The Warriors elected not to make any major trades during Thursday's deadline. What's in store for them for the rest of the year?
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TSN's Steph Noh will grade the most notable trade deadline deals as they happen.
Here are the big winners and losers from the 2024 NBA trade deadline.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks the top 20 players who will be available at the deadline by their draft pick value.
TSN's Steph Noh asked X's AI bot Gronk what the big players in the trade market should do in advance of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Here's what it came up with.
Packers president Mike Murphy had some fun with a fan who applied for a job as the team's defensive coordinator.
Will Dejounte Murray be a Laker? Here's there best offer, and if it makes sense for both sides.
Here are three deals that make sense to help the Bucks, Lakers and Spurs in advance of the 2024 NBA trade deadline.
TSN's Steph Noh looks at the players the Warriors could target, the most likely pieces moved and draft picks that the team can trade.
Jonathan Kuminga looks like he's turned a corner ever since meeting with Steve Kerr about his role. What's been going on with him to make him look untradeable?
All the best memes, jokes and viral moments in the NBA during the last week of January.
Who could replace the injured Julius Randle and Joel Embiid in the 2024 All-Star Game? Here are the most deserving replacements in the Eastern Conference.
Here are the biggest snubs from the 2024 NBA All-Star game
Cam Thomas has turned into one of the best spark plug scorers in the league. Here's what you need to know about the Nets guard.
Damian Lillard spent 11 years in Portland. How do his career accomplishments compare to other Trail Blazer greats?
Scoring keeps on going up and up in the NBA. Here's what European stars like Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama think are the reasons for the stats explosion.
Victor Wembanyama has already done a handful of things that we've never seen from a player his size.
The Lakers have been tied to several guards in the trade market. Who among Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine, Malcolm Brogdon, Bruce Brown Jr. and Kyle Lowry makes the most sense?
Chet and Wemby are both having incredible rookie years. Who do the various media voters have as the favorite to win the ROTY award at the midpoint of the season?
Victor Wembanyama on his love of Brandon Sanderson's books, and Brandon Sanderson on why that shouldn't be a big deal.
The Raptors have traded Pascal Siakam to the Pacers. Here are grades for all teams involved.
Who is leading the various awards races at the season's halfway point? Steph Noh makes his picks.
All of the funniest moments, jokes and storylines from the NBA in the second week of January 2024.
On top of being a great scorer and defender, Victor Wembanyama's passing has taken off since moving to the center position. Here is why he's so effective as a distributor.
TSN's Steph Noh looks into why the Bucks have been so bad defensively, and how much Damian Lillard is to blame.
In honor of Derrick White, here are the underappreciated players in the NBA who do everything other than score a ton of points.
The Warriors haven't been able to get their rotations sorted out this year. What are some potential solutions?
All of the funniest moments, jokes and storylines from the NBA in the first week of January 2024.
The Thunder have arrived, and they are legitimate championship contenders.
O.G. Anunoby had a promising Knicks debut, showing why he's a better fit than RJ Barrett.
Grading the trade for the Knicks and Raptors in the OG Anunoby swap.
The Pistons are looking like the worst team in NBA history. How are they THIS bad?
The Sporting News takes stock of all 30 NBA teams as the calendar turns from 2023 to 2024.
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Scott Rafferty and Steph Noh redraft the 2019 NBA Draft, which featured Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett and Darius Garland.
The Spurs have changed things up by moving Victor Wembanyama from power forward to center. The results? San Antonio's rookie looks like even more of a cheat code.
Bradley Beal is finally back in the Suns' lineup. How does his return impact the team?
Kawhi Leonard has been quietly putting together an All-Star resume for the Clippers, who are getting better with each game.
Jamal Murray has made his return to the lineup, and he's proving yet again how he turns the Nuggets into the best team in the league.
The Warriors have been slumping, looking like a team that does not have much championship equity. Here are three things they can do to resolve that issue.
The big winners from the In-Season Tournament include Tyrese Haliburton and LeBron James, while the losers are headlined by Zion Williamson and Adrian Griffin.
A collection of the funniest things that happened in the NBA this week.
There is plenty of motivation for players to want to win the inaugural in-season tournament. Here's what's at stake, and what the players have said about their chase for the prize money.
