Biggest winners & losers from 2022 NBA Draft

The Magic and Pistons made smart selections in the lottery, emerging as clear winners at the 2022 NBA Draft.

Inside NBA Draft Twitter, where amateur scouts turn pro

Do you want to learn more about the top NBA Draft prospects? Check out Draft Twitter, where the analysis is so good that teams are hiring its members.

Could Paolo Banchero have been an NFL QB?

"If Paolo had stayed in football, he would have been one of the top recruits in the country."

The Celtics threw everything at Curry — and it didn't matter

Stephen Curry proved once again in the NBA Finals that there is no good way to guard him.

How much longer can Warriors keep dynasty going?

The Warriors showed that they still have some gas left in the tank in the 2022 NBA Finals. But how much longer can they keep this thing going for?

Warriors vs. Celtics: Breaking down Game 6 of NBA Finals

Here's everything you need to know going into the pivotal Game 6.

Mission Impossible: Stopping Steph Curry

The greatest shooter of all-time is hotter than he's ever been. Short of praying for an off night, how on earth are the Celtics supposed to stop him?

Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn is gone, but not forgotten

The Sporting News spoke to various members of the Celtics community in the midst of their chase for championship No. 18. Here are their Heinsohn stories.

Boston crowd takes page out of Draymond Green's book

The TD Garden crowd gave the Celtics the energy boost that they needed to take a 2-1 lead in the 2022 NBA Finals.

Tatum must be better for Celtics to win NBA Finals

The Warriors are an elite opponent. Mediocre isn't going to cut it.

The late adjustments the Celtics made to slow down Curry and the Warriors

Ranking top 15 players in 2022 NBA Finals

The Celtics and Warriors both feature strong rosters. Which team has the talent advantage entering the 2022 NBA Finals?

Warriors vs. Celtics: Breaking down 2022 NBA Finals

This is going to be a star-studded affair featuring the Celtics' elite defense going up against an equally elite Warriors offense. Which team will raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy?

How did the Warriors get back to the NBA Finals?

A timeline of how the Warriors went from bottom-feeders back to the top of the league.

Ranking all of the recent Warriors Finals teams

Here's how all of the Warriors' NBA Finals teams rank, including this year's group.

Who would be the perfect player to pair with Luka Doncic?

The Mavericks showed in the Western Conference Finals that they're still one supporting piece away from winning it all. Who could that piece be?

Who is Theo Pinson? How Mavs' culture-setter makes impact from bench

Pinson has become one of the most impactful end-of-rotation players in the NBA by serving as a constant reminder that basketball is supposed to be fun.

Why is Duncan Robinson not playing for Heat in NBA Playoffs?

Duncan Robinson has barely played in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Why is he sitting on the bench?

Biggest winners and losers from the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery

The 2022 NBA Draft Lottery has concluded, and the order of teams picking is set. Here are the biggest winners and losers from lottery night.

The truth about 76ers coach Doc Rivers

The Sixers have 24 million reasons not to fire Doc Rivers.

What should 76ers do with James Harden? Evaluating Philadelphia's options

What options are available to the Sixers and James Harden in his upcoming contract negotiations?

Forget analytics: Jokic is the eye test MVP

You don't need advanced statistics to make a case for Nikola Jokic as the best player of the 2021-22 NBA season. Here's the case using regular box score statistics and eye test.

Could D-Wade and LeBron someday team up as NBA owners?

Future Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade weighs in on what it might take to someday own an NBA team with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul.

The Ja Rules: What the Warriors should try to slow down Grizzlies star Ja Morant

Like the Jordan Rules of the 1980s, Ja Morant deserves his own set of defensive rules. The Warriors need to switch things up to advance in this series.

Giannis' ever-evolving game on full display vs. Celtics

Here are some specifics on how Giannis has become an even more dominant player, and what he needs to continue to improve on. 

Why making adjustments during NBA Playoffs isn't always easy

The Sporting News spoke to two former video coordinators in the NBA to learn how in-game adjustments get made.

Noh's Notebook: Takeaways from every Game 1

Observations and breakdowns from Bucks-Celtics, Warriors-Grizzlies, Heat-Sixers and Suns-Mavericks in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs.

How the Warriors new lineup put the NBA on notice

Jordan Poole is having a Kevin Durant-like impact on the Golden State Warriors. How a five-man lineup that didn't play a single minute during the regular season has the Warriors thinking championship.

Who is Jose Alvarado? Meet the Pelicans rookie point guard viral for backcourt steals

Jose Alvarado has become a fan favorite in New Orleans this season. Now in the playoffs, he's getting an opportunity to showcase his talent on the world stage.

