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SI:AM | Observations From Each NBA Opening Day Game

An early tipoff, LeBron James’s Sixers debut and how the Thunder held Victor Wembanyama in check.

Sports Illustrated · 12h ago

'Walking triple-double' headlines Aussie NBA interest

Josh Giddey has been given the platform to flourish in a rebuilt Bulls squad, the Boomers guard among nine Australians likely to log NBA minutes this season.

AAP · 23h ago

2026–27 NBA Season Predictions: Finals Picks, Award Winners and Bold Takes

SI’s NBA team fills out playoff brackets and picks winners for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more. Plus, bold predictions from each writer.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20

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What Chet Holmgren Thinks About the Victor Wembanyama-Led Spurs—and How He Plans to Bounce Back

Holmgren and the Thunder are back for another potential title run—a path that now goes through archrival Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19

Breaking Down the NBA MVP Race: Four Clear Favorites, Plus Sleeper Candidates

Breaking down the NBA MVP race with the 2026–27 season around the corner.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18

The Oldest Active NBA Players in 2026–27: Who’s Officially Reached Unc Status?

A look at the oldest active players in the NBA over the 2026–27 season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18

With a Legacy Set in Stone, Kevin Durant Has a Chance to Write a Fascinating Epilogue

The Rockets have built their entire team around Kevin Durant’s singular ability to score buckets. Will it lead to an epilogue fitting for his remarkable career?

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16

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NBA Scout Previews Knicks’ Title Defense: Why New York May Not Be a Clear-Cut Favorite

A preview of the New York Knicks’ title defense through the lens of an NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 11

NBA Scout Previews the 76ers’ Season: The One Big Question Philly Needs to Answer

After an exciting offseason, the 76ers enter the new year with championship expectations. How will it play out?

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10

Boom, Roasted: The Kings Deserve Better Than Owner’s Odd Michael Scott Impression at Team Dinner

Vivek Ranadivé’s preseason speech to the Kings reportedly turned into a “roast,” which was ... quite the choice given his rocky tenure in Sacramento.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9

Chris Mannix’s Mailbag: Are Knicks Playing With Fire by Cutting Off Extension Talks?

Plus, the NBA team that everyone is sleeping on.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9

The 10 Players With the Most at Stake Over the 2026–27 NBA Season

Ahead of the new NBA season, a look at 10 players from across the league with the most on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9

The Best Moments From LeBron James's First (Preseason) Appearance With the 76ers

LeBron James made his first appearance for the 76ers in Philadelphia’s preseason game against the Nets on Thursday, here’s everything you might have missed.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9

The Best Pics From Luka Dončić’s Sports Illustrated Magazine Cover Photoshoot

Luka Dončić graces the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 2026–27 basketball preview magazine. Here are the best snapshots from the photoshoot in his native Slovenia.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8

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Sports Illustrated · Oct 8

Kawhi Leonard Answers Many Questions for the Raptors. Still, Success Isn’t Guaranteed.

A look at the new-look Toronto Raptors roster after Kawhi Leonard’s arrival, as told by an NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Lakers Superstar Luka Dončić?

The ultimate quiz for NBA fans ready to watch Luka Dončić take the keys of the Lakers’ franchise.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8

Inside the Mind (and Roots) of Luka Dončić, the New Face of the Lakers

The storied franchise is Luka’s team now. He knows it. They know it. And after a team trip to his native Slovenia, they are getting to know him.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Jeanie Buss' Lakers Fight Turns Ugly as Five Siblings Brand Her $2.2B Sale Challenge 'Baseless'

Five of Jeanie Buss' siblings have opposed her legal challenge to the proposed sale of the Buss family's 17.82% Lakers stake, worth about $2.2 billion.

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Sports Illustrated · Oct 4

Why LeBron James Is Wearing No. 9 Jersey at 76ers Training Camp

LeBron notably isn’t wearing his normal No. 23 or No. 6 at Philadelphia practices and scrimmages. Here’s why.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3

NBA Scout Breaks Down Caleb Wilson’s Potential: ‘He’s Going to Be Really, Really Good’

A preview of the Bulls’ 2026–27 season through the eyes of an NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

76ers Have a Superteam Level of Star Power, but How Will It All Work?

Philadelphia boasts all the potential in the world but still has a lot to figure out.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30

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.

Barchart · Sep 29

Skip the Next Madison Square Garden Sports Split – Its Fourth in 11 Years – and Buy This 1 Stock Instead

Madison Square Garden Sports has doubled since 2024, but three splits since 2015 lagged the S&P 500. With Knicks and Rangers valued near $15.9 billion versus an $11 billion enterprise value, upside exists, yet Rogers' private minority-stake approach looks smarter.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

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.

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Bronny James speaks out on father LeBron’s decision to leave him behind at LA Lakers

Bronny and LeBron James spent the past two seasons together at the LA Lakers, but LeBron has now moved to the Philadelphia 76ers

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