The Bulls are riding a surprising three game win streak with Zach LaVine out of the lineup. What does that mean for the team and LaVine's status as a trade chip?
LeBron James continues to turn his game up in the biggest moments, even at the age of 38.
The Celtics' elimination in the In-Season Tournament showed the same problems resurfacing at the end of games. How much of an issue is it?
The Pacers have built the best offense in NBA history. Examining the changes it took from Rick Carlisle to get there, and the bond with Tyrese Haliburton that made it possible.
Before the Quarterfinals tip-off, The Sporting News' NBA experts share their In-Season Tournament predictions.
A collection of the funniest moments from the NBA during the week.
At the quarter point of the season, the Warriors find themselves outside of the playoff picture. What's going on with them, and what is the panic meter at?
Chet Holmgren has been the best rookie through the first quarter of the season. Here's why the Thunder big man is looking like a future All-Star.
During the summer, Nicolas Batum compared Victor Wembanyama to shades of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Rudy Gobert, and Kristaps Porzingis. Here's why Batum's prediction has looked pretty good so far.
Here's how the MVP race is shaping up with roughly 20 percent of the season already completed
It hasn't always been pretty, but the Bucks are starting to hit a groove a month into the season.
In order to see how much the 2020 NBA Draft would have changed had it been conducted today, two of The Sporting News' writers put on their GM hats and redrafted the lottery.
LeBron James is turning 39 this year, yet he is still one of the best players in the league. A look into how he is still dominating the game.
With the Bulls faltering, Alex Caruso could be one of the hottest names on the trade market. Here are the teams that make the most sense for the defensive ace.
Tyrese Maxey's journey to the 76ers came through a seemingly trivial game. Here's why Mike Muscala deserves some of the credit, and Maxey's draft pick's circuitous route to Philadelphia.
Zach LaVine's name is back in trade rumors. With the Bulls floundering, where is the best fit for LaVine to go next?
Tyrese Maxey is looking like a breakout player for the 76ers and a steal with the 21st pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Here's why he fell so far and the trend with Kentucky guards that he is part of.
Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren are two of the most exciting young big men in the game. They've already faced off a number of times. Here's the history behind their rivalry.
The Clippers are 0-4 with James Harden in the lineup. What's going on with them, and how worried should Clippers fans be?
Who have been the top rookies after the first 10ish games of the 2023-24 season?
With how fluid the top of the 2021 NBA Draft has been to date, two of our writers put on their GM hats and redrafted the lottery.
The last time that the Nuggets looked mortal was against the Warriors in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Here's what we can learn from that series.
LeBron James' brilliance in Year 21 has allowed the Lakers to tread water. But they will need a lot more from their role players if they want to contend.
After two weeks, Victor Wembanyama has already proven that he is an elite NBA defender.
How Chris Paul has slotted into the perfect role and taken the Warriors to the next level.
The 76ers moved James Harden but they are probably not done with their roster moves. Here's what could come next for them.
The Warriors, Mavericks, Pistons and Nuggets looked great in Week One of the NBA season while the Blazers, Lakers and Raptors faced trouble.
TSN's Steph Noh hands out grades for the 76ers, Clippers and Thunder in the James Harden trade.
James Harden isn't the same player he was even five seasons ago, but he's still elite in many areas.
There is no one else throwing sideline out of bounds passes at Josh Giddey's level.
How the Bucks are utilizing Damian Lillard with High Horns set.
The natural tendency is to overreact to the first salvo in what is a very long season. Rather than fighting that urge, The Sporting News' Stephen Noh leaning into it.
James Harden wants a trade, and he's going to make things difficult until he gets one. Here's what he's done in the past.
After being taken with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama is expected to dominate from Day 1. But given how rookies generally perform and how he has looked thus far in other leagues, how realistic are those expectations?
Here's why the Joel Embiid rumor mill is starting and why it isn't stopping any time soon.
Thompson looks totally back from injuries and is set up for a huge year for the Warriors.
Who will have the best and worst defenses for the 2023-24 NBA season?
Who guards Nikola Jokic the best and the worst in the league? Looking at what has and hasn't worked in trying to slow the Nuggets star down.
Who have the best players been in the preseason, and which team has looked the best and worst?
Who are the best defenders in the NBA? In Part II of this project, we're ranking the top 10.
