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Part I - Superlatives for the Class of 2018

Which rookies are destined for great things? In our two part Rookie Yearbook, we're handing out picks for best in class superlatives.

Giannis, AD and DeRozan stand out in night full of NBA action

The second night of the NBA season featured a full slate of 11 games and we've got you covered with scores and the biggest highlights from the night.

What to watch for in the second night of the NBA season

There are 11 games on tap for the second night of the NBA season.

Get to know the new head coaches

Eight NBA teams hired new head coaches this past offseason. Here's what you need to know about each of them.

Breakout candidates for each team in the East

From Atlanta's Taurean Prince to Washington's Kelly Oubre Jr.

Knicks waive Joakim Noah

Noah signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Knicks in the summer of 2016.

Rookie Ladder: Who are the best entering the regular season?

Creative playmakers, dominant post players, lights out shooters ... this rookie class has it all. As the next wave of future stars begins their journey, who will emerge as the king of the mountain?

NBA on Halloween: games, times and TV schedule

The NBA has seven games scheduled for Halloween on Wednesday, October 31st

On NBATV Canada: Jazz vs. Kings (10 p.m. ET)

Live updates, scores and schedule for today's NBA preseason games.

Collin Sexton is the hidden Rookie of the Year candidate

Collin Sexton was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

Bosh: 'I'm not retired yet'

Bosh, who last played in an NBA game in February 2016, says basketball is 'one of the main things that I'm trying to get back to.'

Curry, Ayton, and Wizards backcourt shine on a full night of action

With a full seven-game slate, we've got you covered with all the highlights and updates from tonight's action.

Gordon, Powell, Thompson headlined Friday night's preseason action

Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant combined for 56 points in Seattle while Aaron Gordon posted 29 points in Orlando. Norman Powell scored 21 in a win for the Raptors.

30 teams in 30 days: New York Knicks

Can Kevin Knox become the first Knick to win Rookie of the Year since Mark Jackson in 1988?

5 Rookies expected to make immediate impact

These are the rookies who are most well equipped to immediately succeed in their NBA careers.

What to watch for in Wednesday's preseason action

Storylines to watch in Wednesday night's preseason action (all times eastern).

Scores and highlights from Day 4 of preseason action

The Sixers, Knicks, Hawks and Kings all earned wins on the fourth night of the 2018 preseason.

Five best destinations for Jimmy Butler

The Knicks, Nets and Clippers are reportedly on Butler's wishlist for a trade, but don't count out the Raptors and Lakers.

NBA free agency rumors: Knicks are all-in on Kyrie Irving next summer

Celtics star Kyrie Irving is the Knicks' "No. 1 target" when he becomes a free agent in 2019.

Elfrid Payton was one of the best bargain deals in free agency

From Seth Curry to Ed Davis, it's hard to believe teams acquired these players for as little as they did.

Biggest offseason move each team made in Atlantic Division

The Celtics, Raptors and 76ers have their sights set on winning the East while bright futures are shifting into focus for both New York teams.

Best of 2018 Rookie Photo Shoot

The talented 2018 draft class gathered in New York Sunday for the league's annual Rookie Photo Shoot.

Top things to know about Christmas Day schedule

Lakers at Warriors headlines a strong five-game Christmas slate that features the reigning MVP, Finals MVP, Defencive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year.

Three strange NBA scheduling decisions for big 2018-19 game nights

The schedule release for marquee NBA game nights gives us a chance to fire off some irrational anger about the league's decision-making process.

NBA Christmas Day schedule: LeBron's Lakers at Warriors among five games, reports say

LeBron James' new team will take on the squad that went 3-1 vs. his old team, the Cavaliers, in the NBA Finals the past four seasons.

Track Eastern Conference player movement

Don't be surprised if Knicks play it safe with loaded class of 2019 free agents

The Knicks have been careful not to oversell the team’s prospects on the free-agent market. That was a mistake in 2010 — one New York's front office hopes to avoid in 2019.

