The politics of USA Basketball
Nneka Ogwumike is snubbed from the women's national team and denied her first chance at Olympic gold. We can't fully know what's behind it, but we can guess.
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The trickster gods of Orlando
The Magic with a stunner. Plus: three non-stunners.
Who needs Luka when you have Luke?
The Lakers' role player takes a starring role. Plus: Jalen Brunson reminds us he's a postseason killer, the Cavaliers take care of business and Denver flexes in a thriller.
15 fearless predictions for the 2026 NBA playoffs
The field of 16 is set. We have between 60 and 105 games remaining. What's going to happen? I don't know, but that won't stop me from predicting it.
The NBA's 65-game rule is officially a farce
The league bends its rules for two players, proving that the games minimum is less a mandate than a vibe.