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NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America comprising of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is considered the top professional basketball league in the world.
- Current Champions
- Denver Nuggets
- Founded
- 1946
- Most Championships
- Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers (17 each)
What to expect from LaMelo Ball in 2023-24
After signing a max deal to remain with the Charlotte Hornets, All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball aims to make his first playoff appearance in 2023-24.
NBA Northwest Division projections for the 2023-24 season
The Nuggets are the best team in the NBA Northwest Division. However, the other teams below them could give them some serious problems.
Identifying a breakout candidate on every NBA team
Every year, there are a few breakout NBA players that wind up massively influencing the season. Here are some candidates to do so next year.
NBA winners and losers of the week
The Pistons are off to a surprising start, while the Grizzlies are still adjusting to life without Ja Morant.
Golden State Warriors’ stance on retiring Kevin Durant’s jersey
It may only be a matter of time before the two-time NBA champion’s jersey is hung up in the rafters of the Chase Center.
DeAndre Ayton would've been 'frustrated' under Frank Vogel’s Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns traded DeAndre Ayton to the Portland Trail Blazers, giving the 25-year-old a new environment to reinvigorate his NBA career.
Boston Celtics have ‘course corrected’ Marcus Smart departure with Jrue Holiday
The Boston Celtics replaced one veteran leader at the point-guard position with another, ultimately strengthening their roster for this season.
Kevin Durant was the ‘ultimate cheat code’ for the Golden State Warriors
When Kevin Durant chose to sign with the Golden State Warriors, there was almost doubt at all that they would win the NBA championship.
Portland Trail Blazers have 'match made in heaven' with Scoot Henderson
The Blazers have a new point-guard to build their franchise around after selecting Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Rui Hachimura ‘just scratching the surface’ of his potential on the Los Angeles Lakers
The former Washington Wizards star is hoping to have a breakout season after signing a long-term extension with the Purple and Gold.
Klay Thompson contract extension update emerges with Golden State Warriors
Contract extension talks between Klay Thompson and the Warriors have seemingly stalled, but the guard remains focused on this season ahead.
L.A. Clippers have 'healthy dose of skepticism' over potential James Harden trade
James Harden to the L.A. Clippers now looks to be severely in doubt, with the Clippers reportedly feeling skeptical of going forward with a deal.
D'Angelo Russell is the ‘missing piece’ for the Los Angeles Lakers
Now in his second stint with the Purple and Gold, D’Angelo Russell may have been the missing piece to the puzzle at point-guard all along.
L.A. Lakers’ stance over handing Christian Wood a long-term contract
There was little risk when the Lakers handed Christian Wood a minimum steal contract, but can he play his way into a larger one for next year?
Chicago Bulls’ poor execution of 'controllables' cost 10 wins last season
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan believes that had the team executed the ‘controllables’, then they could have got as many as 10 more wins last season.
One thing the Golden State Warriors 'love' about rookie Brandin Podziemski
Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski may not see much time on an NBA court this season, but he is still very much an intriguing prospect for the future.
5 keys to the Toronto Raptors' 2023-24 season
Heading into the new campaign, there isn't much talk about the Toronto Raptors. Here are a few key factors to watch for this season.
Can the Miami Heat return to the NBA Finals in 2023-24?
The Miami Heat made a surprise run to the NBA Finals as a No. 8 seed in 2022-23 - do they have enough talent to compete for the title in 2024?
Comparing the NBA debuts of Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James
Victor Wembanyama is the most-hyped prospect since LeBron James. But how did the Spurs rookie fare compared to LeBron in their NBA debuts?
Kelly Oubre Jr. was 'more concerned over playing for next contract' at Golden State Warriors
Oubre Jr.’s tenure in Golden State was short, with his move to the Bay Area considered one of the Warriors’ rare trade mistakes over the past decade.