We’re counting down 24 key storylines heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. Our senior analysts will dissect a new topic each day as we help you get ready for opening night on Oct. 22.
Will the Grizzlies be contenders with the return of Ja Morant?
— Shaun Powell
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 will bring a record 32 countries together in China to compete for the title of world champion. > Facts To Know About FIBA World Cup The United States has won the past two tournaments (2010, 2014) and is among the favorites to win it again this summer. But it…
The Jimmy Butler drama is over. The Minnesota Timberwolves finally traded their disgruntled star on Saturday (with the deal set to become official on Monday), sending him to Philadelphia in exchange for Robert Covington and Dario Saric. Now, Tom Thibodeau can get back to coaching basketball, Karl-Anthony Towns can get back to restoring his reputation…
Bill Russell was an 11-time NBA champion whose impact went far beyond the basketball court as he fought for civil rights and social justice. Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years — the last two as the first Black head coach in any major…
The San Antonio Spurs have a lot of questions ahead of them this offseason after their quick exit from the 2018 playoffs. As our own David Aldridge pointed out in his latest Morning Tip, the next move by the Spurs and their star forward, Kawhi Leonard, will have a big impact on summer roster shuffling…
Despite losing Game 1 at Phoenix, the Clippers are not worried as they have twice bounced back from a 2-0 series deficit in previous rounds. The LA Clippers made league history by becoming the first team to overcome two 0-2 deficits in the same postseason, never showing signs of intimidation despite the challenging circumstances. So…
Team USA pulled out a decisive 30-point win over Slovenia in Saturday’s exhibition. >> Box score: USA vs. Spain The United States improved to 2-0 on its five-game exhibition tour in preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a 92-62 win over Slovenia on Saturday in Malaga, Spain. Anthony Edwards led the USA in scoring,…
