The first drops of blood in the West
De'Aaron Fox may not be ready for opening night. Kyrie Irving isn't recovering fast. Can their teams survive the slim margins to make a run in a loaded Western Conference? Good morning. Let's basketball.
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The 2025-26 preseason NBA MVP longlist
There are four easy answers to the question "who will be the NBA MVP next season?" and a handful of dark horses. Good morning. Let's basketball.
My bad, Philly
As soon as I published a piece heralding the 76ers as real title contenders, Jared McCain is tagged with an injury that will keep him out the first month of the season. Welp. Good morning. Let's basketball.
The Philadelphia 76ers have a clear and obvious title case
An MVP level player. Multiple other players capable of All-Star caliber player. Decent depth. A championship coach. A front office that will do whatever it takes. Here is the case for the Philadelphia 76ers. Good morning. Let's basketball.
The Austin Reaves question
The Lakers have one more season with Austin Reaves at a huge bargain. Should they trade him now or pay up on a big contract next summer? Good morning. Let's basketball.
Burnin' out the fuse
Fred VanVleet reportedly tore his ACL at early team workouts. The Rockets' plan for conquest might already be over. Good morning. Let's basketball.
The Heat is on
Tyler Herro will miss the start of the season. What's the prognosis for Miami? Good morning. Let's basketball.
The T.V. stars that can't be silenced
Jimmy Kimmel is off the air. Corporate media is acting terrified of the Administration. Will NBA stars re-politicize? Good morning. Let's basketball.
Adam Silver forgot his audience
Last week, the commissioner called basketball a "highlights-based sport" in response to a question about rising costs for fans. Then he got defensive when called out about it. His biggest problem with all this? He forgot who he was talking to. Good morning. Let's basketball.
The most expensive fake trees ever
Steve Ballmer went in for another $10 million as the fake tree folks went under. Plus: there's another private equity team owner in the NBA. Good morning. Let's basketball.
Dennis the Conquerer
Dennis Schroder is the king of FIBA Basketball despite not being an NBA star. Good morning. Let's basketball.
Hard cap, big shadows
If the league doesn't hammer the Clippers, this will become the norm. Good morning. Let's basketball.