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Reporting, analysis and the live context behind every night on the floor.

July 19, 2026 No Comments

Eight franchises are tanking for a class that scouts say has six future starters at the top — and real value into the twenties.

July 17, 2026 No Comments

Front offices expect at least one All-NBA guard to move in June, and the calls have reportedly already started.

July 15, 2026 No Comments

Bottom-ten in half-court defense since March, and the film shows a team hunting steals instead of finishing possessions.

July 13, 2026 No Comments

Best fourth-quarter scoring margin in the conference, and a closer shooting 47% on contested pull-ups after the eight-minute mark.

July 11, 2026 No Comments

The second unit has found a playoff identity: defend full court, run before the defense is set and make every quiet minute feel dangerous.