Who are the best defenders in the NBA? In Part I of this project, we're running from No. 11 to No. 100.
One of the most effective plays that the Nuggets used to win their first championship is now being incorporated into the Bucks' offense.
Ranking the 30 best players who are projected to come off the bench for the 2023-24 NBA season.
The Sporting News ranks all 30 starting centers for the 2023-24 NBA season.
Seven scorching predictions for the NBA season, including the fate of the Mavs, Bulls, Raptors, Knicks, Desmond Bane, Yuta Watanabe, and Max Christie.
The Sporting News ranks all 30 starting power forwards for the 2023-24 NBA season.
The Sporting News ranked all 30 starting small forwards for the 2023-24 NBA season.
Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren showed why the hype is real in their first preseason matchup.
The Bulls finished 24th in offense in 2022-23. Here's how they plan to improve that number.
The Sporting News ranked all 30 starting shooting guards for the 2023-24 NBA season.
The Sporting News ranked all 30 starting point guards for the 2023-24 NBA season.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced that he plans to use Klay Thompson to defend power forwards until Draymond Green returns from an ankle injury. Can that strategy actually work?
The landscape of the NBA was shifted with the series of trades involving Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday. Here are the teams that gained and lost the most ground after the moves.
The NBA should see plenty of player movement in the summer of 2024. There are some very good players that are slated to become free agents — and lots of cap space to go around.
The plan for now seems to be to putting Ben Simmons into the starting lineup. Here's why an off-the-bench role might be a better idea.
The Lakers have one open spot in their starting lineup next to D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Here's why Rui Hachimura should take it.
What is Jrue Holiday's next team going to be? Ranking the likelihood of various teams
Damian Lillard is going to Milwaukee as part of an unexpected three-team trade involving the Bucks, Suns and Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. Let's evaluate the deal from all sides.
Team USA has dominated Olympic basketball, winning four consecutive gold medals dating back to the 2008 event in Beijing. It's easy to see why when putting together a dream roster for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The Lakers added Christian Wood late in free agency. Here's why things might be different in Los Angeles for the talented big man.
It's tough to envision a scenario in which Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fulfill their maximum potential together.
Paolo Banchero's FIBA Basketball World Cup performance has shown the future of his game, as a destructive and hyper-skilled small ball five.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is drawing comparisons to the late Kobe Bryant during the 2023 FIBA World Cup tournament.
James Harden's threat to never play for the 76ers may not do much to ultimately change his situation
Who was the better shooting guard: Dwyane Wade or James Harden? Here are the key stats between them to show which had the more impressive career.
Austin Reaves had a strong performance off the bench in Team USA's exhibition against Puerto Rico. Here's what that means for his future in the World Cup.
Turell was picked up by the Motor City Cruise in the first round of the 2022 G League Draft and has quickly established himself as a huge fan favorite among the Jewish community.
The documentary, airing on Aug. 8 on Prime Video, shows a fascinating look at life on the fringes of the NBA.
Passages from Bill Russell's 1965 book "Go Up for Glory" reveal the type of man he was and how he dedicated his life to making the world less prejudiced.
HoopGrids has skyrocketed in popularity since its launch only a few weeks ago. Meet the one-man team behind the trivia game that NBA fans love.
Are you smarter than Charles Barkley? Put your NBA knowledge to the test with The Sporting News' version of the "Who He Play For?" quiz.
Michael Jordan is selling the Hornets to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. Here's who those new owners are.
Dell probably would have started in today's NBA, but back in the 90s, 3-point shooting still wasn't totally embraced.
Christian Wood is one of the last free agents remaining. Here's what's going on with his situation and where he could land.
Here is a list of Las Vegas Summer League MVPs since 2006.
Max Christie looked terrific in the Las Vegas Summer League. Can he break into the Lakers' rotation?
James Harden and the Sixers are reportedly seeking a sign-and-trade to move the star to a new location. Here's what we know so far, and potential spots he could end up.
Here are the six best players from the opening weekend of 2023 Las Vegas Summer League.
Las Vegas Summer League seating is first-come, first-serve. Meet the fans willing to brave hours of desert heat to get the best view in the house.
Victor Wembanyama's summer league debut was met with much fanfare. Did it live up to the hype?
Here are the Las Vegas Summer League overtime rules.
