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Early season questions for every NBA team
We tour through the entire league to ask a single game that could be important to their fate in the first 20 games of the season.
It's Victor Wembanyama vs. Time (Among Others) for the NBA MVP
The biggest limiting factor in Big Vic's attempt to bring an MVP to San Antonio is his minutes load. The other contenders are big issues, too, though. Here's our preseason MVP longlist.
The early case for Erik Spoelstra winning Coach of the Year
He won a couple championships as head coach, but Coach of the Year has eluded him. Will there be a case this year? Yes, if we make one.
Watching the NBA won't be much more expensive this season
Most of the packages American fans will need remained static. It's expensive, but not much more expensive.
How to lose championship vibes in 4 months
Starring James "J.D." "Jimmy" Dolan and Karl-Anthony Towns.
A galaxy brain idea for the Spurs' starting five dilemma
Dylan Harper was set to start with Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox before the vet became a late scratch. What's the best path, and what's the path Mitch Johnson can actually take?
The miracle of the Celtics
Boston continues to win tons of games and tons of playoff series despite a changing cast, lots of disruptions and plenty of opportunity for hard resets. Here's to consistent excellence that doesn't always make sense.
Nikola Jokic's loyalty doesn't have to be a curse
The Joker verbally recommitted to the Nuggets last week, saying he'll re-sign next summer. That allows Denver to operate without fear but also takes his leverage off the table, which may result in that single championship he's already won. That's okay.
Watching for drop-outs
In the NBA's new lottery system, the biggest tanking risk is from teams who could make a run at the play-in but choose instead of fall out of the race and improve draft standing. How will we tell when teams do this?
3 highly consequential rookie extensions still on the table
Four class of 2023 first-rounders have secured extensions heading into preseason. There are three highly important ones still looming.
The Pistons showed us the unbreakable power of restricted free agency
The Pistons had their star center in a very difficult spot, gave him minor concessions and in the 11th hour, he accepted them. The system is set up to this if teams have the will. Plus: Victor Wembanyama stands up to sports betting and the Blazers do an oopsie.
The preseason NBA coaching hot seat rankings
We had six offseason coaching changes, and (technically) two during last season. Who's on close watch heading into 2026-27?
Vegas provides a new meaning for the term 'NBA bubble'
Reports indicate bids for the Las Vegas expansion club are coming in at $12-13 billion. This is absolutely bonkers, even by the current standards of sports team valuations.
The Knicks' long march to the second apron
New York is two seasons away from apparent salary cap hell. But it's already impacting the team negatively. Can they survive the hike intact?
Steph Curry's discount is only half of the equation for Golden State
The legend takes a haircut to help the Warriors add another piece over the next year. But how are they going to land that other piece?
Most Improved candidates for every team
The most wide open NBA award allows our imaginations to run wild.
Ranking the 10 (current) NBA title contenders
At least a third of the league is in play to win the championship. Probably. Maybe. It's early!
Crunch time in the Jalen Duren saga
The Pistons are worried enough to increase their offer. Time is running out for Duren to say yes.
Extensions, meet the apron era
The future is built in the present moment for four more players who landed what appear to be team-friendly extensions in recent days. We run through them.
Breakthrough or break-up in Orlando
This could be the end of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner as Magic co-stars. How should the franchise approach a break-up?
Tiers of the East, 2026-27 Edition
This still isn't a preview; these still aren't predictions. Is there any way to make sense of and group the Eastern Conference teams before the season?
Green flag in Raptorland
The Kawhi Leonard trade has gone through. How seriously should we take Toronto?
White flags in Clipperland
Steve Ballmer decides the accusations aren't actually provably false and concedes defeat in the Great Fake Tree War of 2025-26.
Let's get all the Clippers' controversies out of the way
Bradley Beal will apparently wear No. 3 for Los Angeles. Oh boy. Plus: bad jerseys and more bad news for LAC.
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