The NBA wants in on the action
The league cuts a deal with shady prediction market platforms not to protect the sanctity of basketball or fans, but to get a slice of the vig.
Vibe check on the NBA's undefeated teams
Six teams are undefeated through two to four games. What's real? PLUS: reactions to Monday's action.
Vibe check on the NBA's winless teams
Seven teams have yet to win a game, each with three losses. How's it going for them? PLUS: a full weekend's worth of reactions and highlights.
Rings go ever on (except for Knicks employees, apparently)
James Dolan strikes again. PLUS: the Sixers and Cavaliers both do something truly extraordinary at the same damn time.
Uh oh, Utah forgot to flip the 'try to win' switch
Reactions to all 11 Wednesday games.
The Sixers' proof of concept
Philadelphia faces a bunch of questions. They answered a big one – can this collection of players actually create a good team? – with aplomb. PLUS: Mat Ishbia brings a water pistol to a knife fight.
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22 impeccable predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season
With the season ready to begin, it's time to make a fool of ourself. Unless ...
Early season questions for every NBA team
We tour through the entire league to ask a single game that could be important to their fate in the first 20 games of the season.
It's Victor Wembanyama vs. Time (Among Others) for the NBA MVP
The biggest limiting factor in Big Vic's attempt to bring an MVP to San Antonio is his minutes load. The other contenders are big issues, too, though. Here's our preseason MVP longlist.
The early case for Erik Spoelstra winning Coach of the Year
He won a couple championships as head coach, but Coach of the Year has eluded him. Will there be a case this year? Yes, if we make one.
Watching the NBA won't be much more expensive this season
Most of the packages American fans will need remained static. It's expensive, but not much more expensive.