Everything you need to know about the second round series between the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers and the upstart Indiana Pacers.
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Here's a look at the Bucks' options going forward after Damian Lillard's injury.
Alex Caruso is the missing piece for the Thunder.
Why Tyrese Haliburton's peers are wrong to name him the most overrated player in the league.
What the data says about all 30 coaches when it comes to challenges, and the philosophy behind their decisions.
JJ Redick explained the adjustment that he thinks will change his team's fate after getting blown out in Game 1.
Playoff Jimmy? He's alive and well with Golden State.
Jeff Van Gundy showed that he still has the fastball at age 63.
Sporting News' NBA experts break down the 2025 playoff bracket, with predictions for every series from the play-in tournament games to the NBA Finals.
Breaking down the Lakers' first-round series against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.
We take a look at the postseason's top players, and where we had them ranked preseason.
Reed Sheppard has barely seen the floor for the Rockets during his rookie year.
Nikola Jokic improved almost across the board from his MVP season of 2023-24.
Everything you need to know about Thursday's Play-In game between the Bulls and Heat.
The 15 players who deserve All-NBA honors. The theme of this year's team is the old mixed with the new, as well as a reminder that availability is the best ability.
Zaccharie Risacher's under-the-radar Hawks season deserves praise.
The opponents that the Lakers should and should not want to face, along with how likely each one is as a first round matchup.
We're missing a big piece of the picture when it comes to evaluating defense, and Dyson Daniels is the perfect example of that.
The best win-now coaches who can replace Michael Malone.
If the Grizzlies decided to move on from their star after firing Taylor Jenkins, here's where he could end up
The level of coaching in the NBA has never been higher. Here are the best candidates available during the 2025 hiring cycle.
LeBron James has a known love for Madden, but how good is he? We talked to an elite player who was blown out by the King.
A look at Bronny's season as his rookie year nears its completion.
Luka Doncic's former Mavs teammates have spoken up on his behalf.
The proof that Shaq doesn't know what he's talking about when it comes to the Pistons
Taking stock of the MVP race during the final stretch of the regular season.
An expert offers his opinion on the status of Joel Embiid's troublesome knee.
Dr. Derek Ochiai explains expectations for Kyrie Irving after an ACL tear at the age of 32.
A month into his Lakers tenure, Luka Doncic is making the Mavericks' leaked criticisms about him look ridiculous.
The Kyrie Irving injury adds another stroke of bad luck to a plan that was never going to work anyway.
ESPN is reporting Kevin Durant and the Suns will be looking for a trade partner this offseason.
The Unrivaled league is proving to be exactly what Angel Reese needed in order to fix her weaknesses.
LeBron is having an unheralded defensive season at the age of 40.
Joel Embiid hefty, lengthy contract and history of injuries will not be attractive to many (any?) teams in the NBA.
A four-time champion with the Warriors, Andre Iguodala's Hall of Fame case is a good one.
With Jimmy Butler, can Warriors win it all like Draymond Green has guaranteed?
Four predictions for the second half of the regular season.
The best and worst from the 2025 All-Star weekend in San Francisco
Why Mac McClung is retiring from the NBA Slam Dunk Contest after his third appearance
TSN's Steph Noh predicts where Ben Simmons will land after getting bought out by the Nets.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks every deal from the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Which teams thrived and which teams struggled?
TSN's Steph Noh provides instant grades for every trade that happens during the 2025 NBA trade deadline.
TSN's Steph Noh wraps up all of the action from an intense trade deadline.
TSN's Steph Noh grades the Mark Williams deal for the Lakers and Hornets.
Grading the Brandon Ingram trade for the Pelicans and Raptors.
TSN's Steph Noh provides instant grades from the Jimmy Butler trade.
TSN's Steph Noh grades the Kyle Kuzma and Khris Middleton swap for the Bucks and Wizards.
TSN's Steph Noh regrades the 2023 trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for a godfather offer.
The Suns are listening to offers for Kevin Durant. Where could he land?
The Warriors have been linked to seemingly every huge name in the NBA. Which of them are realistic targets?
TSN's Steph Noh ranks all 30 teams based on their ability to make a trade given the picks and assets at their disposal.