Hidden Gems: Jalen Brunson plays an old-school game for Mavs

Jalen Brunson was considered by many to be the best backup point guard in the league over the past few seasons. Now, he’s proving that he might be much more than that.

Gary Payton talks guarding in today's NBA, Defensive Player of the Year award and more

Gary Payton was a nine-time All-Defensive team member and the last guard to win the Defensive Player of the Year award, back in 1996. He sat down for an interview with The Sporting News on behalf of Hennessy to discuss what he’s been up to and what he thinks of the defensive landscape of the league today.

Why Vegas odds and statistical models disagree on best bets to win 2022 NBA Finals

Examining how Vegas handicaps NBA title odds and how NBA models like FiveThirtyEight come to different numbers

I tried to watch Duke stars Paolo Banchero, Trevor Keels and others like an NBA scout. It wasn't easy

Incorporating a few tips from an NBA scout, I watched Duke's Paolo Banchero, Mark Williams, AJ Griffin, Wendell Moore Jr., and Trevor Keels with an eagle eye during the Final Four.

Chris Paul's return for Suns means his brilliantly dumb rip through move is back

Chris Paul's rip through move has been brutally effective, particularly when the Suns are in the bonus.

How did LeBron James get his points compared to the other scoring greats?

LeBron James will likely pass Karl Malone as the No. 2 regular season scorer in NBA history the next time he takes the court.

Draymond Green could bring back the All-Star version of Andrew Wiggins

Andrew Wiggins has been slumping since Draymond Green left the Warriors' lineup. Here's what Green's return could mean for Wiggins.

Hidden Gems: Scary Gary Trent Jr. adding more treat, less trick to his game for Raptors

Sometimes, it takes years to judge a trade winner. The swap between the Blazers and Raptors involving Norman Powell and Gary Trent Jr. is not one of those trades.

Linda Johnson's push to make poker inclusive

A Hall of Famer and one of the game's greatest ambassadors, Linda Johnson's impact goes far beyond the poker table.

Hidden Gems: Robert Williams III's innovative role has saved the Celtics' season

Robert Williams' innovative role on defense has reshaped the Celtics' season.

Shifting odds and parity: Predicting final order, seeds in wide-open playoff race in the NBA's Eastern Conference

Predicting the finish order of the top eight teams in the East.

Checking in on the new NBA trade acquisitions

How Tyrese Haliburton, CJ McCollum, Domantas Sabonis, Robert Covington, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, Derrick White and others have looked since getting moved.

Will Goran Dragic rediscover touch with Nets? Brooklyn's Kyrie Irving insurance is no slam dunk

Looking at all of Dragic's Raptors minutes to guess how much he has left in the tank.

Hidden Gems: Seth Curry could be the Nets' new glue guy

Seth Curry is not being discussed enough as a big part of the Simmons-Harden swap. Why he could be the glue guy that helps the Nets put it all together.

Who won the Simmons-Harden trade?

The Nets traded James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks. Who won the trade? SN's Steph Noh breaks it all down.

2022 NBA trade deadline winners and losers: Ben Simmons for James Harden blockbuster caps wild day

The Kings, Pacers, Pelicans, Nets, Sixers, Celtics, and Blazers all pulled off big moves at the 2022 trade deadline. Who won and who lost?

Why a James Harden for Ben Simmons trade might save the Nets' season

The struggling Nets are in desperate need of an answer to their problems. As rumors swirl, could a James Harden-for-Ben Simmons swap actually help them in the immediate short term?

Trade grades: Sabonis for Haliburton, Hield

The trade rumblings in both Indiana and Sacramento finally resulted in an actual move as the Pacers sent All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis to the Kings in exchange for Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield. Who won the trade?

Hidden Gems: The new and improved Wendell Carter Jr.

Sometimes, all a player needs is a change of scenery. Wendell Carter Jr. was one of those players.

Four NBA trade machine deals that need to happen before Thursday deadline

Ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated trade deadline, our TSN staff share deals they most want to see made.

NBA trade grades: Caris LeVert, Ricky Rubio, Norman Powell jumpstart deadline deals

How to make your fake NBA trades suck less

Seven tips to make your fake NBA trades slightly more realistic.

What Daryl Morey's Five Percent rule tells us about a Ben Simmons trade

The Five Percent rule lays at the heart of the current Ben Simmons trade debate. Does Morey waste a year of Joel Embiid’s prime and hold onto Simmons if a great deal isn’t out there, or does he prioritize the now and get whatever he can?

The evolution of DeMar DeRozan: Why his value is no longer in doubt

DeMar DeRozan has gotten better throughout every stage of his career, to the point where he is having arguably his best season at age 32.

Hidden Gems: Bane teaching a course on how to create space

A lot of Desmond Bane's value is hidden, and we’re exposing it today.