Starting Kevin Love at center is best move to unleash Cavs' offensive potential
Putting Kevin Love at center might be what the Cavaliers need to dominate the East until Isaiah Thomas is healthy enough to take over as the starting point guard.
View ArticleWhy Kyrie Irving is perfect sleeper to win 2017-18 NBA scoring title
As long as he makes slight adjustments to his playing style, new Celtics guard Kyrie Irving should thrive in Brad Stevens' offensive system.
View ArticleIs Andre Drummond facing make-or-break season with Pistons?
Andre Drummond looked like the future of the center position two years ago, but he finds himself in a weird place in today's NBA.
View ArticleBlake Griffin elevates Clippers, puts rest of NBA on notice with 3-point...
It's only been three games, but Blake Griffin looks like a completely different player this season.
View ArticleHow adding Eric Bledsoe gives Bucks playmaking punch, takes pressure off...
The Bucks are getting a dynamic point guard in Eric Bledsoe, one who is coming off a career season with averages of 21.1 points and 6.3 assists per game.
View ArticleSixers' Ben Simmons playing at All-Star level, but his dominance goes beyond...
After missing all of last season with a broken foot, Sixers forward Ben Simmons has emerged as the frontrunner to win Rookie of the Year.
View ArticleJayson Tatum stays ahead of rookie curve as Celtics continue winning ways
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has emerged as a meaningful contributor on one of the best teams in the NBA at age 19.
View ArticleSeven burning NBA questions: Thunder's clutch problems, Lonzo's shooting woes...
From Lonzo Ball's shooting to the Thunder's crunch-time problems, let’s take a look at seven burning NBA questions as the calendar turns to December.
View ArticleJordan Bell proving to be well worth $3.5 million gamble for Warriors
A second-round pick in the 2017 NBA Draft has worked his way into the rotation of the best team in the NBA. How has Jordan Bell done it?
View ArticleHow LeBron James becomes NBA’s biggest bully when Cavs enter clutch time
The Cavaliers have been feasting on layups and 3-pointers in crunch time this season, and it all begins with LeBron James turning himself into the biggest bully in the NBA.
View ArticleRockets unleash Chris Paul as James Harden 2.0 on leaguewide path of destruction
James Harden and Chris Paul have always been dominant scorers and facilitators out of the pick-and-roll, and they’re now both getting an opportunity to spread their wings in a system that plays...
View ArticleNBA on Christmas Day: What to watch for in each game, including Cavs vs....
The headliner is a rematch of the last three NBA Finals between the Cavaliers and Warriors, but there’s a good balance of teams looking to compete this season and teams looking to compete in the future.
View ArticleDonovan Mitchell isn't just Rookie of the Year material — he's a future star
How has the 13th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft become one of the favorites to win Rookie of the Year? Let's take a closer look at what has made Donovan Mitchell so dominant in his first NBA season.
View ArticleHeat's Bam Adebayo could end up being the steal of the 2017 NBA Draft
Although Bam Adebayo doesn’t have the upside of fellow rookies Ben Simmons, Jayson Tatum or Donovan Mitchell, there’s no doubt he has a future in the NBA as a starting center.
View ArticleFive teams that should call Hornets about trade for Kemba Walker
Kemba Walker has been the lifeblood of the Hornets over the last two-and-a-half seasons, and he can absolutely help a team looking to make a playoff push in the second half of this season.
View ArticleThunder's Steven Adams, monster of offensive boards, is NBA's best security...
The Thunder's stars know if they miss a shot there's a good chance Steven Adams is coming down with the ball. What makes Adams such an effective offensive rebounder?
View ArticleNBA trades: Blake Griffin's fit with Andre Drummond, Pistons is promising but...
The Pistons made a win-now move by acquiring five-time All-Star Blake Griffin, who is two months removed from celebrating his 29th birthday. Will it pay off?
View ArticleHow will Cavs' additions from wild trade deadline fit with LeBron James, new...
The Cavs entered the trade deadline with glaring problems on their roster and exited with a completely new team. How will all of the pieces fit together?
View ArticleLonzo Ball's roller-coaster rookie season gives Lakers reason for optimism —...
It’s easy to see why players around the league have praised Lonzo Ball for being “someone that you want to play with.” He does, however, have some glaring weaknesses in his game.
View ArticleNBA MVP race: Can top candidates catch James Harden before season's end?
Rockets star James Harden is firmly ahead of the other candidates for this year's MVP award, but he'll have to keep his foot on the gas pedal as the regular season quickly comes to a close.
View ArticleRaptors took big risk in drafting OG Anunoby, but it's already paying off
OG Anunoby’s numbers don’t jump off the page in the same way Ben Simmons, Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum’s do, but he’s been one of the most impactful rookies in the league this season.
View ArticleNBA Most Improved Player race: Deep field chasing down Victor Oladipo
There is a clear front-runner for the Most Improved Player award this season, but there are a number of players deserving of attention.
View ArticleKings' De'Aaron Fox could sprint down star path despite notable flaws
De'Aaron Fox isn’t a great player right now — as is the case with most rookies — but there’s a clear path to him becoming a star in the NBA. SN's Scott Rafferty explains in his latest Film Session.
View ArticleLauri Markkanen's development could change course of Bulls' massive rebuild
Lauri Markkanen gives the Bulls a legitimate building block to work with and a potential All-Star depending on how his game develops on both ends of the floor.
