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Good morning, sweethearts. We’re going to try and launch (fingers crossed) a new column here at P&T where we aim at covering a bit of everything-Knicks and whatever else happens around the League. Fear nothing, as we will try to keep it busy but also entertaining, mixing a bit of linking with a bunch of commentary to make things a …

Since 2023, the Washington Wizards front office’s plan was simple: lose games, accumulate draft assets, develop young players, and wait for the moment when the rebuild finally produced a legitimate cornerstone. Or at least the chance to draft one. That moment has arrived. The Wizards hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Advertisement Now comes the …

Goodbye, second round. Hello, first round. Sure, we’re beginning at the back end of the first round, but the draft has operated under this structure for more than 20 years now. That gives us a pretty healthy sample size to evaluate what these draft positions have historically produced and what teams can reasonably expect when selecting in this range. Advertisement …

Spurs television play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey signed an extension to remain in San Antonio for the foreseeable future. The multitalented television personality made the announcement via social media. “A season to remember 🤩 From calling 62 wins to watching this young team get all the way to the NBA Finals! Thank you to the @spurs players, coaches & fans! I’m …

Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and a theatre full of New York Knicks fans had the opportunity to confront ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith for some of his past comments about the team during a podcast taping on Friday night. Brunson and Hart co-host “The Roommates Show” and had a live show at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden …

“Who does he remind you of?” It’s a common refrain when talking about NBA Draft prospects. A player comparison is an easy way for someone unfamiliar with a player to get an idea of his style or potential. It’s also tricky because it’s hard to do accurately. Advertisement When talking to scouts or front office personnel, they are hesitant to …

The Celtics have popped up in several major rumors since their abrupt playoff exit. Talk of a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trey Murphy has been the most notable of the bunch, but two new names have entered the mix. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Friday night that Boston could have interest in Rudy Gobert and Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart. Advertisement …

Christmas can come early for NBA fans. After a champion is crowned in June, the draft follows soon after with a fresh class of young players. And maybe more importantly, the offseason kicks off in July with so much palace intrigue over trades and free agency. However, what comes with the excitement of getting new players in a summer deal …

With just a few more days until the 2026 NBA Draft, fans will soon know exactly where each prospect their begin his professional careers. Following the NBA draft combine and weeks of pre-draft workouts, front offices will soon finalize their decisions. After our conversations with folks around the league, we have more intel on when each prospect might hear their …

This offseason will be a fascinating one for the Celtics as they retool following last year’s early exit. That reshaping officially begins with the NBA Draft, which is set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Brooklyn, and will continue in the coming weeks. Advertisement While it’s very possible the Celtics will trade one or both of their picks as part of …

If you’re still on cloud nine, that’s alright. The Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years. It’s fair to say we’re due at least 53 days of floating around the Earth without giving nothing else any care. On the Knicks championship: “The further we get away from it, the more real it becomes.” On his …

With Kentucky’s roster essentially set for the upcoming season, many fans have turned their focus to the 2026 NBA Draft. Two former Wildcats, Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh, are hoping to hear their names called next week. Where Experts Predict Jayden Quaintance Will Be Drafted Despite playing only four games at Kentucky because of a knee injury, Quaintance is still …

Ticker. Tape. Parade. On the future of the Knicks: “We’re gonna keep working to bring you even better basketball. Although it’s hard to imagine that we get much better than this. But we will, right fellas?” Advertisement On delivering a championship to New York City: “When I look out over the Knick fans here, you all don’t look older than …

Once upon a time, there was no limit to the number of draft rounds. It lasted as long as there were teams interested in drafting players. As the league expanded and evolved, the draft actually became smaller, eventually adopting the two-round format we know today in 1989. Even then, the second round began at pick No. 28 because there were …

Tyrese Maxey’s 2025-26 campaign started very similar to his year from a season prior. He was tasked with an incredible minutes load in order to lead whatever starting lineup was able to make it onto the court for the Sixers that night. Unlike the previous season, he was ready for the burden. Coming out firing, Maxey was one of the …

The Warriors possess the No. 11 pick in this month’s NBA draft. Who they pick with their highest selection since 2021 could hold the cards to not only the final years of Steph Curry’s career but also the future direction of the franchise. Advertisement This week, we are profiling five possible prospects GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. could target. Former Washington …

The 2026 NBA Draft is on the horizon, bringing one of the most significant dates on the league’s calendar. Childhood dreams of making it to the NBA will be achieved. Teams will turn draft assets into tangible players who they hope will contribute to winning in the short- and long-term future. Former Houston star Chris Cenac Jr. (right) would be …

The Dallas Mavericks could use all the draft help they can get next week, and should be looking for picks in any trades they entertain. We previously looked at trade scenarios with the Sacramento Kings for Malik Monk, the Philadelphia 76ers for former MVP Joel Embiid and the Oklahoma City Thunder for Isaiah Joe. Today we look at a potential …

The Knicks’ first title in 53 years brought the whole city together. A first-person report from the Canyon of Heroes. OG Anunoby is at the free-throw line. He misses the first. My entire body tenses. The second shot falls. The Knicks are up by 4. The Spurs inbound the ball. The clock reads 7.7. San Antonio has no timeouts and …

With the New York Knicks crowned champions and parading down Broadway, the other 29 teams can now focus on what’s next. With the 2026 offseason set to begin with the NBA Draft on Tuesday and Wednesday, let’s take a look at which teams project to have the best and the worst futures. The general idea is that if you were …

Less than one week away from the 2026 NBA draft, we still don’t know much about the Sixers’ plans. We’re starting to get word of some prospects whom the Sixers have brought in or will bring in for a predraft workout. We can make guesses based on big boards and their biggest needs, but the draft is unpredictable. Especially down …

The Lakers have several questions to answer this summer. One of those looming matters is whether to retain guard Austin Reaves, who is coming off a campaign in which he averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists. He shot 49% from the field. Advertisement Reaves is expected to decline his player option for next season but can agree to a …

Jaxson Dart’s girlfriend Marissa Ayers is over the moon that her rookie year in New York began with a Knicks championship. Taking to her Instagram, the model, who recently moved to New York City, shared some behind-the-scenes moments of the couple’s trip to San Antonio for Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals — a 94-90 Knicks win over the …

This 2025-26 Knicks season finally concluded last weekend, surprisingly and euphorically, in the middle of a month that fans have long awaited watching their team compete in. It was a dramatic, grueling road to the NBA Finals that climaxed in a 4-1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, and the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years. Looking back and trying …

Yesterday, I discussed ways the Bucks could upgrade the roster around Giannis while again dipping into their draft cupboard. For those of you who were against this, today is for you. We’re going to explore ways the Bucks can upgrade the roster, whether or not Giannis stays, without losing a pick in any future draft…. and maybe even gain picks. …