Reviewing biggest NBA summer league winners, losers and pleasant surprises

We all know summer league doesn't mean much in the big picture. Still, two-plus weeks of July basketball did leave us with plenty of winners, losers and surprises.

Blogtable: Rookies you're most eager to see in 2018-19 season?

Who are the rookies you're ready to watch on the big stage come October?

Report: Beasley reaches agreement with Lakers

Beasley was one of the best unrestricted free agents remaining on the market.

Burton, pair of Robinsons among Friday's standouts

A look at top performers from the eighth day of action at the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League

Vegas rookie ladder: A new No. 1 leads the way

After a weekend of action in Vegas, read up on some of the more impressive rookies that have taken the floor.

Kevin Knox thinks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game is tailor-made for the NBA

Fellow Kentucky stand out Kevin Knox thinks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game is made for the NBA style.

Ayton, Knox among Summer League Standouts in Vegas

A look at top performers from the second day of action at the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League.

10 second-year players to watch in Vegas

As each second-year pro has the advantage of having a year of experience under their belts, their sometimes surprising summer appearances allow them to better prepare for the upcoming season.

What are IT's best options in free agency?

Would the Spurs or Lakers be the best free agent destination for Isaiah Thomas?

NBA Draft 2018 trades: Tracking draft-night deals

NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.

Atlantic Division draft preview: Raptors could be active on draft night

While Toronto looks to move into the draft, the rest of its Atlantic Division foes look to use draft assets to maneuver through the offseason.

Who has most at stake in 2018 NBA Draft?

We took a look at the 13 prospects, coaches, front-office executives and other groups who are going into the 2018 NBA Draft with more at stake than usual.

NBA players are recruiting LeBron James on social media

Where will LeBron James land this offseason? The four-time NBA MVP will be the most coveted player when he hits free agency.

Raptors join list of teams that met one big challenge on path to NBA Finals

The Cavs have once again knocked the Raptors out of the postseason. It's not the first time a team simply couldn't solve one roadblock in the NBA playoffs.

Raptors join list of teams that couldn't clear one big hurdle to reach NBA Finals

The Cavs have once again knocked the Raptors out of the postseason. It's not the first time a team simply couldn't solve one roadblock in the NBA playoffs.

Report: David Fizdale agrees to deal to become Knicks coach

NBA playoffs 2018: Revisiting past first-round upsets of top seeds

Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.

NBA playoffs 2018: Revisiting past first-round upsets of top seeds

Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.

With Jeff Hornacek gone, Knicks could pursue these 8 coaching candidates

Where do the Knicks go for a coach after firing Jeff Hornacek? They should probably start by taking a closer look at these eight candidates.

Knicks fire coach Jeff Hornacek, report says

Jeff Hornacek lasted two seasons in New York after being hired by Phil Jackson.

Cavaliers clinch Central Division title with win over Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their 50th win of the season, beating the New York Knicks 123-109 at Madison Square Garden.

Balanced bench helps Raptors avoid 'trap game', ease past Knicks at MSG

The Raptors used a strong second-half performance to beat the Knicks 132-106 on Sunday afternoon.

NBA wrap: Bucks power past 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks picked up a solid win over the 76ers on Sunday.

Jon Stewart has devastated reaction to JaVale McGee's jumper

Jon Stewart put his hands on his head in complete shock as he sat courtside at Madison Square Garden during the Knicks' 125-111 loss to the Warriors on Monday night.

Warriors vs. Knicks: Time, preview, how to watch online

The Warriors look to begin an Eastern Conference road trip with a win at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.

For attorney in Isiah Thomas case, Mavericks' scandal comes as no surprise: 'The NBA did absolutely nothing'

The Sports Illustrated report on sexual harassment within the Mavericks organization came as no surprise to someone familiar with the topic — one of the attorneys involved in the harassment lawsuit against the Knicks 11 years ago.

