NBA Editorials Articles - Page 12

The Detroit Pistons have emerged as a popular potential trade destination for any superstar who could become available. Detroit has continued to rise from the ashes, becoming the best team in the Eastern Conference at the time of writing with a 21-5 record, and considering how wide-open the Eastern Conference is, there is a strong […]

The Milwaukee Bucks know that they’re up against a timer in the race to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to commit his long-term future to the Cream City. Antetokounmpo has long seemed like the kind of player who would choose to stick it out with one team for his entire career through all the ups and downs, […]

In a league conditioned to spotlight stars, Tuomas Iisalo has been careful to redirect attention toward the connective tissue holding the Memphis Grizzlies together. After a victory over the LA Clippers, the first-year NBA head coach did so once again, framing backup point guard Cam Spencer as a Stephen Curry-like “engine” not in volume or […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen finally had the opportunity to open up on his separate finger injuries after Tuesday’s practice in preparation for the Chicago Bulls. He returned this past Sunday in his first game since November 28, notching nine points, three rebounds, and one assist in 23 minutes of action in the Cavs’ […]

Tuomas Iisalo had barely finished addressing a locker room caught between celebration and concern before stepping to the podium and offering a revealing snapshot of how the Memphis Grizzlies are wired. The win over the LA Clippers was secure, but the mood was complicated. Ja Morant had exited with another ankle injury just days after […]

For most teams, the sight of a superstar like Ja Morant limping off the floor in the fourth quarter would trigger a crisis. For Jaren Jackson Jr.’s new-look Memphis Grizzlies, it was merely the latest chapter in a season-long manual on adaptation Tuomas Iisalo has been forced to write from scratch. Morant left in the […]

LAS VEGAS — It is always hard to drop everything you’ve been through over a handful of years and move on to something new. That is what San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet has experienced over the last six months, as he departed the Boston Celtics— with whom he had won a championship in 2024—to […]

So, you’re telling me there’s a chance — the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs becoming the NBA’s best new rivalry in the Western Conference, which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander confirmed after Saturday’s 111-109 loss. Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren were excited to learn from their loss to Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. When a reporter […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the best teams in the NBA to start the season, and they’ve done so with superstars Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox missing time due to injury. But the team played it’s first game with its core fully healthy against the Oklahoma City Thunder, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural in-season tournament, and the Milwaukee Bucks were the NBA Cup champions last season. Both teams were middle-of-the-pack playoff teams at best in their respective conference those seasons. Los Angeles ended their 2023-24 campaign with a first-round exit after securing the seven seed, and the Bucks were a five-seed […]

The 2025 NBA Cup championship game between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks should be a thriller. Both teams stocked up on talent in very different ways over the last few years. The Spurs underwent a massive rebuild in which they added tons of draft capital, most of which they’ve developed into productive […]

Once again, the Emirates NBA Cup in Las Vegas has delivered thrilling games and a potential sneak peek at what’s to come the rest of the NBA season. With the San Antonio Spurs handing the Oklahoma City Thunder their second loss of the season, the Spurs certainly made a statement and moved back into the […]

LeBron James has had a range of tough opponents during what is the longest-ever career in the NBA. However, in recent years, none have gotten more attention than the LeBron James–Dillon Brooks feud, which has grown into one of the NBA’s most unusual modern rivalries. What began as a few competitive moments has evolved into […]

Who says the NBA Cup means nothing to players around the league? Stars are giving maximum effort in these games, especially between reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama in their showdown during the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday. Wembanyama, who was making his return from a calf injury that sidelined him for 12 straight […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to one of the best starts in NBA history, winning 24 of their first 25 games to start the 2025-26 regular season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a big reason for the Thunder’s strong start, but he’s also been the focal point of a lot […]

The most talked-about trade date in the NBA is the trade deadline. Last year, there were 16 deals agreed upon on just the last day to do business. This year, the trade deadline is still a ways out, as deadline day isn’t until Feb. 5, 2026. There could very well be movement well before then, […]

LAS VEGAS — Victor Wembanyama could not have scripted his return for the San Antonio Spurs from a calf injury that sidelined him for nearly a month in a better way than coming back for the NBA Cup semifinals against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the Spurs going 9-3 in their 12 […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The NBA is a make-or-miss league. You can play well, find good performances up and down the rotation, get a vintage 39-point Steph Curry performance in his first game back, and still have nothing to show for it all because of a couple of bad stretches of basketball at inopportune times. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on the precipice of a long, difficult plane ride home from the nation’s capital before NBA MVP candidate Donovan Mitchell came to the rescue again. “We found Donovan Mitchell, or Donovan Mitchell found us,” Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said postgame. “It was one of the best performances I’ve ever seen. […]

Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin knows what it’s like to be on top of the basketball world. He also understands how it feels to have injuries unjustly knock you off that apex when you least expect it. For those reasons, Griffin can relate to his former teammate, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, more than most […]

