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The Lakers project as an offensive force with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves but face wing defense gaps.

• Reuniting with Dorian Finney-Smith offers a...

Stephen Curry's extension choice with the Warriors could create over $100 million in cap space if he waits, enabling major trades or free-agent...

The Knicks host San Antonio at noon on Christmas, giving Jalen Brunson and New York an early Finals rematch on the league's biggest regular-season...

• The Lakers landed Walker Kessler as their starting center but need backup depth after his limited play last season.
• Mavericks big man Daniel...

NBA trades have created market inefficiencies in win totals, futures, and props before rotations lock in.

• Cavaliers win totals: Watson addition...

Sam Hauser's 39.3% three-point shooting supplies extraordinary spacing that anchors Boston's offensive ceiling and rotation stability despite his streakiness.

Memphis could realistically move Ty Jerome for draft capital, as his $9.2 million salary and guard skills make him an appealing target for contenders. The rumor underscores the Grizzlies' priority on stockpiling picks during their rebuild.

Jayson Tatum has played just 22 NBA games over 18 months after Achilles rupture and knee injury.

• Roster shifts left him as the only high-volume...

• Kalkbrenner profile: The 7-foot-1 Hornets rookie averaged 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 75.3% shooting in 21.4 minutes, providing...

• Apron pressure mounts: Denver stays above the second apron post-Watson sign-and-trade, needing salary relief by February deadline to avoid...

• Stars with options include Paul George, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Anthony Davis across multiple teams
• Notable RFAs feature Brandon...

• Nikola Jokić remains the safest No. 1 pick across formats due to unmatched stat-stuffing and health.
• Victor Wembanyama contends for the top spot...

• Name game phase: Teams first exchange lists of players they want from each other before any proposals
• Contingency traps: Mavericks-Warriors talks...

Cleveland's offseason moves address a multi-year small forward shortfall by swapping Max Strus and Dean Wade for the more athletic Peyton Watson and...

League insiders push back on ESPN's summer predictions across multiple fronts.

• Rookie of the Year: Boozer edges Peterson in polls, but Dybantsa...

• Podcast breaks down Celtics starting lineups and Mazzulla's rotation plans for altered roster
• Focus on Paul George's fit and biggest training camp...

The Knicks' title-winning attack ran on The Blender — nonstop slashing and kicking that kept creating high-quality opportunities throughout the season.

The Knicks must navigate second-apron limits while addressing frontcourt depth and injury risks to defend their championship.

• DiVincenzo reunion:...

The Warriors agreed to a deal with Dalen Terry, who averaged 3.7 points and 1.8 rebounds last season, offering limited offensive output to strengthen roster depth after four seasons with the Bulls and Sixers.

Does DeRozan's scoring outweigh Beverley's defensive concerns for Denver?

• Offensive upside: Beverley praises DeRozan as an elite scorer who can...