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Editorial Staff 11 days ago

Hawks sign Bradley, add inside depth for playoffs

Strategic angle: The Atlanta Hawks signed ex-Pacers C Tony Bradley to enhance their playoff roster.

Editorial Staff Updated 11 days ago

Sources: Curry expected to return vs. Rockets

Warriors star Stephen Curry is set to make his comeback after missing 27 games due to a knee injury.

Editorial Staff 11 days ago

Briefing: Bucks Poke Fun at LeBron James Over City Preferences

Strategic angle: The Lakers star expressed his dislike for playing in Milwaukee and Memphis, prompting a playful response from the Bucks.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

Briefing: Embiid irked by 76ers; out again vs. Pistons

Strategic angle: Joel Embiid expressed frustration with the Sixers for sidelining him against the Pistons after a recent game.

Editorial Staff 13 days ago

Briefing: Celtics' Vucevic upgraded for Raptors game

Strategic angle: Celtics center Nikola Vucevic was upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors one month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger.

Editorial Staff 13 days ago

Briefing: NBA Investigates Bucks Over Giannis' Health Management

Strategic angle: Concerns arise as Giannis Antetokounmpo claims he is healthy but being held out of games.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: Blazers' new owner urging shift to bigger goals

Strategic angle: New Blazers owner Tom Dundon emphasizes a transition from developing young talent to pursuing championship aspirations.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: NBA MVP straw poll: Wemby closes the gap in our final award update

Strategic angle: Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: Edwards (sick) sits, now ineligible for NBA awards

Strategic angle: Anthony Edwards misses the 65-game minimum, ruling him out for postseason accolades.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Just foolin': Wizards sorry about $10K shot 'skit'

Strategic angle: The Wizards have apologized for an April Fools' "skit" involving a planted fan and a fake half-court shot.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Izzo 'seriously' eyed Suns HC job last summer

Strategic angle: Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo revealed discussions with Suns owner Mat Ishbia regarding the head coaching position.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Trail Blazers fined $100K for early Hansen contact

Strategic angle: The NBA penalizes the Trail Blazers for illegal contact with a draft prospect.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: Bulls waive guard Ivey after anti-gay comments

Strategic angle: The Chicago Bulls have decided to part ways with guard Jaden Ivey following his controversial remarks.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: SGA on MVP chatter: 'I let my game do the talking'

Strategic angle: Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addresses MVP discussions but chooses to focus on his performance.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: Raps use 31-0 run to pummel sputtering Magic

Strategic angle: The Raptors dominated the Magic with a historic 31-0 run, securing a decisive 139-87 victory.

Editorial Staff Updated 18 days ago

Luka Doncic Faces One-Game Ban After 16th Technical Foul

The Dallas Mavericks star receives his 16th technical foul, leading to a potential suspension.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Grizzlies' Jackson: Refs favor veterans, like KD

Strategic angle: GG Jackson expresses concerns over officiating bias towards veteran players, highlighting disparities in treatment compared to stars like Kevin Durant.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: NBA fines Wolves' Reid $50K for ref comments

Strategic angle: Timberwolves' Naz Reid penalized for questioning officials' integrity after a close game.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: NBA Presents 3 Anti-Tanking Proposals

Strategic angle: The NBA is considering new measures to prevent tanking, with proposals set for discussion and potential voting in May.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Murray drops 53, Jokic nearly has 20-20-20 game

Strategic angle: Jamal Murray scored 53 points and Nikola Jokic had a near triple-double as the Nuggets defeated the Mavericks.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Doc says Giannis progressing but not yet healthy

Strategic angle: Bucks coach Doc Rivers provides an update on Giannis Antetokounmpo's recovery from a knee injury.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Brown-led Celts hand Thunder first loss in month

Strategic angle: Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points in a pivotal third quarter, leading the Boston Celtics to victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Briefing: Silver: NBA ready to combat tanking 'full stop'

Strategic angle: NBA commissioner Adam Silver emphasizes the need for fundamental changes to the draft system to address tanking in the league.

