Seven scorching predictions for the NBA season, including the fate of the Mavs, Bulls, Raptors, Knicks, Desmond Bane, Yuta Watanabe, and Max Christie.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
Two of our writers put on their GM hats and redrafted the 2016 NBA Draft lottery.
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.
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?
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 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?
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 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.
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.
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.
After a brilliant 2022-23 season, Joel Embiid has topped all other candidates and earned The Sporting News' Most Valuable Player award.
While there is plenty of hand-wringing going on, there are a few reasons why Durant's minutes might not be a huge issue.
Everyone knows that Devin Booker can score the ball, but he's also been one of the best defenders in the first round of the playoffs. A look at Booker's impact on defense against the Clippers.
The Warriors were 33-8 at home during the regular season. On the road, they were 11-30, the fourth-worst mark in the NBA.
Draymond Green is out for Game 3 of the Warriors' first round series against the Kings. How valuable has he been to them, and what will they do to fill his absence?
For the Lakers to play at their best, Anthony Davis has to continue to be the most impactful player on the team.
Intense film study has given Chris Paul an encyclopedic knowledge of other teams' plays and the sign language that comes with them.
Players can never rest when they're guarding Steph Curry. Players explain the exhaustion that he causes because of his playstyle and conditioning.
The level of vitriol that Brooks gets is every WWE heel's dream.
When the Lakers' coaching staff creates a game plan for how to beat the Grizzlies in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, designing a strategy to guard Ja Morant will be at the top of the to-do list.
There is more competition than ever for the three All-NBA teams. Which stars should get the nod? Which players will be snubbed?
The Mavericks entered the season with lofty aspirations after reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2022. For them to completely miss the playoffs is an obvious sign that they need to make big changes to their roster.
Jaden McDaniels has been one of the best wing defenders in the NBA. In his own words, he explains his techniques for shutting opponents down.
The signs of anime's growing popularity within the NBA have been everywhere in recent years.
Michael Zhang is leading the 100,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Main Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.
The 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only event has a winner, with Michael Watson defeating the field of 44 entrants.
Poker pro Mark "Weazel_1991" Rubbathan came to the Triton Super High Roller Series in Hoi An, Vietnam, on a freeroll and with low expectations. TSN goes inside his improbable winning run.
Michael Zhang is leading the 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.
The 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only event has a winner, with Danny Tang defeating a field of 57.
Kiat Lee is leading the 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.
Vietnam has a Triton winner after Talal Shakerchi took down the 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.
The final table of Triton's 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event in Vietnam is set, with a first prize of 3,250,000 to be claimed on Friday.
Jason Koon won his record fifth Triton title, taking down the 50,000 Turbo No Limit Hold'em event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.
There’s a saying in poker that players don’t get into the profession because it’s easy. Rather, they do it because they thought it would be easy. Meet Jeff "Boski" Sluzinski, the YouTube vlogger and Twitch streamer who gives insight into the life of a poker pro.
Daniel Smiljkovic is leading the 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.
Vietnam has a Triton winner after Orpen Kisacikoglu scooped the 75,000 No Limit Hold'Em Eight-Handed event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.
Vietnam has a Triton winner after Andrew Leathem took down the 25,000 Turbo No Limit Hold'em event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.
Who is going to be taking home hardware during awards season? And how will the playoff picture look by season's end?
After agreeing to a buyout with the Jazz, Russell Westbrook is expected to join up with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. How will the Clippers look with that new big three?
In order to be named an All-Star starter, it's not good enough to be great. Rather, you have to be the best in the world at something.
NBA All-Star weekend is here! Here are our expert picks and best bets to win the Kia Skills challenge, Starry 3-point contest, AT&T Slam Dunk contest, All-Star MVP and more.
Here's what fans oftentimes don't quite process — while trade deadline day is one of the best days of the year for them, it's one of the worst for the people actually involved.
The 2023 NBA trade deadline was one of the wildest in years. With multiple stars moving around, which teams were the biggest winners and losers?
