Category: NBA

Projecting the standings before a single game is even played is always a losing proposition. We’re doing it anyway, and it’s tougher than ever because of the parity throughout the league. The Celtics lapped the field last year, but only five games separated seeds 4 through 10 in the West and only four separated 2...

At 20 years old, Bronny James is far from a finished product. That much should be evident after a preseason in which nobody in the league played worse than him. Despite those initial struggles, Bronny is a legitimate draft prospect. He had a first-round grade coming out of high school before suffering cardiac arrest during a preseason...

In-season trades are part of what makes the NBA such a fun league to follow. Almost every player’s name is thrown out at some point in the year. Some can be immediately dismissed. Others are more intriguing because they make sense for all parties involved.  When looking at the full picture of the NBA, including...

The first part of my top 100 defenders ranking is already out, listing players 11-100. Now we’re to the juicy part — the top 10 defenders in the NBA.  There’s a long-standing complaint that players don’t play defense anymore. Focus on any of these 10, and you’ll instantly see that critique disproven. The amount of...

Last season, I ranked the top 100 defenders in the NBA. To my knowledge, It was the first time that a list like that had been attempted. And while I believe it is the best list out there, this season’s edition has made marked improvements.  This second try still isn’t perfect, but the goal of...

Which team has the best starting center, and which one has the worst? The Sporting News is ranking every team’s starter at each position for the 2024-25 NBA season. Who says the center position is dead? The last four MVP awards were awarded to the top two names on this list. There may be fewer...

Which team has the best starting power forward, and which one has the worst? The Sporting News is ranking every team’s starter at each position for the 2024-25 NBA season. There’s little argument about who the best power forward in the league is — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s two MVPs put him in a class above everyone...

Ever wonder how the best athletes in the world maintain their bodies and balance their personal lives during a grueling NBA season? Starting 5, a new 10-part Netflix sports series, provides an intense behind-the-scenes look at five of the league’s best players. The series delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional...

Which team has the best starting small forward, and which one has the worst? The Sporting News is ranking every team’s starter at each position for the 2024-25 NBA season. Small forwards are among the most valued positions in the NBA because there aren’t a ton of good ones. After about 25 or so players,...