Mavs’ Lively to have season-ending foot surgery
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, the team announced Wednesday.
‘It’s an advantage’: How post-ups became the NBA’s most efficient play
In the tool belt of big men such as Porzingis and Wembanyama, the play has seen a resurgence that reflects how basketball has changed — and will keep changing.
‘He’s already unlocked things’: Why the Magic needed Bane
Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help some of Orlando’s stars win a championship.
‘The Hoop Collective’: The best quotes and latest intel from Windhorst’s podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst’s “The Hoop Collective” podcast.
🏀 Last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10
Not many can recall the last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10 points in a regular-season game. Why? Because it was exactly 18 years ago.
NBA Power Rankings: What is each team’s biggest weakness?
NBA insiders break down the latest Power Rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.
Chris Paul’s ‘get-better mentality’ paved the way for OKC’s dominance
Paul only spent one season in OKC but left a lasting impression on reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
How Derik Queen became the Pelicans’ future after a shocking draft-night trade
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign
Knicks, closer to an identity, reach NBA Cup semis
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth win in nine games.
The East race is unpredictable. These five players could help decide where it’s headed
Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race — one of whom could completely transform it.