View ArticleRaptors evolved in order to thrive, but NBA playoffs will test winning formula
With a focus on ball movement, pace and floor spacing — three pillars of success in today’s NBA — the Raptors have gone from being a team built to compete in the early 2000s to one built to compete now.
View ArticleSix big questions that will determine 2018 NBA playoffs
Let’s take a look at six questions that will likely determine the outcome of this year’s playoffs, starting with the team that has the most to lose in the opening round.
View ArticleHow Heat adjustments flipped script, stifled Ben Simmons, 76ers in Game 2
While Ben Simmons had another strong individual performance in Game 2, a pair of adjustments helped the Heat slow him (and the 76ers) down just enough in the first half to tie the series up.
View ArticleJrue Holiday, Pelicans created blueprint to stop Damian Lillard — and it's...
To understand how the Pelicans have slowed down Damian Lillard, you have to understand the All-Star point guard's tendencies.
View ArticleWhat's happened to Karl-Anthony Towns?
The Rockets have limited the All-Star center to a total of 13 points in the opening two games of their first-round series against the Timberwolves.
View ArticleJazz rookie Donovan Mitchell is outshining Thunder's stars on NBA's biggest...
Having outplayed Russell Westbrook and Paul George to this point of the series, it’s as clear as ever that Donovan Mitchell is on the path to superstardom.
View ArticleLeBron James' game-winner draws comparisons to Michael Jordan's iconic shot
LeBron James has now made more go-ahead shots in the final five seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime in his postseason career than Michael Jordan.
View ArticleFive stats to know from Rockets' first round series win — and why they matter
Based on how many 3-pointers they attempted and James Harden's efficiency in isolation, the Rockets are on the right track to postseason success.
View ArticleCan Rudy Gobert, Jazz slow down scorching Rockets?
The shots James Harden's Rockets feast on are the ones the Jazz’s defense is designed to stop.
View ArticleNBA playoffs 2018: The All-Breakout Team from the first round
Jrue Holiday's breakout performance in the Pelicans' series against the Trail Blazers earns him a spot on the All-Breakout Team for the opening round of the playoffs.
View ArticleTerry Rozier’s emergence gives the Celtics a lot to think about
After scoring 26 points in Game 7 against the Bucks, Celtics guard Terry Rozier finished Game 1 against the 76ers with 29 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals.
View ArticleThe biggest factors that decided Game 1 of Raptors vs. Cavaliers
From Tristan Thompson's impact off the bench to OG Anunoby's defense on LeBron James, here's what you need to know about Cleveland's Game 1 victory against Toronto.
View ArticleHave the Jazz found a Harden stopper in Dante Exum?
Dante Exum matched up with James Harden for 22 possessions in Game 2 and limited him to two points on 0-for-7 shooting from the field.
View ArticleThe biggest factors that decided Game 2 of Raptors vs. Cavaliers
Behind 43 points and 14 assists by LeBron James, the Cavaliers took a commanding 2-0 lead with a 128-110 victory at the Air Canada Centre on Thursday.
View ArticleFive stats you need to know about Cavs' sweep of Raptors
From Kevin Love’s emergence to the fall of the best bench in the NBA, here are five stats you need to know from the Raptors' second-round series against the Cavaliers.
View ArticleFive stats you need to know about LeBron James' incredible playoff run
With LeBron James staring down an opportunity to make the NBA Finals for an eighth consecutive season, here are five stats you need to know about how impressive he’s been in the 2018 NBA playoffs.
View ArticleWhy Rockets letting Kevin Durant run wild in isolation might be their best...
How Kevin Durant scored all of his points in Games 1 and 2 against the Rockets was decidedly un-Warriors-like.
View ArticleThis is exactly why Rockets traded for Chris Paul
Chris Paul’s breakout performance in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals couldn’t have come at a better moment.
View ArticleWarriors' Stephen Curry doesn't need ball in his hands to drive defenses crazy
While Stephen Curry is known more for his ability to create his own shot off the dribble, the two-time MVP is equally as devastating without the ball in his hands.
View ArticleNBA Finals 2018: Three things to watch in Game 2 of Cavs vs. Warriors
Before the Cavaliers look to even up the 2018 NBA Finals on Sunday, here are three things to watch for in Game 2.
View ArticleNBA Finals 2018: Three things to watch in Game 3 of Cavs vs. Warriors
From Stephen Curry's 3-point shooting to Golden State's team defense on LeBron James, here are three things to watch in Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals.
View ArticleWhat could Celtics, Lakers, 76ers offer in trade for Kawhi Leonard?
From the Celtics to the 76ers, let's take a look at why the Spurs would take a call with each team rumored to be interested in Kawhi Leonard.
View ArticleWhat are LeBron James' best options in free agency?
The 76ers, Celtics and Rockets have a lot to offer LeBron James if he becomes a free agent this offseason.
View ArticleWhat are Paul George's best options in free agency?
Could Paul George make a return to the Pacers this offseason or is he destined to play for his hometown team?
View ArticleWhat are DeMarcus Cousins' best options in free agency?
Do the Mavericks, Lakers or Pelicans make the most sense for All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins in free agency?
View ArticleWhat are Isaiah Thomas' best options in free agency?
Would the Spurs or Lakers be the best free agent destination for Isaiah Thomas?
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