Khris Middleton, Jimmy Butler and Nikola Vucevic are among the most likely players to get moved this week.
Who will be on the move at the NBA trade deadline? AI makes its predictions.
How a LeBron James and Kevin Durant trade would work for the Warriors
Ranking the likelihood of trades for every rotation player on the Lakers roster.
How did the Lakers and Mavs do in the Earth-shattering trade for Luka Doncic?
Who the Lakers should target after trading for Luka Doncic?
How Luka Doncic will fit on the Lakers this year and beyond.
The big winners and losers from the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade
Grading the three-way trade for De'Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine between the Spurs, Bulls, and Kings
Check out Sporting News' mock draft sorting the 24 NBA All-Stars into three teams.
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Listing the biggest snubs from the 2025 All-Star game
TSN's Steph Noh shares two trades that make too much sense not to happen.
A guide to the major decisions the Bulls will face at the trade deadline and their best course of action.
De'Aaron Fox is on the market, and the Spurs should be aggressive with their offer
Midway through Mikal Bridges' first season as a Knick, TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how it looks for New York and Brooklyn.
Jimmy Butler is getting exactly what he wants out of his trade saga, writes TSN's Steph Noh.
No player is untradeable in the NBA, but some are more difficult to move than others.
Wemby's ability to dominate both ends of the floor is something only three or four players are capable of right now.
NBA fans and media voters reveal what they think of LaMelo Ball's All-Star candidacy
A stretch 5 would make life a lot easier for Stephen Curry. Nikola Vucevic would fill that role perfectly.
Here's what the deal between the Suns, Bucks, and Heat might look like in a Jimmy Butler trade
How the Karl-Anthony Towns trade has impacted both the Knicks and Wolves half a season later.
Victor Wembanyama's second year is better than Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, and every other star in the 3-point era. Victor Wembanyama is having the best year two since Kareem: Spurs sophomore is better than LeBron James, others
The potential of Jimmy Butler landing in Milwaukee isn't as dead as once thought, and there is a way to push a trade through
The Warriors aren't helping their present or future by holding steady with their roster.
The Bucks need Middleton back with the starters at some point if they hope to make a deep run in the playoffs.
LaMelo Ball's innovative plays don't always work out, but when they do, they're electric.
The Cavaliers share a lot in common with the first Warriors title team, with one noteworthy difference.
There aren't five players better than Victor Wembanyama in the entire NBA, writes TSN's Steph Noh.
Jrue Holiday's offense is taking on oversized importance for the Celtics this season.
The Russell Westbrook signing was initially panned, but it's been exactly what the Nuggets needed.
The Suns came into the 2024-25 season with championship expectations. They haven't come close to that goal — yet.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how much Jimmy Butler is worth, both in the trade market and this summer's free agency class.
Inside Derrick Rose's legacy as one of the best veteran mentors in the NBA.
Jimmy Butler trade rumors reached a new high when the six-time All-Star suggested he is open to playing anywhere other than Miami.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down what it would cost to bring Zion Williamson to the Warriors and how much the Pelicans star would help.
Grading how the Lakers and Nets did in the D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton trade
A number of issues are plaguing the Warriors right now, some more fixable than others.
TSN's Steph Noh went through Kevin Durant's tweets to find out why the Suns star is still holding strong on X.
From Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, here are Steph Noh's leaders in the quest for the 2025 MVP award.
The trade that could get Zach LaVine to the Nuggets.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how the Bucks and Thunder match up against each other for their NBA Cup final match.
The Warriors are confident they will get the most out of Schroder. TSN's Steph Noh details how they can do it.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Dennis Schroder trade "doesn't keep the Warriors outside the big game hunting."
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the best landing spots for Butler based on the teams linked to him.
NBA players and coaches explain why Trae Young's floater is such a brilliant and difficult shot to defend.
Bronny James could be turning a corner and tapping into his potential from two years ago, writes TSN's Steph Noh.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his picks for the two semifinal games of the 2024 NBA Cup.
A year ago, the Warriors tried to make an Earth-shattering trade for LeBron James that ultimately didn't get very far. They haven't given up that vision.
