How LeBron fits into the myth of Lakers exceptionalism
For so long, until reality stomped them into the cellar, the Lakers believed they were separate from and above other franchises. At the top again, does the myth survive?
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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.