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Why two-way addition Jontay Porter can be impactful with Raptors
The Raptors signed Jontay Porter to a two-way contract. Here's what he brings to the team.
Stephen Noh
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The biggest winners and losers from In-Season Tournament
The big winners from the In-Season Tournament include Tyrese Haliburton and LeBron James, while the losers are headlined by Zion Williamson and Adrian Griffin.
Stephen Noh
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This Week in the NBA: Legendary Draymond Green trash talk and more
A collection of the funniest things that happened in the NBA this week.
Stephen Noh
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Why NBA stars are motivated by In-Season Tournament prize money
There is plenty of motivation for players to want to win the inaugural in-season tournament. Here's what's at stake, and what the players have said about their chase for the prize money.
Stephen Noh
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How Chicago's improved play impacts Zach LaVine trade rumors
The Bulls are riding a surprising three game win streak with Zach LaVine out of the lineup. What does that mean for the team and LaVine's status as a trade chip?
Stephen Noh
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Revisiting the Anthony Davis trade with updated grades
It's been over four years since the Pelicans traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers, and the return from that trade is starting to look more clear. Here's what the Pelicans ended up receiving, and how they made out in the deal.
Stephen Noh
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Three reasons LeBron James is still one of NBA's most clutch players
LeBron James continues to turn his game up in the biggest moments, even at the age of 38.
Stephen Noh
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The same issues are plaguing the Celtics
The Celtics' elimination in the In-Season Tournament showed the same problems resurfacing at the end of games. How much of an issue is it?
Stephen Noh
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Why Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe could be IST X factors
The Suns face off against the Lakers in Tuesday's In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals. Here are the roles that Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe could play for their teams.
Stephen Noh
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Rick Carlisle built the best offense in history by trusting Tyrese Haliburton
The Pacers have built the best offense in NBA history. Examining the changes it took from Rick Carlisle to get there, and the bond with Tyrese Haliburton that made it possible.
Stephen Noh
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NBA In-Season Tournament predictions from Sporting News experts
Before the Quarterfinals tip-off, The Sporting News' NBA experts share their In-Season Tournament predictions.
Scott Rafferty
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The best, funniest and most viral moments from this week in the NBA
A collection of the funniest moments from the NBA during the week.
Stephen Noh
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Panic meter: How much trouble are the Warriors in?
At the quarter point of the season, the Warriors find themselves outside of the playoff picture. What's going on with them, and what is the panic meter at?
Stephen Noh
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How Chet Holmgren has emerged from Victor Wembanyama's shadow
Chet Holmgren has been the best rookie through the first quarter of the season. Here's why the Thunder big man is looking like a future All-Star.
Stephen Noh
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Victor Wembanyama is living up to his loftiest player comparisons
During the summer, Nicolas Batum compared Victor Wembanyama to shades of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Rudy Gobert, and Kristaps Porzingis. Here's why Batum's prediction has looked pretty good so far.
Stephen Noh
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NBA MVP Rankings: Where things stand through the first month of the season
Here's how the MVP race is shaping up with roughly 20 percent of the season already completed
Stephen Noh
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How Damian Lillard and the Bucks are starting to figure it out after rough start
It hasn't always been pretty, but the Bucks are starting to hit a groove a month into the season.
Stephen Noh
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Redrafting the 2020 NBA Draft: Warriors land Tyrese Haliburton
In order to see how much the 2020 NBA Draft would have changed had it been conducted today, two of The Sporting News' writers put on their GM hats and redrafted the lottery.
Scott Rafferty
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How LeBron James is still performing at an elite level
LeBron James is turning 39 this year, yet he is still one of the best players in the league. A look into how he is still dominating the game.
Stephen Noh
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The Lakers need to play Rui Hachimura more
Rui Hachimura has been one of the best reserves on the Lakers this season. Here's why he should be playing more.
Stephen Noh
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Nuggets, Lakers, Mavericks among top landing spots for Alex Caruso
With the Bulls faltering, Alex Caruso could be one of the hottest names on the trade market. Here are the teams that make the most sense for the defensive ace.
Stephen Noh
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Why 76ers fans have Mike Muscala to thank for Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey's journey to the 76ers came through a seemingly trivial game. Here's why Mike Muscala deserves some of the credit, and Maxey's draft pick's circuitous route to Philadelphia.
Stephen Noh
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Lakers, Sixers, Heat and Raptors among best landing spots for Zach LaVine
Zach LaVine's name is back in trade rumors. With the Bulls floundering, where is the best fit for LaVine to go next?
Stephen Noh
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Why Tyrese Maxey fell in the 2020 NBA Draft
Tyrese Maxey is looking like a breakout player for the 76ers and a steal with the 21st pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Here's why he fell so far and the trend with Kentucky guards that he is part of.
Stephen Noh
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Victor Wembanyama vs. Chet Holmgren can be NBA's next great rivalry
Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren are two of the most exciting young big men in the game. They've already faced off a number of times. Here's the history behind their rivalry.
Stephen Noh
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Why Clippers' James Harden experiment is off to disastrous start
The Clippers are 0-4 with James Harden in the lineup. What's going on with them, and how worried should Clippers fans be?