Kevin Durant's trade to the Phoenix Suns shook the landscape of the NBA. How will he and the rest of the pieces fit on their new teams?
What grades did the Lakers, Timberwolves and Jazz earn? Let's break down the three-team trade from every angle.
LeBron James has an opinion on the five players that he believes are most likely to challenge his scoring record. What is the likelihood for each player on his list?
There's been plenty of discussion on the immediate impact of Irving joining Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Here are some answers to the long-term questions arising from the trade.
Here are some of the scouting reports on LeBron James — from the players who have guarded him the best, the all-time greats who have studied him and the guys who are still battling against him today.
Caruso is a playoff-tested former champion whose defense could help any contender, and that's exactly why he has begun to garner interest throughout the league.
Kyrie Irving's social media posts often include references to the word "Hélà." Where did the word come from? And what does it mean?
With great trade machines come great responsibility. Here are a few tips to make your fake trades at least slightly more realistic.
With the starters already announced, how should the rest of the All-Star rosters be filled out?
It's been a year of stacked performances in the NBA, but only two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference get the honor of starting in the All-Star Game.
Feb. 10 marks the one-year anniversary of the deal that saw James Harden and Ben Simmons swap teams. How does that trade look today?
Rui Hachimura's presence on the Lakers should help address a number of the team's weaknesses, and also unlock much of his game that was being underutilized in Washington
"It's a harder journey to make it to the NBA as a referee than as a player," Parker told The Sporting News.
Steve Kerr is one of the best in the league at taking things he sees and installing them into the Warriors' playbook.
"Kobe had that sneer, that ferocious facial expression. Donovan has a different personality. He has a little bit of a joyful approach to the game, where Kobe was so immersed in every single play." — Chuck Swirsky
Rui Hachimura has shown flashes of this type of production before, but he looks like he may have finally put everything together.
For all of the hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama, who will likely be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Bol Bol is doing some similar things. At least, that's what his teammates think.
Zach LaVine and the Bulls have reportedly not been seeing eye-to-eye. What does his trade value look like? And where could he land?
Yuta Watanabe has been immune to pressure, turning his game up during crunch time of close games and fourth quarters.
The chatter around the Lakers' picks seems to suggest that they will surely be good-to-great, but is that a fair assessment of their value?
It's admittedly tough to call Gilgeous-Alexander the most clutch player in the league when the Thunder are only 11-16 this season, but they'd be the worst team in the league without his heroics.
Steph Curry is having a season on par with his MVP years, yet the Warriors are mired in mediocrity. Here's what the Warriors need to do in order to not waste it.
Luke Kornet, the backup center for the Celtics, has become a viral sensation for his trademark defensive maneuver.
Anthony Davis is averaging career highs in scoring and efficiency, leading the NBA in rebounding and playing all-league defense. After a relatively slow start, this is how the Lakers finally unlocked the best version of AD.
OTE is authentic. It's weird, it's loud and the level of play can be up and down. But it's definitely not boring, and it could turn into something pretty cool down the line.
The Celtics' league-leading 18-4 record is impressive on its own. But diving even deeper into the numbers, that record only begins to scratch how far ahead of the pack they have been.
After being a liability defensively for much of his career, Luka Doncic feels that he's improved on that end of the floor. Is he right?
The APBRmetrics message board brought together some of the most brilliant minds from all over the country and shaped the future of the basketball analytics space.
Yuta Watanabe has given the Nets excellent two-way play, quickly becoming a fan favorite. How his sped-up shot release has led him to become the most accurate 3-point shooter in the league.
Markkanen is a great example of how vital fit is for players — and he's found the perfect one in Utah.
Yuta Watanabe has developed into a solid role player for the Nets. The statistics show how he provides value on offense with unselfish play, and helps protect the rim on defense.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been one of the best players in the NBA this season. Better defense and a continued dedication to driving the ball are the main causes behind his rise.
Here's why the Warriors have come out so slow — and whether it's time for Golden State to panic.
Doc Rivers is yet again on the hot seat. How much of the criticism against him is fair, and how much is undeserved?