In Summer League, players are allowed 10 fouls before being disqualified.
There are multiple All-Stars that could become available in 2024, including a few big names in Los Angeles.
Despite the lack of big moves in free agency, there were a handful of very good teams that improved on the margins — and some teams that made very questionable decisions.
Here are grades for all 30 teams, ranked from best (Bucks) to worst (Trail Blazers).
Here are the best players remaining in free agency heading into Wednesday.
Instant analysis of every major free agent signing and trade from 2023 NBA free agency.
After a full weekend of signings, here are the best players left unsigned.
When an NBA team loses a player to injury for the entirety of a season, the league will sometimes give that team a spending allowance in order to replace that player.
The Sporting News is ranking all 30 NBA teams from best to worst based on their moves from Day 1 in free agency.
The Suns found the perfect player for their needs, and Yuta Watanabe found a great landing spot to accentuate his strengths
Here are some of the pieces and teams that could be involved in a James Harden trade, and what a fair trade would look like.
The NBA's new CBA introduces a second apron for big spenders, with harsh penalties for going over a certain amount. An explanation of the figures and penalties involved.
From Brook Lopez's killer defense to Mason Plumlee's solid contributions, here are the top nine free agent centers.
The Sporting News' Steph Noh details how the Bulls should navigate 2023 free agency.
Predicting the contracts for the restricted free agents in 2023 free agency, including Austin Reaves, Coby White, Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish, Cameron Johnson, P.J. Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Grant Williams.
As the Nuggets showed last year in bringing in Bruce Brown for a paltry $6.5 million, finding that one last bargain signing can make all of the difference.
Guessing landing spots and salaries is an inexact science. It only takes one team to blow things totally out of the water, but The Sporting News' Stephen Noh is staring into his crystal ball anyway.
The 2023 free agent class isn't great overall, but power forward is the strongest position out there.
The 2023 NBA Finals showed us that every team needs cheap shooting. Who are the best targets in this free agency class?
Wings seem to always be in short supply in the NBA, and that is true again this summer.
Running down the list of Mavericks free agents and who are the most important to keep.
Damian Lillard has been rumored again to the Miami Heat. What is behind the latest rumors, and what the Heat can offer for the star?
Shooting guard is the deepest position of the 2023 free agency class.
John Collins was traded to the Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gay and a draft pick. Grading the deal for the Hawks and Jazz.
Many teams don't have the cash available this summer to get a star in free agency. But these 10 players are good rotation pieces off the bench that can help any team and fit into most salary caps.
The 2023 free agent class features some great point guards at the top, but it doesn't have the depth of other years.
NBA free agency is right around the corner, set to kick off on Friday, June 30. Here are the top 50 free agents for the summer of 2023.
LeBron James has said that he wants to play with his son Bronny, who will likely be drafted somewhere in the 2024 lottery. Here are the teams with the best chance at having a pick in that range.
Here are the biggest winners and losers from an eventful 2023 NBA draft.
Here's why Cam Whitmore fell so far in the 2023 NBA draft
Looking at the fit of Kristaps Porzingis with the Celtics and what grade they should receive for the trade.
Who are the best second round sleepers in the 2023 draft? The statistical indicators that show four potential breakout prospects.
Draymond Green has opted out of his player option, making him an unrestricted free agent. What's next for him, and where he could land.
Chris Paul is being included in the Suns' trade for Bradley Beal, but his stay in Washington will likely be short. Here's where he could end up next.
How Bradley Beal will fit on the Suns, and what they can do to build out the rest of their roster.
The Heat have been rumored as a destination for Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard. Here's how likely those scenarios are, and what a deal might look like.
The Nuggets have a great young core in Denver. How many of those guys can they keep around, who are they at risk of losing in free agency, and what avenues do they have to get even better?
The Raptors have a big decision to make on Fred VanVleet, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after declining his player option.
Tyler Herro has played in just one playoff game for the Heat. He is expected to return from two broken fingers soon. What will that mean for the team and the reemergence of Duncan Robinson?
Jamal Murray's father has used some unorthodox and extreme methods to train his son. Here's what they are.
Vucevic and the Bulls are reportedly engaged in talks on an extension, but should Chicago keep the 32-year-old center?
The Sporting News' Steph Noh provides his X-factors, storylines and prediction for Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals.