Stephen Noh
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Rookie Rankings: Holmgren on Wembanyama's heels for No. 1 spot
Who have been the top rookies after the first 10ish games of the 2023-24 season?
Stephen Noh
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How to fix the NBA In-Season Tournament in four steps
The NBA's first attempt at an In-Season Tournament has been mostly positive. Here are some ideas to make it even better down the line.
Stephen Noh
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2021 NBA Redraft: Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley debate continues
With how fluid the top of the 2021 NBA Draft has been to date, two of our writers put on their GM hats and redrafted the lottery.
Scott Rafferty
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What Warriors and Nuggets can learn from 2022 first-round series
The last time that the Nuggets looked mortal was against the Warriors in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Here's what we can learn from that series.
Stephen Noh
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LeBron James' heavy workload is spelling early doom for the Lakers
LeBron James' brilliance in Year 21 has allowed the Lakers to tread water. But they will need a lot more from their role players if they want to contend.
Stephen Noh
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How sustainable is Scottie Barnes' hot start?
Scottie Barnes has made a big leap in his third year through the first two weeks of the NBA season. How much of his growth is for real?
Stephen Noh
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Victor Wembanyama is showing he is already one of the top defenders in the NBA
After two weeks, Victor Wembanyama has already proven that he is an elite NBA defender.
Stephen Noh
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Chris Paul's sixth man role is taking the Warriors to the next level
How Chris Paul has slotted into the perfect role and taken the Warriors to the next level.
Stephen Noh
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O.G. Anunoby among potential 76ers trade targets after Harden deal
The 76ers moved James Harden but they are probably not done with their roster moves. Here's what could come next for them.
Stephen Noh
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Winners and losers from opening week of NBA season
The Warriors, Mavericks, Pistons and Nuggets looked great in Week One of the NBA season while the Blazers, Lakers and Raptors faced trouble.
Stephen Noh
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James Harden trade grades: Did the 76ers get enough?
TSN's Steph Noh hands out grades for the 76ers, Clippers and Thunder in the James Harden trade.
Stephen Noh
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How much does James Harden have left in the tank for Clippers?
James Harden isn't the same player he was even five seasons ago, but he's still elite in many areas.
Stephen Noh
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Why Josh Giddey earned 'SLOB Wizard' nickname
There is no one else throwing sideline out of bounds passes at Josh Giddey's level.
Stephen Noh
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Damian Lillard's unstoppable play: An explanation of High Horns, and why it's so effective
How the Bucks are utilizing Damian Lillard with High Horns set.
Stephen Noh
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NBA overreactions: What we've learned about Wemby, LeBron, CP3 & more
The natural tendency is to overreact to the first salvo in what is a very long season. Rather than fighting that urge, The Sporting News' Stephen Noh leaning into it.
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What are reasonable expectations for Victor Wembanyama in his rookie year?
After being taken with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama is expected to dominate from Day 1. But given how rookies generally perform and how he has looked thus far in other leagues, how realistic are those expectations?
Stephen Noh
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LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan: How the goats stack up in their age-39 seasons
LeBron James will be turning 39 in his 21st year in the league. A look at how he has compared to some of his peers at that age and how unprecedented his level of success is.
Stephen Noh
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Why timing of Joel Embiid to Knicks trade rumors make sense
Here's why the Joel Embiid rumor mill is starting and why it isn't stopping any time soon.
Stephen Noh
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NBA opening day picks, predictions against the spread
Picks and predictions for the Lakers vs. Nuggets and Suns vs. Warriors on Oct. 24.
Stephen Noh
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Why Klay Thompson's contract could motivate him to have a huge season
Thompson looks totally back from injuries and is set up for a huge year for the Warriors.
Stephen Noh
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The best and worst defensive teams in the NBA, ranked
Who will have the best and worst defenses for the 2023-24 NBA season?
Stephen Noh
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LeBron James, Warriors offer only real blueprint vs. Nikola Jokic
Who guards Nikola Jokic the best and the worst in the league? Looking at what has and hasn't worked in trying to slow the Nuggets star down.
Stephen Noh
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NBA awards, standings, playoff predictions for 2023-24 season
The Sporting News' Stephen Noh presents his picks for the major NBA awards and predicts how the 2022-23 season will play out.
Stephen Noh
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Three things the Suns learned about Yuta Watanabe from NBA preseason
Here's how Yuta Watanabe looked in preseason for the Suns, and what we can learn about how he will be used.
Stephen Noh
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NBA preseason awards: All-NBA, biggest overachievers and underachievers
Who have the best players been in the preseason, and which team has looked the best and worst?
Stephen Noh
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Ranking the top 10 defenders in the NBA
Who are the best defenders in the NBA? In Part II of this project, we're ranking the top 10.
Stephen Noh
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Ranking the top 100 defenders in the NBA (100-11)
Who are the best defenders in the NBA? In Part I of this project, we're running from No. 11 to No. 100.
Stephen Noh
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How Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are taking a page out of the NBA Champions' playbook
One of the most effective plays that the Nuggets used to win their first championship is now being incorporated into the Bucks' offense.
Stephen Noh
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Top NBA bench players for 2023-24: Ranking 30 best reserves
Ranking the 30 best players who are projected to come off the bench for the 2023-24 NBA season.
Stephen Noh
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