Giannis Antetokounmpo going to Raptors would be a tough sell

Giannis Antetokounmpo's future is shaping into a key storyline for the summer.

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

Often it's not the best players who come through on the court when a team needs it during the most important time of the season. Here's our look at some unsung or overlooked performances in the history of the NBA Finals.

Rick Carlisle's path to Indiana was made possible by Kevin Durant's toes

In June 2021, Rick Carlisle parted ways with the Dallas Mavericks after 13 seasons with the team, thinking he had a head-coaching job waiting for him with a Central Division team. He did, though it wasn't the one he expected.

The 'NBA active leaders in made field goals' quiz

Why Stephen Curry's impostor-syndrome admission is important

Hearing Curry speak on his struggles is enlightening.

NBA Finals matchup shows that tanking is overrated

There's an epidemic of NBA teams losing on purpose for multiple seasons in hopes of getting a top pick. Yet this year's NBA Finals features two teams with just one top-five pick among all their players.

Report addresses Tom Thibodeau’s future with Knicks

The New York Knicks’ season came to a somewhat disappointing end in the Eastern Conference Finals, but that appears unlikely to cost coach Tom Thibodeau his job.

After rash of big-man injuries, Pacers' pivot helped them make NBA Finals

When two of their backup centers suffered Achilles tendon tears in the first nine days of the season, the Indiana Pacers were left with some very thin front court depth. The way they pivoted helped them reach the NBA Finals.

Thank you, Pacers and Thunder, for killing NBA's ring-chasing culture

Neither squad was built on the back of years of tanking (to amass blue-chip talents) and/or a series of trades to accumulate stars — the formula used by a host of teams since the turn of the century.

Five takeaways from second full week in WNBA

The second full week of the WNBA season concluded on Sunday night with the opening round of games in the Commissioner's Cup.

Ranking the top 10 players in the NBA Finals

On Saturday the Indiana Pacers booked their spot in the NBA Finals. They will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder, with both teams looking for the first championship in franchise history.

Where do Knicks go from here?

What moves can New York make to push beyond the conference finals and capture its first championship in over 50 years?

The Warriors' biggest offseason need is clear

It's time for the Warriors to adapt to the next evolution in the NBA.

A look at Paul George's incredible influence on 2025 NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder took very different paths to their NBA Finals matchup. But for both teams, the journey to conference championships began with trading Paul George.

Timberwolves must choose between two big men this summer

The Timberwolves have two key players — forward Julius Randle and backup big man Naz Reid — with player options this summer. It may be challenging to maintain both, and it might be a poor idea to do so.

Report: Timberwolves to make run at Kevin Durant trade

The Phoenix Suns are widely expected to trade superstar Kevin Durant this offseason and the Minnesota Timberwolves are likely to come calling. Again. After a failed attempt to acquire Durant at the NBA trade deadline in February, Ashish Mathur of Hoops Wire reports that the Timberwolves are expected to reignite those trade talks.

Knicks-Pacers takeaways: Indiana punches ticket to NBA Finals with dominant win

The Pacers punched their ticket to the Finals on Saturday night with a convincing 125-108 win over the New York Knicks.

With Knicks eliminated, all eyes in New York turn to Juan Soto

With the New York Knicks eliminated in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals by the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, all eyes in the Big Apple will now focus squarely on Juan Soto's struggles or success with the New York Mets.

Paige Bueckers sidelined after entering WNBA's concussion protocol 

Another of the WNBA's brightest young stars is going to miss the next couple of games due to an injury.

After Knicks' Game 5 rout, pressure shifts to Pacers for Game 6

The New York Knicks responded with their backs to the wall and now are focused on forcing a Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. Suddenly, the Indiana Pacers are the team facing more pressure entering the pivotal Game 6 on Saturday night in Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark's value to Fever apparent in back-to-back losses

It was clear before her injury that Caitlin Clark was one of the most valuable players in the WNBA.

Report: Timberwolves preparing to make big splash in offseason

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly big game hunting for a huge star to pair with Anthony Edwards.

Why Nets should draft these two dynamic college guards

As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, the Brooklyn Nets find themselves at a crossroads.