LaVine's contract may scare away teams, but it also means the Warriors could make a huge move without giving too much up.
While Stockton might have benefited from a friendly home scorekeeper, that phenomenon isn't particularly unique to him.
Predictions for NBA Cup champion and each quarterfinal game after the knockout stage has been set
While Klay Thompson is clinging onto a starting role for now, he may be better coming off the bench.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the perfect deal for the Warriors to acquire Jimmy Butler.
The Lakers don't have enough tradeable salaries to make all three of these deals, but at least one of them needs to happen.
Antetokounmpo added a changeup to his offensive repertoire that has made him truly unstoppable
Morant is still physically able to dunk, but more often than not these days, he's laying it up.
Rather than proving that the league is broken, a week-old blowout is evidence that the NBA still rules.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the good and the bad from Matas Buzelis a quarter of the way into his rookie year.
It's quite a challenge to turn Jokic into an even better player than he already is. Westbrook is doing that in Denver.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the Thunder's statistically dominant defense.
It's a tough living being a 6-2 guard in the NBA. Jared McCain is doing it by emulating the best of the best.
Things have changed considerably since the first Power Rankings of the NBA season.
Isaiah Hartenstein has only played in a couple of games for OKC, but he's proving to be a perfect fit.
JJ Redick is getting a career year out of Anthony Davis thanks to changes in the team's offensive approach.
Valanciunas is a talented player but he's the wrong guy for this Lakers team, writes TSN's Steph Noh.
TSN's Steph Noh shares how the NBA MVP is shaping up after the first month of the season.
TSN's Steph Noh explains why the Warriors need to move off Jonathan Kuminga, both for his and the team's benefit.
Dalton Knecht and LeBron James have formed an instant chemistry on the court.
Towns has been unbelievable as a scorer this season, but the Knicks have struggled to cover his weaknesses on the other end.
The extent to which Bronny James is struggling in the G League is yet another red flag.
Cleveland's ascent hasn't come as a result of any one player. Instead, several factors have caused this rise.
Josh Giddey is still experiencing a lot of the same issues he had with the Thunder.
Victor Wembanyama has shored up the biggest weakness in his game
TSN's Steph Noh evaluates every team's best offer and realistic odds of landing Bucks star Damian Lillard.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks the top rookies from the 2024 class after their first stretch of games.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down why the trade makes sense for the Lakers and Hawks.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how the Thunder can overcome the absence of Chet Holmgren.
Here are predictions for each group winner, wildcards and what will happen during the knockout stage.
TSN's Steph Noh explains how the Warriors have built another elite team at the tail end of Stephen Curry's career.
There aren't any easy solutions for the Bucks, but they have to try something different to save their season.
Wembanyama is shooting just 41.3 percent from the field and 22.6 percent from 3. His 17.7 points per game is 3.7 points worse than his rookie year.
Here are the types of players that the Lakers could get for Russell if they decide to move on from him.
Redick may have the answers. He's figuring out that getting his players to use them is a totally different story.
After a promising start to the season, the Lakers have started going sideways. Here's a trade that could get them an infusion of talent at a bargain price.
Buddy Hield is fitting in beautifully with the Warriors.
Moving Lillard would be the easiest way for the Bucks to retool and add much-needed depth to an old and shallow roster.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how Payton Pritchard became one of the Celtics' most important bench pieces.
The problems in Denver continue to mount and it will be difficult to solve them.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks every NBA team's chances at trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Why Zach Edey is fouling so much in the NBA
Things are going south in Milwaukee. What would happen if Giannis Antetokounmpo asked for a trade?
JJ Redick is unlocking Dalton Knecht by having the Lakers rookie walk his same path.
Victor Wembanyama is the odds-on favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, but Chet Holmgren might be the second-year player to actually win the award.
The Bulls are about to get a lot of phone calls because LaVine's excellence is becoming impossible to ignore.
Here's how all 30 teams look after the first week of the 2024-25 NBA season.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his biggest overreactions from the opening week of the 2024-25 NBA season.
An NBA shooting coach breaks down the good and bad of Mikal Bridges' new shooting form.
