The lesson of the Valkyries: defense first, defense always
And also the lesson of the Pistons and Rockets.
Sometimes, obviously good things work as planned
There was no reason to overthink the Sixers. They put some awesome pieces together, and lo! they are awesome.
15 games, 15 reactions, 15 distractions
All on-court action and reaction in this edition.
The Kings are scary
Spooky season isn't over just yet in Sacramento. PLUS: reactions from a plethora of weekend action.
Here come the Grizzlies (again)
Memphis is shockingly one of two remaining undefeated teams, and has four more potential wins lined up on the schedule. With a young and cheap roster, how is this possible?
The Heat are (probably) going to be fine
Miami scores a breezy win over Atlanta as Erik Spoelstra returns to convention. PLUS: reactions from the other 11 games.
The NBA wants in on the action
The league cuts a deal with shady prediction market platforms not to protect the sanctity of basketball or fans, but to get a slice of the vig.
Vibe check on the NBA's undefeated teams
Six teams are undefeated through two to four games. What's real? PLUS: reactions to Monday's action.
Vibe check on the NBA's winless teams
Seven teams have yet to win a game, each with three losses. How's it going for them? PLUS: a full weekend's worth of reactions and highlights.
Rings go ever on (except for Knicks employees, apparently)
James Dolan strikes again. PLUS: the Sixers and Cavaliers both do something truly extraordinary at the same damn time.
Uh oh, Utah forgot to flip the 'try to win' switch
Reactions to all 11 Wednesday games.
The Sixers' proof of concept
Philadelphia faces a bunch of questions. They answered a big one – can this collection of players actually create a good team? – with aplomb. PLUS: Mat Ishbia brings a water pistol to a knife fight.