Two weeks is about the length of a playoff series, and it's enough time to break down what key contributors are, well, contributing.
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NBA Rewind: Ja Morant causes a stir, and are we ready for the Spurs?
Zach Harper15
Ranking the 30 NBA Cup 2025 court designs, from bottom (sorry, Hawks) to top
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NBA Cup 2025 schedule, format, group standings, court designs and more
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NBA players set record for 40-point games in first week of the 2025-26 season
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Less than a week into the season, what has us scratching our heads so far?
Law Murray99
NBA commissioner Adam Silver will have to blend patience and justice while navigating between the two scandals facing his league.
Eric Koreen226
Billups, a Hall of Famer as a player, and Rozier will both appear in federal court on Thursday.
Joe Vardon and Mike Vorkunov1205
Combining All-NBA and All-Star appearances the last three years, these rankings observe players who meet the NBA's requirements of a “star."
Law Murray32
Do the Rockets make a move for a point guard? Which former Celtic will have the biggest impact on his new team? Questions: We've got 'em!
David Aldridge37
Our methodology was simple: Rate your optimism level about your favorite team, from 1-10.
Zach Harper32
That’s the thing about predictions: You never know when you’re being unrealistic, but you also don’t know when you’re playing it too safe.
The Athletic NBA Staff54
Let's look into our crystal ball to project how this season will play out.
The Athletic NBA Staff108
The NBA regular season begins this week. Which teams will disappoint? Which teams will exceed expectations?
J. Edwards, N. Friedell and J. Robbins30
We're back with another season of Power Rankings, and where some teams are starting off may surprise you.
Law Murray295
History-making awards? Repeat champions? What's on tap for the upcoming campaign?
John Hollinger239
The NBA season has arrived. Here's everything you need to know before games kick into high gear.
The Athletic NBA Staff9
The Sacramento Kings are a confusing mashup of expensive contracts and ball-dominant players. But they will be entertaining to watch.
Sam Amick54
Kevin Durant, NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and others are part of the new Netflix docuseries, but some may think Harden is the headliner.
Jason Jones15
In the 2022 NBA Draft, the Kings took a chance on Murray. This week, both parties agreed to a long-term deal.
Sam Amick and David Aldridge18
Westbrook was long rumored to be headed to Sacramento as a backup point guard who could elevate their already-experienced group.
Sam Amick140
Fanatics Collectibles CEO Mike Mahan likened the emotions of the long-anticipated return of NBA licensed cards into the Topps portfolio similarly to his bated breath right before turning 16 and receiving his driver’s license. It’s funny Mahan pointed to 16 since that’s about how many years Topps had been without the NBA license for trading cards … until now. Following a soft launch in China, Topps’ first mass produced licensed NBA cards will hit store shelves worldwide on Oct. 23 with the company’s 2025-26 Topps Basketball flagship set to be available wherever collectors typically...
Larry Holder34
The Kings are hoping for more stability, and more wins, this year. Here's how to watch their games, including several 8 p.m. PT tipoffs.
Jenny Catlin and more9
Which underdog candidates could emerge in the 2025-26 NBA MVP chase? Who is primed for an epic comeback in the months ahead?
W. Guillory, L. Murray and J. Robbins53
If many of these teams were in the East, their trajectories would be different. But the West is a competitive conference every night.
John Hollinger116
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