Through the first two games of the 2023 NBA Finals, the Nuggets and Heat have been far from perfect, but both teams can feel good about certain aspects of their game plans.
A report by The Athletic's Shams Charania indicated that Kyrie Irving was inquiring about bringing LeBron James to the Mavericks. Here's why that is almost certainly not happening.
The 2018 NBA Draft was one for the ages. It was also one that would be completely different if redone in 2023. Here's how it would look with the added benefit of hindsight.
Here's what the Heat need to clean up from their Game 1 loss heading into Game 2.
Two of our writers put on their GM hats and redrafted the 2016 NBA Draft lottery.
If you look at Nikola Jokic's arms, chances are that there will either be a fresh scratch or the remnants of an old one that is still healing. Explaining Jokic's history of getting scratched up by NBA players.
Here's why the Pistons have reportedly offered Williams the bag and why he's agreed to it.
The 10 best players, ranked, who will be playing in the 2023 NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets.
The Nuggets and Heat are set to meet in the 2023 NBA Finals in what should be an interesting matchup.
The saying "make-or-miss league" has been around for a while, but it has become even more relevant in this year's playoffs.
After being eliminated from the playoffs, LeBron James hinted at the possibility of retiring early. What would that mean for the Lakers this summer, and what would their options be in replacing him?
Reaves will have a ton of interest as a 25-year-old free agent, but it's important to remember that his rights are restricted.
Rui Hachimura is set to become a free agent in the summer of 2023. What is the likelihood that the Lakers bring him back?
The 2003 draft was one of the most hyped classes ever. Twenty years later, it lived up to expectations at the top but fell off dramatically from there. Where would the players from that year go in a redraft today?
Jimmy Butler was the steal of the 2011 NBA Draft, going No. 30. Where would he and others go in a redraft today?
Jamal Murray scored 23 points in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' Game 2 win against the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. That clutch playoff scoring is nothing new for Murray. Explaining his history of big late-game performances.
The Heat outscored the Celtics 46-25 in a decisive third quarter, erasing a nine-point halftime lead and fueling their path to victory. How exactly did they dominate that quarter so handily?
The Lakers lost Game 1 against the Nuggets, but they made a late run and had some good success by putting Rui Hachimura on Nikola Jokic.
The 2023 NBA draft lottery took place on Tuesday night, and the order of the draft is now set. Here are the biggest winners and losers of the night.
The Heat's zone is a good change-of-pace look for them and allows them to hide weaker defenders. How effective can it be against the Celtics?
Twins Amen and Ausar Thompson are projected to go early lottery in the 2023 NBA Draft. What are the biggest differences between the two?
Davis and Jokic will likely guard each other for much of the series, and that matchup will have massive ramifications on which team advances to the NBA Finals.
The Nuggets are set to take on the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. Here's what you need to know about the matchup and a prediction on who will win.
The Celtics will host the 76ers in a win-or-go-home Game 7 on Sunday. What you need to know going into the game including a prediction.
The Warriors won Game 5 handily setting up a pivotal Game 6 in LA.
Jamal Murray is listed at only 6-4 and 215 pounds, but the Nuggets guard knows how to operate in the post.
The Warriors fell to a 3-1 series deficit in their Game 4 loss. With the odds stacked against them, here is what they will need to do in order to try and pull off the upset.
There still exists a dearth of Asian players in the NBA, but their numbers are slowly growing.
Jock Landale has been a pivotal player off the bench in Games 3 and 4 for the Suns in their series against the Nuggets. A look at why he's been so integral in their wins.
Nikola Jokic was not suspended after pushing Suns owner Mat Ishbia during Game 4. What was the punishment, and was it justified?
After dropping Game 1, the Warriors blew the doors off the Lakers in Game 2. What were the major adjustments that caused a reversal of fortunes?
James Harden followed up a 45-point performance in Game 1 with a 12-point dud in Game 2. The Celtics tweaked one part of their defensive coverage that contributed to that bad night.
The Lakers were able to keep Curry in check and take Game 1 by a score of 117-112 thanks to a solid game plan.
Jordan Poole's shot selection was the big talking point coming out of the Warriors' 117-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Here is what those who know Joe Mazzulla best had to say about the unique man leading the Celtics.