Briefing: 76ers' George says mental health led to PED use

Strategic angle: Paul George discusses the impact of mental health on his decision to use performance-enhancing drugs.

Briefing: Bucks rebuked by NBPA over Giannis dispute

Strategic angle: The NBA Players Association criticized the Bucks for their handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation, suggesting it undermines the league's integrity.

Briefing: Lakers laud resiliency in losing effort to Pistons

Strategic angle: Despite a loss, the Lakers praised their comeback effort after trailing by 16 points.

Editorial Staff 25 days ago

Briefing: Mexican prospect Lopez declares for NBA draft

Strategic angle: Karim Lopez is set to make history as the first Mexican-born player likely to be selected in the NBA first round.

Editorial Staff 25 days ago

Briefing: Hurley turned to Izzo for advice on Lakers job

Strategic angle: UConn coach Dan Hurley sought guidance from Tom Izzo before accepting a lucrative contract with the Lakers.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Thunder's Mitchell, Wiz's Champagnie Suspended

Strategic angle: Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie were suspended one game without pay for an altercation that spilled into the stands.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Sources: Lakers appeal tech with Luka facing ban

Strategic angle: Luka Doncic faces a one-game suspension after a verbal exchange with Orlando's Goga Bitadze earned him his 16th technical foul of the season.

Briefing: LeBron ties Parish's record with 1,611th game

Strategic angle: LeBron James matched Robert Parish's all-time NBA games played record, earning praise from the Hall of Famer.

Briefing: Kerr to the point: Dubs 'going to be in the play-in'

Strategic angle: Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledges the team's struggles as they approach the end of the regular season.

Briefing: Giannis Antetokounmpo Rejects Bucks' Shutdown Proposal

Strategic angle: Despite the Bucks' intentions to rest him for the season, Giannis is determined to return to the court.

Briefing: LeBron says no interest in Vegas expansion bid

Strategic angle: LeBron James has decided against pursuing ownership in a potential NBA franchise in Las Vegas.

Briefing: KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'

Strategic angle: Kevin Durant takes responsibility for the loss against the Lakers, citing his role in the offense.

Briefing: Reaves, Luka deliver late-game magic in OT thriller

Strategic angle: Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic shine in a thrilling overtime victory for the Lakers against the Nuggets.

Briefing: Giannis Antetokounmpo Out Against Hawks, Missing 31 Games This Season

Strategic angle: The two-time MVP continues to be sidelined as the Bucks face the Hawks.

Briefing: Wemby's do-it-all showcase propels red-hot Spurs

Strategic angle: Victor Wembanyama's all-around performance leads the Spurs to victory over the Hornets.

Briefing: Warriors lose 4 more to injury as slide continues

Strategic angle: Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team is "as beaten up as any team I can ever remember" after losing four more players to injury.

Briefing: Bam Adebayo's 83-point night was one to remember. But not everyone was pleased

Strategic angle: Detractors point to Adebayo's one-of-a-kind stat line as proof of stat-padding.

Briefing: LeBron sits out 3rd straight as Lakers beat Wolves

Strategic angle: Lakers star LeBron James remained out Tuesday night against the Timberwolves due to injuries.

Briefing: Dort apologizes to Jokic after another flagrant

Strategic angle: Thunder wing Luguentz Dort expressed regret to Nuggets center Nikola Jokic following a second fourth-quarter flagrant foul in recent weeks.

Strategic questions surrounding top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft

The 2026 NBA draft raises pivotal questions about nine leading freshmen, including Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson, with potential downstream impact on franchise planning.

Warriors Confront Future Challenges Amid Porzingis' Health Issues

The Warriors face a pivotal moment as Kristaps Porzingis, acquired in February, is sidelined by an undisclosed illness. This situation could reshape their strategic outlook.