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May 14, 2019 | NBA

Our insanely excellent NBA conference finals preview (Plus, spot-on predictions!)

The second round was tremendous. Will conference finals be, too? Pat Heery analyzes Trail Blazers-Warriors and Bucks-Raptors.

May 9, 2019 | NBA

Why 2016 Warriors core will earn redemption for 'underdog' Golden State

Expect the Rockets to be thrown off by the Steph-centric, “beautiful basketball” playing style in Game 6, Pat Heery writes.

May 8, 2019 | NBA

The '2018-19 NBA single game scoring leaders by franchise' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score the most points in a single game during the 2018-19 regular season for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

May 8, 2019 | NBA

One-on-One: Is judgment day coming for Celtics, Sixers, Rockets, Raptors?

A second-round playoff exit could be disastrous for four teams. NBA writers Sean Keane and Pat Heery address hot topics.

May 3, 2019 | NBA

2019 NBA mock draft 2.0

With this latest mock draft, the goal is to start to really pin down which players would fit best on which teams and provide an NBA comparison for each prospect.

May 3, 2019 | NBA

Why KD, Kawhi, not MVP candidates Giannis, Harden, are NBA's best

No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. The numbers say Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard are outplaying James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the playoffs.

May 1, 2019 | Atlanta Hawks

The '2000 NBA All-Star Game starters' quiz

How many players from the 2000 NBA All-Star Game can you name in five minutes?

April 29, 2019 | NBA

Storylines to follow in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs

This round has three dream matchups — Rockets vs. Warriors, Celtics vs. Bucks and 76ers vs. Raptors — and a Blazers vs. Nuggets series that figures to be fast-paced and wildly entertaining. Here are a couple of things you'll want to keep an eye out for.

April 26, 2019 | NBA

Whose legacy will be most impacted by the 2019 NBA playoffs?

This time last year, LeBron James was adding to his legacy in a way that few imagined he could: burying multiple game-winning shots and dragging a subpar supporting cast to the Finals.

April 23, 2019 | NFL

The best NFL draft classes by position

The NFL Draft QB class of 1983 is widely considered the best at the position. We'll second that notion. But what about the top classes for running back, wide receiver, tight end, O-line, D-line, linebacker and defensive backs?

April 17, 2019 | NBA

2019 NBA mock draft: First round

Zion Williamson is a mortal lock to go No. 1 overall, and Ja Morant and RJ Barrett will battle to be the second pick. After that it's anyone's guess what teams drafting in the lottery do this year.

April 16, 2019 | NBA

The case for MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. James Harden

"And it’s not even close." In today’s social-media-driven world, there’s no middle ground — you have to pick a side and end your arguments with obnoxious phrases like, "and it’s not even close."

April 12, 2019 | NBA

The storylines to follow heading into the NBA Playoffs

It's the most wonderful time of the year right now for NBA fans (except for those of the Lakers). The long regular season is over. The playoff matchups are set. "DNP-Load Management" is no longer a thing. Hell, we might even get to see the Warriors play hard for multiple games in a row.

April 11, 2019 | NBA

Where did it all go wrong? Postmortems for the NBA teams that missed the postseason

Remember when we were talking ourselves into ways the Lakers could win the title ? That didn't go exactly as planned, did it?

April 10, 2019 | NBA

One takeaway from the regular season for every NBA team

Now that the regular season is complete, it's time to look back at each team from a big picture perspective. What did this season teach us about a particular team, a particular player, a particular coach?

March 26, 2019 | NBA

Ranking the NBA home crowds

While the NBA is thriving and most teams are able to sell out many, if not all, of their home games, the world around us is changing. People can watch games in crystal-clear definition or even in virtual reality "courtside" seats nowadays, making it less and less convenient for basketball fans to attend games.

March 20, 2019 | NBA

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