NBA trade deadline tiers 1.0: Which teams should buy, sell or stand pat?
It’s trade season! Dec. 15 marks the point in the NBA calendar at which most contracts signed in…
How 7 undervalued NBA players are making an outsized impact
Maybe I’m just biased as a result of spending several years with the Grit ‘N’ Grind Grizzlies, but…
Ja Morant returns to Grizzlies lineup after 10-game absence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant returned to action Friday night against the Utah Jazz…
Grizzlies’ Zach Edey expected to miss at least 4 weeks with injury
Zach Edey is averaging 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds in 11 games during his second season with the…
Which NBA teams have the best front offices? Here’s how 36 executives voted
This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players, front offices,…
Desmond Bane’s ‘dawg mentality’ is transforming the Magic, 37 points at a time
ORLANDO, Fla. — Among his new teammates, the Desmond Bane stories continue to pile up, and many of…
The Bounce: NBA Cup elimination is here. So are our Western Conference grades
The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your…
How do you hold a star athlete accountable? We asked those who have tried (and failed)
Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and performance through…
Mavericks’ Flagg, Hornets’ Knueppel named NBA Rookies of the Month
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA Western and…
Zach Edey has career-high 32 points to lead Grizzlies past Kings 115-107
Zach Edey had a career-high 32 points and 17 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies hold off the…
Grizzlies eliminated from NBA Cup despite riding strong second half to 112-107 win over Clippers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — – Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half and…
Mavs’ Cooper Flagg earns praise from Luka Dončić after first matchup
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg neared a triple-double on Friday in his first game against the Los Angeles…