The Pistons had their star center in a very difficult spot, gave him minor concessions and in the 11th hour, he accepted them. The system is set up to this if teams have the will. Plus: Victor Wembanyama stands up to sports betting and the Blazers do an oopsie.
We had six offseason coaching changes, and (technically) two during last season. Who's on close watch heading into 2026-27?
Reports indicate bids for the Las Vegas expansion club are coming in at $12-13 billion. This is absolutely bonkers, even by the current standards of sports team valuations.
New York is two seasons away from apparent salary cap hell. But it's already impacting the team negatively. Can they survive the hike intact?
The legend takes a haircut to help the Warriors add another piece over the next year. But how are they going to land that other piece?
The most wide open NBA award allows our imaginations to run wild.
At least a third of the league is in play to win the championship. Probably. Maybe. It's early!
The Pistons are worried enough to increase their offer. Time is running out for Duren to say yes.
The future is built in the present moment for four more players who landed what appear to be team-friendly extensions in recent days. We run through them.
This could be the end of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner as Magic co-stars. How should the franchise approach a break-up?
This still isn't a preview; these still aren't predictions. Is there any way to make sense of and group the Eastern Conference teams before the season?
The Kawhi Leonard trade has gone through. How seriously should we take Toronto?