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NBA rookies and returns: The 2022-23 debuts of Kawhi Leonard, Zion Williamson, Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith Jr. and more

The return of Kawhi Leonard — off the bench for the time being — immediately made the LA Clippers contenders for the NBA title. A healthy Zion Williamson rejoined a New Orleans Pelicans team on the rise after an unexpected surge into the playoffs. Ben Simmons, after being swapped for James Harden prior to last […]

Fantasy basketball: Five things to watch in the NBA over the weekend

We’re less than a week into the NBA season but already there are plenty of things around the league that are worthy of a closer look, at least as far as fantasy basketball managers are concerned. Here are five things to watch over the weekend. Prior to last season, the NBA changed the rules to […]

NBA Opening Night live highlights, reactions and takeaways

The 2022-23 season tipped off with a doubleheader Tuesday night. First up, the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in an early clash of Eastern Conference contenders. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who scored 35 points each in the 126-117 win. Out West, the defending champion Golden State Warriors received […]

2022-23 NBA season betting tips – Odds, predictions, picks

Our analysts answer questions surrounding some of the most popular bets heading into the season and offer their picks. We’re talking NBA title, long shots, award winner and more. Let’s get to it. All odds from Caesars Sportsbook unless otherwise indicated. Doug Kezirian: LA Clippers +700 to win the title. Honestly, they should be the […]

NBArank roundtable: Surprises, snubs and LeBron James’ future

NBArank is in the books for the 2022-23 season. How’d we do? Our top five was unveiled on Friday, with the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reclaiming the No. 1 spot following a three-year absence. The Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic, Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid and Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry rounded out […]

NBArank 2022: Ranking the best players for 2022-23, from 10 to 6

NBArank is back for its 12th season counting down the best players in the league. Where are MVP candidates such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic? What about rookies and young stars ready to take the leap into the upper tier of NBA players? Where is LeBron James, who is entering […]

Bill Russell and Vin Scully get their dues, plus more quotes of the week

Michael Wilbon, on the death of Boston Celtics legend Russell Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, on Russell Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on the death of announcing legend Scully Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, on Scully Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, on his career potential, via Complex Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, on […]

Michael Jordan is the NBA 2K23 video game cover athlete

For the NBA 2K22 game, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was featured on one cover, and there was a special NBA 75th anniversary cover featuring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Durant. The trailer for this year’s game features classic Jordan moments from the 1980s and 1990s rendered to look like action in the video […]

Stephen Curry lets everyone know where they stand and more Quotes of the Week

— Stephen Curry, during the Golden State Warriors’ championship parade — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, about his place in history, on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — Rob Gronkowski’s agent Drew Rosenhaus, in a text to Adam Schefter — Robert Griffin III, also on Gronkowski — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, about Antonio Brown potentially returning […]

Boston Celtics stay poised after foundering in 3rd quarter again, lock down Golden State Warriors to win Game 3 of NBA Finals

And as Stephen Curry‘s 3-pointer fell through the basket with 3 minutes, 45 seconds to go in the third quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, capping a 10-0 Golden State run and making it 83-82 Warriors, there was a collective groan from the sold-out crowd inside TD Garden: Here we […]

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