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Breakout seasons for NBA players can sometimes come out of nowhere.
Five NBA rookies poised to make instant impacts
Even in a supposedly weak NBA Draft class, surprise instant contributors will emerge and by the end of the season. Here are prime candidates who can become quality NBA players almost immediately.
Biggest question facing each NBA Western Conference team
The NBA Western Conference seems wide open, with seven teams having a solid case to win the title. With training camps set to open in less than a month, here is a key question each Western Conference team faces.
Biggest question facing each NBA Eastern Conference team
The NBA season is still two months away, but that hasn't stopped us from raising questions about every team in the league. Here are the biggest questions facing each Eastern Conference team.
Why the NBA should adopt some Olympic rules
The NBA would look different if it incorporated these rules, and in some cases, the on-court product would be better.
After adding DeMar DeRozan, Kings still have work to do
There's still an important role open on this Kings team that someone must fill.
Pistons have a clear strategy, but is it the right one?
There are many ways to go about building a contending roster in the NBA. Are the Detroit Pistons taking any of those paths?
Three NBA bottom-dwellers that have improved the most
The league's worst teams in 2023-24 have been busy this offseason, with some making excellent moves while gearing up for big improvements in 2024-25.
Three NBA teams that flopped in summer free agency
Not everybody can be a winner in free agency.
Five NBA teams that have improved massively in free agency
Here are the five teams that have improved the most since the start of the new league year.
Which NBA Draft prospects fit the needs of each lottery team?
The NBA Draft is upon us, and the Atlanta Hawks will pick first in a draft that is less anticipated than drafts of years past, but still has plenty of players who can fill team needs immediately.
Here's an NBA Draft strategy that should provide winning results
In 2024, the NBA Draft is still a crapshoot. There are varying approaches to analyzing talent and array of strategies teams can take. Here's one that teams shouldn't ignore.
In supposedly weak NBA Draft class, teams must take risks to mine gems
You've probably heard the 2024 NBA Draft is supposedly one of the worst in recent memory.
Next steps for Clippers: Re-sign one star, haggle with another
Who knows how we'll remember this era when it eventually ends, but at this point, L.A. might as well see it through.
Next steps for Pacers: Lock down Pascal Siakam, make another big move
Indiana is faced with the question of whether it should push its luck and make another big trade with the resources it still has or be patient and not try to fix a roster that isn't broken.
Next steps for Nuggets: Beef up bench, reunite with old friend
Despite a second-round postseason loss to Minnesota, the Denver Nuggets are primed to be contenders for years, so there aren't massive moves for them to make this offseason. But when we compare the championship Nuggets team of 2022-23 with the team that lost to Minnesota, holes are apparent.
Next steps for Knicks: Hope for health and re-sign stars
The New York Knicks were an NBA Finals contender this season. They boasted an All-NBA point guard, an All-Star forward, a thrilling defensive stopper, elite shooters on the wings and big men whose disparate skillsets made it possible for New York to adapt to any opponent.
Next steps for Thunder: To-do list isn't lengthy for this Finals contender
The postseason loss to Dallas showcased minor holes on OKC's roster, so the Thunder must make moves on the edges to set themselves up for a Finals run.
Next steps for Cavaliers: Why panic when only minor changes are needed?
A second-round playoff loss to the Boston Celtics — the team with the NBA's best record — shouldn't feel like a failure for the Cavaliers. But it doesn't feel like an objective success, either.
Philadelphia 76ers can't break the door down
Being sent home early has been an unfortunate theme during the Embiid era. So, now what? Can Philly afford to just keep trying the same thing over again?
Next steps for Orlando Magic: Should they make a play for Klay Thompson?
Despite losing to the Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, the Magic should be very happy with their current situation.
Next steps for Los Angeles Lakers: Find a coach, deal with Bronny conundrum
Less than a week after Denver sent Los Angeles home, the Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham and the coaching staff. Big changes are already occurring in L.A.
Next steps for Milwaukee Bucks: Don't panic, but retool
There's lots of work to be done for Milwaukee to be a bonafide contender in 2024-25.
The five best matchups in the first round of NBA playoffs
Here are five matchups to watch in the stacked NBA opening round.
NBA awards: Who will take home the prestigious individual hardware?
With all 82 games played, the resumes of award-season hopefuls have been completed. Here's who should win each award.
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