The Joker verbally recommitted to the Nuggets last week, saying he'll re-sign next summer. That allows Denver to operate without fear but also takes his leverage off the table, which may result in that single championship he's already won. That's okay.
In the NBA's new lottery system, the biggest tanking risk is from teams who could make a run at the play-in but choose instead of fall out of the race and improve draft standing. How will we tell when teams do this?
Four class of 2023 first-rounders have secured extensions heading into preseason. There are three highly important ones still looming.
The Pistons had their star center in a very difficult spot, gave him minor concessions and in the 11th hour, he accepted them. The system is set up to this if teams have the will. Plus: Victor Wembanyama stands up to sports betting and the Blazers do an oopsie.
We had six offseason coaching changes, and (technically) two during last season. Who's on close watch heading into 2026-27?
Reports indicate bids for the Las Vegas expansion club are coming in at $12-13 billion. This is absolutely bonkers, even by the current standards of sports team valuations.
New York is two seasons away from apparent salary cap hell. But it's already impacting the team negatively. Can they survive the hike intact?
The legend takes a haircut to help the Warriors add another piece over the next year. But how are they going to land that other piece?
The most wide open NBA award allows our imaginations to run wild.
At least a third of the league is in play to win the championship. Probably. Maybe. It's early!
The Pistons are worried enough to increase their offer. Time is running out for Duren to say yes.
The future is built in the present moment for four more players who landed what appear to be team-friendly extensions in recent days. We run through them.