TSN's Steph Noh provides a full rundown of how Josh Giddey performed in his first game as a Chicago Bull.
The Knicks' new vaunted five-out offense had a fatal flaw that the Celtics exposed.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his 2024-25 NBA season predictions, from final standings to his Finals pick.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how Jayson Tatum has adjusted his shooting form to correct last season's problems.
TSN's Steph Noh details why Gobert is such a hard player to evaluate.
The Lakers were criticized for bringing back mostly the same group. Knecht could make those criticisms moot.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down reasonable expectations for Bronny James during his rookie year.
Despite dominating at the college level, 14 teams passed on Knecht. Here's why he may have slid.
The Knicks spent the 2024 offseason building a team designed to beat the Celtics.
Here are the most likely trade candidates in the 2024-25 NBA season, from Brandon Ingram and Jimmy Butler to James Harden.
Stan Van Gundy believes in JJ Redick but doesn't think he can overcome a mediocre roster
Edey hasn't played in a real NBA game yet, but the pre-draft criticisms are already looking way off base.
Simmons has had a good preseason, addressing some of the biggest issues that he's had in the past.
Who are the best defenders in the NBA for the 2024-25 season? In Part 2 of this project, Steph Noh runs from No. 1 to No. 10.
It appears that Bridges may have changed his form, and it caught the attention of Anthony Edwards in a viral NSFW video.
Who are the best defenders in the NBA for the 2024-25 season? In Part I of this project, Steph Noh runs from No. 11 to No. 100.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how Bronny James has looked through his first three preseason games.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks all 30 starters at center going into the 2024-25 NBA season.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks all 30 starters at power forward going into the 2024-25 NBA season.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks all 30 starters at small forward going into the 2024-25 NBA season.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks all 30 starters at shooting guard going into the 2024-25 NBA season.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks all 30 starters at point guard going into the 2024-25 NBA season.
TSN's Steph Noh picks MVP, DPOY, Most Improved and more award-winners before the 2024-25 NBA season tips off.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his NBA Power Rankings after the Karl-Anthony Towns trade and heading into the start of preseason.
Grading the Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle trade for all three teams involved.
Dikembe Mutombo will be remembered as one of the best big men in league history for what he did on and off the court.
With the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns, TSN's Steph Noh breaks down what's next for Mitchell Robinson.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down Rose's best case to get into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
We asked ChatGPT to simulate a healthy career for Derrick Rose. Here's what would have happened.
JJ Redick revealed how he wants the Lakers to play, and the plan is a good one.
Here's how the Knicks can address their lack of center depth after Mitchell Robinson's setback.
Angel Reese is the modern day reincarnation of Dennis Rodman.
Stephen Curry has proven that he's still good enough to lead a championship contender. Here's how the Warriors get there.
Who has a chance to shine in a new role next NBA season?
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down three moves that Victor Wembanyama can incorporate from Kevin Durant.
Who are the best and worst teams heading into the season post-Olympics?
Here's how Stephen Curry and LeBron James could team up again, but this time in the NBA
Winners and losers from an entertaining Olympics tournament, including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Victor Wembanyama, Jamal Murray and more.
Here are the top seven candidates to win MVP for the Olympics in men's basketball.
TSN's Steph Noh shares three takeaways from Team USA's comeback victory over Serbia.
Eight teams have advanced to the knockout round of Olympics in men's basketball. Here's how they rank.
Here's why Tyrese Haliburton has fallen out of head coach Steve Kerr's Olympic rotation.
Here's how the men's basketball teams stack up in the 2024 Olympics, from the USA to Japan.
Artificial intelligence picks for each group, medal and upsets in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis' play in the Olympics is a good sign of things to come for the Lakers.
TSN's Steph Noh explains why Derrick White should not have been the Team USA replacement.
TSN's Steph Noh puts together Team USA's best starting five in their quest for gold.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how the Knicks can replace Isaiah Hartenstein with Walker Kessler.
TSN's Steph Noh corrects the narrative on Zach LaVine and shares ideas on what the Bulls should do with him.
Here's what comes next after the Lakers lock up their most important player.
Grading the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade for the three teams involved
