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Predicting the 2026–27 NBA Award Winners: MVP, Rookie of the Year and More

Sports Illustrated’s picks to take home some hardware in the upcoming 2026–27 NBA season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30

One Thought on All 30 NBA Teams Heading Into Training Camp

As training camp begins Tuesday, Sports Illustrated bounces around the NBA for observations on each team.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Expert Picks, Bold Predictions for 2026 WNBA Playoffs

Plus, looking at the players primed for a postseason breakout and the dark horse teams who could make some noise in the first round.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

SI:AM | Raptors’ Trade for Kawhi Leonard Halted as NBA Investigation Continues

The deal won’t be completed until the league’s inquiry into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap is completed.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

LeBron James Free Agency Roundtable: Expert Predictions for Superstar's Next Team

SI’s NBA team gathered to discuss LeBron James’s ongoing free agency.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 9

Top Players Who Could Be First-Time WNBA All-Stars and Potential Snubs

Who will get their first nod? And who will just barely miss out?

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

With the Sky Falling in Chicago, Is Tyler Marsh on the Hot Seat?

After Skylar Diggins spoke candidly of a “loser mentality” over the weekend, it’s time to take a harder look at what’s going on with this team.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 10

NBA Finals Expert Predictions: X-Factors and Series MVP Favorites in Knicks vs. Spurs

Who will win the title? Sports Illustrated makes its picks for the NBA Finals where Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson will go at it.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 3

Early Trends We’re Following for the 2026 WNBA Season

Plus, the players who are fitting in with their new teams and which stumbling contenders should be worried.

Sports Illustrated · May 29

Biggest Surprises and Overreactions From the First Week of the WNBA Season

Now a week into the season, it’s time for some way-too-early takes and to look at some of the best moments so far.

Sports Illustrated · May 15