After a dream 2024-25 campaign that saw the Indiana Pacers come to within one win away of winning their first NBA title in franchise history, one would have thought that this would be the start of a dominant run for the league’s fastest-rising team. However, Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles tear has made life difficult for Indiana […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s time with the Golden State Warriors is about to come to an end. While Kuminga did re-sign with the Warriors this past offseason and appeared to have turned a corner to start the 2025-26 campaign, it’s clear that he is not a fit under head coach Steve Kerr’s system and that he’ll never […]

The Atlanta Hawks have become a popular hypothetical trade destination for superstar talent that could become available. Giannis Antetokounmpo, amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ mess, has been commonly linked to the Hawks. But with a bombshell from Shams Charania in recent days stating that the Dallas Mavericks will indeed be exploring the trade market for Anthony […]

The Sacramento Kings aren’t a very well-run franchise, although longtime fans of the NBA would know that already. They’ve managed to fumble their playoff team that got the entire city of Sacramento up on its feet back in 2023, and they are now looking likely to start over from scratch. But this Kings front office […]

It’s only a matter of time before New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plays for another team, and the Washington Wizards should use him to advance their rebuild. The Wizards are developing their young core as they lose enough games to make sure they keep their top-eight protected 2026 first-round draft pick, but this season […]

It is hard for Spencer Jones not to chuckle when he pauses to consider what his 10-year-old self would think of his life today. The 24-year-old is now a certified NBA starter, yet the concept of life in the league didn’t even cross his mind until late in his college career. There was no red carpet, […]

Just when the Memphis Grizzlies thought Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. were ready to wrap up the Western Conference standings, Tuomas Iisalo’s squad found a lump of coal in their Christmas stocking. A season marked by constant reintegration and recalibration has hit another obstacle. Unfortunately, after less than a month in the rotations, Zach […]

Since 2019, Coby White has given his all to the Chicago Bulls. He has been their consistent scorer, a team leader, and a fan favorite, no doubt. So when rumors swirled that the Minnesota Timberwolves had inquired about a possible trade for White, some Bulls fans might have been disappointed.  The reason is that White […]

Steve Nash and LeBron James marveled at the Houston Rockets’ elite offensive rebounding ability on their latest “Mind the Game” podcast, a strength that has helped redefine their identity. “Steven Adams is getting over one in four offensive rebounds when he is on the court,” Nash explained. “Our highest values are lay-ups, free throws, then […]

Chris Paul’s vocal leadership style isn’t for everyone — ask the 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers — but for the 2019-20 Oklahoma City Thunder, it was more than the organization had ever anticipated. It impacted a young group of players in the best kind of ways, led by first-round pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and two-way guard Lu […]

The NBA trade season is upon us. Many players who just signed contracts this past offseason will become trade-eligible on Dec. 15, which has become the unofficial start of when trade talk really picks up around the NBA. Not to mention, the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando, taking place from Dec. 19-22, will paint […]

PHOENIX– What is this said ‘dog mentality’ the Phoenix Suns have? Players and coaches have adopted the philosophy ever since the Suns hired head coach Jordan Ott back in the summer. Some have taken that mantra to heart, most notably Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie. The latter has caught plenty by surprise, but not the […]

On paper, the Los Angeles Lakers are doing well. They are 17-6 and in second place in the Western Conference. After returning from injury, LeBron James has gradually come back to life, averaging 17.6 points and 7.6 assists. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic is in his prime during his first full season with the Lakers, averaging 35.0 […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder is on the cusp of extending its longest winning streak in franchise history amid a near-perfect 2025-26 regular season. Despite injuries to key players such as All-Star Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, and Isaiah Hartenstein, the Thunder found a way to win again — even without its […]

Traditional numbers don’t tell the full story of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s season so far, but no one in the locker room is worried about those metrics. Tuomas Iisalo is not concerned about the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year’s offensive opportunities diminishing either. The two-time All-Star’s willingness to sacrifice individual production for team success […]

As the NBA’s marathon schedule grinds on, the depth of a roster is often what separates playoff contenders from the pack. However, managing rotational minutes can be a persistent headache for any coach. Thankfully for the drama-free Memphis Grizzlies, Tuomas Iisalo’s remedy has emerged in the form of a hungry second unit that is tilting […]

While the Indiana Pacers try to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference, they’ll have to continue doing so without star Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers guard is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season following an Achilles tear in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. But that also opened a new door for Haliburton with […]

The fantasy football playoffs have arrived. That means every lineup decision carries real weight. Week 15 is a true crossroads moment. Win, and you advance toward glory. Lose, and your season ends with a thud. With bye weeks finally in the rear-view mirror, fantasy managers have access to all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks. Well, that […]

The Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies have rediscovered an edge at just the right time, stifling opponents while surging up the Western Conference standings. Tuomas Iisalo has spent the first weeks of December rewiring the locker room’s identity, turning a sluggish start into one of the NBA’s most quietly dominant defensive stretches heading into the holidays. […]