TSN's Steph Noh breaks down why the Kings have the best chance of landing DeRozan.
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TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the best and worst NBA teams after the draft and free agency.
How Buddy Hield, De'Anthony Melton, and Kyle Anderson will fill the hole left by Klay Thompson
TSN's Steph Noh hands out a grade for every NBA team based on their free-agency moves.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down DeMar DeRozan's remaining free agency options.
TSN's Steph Noh provides instant grades for every free agency signing in 2024.
TSN's Steph Noh grades Klay Thompson's new deal for the Mavericks.
Breaking down the best remaining free agent options for the Lakers after Klay Thompson went off the board.
With the Nets pivoting towards a youth movement, here's where Ben Simmons could land.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how the Klay Thompson to Lakers rumors can become a reality.
Grading Paul George's new signing for the Sixers
TSN's Steph Noh details the biggest winners and losers from the first day of NBA free agency.
The most likely outcome is that James remains in Los Angeles, but that doesn't mean he has limited options.
TSN's Steph Noh grades the Tim Hardaway Jr. and Quentin Grimes swap.
The best sleepers in the 2024 NBA free agency class
TSN's Steph Noh ranks the top 50 free agents of the 2024 class.
TSN's Steph Noh evaluates the fit of Bronny James on the Lakers.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the biggest winners and losers from the 2024 NBA Draft.
Why Houston's interest in Kevin Durant might make sense for all parties involved
The Knicks didn't go all-in on Mikal Bridges. There are plenty of moves that could follow their big acquisition.
Grading the Mikal Bridges trade for the Knicks and Nets
Everything you need to know about Bronny and Bryce James' games.
Paul George to the Warriors rumors are heating up. Here's how he could end up next to Stephen Curry.
TSN's Steph Noh predicts where the top free agents in the 2024 class will land and how much they will get on their new deals.
Is Chicago the right destination to help Josh Giddey create the best version of himself?
TSN's Steph Noh hands out grades for the Bulls and Thunder in the Alex Caruso and Josh Giddey swap.
LeBron James' influence on personnel decisions hasn't gone well in the past. That could spell trouble for the JJ Redick hire and potential Bronny draft selection.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks the best head coaching candidates heading into the summer of 2024.
Here's what JJ Redick has said about his coaching philosophy, and how that might change the Lakers' style of play.
A guide to the Lakers free agency decisions, including player valuations and free agents that fit into their spending power.
The Pacers have signed Pascal Siakam to a new mega contract. TSN's Steph Noh grades the deal.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks the teams most likely to win the 2025 NBA championship.
The choices that the Mavericks make will be centered more around the supporting cast, which needs upgrades.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his biggest takeaways from Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The package that it would take to bring Jimmy Butler to the Warriors.
How one specific play led to the success of the Celtics offense in Game 3
TSN's Steph Noh shares his biggest takeaways from Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals.
Why Jerry West is considered the best executive of all-time and a legendary player.
Here's who would win the Finals MVP based on the first two games of the series.
Hardaway's lack of minutes isn't due to any sort of injury. Rather, it's because he's become increasingly ineffective as the season has worn on.
The Mavs will face a totally different Celtics team if Kristaps Porzingis is hampered by another leg injury in Game 3.
Jayson Tatum has helped the Celtics win the first two games of this series by doing everything else aside from scoring.
The next Lakers head coaching job is setting someone up for failure.
TSN's Steph Noh shares the most important takeaways from Game 2 of the NBA Finals
How the Celtics shut down Luka Doncic's playmaking and what the Mavs must do to adjust.
TSN's Steph Noh shares six observations on what happened in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Kristaps Porzingis is going to be the biggest swing factor for the Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals.
TSN's Steph Noh asked Grok several questions about what will happen in the NBA Finals.
How is the Kyrie Irving trade looking for the Nets and Mavericks a year later?
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down everything you need to know heading into Celtics vs. Mavericks.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks the top 12 players on the Celtics and Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals.
Everything you need to know about the Timberwolves' offseason following their loss to the Mavericks.
TSN's Steph Noh takes a closer look at where Bronny James has the best chance at success in the NBA.
Here's how LeBron James and his son, Bronny, could end up in Phoenix.
The Cavs will have plenty of quality candidates to replace J.B. Bickerstaff.
Anthony Edwards resembles a Hall of Fame shooting guard, but it's not Michael Jordan.
Everything you need to know in advance of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Mavericks.
If the Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr. this offseason, here are the best destinations for him.
TSN's Steph Noh takes a closer look at what could happen with Josh Giddey this summer.
TSN's Steph Noh takes a close look at Denver's coming offseason.
Everything you need to know before an epic Game 7 matchup between the Nuggets and Wolves.
Here's where Donovan Mitchell could land this summer after Cleveland's second-round elimination.
Zach Edey has been one of the biggest winners of the NBA Draft Combine.
Nobody in NBA history is stopping Nikola Jokic right now.
LeBron James hasn't closed the door on a return to Cleveland. Here's how it would happen.
The hate for Bronny James is growing out of control, writes TSN's Steph Noh.
Which team looks better poised to take an up-and-down series that is tied 2-2 after four games?
The top locations that Trae Young could land as trade rumors begin heating up in Atlanta.
Steph Noh breaks down the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's 2024 NBA Draft Lottery.
Here's what's been causing the two-time All-Star's struggles in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
T.J. McConnell has been the X-factor for the Pacers in the second round.
