NBA 25 under 25: Ranking Wemby, Flagg, Cade and the next wave
Which young NBA stars have the brightest future? For a second consecutive year, it will come as little…
Cup of Cavs: News and links for Thursday, Dec. 11
We’re still one day away from Cleveland Cavaliers basketball returning to our lives. Until then, we have some…
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,…
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…
Spurs at Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions
The San Antonio Spurs (15-6) and Cleveland Cavaliers (13-10) meet Friday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off…
LeBron’s fitting in, Magic’s smash-mouth offense and more NBA trends I’m watching
An offense is emerging. An all-time great is fitting in, not out. And a defensive menace is refusing…
Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper is active vs. Blazers after missing 3 1/2 weeks with calf injury
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper is active for Wednesday’s game against the Portland…
Jerami Grant’s 35 points lead Trail Blazers to 115-103 win over slumping Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jerami Grant scored a season-high 35 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rolled to a…
NBA legend Chauncey Billups to be arraigned in New York court over poker scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups is set to…
Early NBA concerns, from Warriors’ inconsistency to Lakers’ 3s to Grizzlies’ everything
One month into the NBA season, some common concerns are emerging across the league, and the biggest one…
These Blazers have hope. Damian Lillard offers a window into why ‘better moments are ahead’
PORTLAND, Ore. — If you are bummed about the state of the Trail Blazers these days — losers…
Jalen Duren’s defense, Deni Avdija’s speed and the NBA’s 5 most improved players
This was not the same Jaime Jaquez Jr. Nearly a year ago, shortly into Jaquez’s second season, the…