A normal college basketball game between Minnesota and Alabama fell off the rails back in 2017 when Alabama was left with only three players on the floor. The players, coaches and staff reflect on what happened that day.
The Nets officially named Vaughn as the team's new head coach on Nov. 9 after initial reports indicated that they were expected to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka.
Ben Simmons can't stay out of foul trouble. How injuries and an unfamiliar role are contributing to the Nets' bad team defense.
Amen and Ausar Thompson will almost surely be lottery picks in the 2023 NBA Draft.
The Lakers have a serious lack of shooting on their roster. What are the avenues to improve?
The Jazz have come roaring hot behind Lauri Markkanen's strong play. The Lakers are struggling. The Pelicans look like a legitimate powerhouse in the West. And Bennedict Mathurin is taking the early lead for Rookie of the Year.
Picks for the major NBA awards and predictions on how the 2022-23 season will play out from TSN's Steph Noh
Jerrod Calhoun coached Joe Mazzulla as an assistant at West Virginia, then later hired Mazzulla as an assistant when he took the head coaching job at Fairmont State University. He spoke of what Mazzulla is like as a coach and a person.
Here's the case for why the 76ers, Hawks and Pelicans could break out this season.
Dyson Daniels has already shown the capability of being a great perimeter defender during the Pelicans' preseason games.
The 2022-23 NBA season is kicking off soon, and that means we're back with an updated edition of our player rankings.
With the NBA season almost upon us, we ranked the top 30 starters at every position. Now, it's time to tackle the bench.
We're ranking all 30 NBA starters at every position during the offseason. Center is up next.
We're ranking all 30 NBA starters at every position during the offseason. Power forward is up next.
If the Lakers are going to make some noise in what will almost certainly be a crowded Western Conference playoff picture, they will have to do their work on the defensive end.
We're ranking all 30 NBA starters at every position during the offseason. Small forward is up next.
We're ranking all 30 NBA starters at every position during the offseason. Shooting guard is up next.
We're ranking all 30 NBA starters at every position during the offseason. Point guard has by far the deepest talent pool, and it was the hardest position to rank.
What is Miami's conditioning test? And how good is the team's strength and conditioning program? The Sporting News' Stephen Noh breaks down a key part of Heat culture.
Here's your chance to show how well you understand end-of-game situations.
To understand Manu Ginobili's greatness is to appreciate how unique he was to the sport, both on and off the court.
After months of speculation, Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz finally found an unlikely suitor.
Now that the NBA has released the full 2022-23 season schedule, we can see which teams have the hardest and easiest schedules.
After a slow leak of initial games, the full NBA schedule for the 2022-23 season was released on Wednesday afternoon. The Sporting News' Stephen Noh took a look at the calendar and picked winners and losers.
Andrew Wiggins flipped the narrative on his career last season by finding a new role on an elite team. Which players could follow in his footsteps?
How good is Turner if nobody has pulled the trigger on a trade for him?
Can Westbrook adjust to a new role as he ages? Or is he destined to follow the same path as other athletics guards?
"Once we're able to ramp up and prepare for the season, all that time we're going to spend together, you're going to see results," Vinson said.
What the Nets can learn from past trades for Anthony Davis, Paul George and James Harden.
Deandre Ayton is back with the Suns after they matched the Pacers' offer sheet. How does that impact the Suns and the rest of the league's pursuit of Kevin Durant?
With most of the top free agents off the board, Micic is the last guy left who could immediately be an impact player for a contending team.
There are many paths in life, and Abdelfattah is yet another example that some of the more unconventional ones can develop the greatest talent.
Holmgren put up a ridiculous stat line of 23 points (7-of-9 shooting), seven rebounds, six blocks, four assists and one steal in only 24 minutes of play.
The Clippers, Jazz, Celtics, Lakers and Kings all improved their fortunes over the first week of 2022 NBA free agency.
Free agency officially begins at 6pm ET on Thursday, June 30. The Sporting News is breaking down every major signing and trade in real time with instant analysis.
