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Victor Wembanyama is living up to his loftiest player comparisons

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Redrafting the 2020 NBA Draft: Warriors land Tyrese Haliburton

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How LeBron James is still performing at an elite level

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.

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Nuggets, Lakers, Mavericks among top landing spots for Alex Caruso

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Why 76ers fans have Mike Muscala to thank for Tyrese Maxey

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.

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Lakers, Sixers, Heat and Raptors among best landing spots for Zach LaVine

Zach LaVine's name is back in trade rumors. With the Bulls floundering, where is the best fit for LaVine to go next?

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Why Tyrese Maxey fell in the 2020 NBA Draft

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.

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Victor Wembanyama vs. Chet Holmgren can be NBA's next great rivalry

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.

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Why Clippers' James Harden experiment is off to disastrous start

The Clippers are 0-4 with James Harden in the lineup. What's going on with them, and how worried should Clippers fans be?

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Rookie Rankings: Holmgren on Wembanyama's heels for No. 1 spot

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2021 NBA Redraft: Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley debate continues

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.

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What Warriors and Nuggets can learn from 2022 first-round series

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.

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LeBron James' heavy workload is spelling early doom for the Lakers

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.

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How sustainable is Scottie Barnes' hot start?

Scottie Barnes has made a big leap in his third year through the first two weeks of the NBA season. How much of his growth is for real?

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Victor Wembanyama is showing he is already one of the top defenders in the NBA

After two weeks, Victor Wembanyama has already proven that he is an elite NBA defender.

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Chris Paul's sixth man role is taking the Warriors to the next level

How Chris Paul has slotted into the perfect role and taken the Warriors to the next level.

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O.G. Anunoby among potential 76ers trade targets after Harden deal

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The Warriors, Mavericks, Pistons and Nuggets looked great in Week One of the NBA season while the Blazers, Lakers and Raptors faced trouble.

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The Raptors have struggled early in the season, opening with a 1-3 record thanks to a league-worst offense. Why are they so bad and what can they do about it?

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James Harden trade grades: Did the 76ers get enough?

TSN's Steph Noh hands out grades for the 76ers, Clippers and Thunder in the James Harden trade.

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How much does James Harden have left in the tank for Clippers?

James Harden isn't the same player he was even five seasons ago, but he's still elite in many areas.

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Why Josh Giddey earned 'SLOB Wizard' nickname

There is no one else throwing sideline out of bounds passes at Josh Giddey's level.

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How the Bucks are utilizing Damian Lillard with High Horns set.

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James Harden's history of bad behavior should serve as warning to 76ers

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What are reasonable expectations for Victor Wembanyama in his rookie year?

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?

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Why timing of Joel Embiid to Knicks trade rumors make sense

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Thompson looks totally back from injuries and is set up for a huge year for the Warriors.

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The best and worst defensive teams in the NBA, ranked

Who will have the best and worst defenses for the 2023-24 NBA season?

Stephen Noh

LeBron James, Warriors offer only real blueprint vs. Nikola Jokic

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.

Stephen Noh

NBA preseason awards: All-NBA, biggest overachievers and underachievers

Who have the best players been in the preseason, and which team has looked the best and worst?

Stephen Noh

Ranking the top 10 defenders in the NBA

Who are the best defenders in the NBA? In Part II of this project, we're ranking the top 10.

Stephen Noh

Ranking the top 100 defenders in the NBA (100-11)

Who are the best defenders in the NBA? In Part I of this project, we're running from No. 11 to No. 100.

Stephen Noh

How Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are taking a page out of the NBA Champions' playbook

One of the most effective plays that the Nuggets used to win their first championship is now being incorporated into the Bucks' offense.

Stephen Noh

Top NBA bench players for 2023-24: Ranking 30 best reserves

Ranking the 30 best players who are projected to come off the bench for the 2023-24 NBA season.

Stephen Noh

Ranking top centers for 2023-24 NBA season

The Sporting News ranks all 30 starting centers for the 2023-24 NBA season.

Stephen Noh

Bold NBA predictions: Knicks, Raptors & Bulls surprised, Victor Wembanyama struggles early

Seven scorching predictions for the NBA season, including the fate of the Mavs, Bulls, Raptors, Knicks, Desmond Bane, Yuta Watanabe, and Max Christie.

Stephen Noh

Ranking top power forwards for 2023-24 NBA season

The Sporting News ranks all 30 starting power forwards for the 2023-24 NBA season.

Stephen Noh

Top NBA small forwards for 2023-24: Ranking all 30 starters

The Sporting News ranked all 30 starting small forwards for the 2023-24 NBA season.

Stephen Noh

Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren dazzled in their first preseason matchup vs. each other

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren showed why the hype is real in their first preseason matchup.

