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The season starts in a month! And with that in mind, we’re slowly going to turn our NBA brains back on and write more things. To get us started, I asked the staff what one thing they’re looking forward to about the season. And it doesn’t have to be centered on the Mavericks. David: I am ecstatic to see what …

Minnesota is going to look very different this season with Julius Randle and Naz Reid gone and LaMelo Ball in. Coach Chris Finch understands he has a lot of puzzle pieces to fit together, and he discussed that with Britt Robson of MinnPost. That starts with how LaMelo and Anthony Edwards fit together, and what that means for the team’s …

I recently started reading Bill Simmons’ The Book of Basketball, 17 years after it was published and several days after my partner asked why a book about basketball needed to be roughly the length of the Old Testament. Growing up in Maine and loving all four major Boston sports teams (apologies, New England Revolution fans), I of course grew up …

Philadelphia may have just had the most star-studded offseason since Miami welcomed their big three 16 years ago. The common thread there is LeBron James, who is somehow still doing it nearly two decades after making his first decision. The 76ers, who have an extremely talented young backcourt, added two NBA Finals MVPs to their former regular-season MVP to create …

In the conversation about great NBA big men, Bill Walton sort of gets an asterisk. Everyone acknowledges his brilliance, but his fragile body, especially his feet, kept him from playing consistently. Out of 1,148 possible games, Walton played in just 468, meaning that he missed 59.23 percent of those contests. Advertisement But when he was healthy, Walton was an astonishing …

LeBron James’ wife, Savannah, isn’t done with California sports quite yet. Despite LeBron no longer being a member of the Lakers, Savannah James officially became an investor with the LOVB volleyball league’s new Los Angeles team. LeBron James, left, and Savannah James arrive at Sushi Samba in West Hollywood, Calif., on August 28, 2026. The couple was celebrating Savannah James’ …

No one expects the Warriors to be NBA champions next season. So, will it be a wasted season? Far from it. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry looks on during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, Friday, April 10, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images Not everything can be judged by whether the Larry O’Brien …

You don’t often see teams double down on rookies at the same position in the draft. It’s even rarer that you see a team make a trade to grab a player at the same position they just drafted. That either speaks to Tarris Reed’s value, the status of Jayden Quaintance’s knee, or how dire the San Antonio Spurs’ need for …

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Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason. Center, 7’1″, 250 lbs., 20 years old, 2nd season Advertisement Khaman Maluach enters his second season in Phoenix …

Most fans seem to agree that second-year Lakers forward Adou Thiero isn’t quite ready to open the season in the starting lineup. However, the 2025 second-round draft pick displayed three traits during his brief G League and Summer League stints that suggest he may be less “two years away from being two years away” and closer to being mere months …

In a new book out next Tuesday, David Rubenstein, owner of the Baltimore Orioles, interviews sports franchise owners across America about what the view is like from the executive suites at arenas and stadiums across America. Per the promotion, “From the Owner’s Box” examines, “the financial strategies, leadership secrets, and billion-dollar deal-making behind championship franchises through conversations with America’s most …

Editor’s Note: It is our pleasure to introduce a second Leo to the Canis-verse. This is Leo Li’s first piece for CH, and he will be adding more insight into all things player development going forward. Please welcome him in the way only Canis commenters can! Anthony Edwards’ development trajectory since entering the league in 2020 has been a topic …

Basketball fans rejoice. The Los Angeles Lakers play preseason basketball in just under three weeks. Although the roster transformation this offseason was exciting, fans are going into the post-LeBron James era cooking up a soup of intrigue, uncertainty and a sprinkle of skepticism. My Septembers, like many of yours, are marked by an insatiable appetite for NBA basketball. Not to …

Stephen Curry believes LeBron James’ free agency this summer was good for the league — and yes, he called up and tried to recruit LeBron to the Warriors. Curry also said that’s not his path, even as he could become a free agent next summer. Advertisement Curry appeared on CNBC this week to promote his new deal with Chinese sneaker …

Last season, Payton Pritchard began the year as the Celtics starting point guard. In February, he was moved to the bench after Anfernee Simons was traded to give Boston’s second unit more punch in the scoring department. He should be put back in the starting 5 this year. Advertisement There are reasons to do both, but the reason I would …

Today, it hit me. Basketball is nearly back, and with that realization came that familiar tinge of excitement. A couple of hairs stood up on the back of my neck, which was a reminder to trim them. Covering the Phoenix Suns is a process, and one I have grown to absolutely love. Little did I know when Dave King reached …

Yesterday I posted on some found footage of the Spurs and Lakers 1982 Western Conference Finals. If that didn’t stir a desire for parachute pants, Hypercolor t-shirts, and big hair, someone created this amazing post: As if pairing today’s biggest NBA starts with their 80s throwback jerseys was not enough, the creator added era appropriate hairstyles to match. Advertisement While …

Think about it. Two team-oriented, extremely versatile, selfless and very skilled players, both among the highest of the highest IQ players in the league. Put them together and healthy, and have them solve problems. There’s a real chance that they will be able to find new ways to play the game and develop – or expand – the boundaries of …

It wasn’t like Magic Johnson came out of nowhere. In his senior year in high school, Johnson, along with Albert King, who picked Maryland, and Gene Banks, who chose Duke, was one of the top three players, at least according to Street & Smith’s annual basketball magazine. Johnson would choose Michigan State, and by his sophomore year, he emerged as …

John Calipari’s deep NBA connections are the open secret to his legendary recruiting success. Need proof? Look no further than the 44 of his college players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. However, the assistants who have grinded alongside him haven’t always replicated that success when taking the reins themselves. Historically, the 11 Calipari assistants who moved …

Something curious is happening with the Lakers. They’re the second-winningest franchise in the NBA with 17 championships. They have a top-four player in the league in Luka Dončić. They’re located in one of the premier cities in the league in Los Angeles. Advertisement But a curious pattern has repeated itself this offseason. Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) drives to …

Steph Curry reveals Li-Ning sneaker release date, his future with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry announced he has a new signature shoe on the way. He also used the occasion to make his intentions with the Warriors unmistakably clear. Advertisement Curry told CNBC on Thursday that his signature shoe with Li-Ning, the Chinese footwear company …

As Jalen Duren remains a restricted free agent, the Pistons have agreed to terms with Ausar Thompson. Thompson, already one of the NBA’s elite perimeter defenders, signed a $155 million extension over five seasons, averaging $31 million per season, according to multiple reports. Advertisement Thompson, 23, was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, one spot after …

The Lakers were unexpectedly sold by Mark Walter this summer. New ownership, led by Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger, purchased the team for a record-setting $12.5 billion. Kushner and Iger plan to get the Lakers’ valuation to at least $30 billion within the next 10 years, according to the Wall Street Journal. Advertisement The investment firm led …