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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

With Kawhi Leonard Era in the Rearview, the Clippers Have to Move Forward. Here’s How.

How do the Clippers move forward from the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention scandal?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

Anonymous NBA Scout Not Sold on Clippers’ New Era With Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram: ‘Just Not a Big Fan’

What will the Clippers look like this season after a historic punishment for cap circumvention? An anonymous NBA scout breaks it down to SI.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

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With Tyrese Haliburton Back, These Three Things Must Go Right for Pacers to Contend in Stacked East

Tyrese Haliburton gave a promising update on his recovery as he prepares to return to the court next season.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 24

NBA Summer League: How Top Five Picks of Lauded 2026 Draft Class Performed in Las Vegas

How did the top rookies of the 2026 NBA draft class perform at Summer League?

Sports Illustrated · Jul 21

Way-Too-Early 2027 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 30 Prospects

Next year’s draft is expected to be significantly weaker than the last two classes and potentially even further weakened by changes to NCAA eligibility rules.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

NBA Draft Team-by-Team Grades: Memphis Stacks Players and Picks, Bucks Kickstart Rebuild

How each team fared over two nights of selections, from those who aced it to those who left us scratching our heads.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

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NBA draft 2026 first-round winners and losers: triumph of the tankers and the Jalen Brunson Effect

AJ Dybantsa went No 1 in a draft that proved to be low on drama, but loaded with generational talent

The Guardian - US · Jun 24

What to Watch for NBA Draft 2026: Latest Intel Around No. 1 Pick, Predicted Risers and Fallers

Also, point guards will dominate the early lottery picks with a host of them projected to be selected between picks five through 10.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 23

NBA draft 2026 predictions: a consensus at No 1 and a rising Mexican star

AJ Dybantsa is widely expected to have his name called first on Tuesday. But which other young stars are worth keeping an eye on?

The Guardian - US · Jun 23

NBA Draft Prediction Market Matchup: Keaton Wagler vs Darius Acuff Jr.

Keaton Wagler is favored to be drafted first over Darius Acuff on Kalshi.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 22

Final Full Two-Round 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Latest Intel on Lottery Picks and Scouting Reports on 60 Prospects

The Wizards have a plethora of options with the No. 1 selection, and the top of the first round has plenty of intrigue.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 22

NBA Draft Lottery Player Comps: The High and Low End of a Deep Class’s Ratings

We try to predict how each projected lottery pick’s career will look like as compared to NBA players past and present.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Where Teams Land As Rosters Settle

The last two national champions will battle for that preseason top spot after excellent offseason work.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2

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Sports Illustrated · May 28

NBA Mock Draft 2026: How First Round Shakes Out After NCAA Withdrawal Deadline

Stars deciding to return to college thinned out the draft’s depth, leaving NBA teams focused on a star-heavy top tier.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

Who’s Next?: The Names Who Could Replace College Basketball’s Biggest Stars Next Season

Here is how some of the top programs will replace college basketball's biggest stars from this past season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

Aggressive Coaches and Ballooning Budgets: Winners and Losers of Men’s College Basketball Transfer Portal

Blockbusters, flops and disorderly sleep schedules? Here are the winners and losers of the men's college basketball transfer portal.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

Sources: Andrej Stojakovic Will Return to Illinois

Illinois will now have five of its top eight scorers back in the fold next season from last year's Final Four team.

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

March Madness: Three Bold Predictions for Men’s Final Four

Brayden Burries will star as Arizona cuts down the nets for the first time in nearly three decades.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2

Ranking All 20 Starters Heading Into the Men’s Final Four

Which starting-caliber player is the best in the men's Final Four? From Yaxel Lendeborg to Jake Davis, we ranked them 1-20.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

Men’s Final Four Power Rankings: Where Arizona, Michigan, UConn, Illinois Land

How do the men’s Final Four teams measure up as March Madness nears its end in Indianapolis?

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31

Sports Illustrated’s 2025–26 Men’s College Basketball All-Americans

In one of the best seasons in recent memory, a host of top players elevated above their very talented peers.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

March Madness Rankings: Every Men’s NCAA Tournament Team From No. 1 to 68

How accurate are the seeds? We examine each team’s strengths, weaknesses and everything in between.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16

Ranking the Best 68 Men’s Basketball Players in the March Madness Field

The freshman class is loaded, mid-major talent stands out and at least one of these players will have a shining moment in the NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26

Keaton Wagler’s Meteoric Rise at Illinois Isn’t a Fluke

The freshman guard went from under-the-radar prospect to a potential top-five NBA draft pick. But his story is one about the imperfect art of recruiting.

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