Stephen Noh

How DeMar DeRozan fits in the Bulls' plan to fix their offense

The Bulls finished 24th in offense in 2022-23. Here's how they plan to improve that number.

Stephen Noh

Ranking top shooting guards for 2022-23 NBA season

The Sporting News ranked all 30 starting shooting guards for the 2023-24 NBA season.

Stephen Noh

Ranking top point guards for 2023-24 NBA season

The Sporting News ranked all 30 starting point guards for the 2023-24 NBA season.

Stephen Noh

Five things Raptors fans need to know about Dennis Schroder's game

What Raptors fans need to know about the quirks in Dennis Schroder's game

Stephen Noh

Why Raptors running offense through Jakob Poeltl isn’t a bad idea

Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic surprised reporters on Wednesday by announcing his plans to play more through Jakob Poeltl. Why Poeltl's passing might make that work.

Stephen Noh

Starting Klay Thompson at power forward could be disastrous idea for Warriors

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?

Stephen Noh

Winners and losers from blockbuster Holiday and Lillard trades

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.

Stephen Noh

NBA free agency rankings 2024: Which stars could be available next summer?

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.

Stephen Noh

Why Ben Simmons should come off the bench for the Nets

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.

Stephen Noh

Why Rui Hachimura should take last spot in Lakers' starting lineup

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.

Stephen Noh

Jrue Holiday trade destinations: Where Raptors, Heat and more rank

What is Jrue Holiday's next team going to be? Ranking the likelihood of various teams

Stephen Noh

Damian Lillard trade grades: Breaking down deal for Bucks, Suns and Blazers

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.

Stephen Noh

How Raptors can smash preseason over/under win total

Las Vegas has the Raptors at 36.5 wins for the 2023-24 season, while most public models have them in the high 30s in wins. Here's what's behind those numbers.

Stephen Noh

Debating if Raptors should trade for Damian Lillard

How interested should the Raptors be in Lillard? TSN's Scott Rafferty and Steph Noh debate.

Scott Rafferty

Building the perfect Team USA roster for 2024 Olympics

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.

Stephen Noh

Why Lakers are big winners for signing Christian Wood

The Lakers added Christian Wood late in free agency. Here's why things might be different in Los Angeles for the talented big man.

Stephen Noh

Should Thunder trade Josh Giddey? Examining awkward fit with SGA

It's tough to envision a scenario in which Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fulfill their maximum potential together.

Stephen Noh

Paolo Banchero's FIBA World Cup performance is showing his path towards an All-Star season

Paolo Banchero's FIBA Basketball World Cup performance has shown the future of his game, as a destructive and hyper-skilled small ball five.

Stephen Noh

How Jordi Fernandez is earning respect as the next great NBA head coaching candidate

Jordi Fernandez is showing in leading Team Canada in the FIBA World Cup that he is ready for an NBA head coaching job.

Stephen Noh

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is channeling his inner Kobe Bryant during the 2023 FIBA World Cup

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is drawing comparisons to the late Kobe Bryant during the 2023 FIBA World Cup tournament.

Stephen Noh

Legal expert outlines strength of Knicks case vs. Raptors

The Sporting News interviews NYU adjunct law professor and intellectual property lawyer Michael Kasdan to get legal expertise on the Knicks lawsuit against the Raptors.

Stephen Noh

How serious is the Knicks-Raptors lawsuit? Past & present NBA team personnel weigh in

Former and current team employees in the NBA weigh in on how commonplace the alleged behavior of Ikechukwu Azotam is within league circles.

Stephen Noh

Should the Raptors buy low on Karl-Anthony Towns? Evaluating a potential Towns-Pascal Siakam trade

Should Toronto part ways with Pascal Siakam and make an offer for Karl-Anthony Towns?

Stephen Noh

Dennis Schroder shows skills he brings to Raptors in loss to Canada

Dennis Schroder's big game for Germany against Canada on Sunday shows how useful the point guard can be for the Raptors.

Stephen Noh

Why James Harden lacks leverage against Daryl Morey and the 76ers

James Harden's threat to never play for the 76ers may not do much to ultimately change his situation

Stephen Noh

The key stats you need to know in Wade vs. Harden debate

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.

Stephen Noh

Austin Reaves' performance vs. Puerto Rico shows X-Factor potential

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.

Stephen Noh

Can Ryan Turell become first Orthodox Jew in NBA?

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.

Stephen Noh

'Destination NBA' co-director describes journeys of G League players

The documentary, airing on Aug. 8 on Prime Video, shows a fascinating look at life on the fringes of the NBA.

Stephen Noh

How Bill Russell became a tireless advocate for racial equality

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.

Stephen Noh

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