Stars struggle, bench shines as Raptors trounce Knicks

Toronto's All-Stars had an off-night but its depth proved to be too much for New York on Thursday night.

NBA trade rumors: How Kristaps Porzingis' injury impacts Knicks, plus trade buzz with Suns, Jazz, Grizzlies

Kristaps Porzingis' injury seals the Knicks' fate and, with one day to go before the trade deadline, puts the focus squarely on the franchise’s direction.

Enes Kanter charged with insulting Hedo Turkoglu on Twitter, report says

Enes Kanter faces a new slate of charges in Turkey for comments he made on Twitter about former NBA player Hedo Turkoglu.

NBA stars, personalities react on Twitter to Kristaps Porzingis' ACL tear

Knicks All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis is the latest NBA standout to be plagued by injury.

Knicks-Joakim Noah divorce comes down to 3 paths with team's future hanging in balance

The Knicks don't have many options when it comes to breaking up with Joakim Noah, but choosing the right one matters a great deal because of its permanence on their books.

NBA trade rumors: Latest news on DeAndre Jordan sweepstakes, Jason Kidd's job search

Sporting News' Mitch Lawrence takes a look at the latest rumors surrounding former Bucks coach Jason Kidd, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and more ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

Charles Oakley cleared of MSG assault charges

Charles Oakley's criminal case stemming from an incident last February at Madison Square Garden is over.

The story behind the Enes Kanter-Jared Dudley Twitter beef

Knicks big man Enes Kanter clowned Suns guard Devin Booker on Twitter. Booker's teammate Jared Dudley wasn't having it, and then things got personal.

Five 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.

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 22 games include Celtics-Warriors, Cavaliers-Spurs

The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 15 games include full MLK Day lineup, Warriors-Cavs

This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 8 games include Cavs-Raptors and Warriors-Bucks

A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.

Poor Ron Baker shouldn't have tried to challenge Anthony Davis

Knicks guard Ron Baker did his best to stop Pelicans forward Anthony Davis on a dunk attempt Saturday night. Baker should have stayed on the ground.

NBA schedule: Week of Dec. 25 NBA games, including premier Christmas Day matchups

Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.

NBA Christmas Day schedule: Cavs-Warriors, Rockets-Thunder and more on Dec. 25

A Finals rematch highlights the NBA's Christmas Day slate, along with an exciting Western Conference clash and a battle between two teams filled with budding superstars in Sixers-Knicks.

Carmelo Anthony talked teaming up with Chris Paul, LeBron James on Rockets before Thunder trade

Carmelo Anthony didn't just see the Rockets as the best way out of a bad situation in New York. He envisioned a very successful future in Houston.

Thursday scores and highlights

A look around the NBA for Thursday night's scores and highlights.

Lakers vs. Knicks gave us the most fun, frenetic sequence of the early NBA season

The Lakers and Knicks combined for eight consecutive made field goals over a wild two-minute stretch in the third quarter Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Who's on the hot seat? Evaluating job security of every NBA coach

Should Doc Rivers, Billy Donovan and Frank Vogel be worried about their jobs? SN's Sean Deveney takes a look at every NBA coach and determines who is safe and who has serious work to do.

Oladipo leads Pacers past Nuggets

Oladipo has been the best player in the offseason trade that sent Paul George to Oklahoma City.

Led by Kristaps Porzingis, Knicks leave circus behind, slowly move toward respectability

The Knicks lost Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose and Phil Jackson in the offseason. With no more daily drama, the Knicks are starting to look like a functional NBA team.

Irving leads Celtics past Bucks

The Celtics continue to pace the Eastern Conference thanks to big performances from point guard Kyrie Irving.

NBA All-Star Game 2018: Projecting starters, reserves in competitive Eastern Conference race

Eastern Conference stars like LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are obvious All-Star selections. But which players will take the coveted reserve spots? SN's Sean Deveney gives his All-Star picks for the East.

