama is around.