If Jimmy Butler were placed on the market, here are the teams that make the most sense for him.
Nikola Jokic is once again the best player in the NBA. How close is he to the best centers of all time?
Here's how the 2023 NBA Draft would look if it were conducted after the 2023-24 season.
The similarities between Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan are growing.
Everything you need to know heading into Celtics vs. Cavs
From the 76ers to the Thunder, here are the best candidates to land Paul George this summer.
The Clippers have a ton of decisions to make in what could be a turbulent offseason.
Here's everything you need to know for the Thunder vs. Mavericks series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Darvin Ham is out as the Lakers' head coach. Here are five names that could replace him.
Here are the options available to the Sixers this summer as they try to build a stronger team around Joel Embiid.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down everything to know for the Knicks and Pacers second-round series.
The Lakers' downfall has been completely avoidable. A rehashing of Rob Pelinka's biggest mistakes in getting them to this point.
Should the Lakers move on from Darvin Ham after another disappointing playoff exit?
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down everything you need to know for the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series.
Here's how the Lakers make the big splash that they need in the offseason.
TSN's Steph Noh details why LeBron James makes perfect sense as a Thunder free-agent pickup.
Where could LeBron James end up this summer? His best options in free agency include the Thunder and Warriors.
SN's Steph Noh details why Pascal Siakam has been such a great fit for the Pacers.
Nikola Jokic is torching the Lakers yet again. Here's what has and hasn't worked so far.
SN's Steph Noh breaks down the biggest winners and losers from the first weekend of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
The Bulls don't care about their fans, so their fans shouldn't care about them.
SN's Steph Noh shares his predictions for every series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Victor Wembanyama is undoubtedly the best rookie in his draft class. What is the ceiling for him?
SN's Steph Noh breaks down everything you need to know for Friday's Bulls vs. Heat matchup.
Everything you need to know for Friday's Play-In game in New Orleans, including the latest on Zion Williamson.
TSN's Steph Noh picks his All-Defensive NBA teams for the 2023-24 season.
Klay Thompson will be a free agent this summer. Here are his most likely destinations.
The Lakers and Nuggets are set to meet up in the playoffs for the second year in a row, this time in the first round. Will anything be different for LA?
Five years later, who won the Anthony Davis trade between the Lakers and Pelicans?
TSN's Steph Noh makes his predictions for every 2024 Play-In Tournament game.
A guide to the Spurs' offseason and why they are positioned better than any other team for rapid improvement.
Everything you need to know about the Bulls vs. Hawks Play-In Tournament game.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks which teams are facing the most pressure to make the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Here's why Nikola Jokic vs. Victor Wembanyama is shaping up as a legendary rivalry.
TSN's Steph Noh gives his All-NBA First, Second and Third team picks for the 2023-24 season.
Bronny James has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Whether any team will select him, and where he would go, is a big open question as LeBron James' son explores his next options.
Kyrie Irving is having a career year, and the chemistry with Luka Doncic is there.
Victor Wembanyama has been a dominant defensive force this season and is well-deserving of an All-Defensive Team spot.
TSN's Steph Noh details why Victor Wembanyama is already a top-15 player in the NBA.
LeBron James and JJ Redick discussed a new coverage idea for a popular baseline out of bounds play in the teaser for their new Mind the Game podcast. Here are video examples of what exactly they were talking about.
O.G. Anunoby has been a godsend for the Knicks. Here's how he turns them into a completely different team.
Nikola Jokic is best known for his passing, but he could also lead the league in scoring if he wanted to. Here's why he's the best scorer on the planet.
The Nuggets and Celtics are favored to go to the Finals. Here's why that matchup should be amazing basketball.
There are seven teams with viable odds to win the 2024 NBA championship. Here's the biggest question mark that each still has to answer.
Jayson Tatum's pull-up 3 has vastly improved after making a slight tweak.
Here's how the Celtics have turned Kristaps Porzingis into the best post-up player in the NBA.
TSN's Steph Noh picks a perfect Team USA basketball roster for the 2024 Olympics.
Stephen Curry had his breakout performance in Madison Square Garden on Feb. 27, 2013. Here's what you may not remember from that game.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how the rookies have stacked up during the 2023-24 NBA season.
Here's what needs to happen for SGA to win the league's most prestigious hardware.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down his top five in MVP rankings out of the All-Star break.
One of the biggest problems for the Bucks has been an over-reliance on Damian Lillard at the end of games.
Klay Thompson was recent demoted to the Warriors bench. He's looked great in that role, and it could lead to a reinvention of his career.
The winners and losers from the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, from the Dunk Contest to Sunday's game.
There's speculation that the Lakers are interested in trading for Trae Young. Here's what a deal would look like, and why it would or wouldn't make sense.
The once-competitive award for Rookie of the Year is now looking like it will be a landslide victory for Victor Wembanyama.
The Lakers have cycled through a ton of starting lineups this season. They may have finally found their best one with Rui Hachimura
The Warriors indicated their interest in LeBron James before the trade deadline. TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how Golden State can make another attempt over the summer.
The Cavaliers have been the best team in the NBA in 2024. TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how they got here.
Looking at Victor Wembanyama's defensive impact this year and why he should be in consideration for the DPOY.
Chess is the underground game among NBA players, and Derrick Rose is one of the leaders.
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?
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.
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.
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
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?
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 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.
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.
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?
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 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.
