Even without the first overall selection, Zion Williamson, the 2019 rookie class has thoroughly impressed thus far. Top picks like Ja Morant and RJ Barrett are living up to sky-high expectations, while an undrafted rookie in Kendrick Nunn has shocked…
The stars in South Beach have always been very easy to see. Glen Rice, the elite scorer and national champion, helped make the Heat somewhat relevant in their first days as a franchise. Seven years after the franchise’s birth,…
Week 1 Oklahoma City Thunder Last Week’s Games: Jazz (L, 95-100), Wizards (L, 85-97) Next Week’s Games: Warriors, @Rockets, Trail Blazers I didn’t expect the Thunder to be in this spot, but a double-digit loss to the Wizards means…
Most Valuable Player will be… Giannis Antetokounmpo. He won it last year, and he might be even better this year. If the Bucks run away with the East, it might be his to lose. Steph Curry could absolutely win it…
(Matchups based on regular season seeding predictions) East: First Round: Bucks over Pistons in 4 The Bucks swept the Pistons without Malcolm Brogdon last year. They didn’t lose anyone else of major consequence and made some nice additions this offseason….
This year shouldn’t be about who is not here. Yes, the Knicks didn’t land any of the marquee free agents. Instead, they took, or were forced to take, a different approach that landed them with one of the deepest rosters…
NORTHWEST DIVISION (Rankings based on predicted regular season finish in conference) Oklahoma City Thunder Key Player: Shai-Gilgeous Alexander Young Talent to Watch: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Terrance Ferguson, Hamidou Diallo, Justin Patton Key Losses: Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Jerami Grant, Patrick Patterson Key…
PACIFIC DIVISION (Rankings based on predicted regular season finish in conference) Phoenix Suns Key Player: Devin Booker Young Talent to Watch: Deandre Ayton, Ty Jerome, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson Key Losses: TJ Warren, Josh Jackson, Richaun Holmes, Jamal Crawford Key…
This article is the first in a series that will preview each team, division by division, with NBA awards and playoff predictions to follow. For the first time in nearly five years, there is some uncertainty at the top of…
ATLANTIC DIVISION (Rankings based on predicted regular season finish in conference) New York Knicks Key Player: RJ Barrett Young Talent to Watch: RJ Barrett, Kevin Knox, Mitchell Robinson, Dennis Smith Jr, Ignas Brazdeikis Key Losses: Noah Vonleh, Emmanuel Mudiay, Mario Hezonja…
