For Daryl Morey's Rockets, every little edge was never quite enough
Houston only got really close to a title once in a decade plus, despite building an enduring legacy in play style and as James Harden's host.
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You don't have to love or hate the NBA's Apron Era
The NBA has had a massive paradigm shift in the past few years, and it's impacting every team in the league and most players. It's led to increased parity and hope among the miserable, and it's breaking up fun teams. All things are true.
Superpowers are built with superstar discounts
Victor Wembanyama took a potential discount from the Spurs on his extension, mimicking two Thunder stars, the reigning Finals MVP and two older legends.
Is the Bucks' crooked Gary Trent Jr. contract punishment enough?
Milwaukee stuns everyone with a two years' late contract for Gary Trent. Plus: Bam Adebayo addresses Tyler Herro's apparent criticism.
Adam Silver fell out of the feckless tree and hit every branch
The Kawhi Leonard trade is on hold while the NBA sorts out the Aspiration fake-tree-and-fake-endorsement scandal. It's starting to feel like Adam Silver is way out of his depth.