The Hornets have the NBA’s best rookie (Kon Knueppel), as well as two more intriguing 2025 second-round picks in their starting lineup (center Ryan Kalkbrenner and guard Sion James), so perhaps another year spent as a lottery team should be expected. But it’s season six with LaMelo Ball and the results are again underwhelming.

We’re about two months into the NBA Season. In that time, multiple teams have separated themselves from the pack. They haven’t done that just in their wins and losses, but also in understanding their identity,

On the flipside, the Lakers have been excellent in closing out teams in clutch games decided by five or fewer points in the last five minutes. Their 10-0 clutch record ranks No. 1 in the NBA, ahead of the San Antonio Spurs (12-3) and Detroit Pistons (15-5).

The impact of expansion would be far reaching, from possible new rivalries to scheduling quirks to notable names in new places.

While the Spurs awaited getting Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper together, a new reality comes with it.

It’s must-win time for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. The East’s top two teams each lost the first two games of their respective second-round series on their home courts, and they will now look to avoid facing a 3-0 deficit that no ...