Friday scores and highlights

A look at the scores and highlights from Friday night around the NBA.

Raptors can't match Knicks' intensity on Wednesday night in New York

Knicks use 32-3 run in third quarter to beat Toronto 108-100 on Wednesday.

After promising start, Raptors fall to Knicks 108-100

Toronto, which held an 11-point lead at halftime, falls to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.

Raptors ready for confident Knicks at Madison Square Garden

Though they dominated the Knicks last week, the Toronto Raptors are expecting a different matchup on Wednesday.

Irving leads Celtics to another win

Boston has now won 16 straight games after opening the season with two loses.

Friday scores and highlights

A look at the scores and highlights from around the NBA Friday.

Raptors fly past Knicks in dominant home win

Toronto beats New York 107-84 for its third straight win on Friday.

Knicks vs. Raptors: Score, results, highlights from Toronto's blowout win

Sporting News Canada provided live updates throughout the Raptors 107-84 win over the Knicks on Friday night.

Raptors guard VanVleet ready for larger role in Wright's absence

VanVleet expected to have much larger role when the Raptors host the New York Knicks on Friday.

Bucks, Wizards win fourth straight

Bucks, Wizards win fourth straight games to move up in East.

Raptors attempt to keep momentum from Houston rolling against Pelicans

Toronto looks to keep offensive success rolling from Rockets win on Wednesday in its first back-to-back of the season.

Cavs players tease LeBron James on Instagram after win vs. Knicks

After the Cavs' win over the Knicks, the Cleveland players are all feeling a certain mood.

LeBron James, Cavs find motivation amid rigors of regular season

LeBron James' beef with Phil Jackson (and, by extension, the Knicks) continued Monday night. The Cavs' game at MSG was an ideal way for King James to stay amped early in the season.

Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina shoves LeBron James; response to LBJ's comments?

LeBron James says he wasn't dogging Frank Ntilikina by saying the Knicks should have drafted Dennis Smith Jr. over him. Ntilikina wasn't having it Monday night in their meeting at the Garden.

Knicks waive Mindaugas Kuzminskas, remain haunted by Joakim Noah's contract

Despite a 7-5 start to the season led by rising star Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks still can't shake a head-scratching decision from their past.

LeBron James on Dennis Smith Jr.: ‘The Knicks passed on a really good one’

Coming off a win over Dallas, LeBron James decided to heap some praise on the Mavericks' young, budding stud — while tearing down the Knicks in the process.

Kristaps Porzingis gently swats question after Knicks rally for another win

Kristaps Porzingis had places to go (well, the locker room, actually) after another Knicks come-from-behind victory.

NBA wrap: Cavs fall to Hawks

The Cavaliers have looked out of sorts early this season.

Kristaps Porzingis answers the questions: He is the Knicks' go-to guy

Kristaps Porzingis is the first Knicks player to score 30 or more points in five of the team's first six games. That has earned him "MVP!" chants from the fans at MSG.

NBA trade rumors: Knicks not interested in moving young prospects for Eric Bledsoe

Trading valuable assets for a win-now player would be a very Knicks move, but New York appears to be playing it safe when it comes to a potential deal involving Eric Bledsoe.

NBA trade rumors: Knicks accept being bad, resist Eric Bledsoe deal — for now

Trading for Eric Bledsoe would be a very Knicks move, but so far, New York is staying patient in a rebuilding season.

Celtics youngsters make history

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum might make the loss of Gordon Hayward a little bit easier for the Celtics.

Knicks aimless in addition to being winless; 2 players slam lack of awareness

Two Knicks players say some of their teammates don't know where to go on the floor. That's a bad sign for a team that's 0-3 with a pair of 20-point losses.

Fultz, Fox, Smith among high draft picks to show potential in NBA debuts

Half of the top 10 picks in this year's draft made their professional debuts on Wednesday. Their stats looked good.