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TORONTO — The Pistons were one of four NBA teams in action on Super Bowl Sunday.

Has defense fallen by the wayside in today’s NBA? According to some of the most influential players and coaches in the league, the answer is a resounding yes

The Phillies advanced to the World Series in October, the Union reached the MLS Cup in November, and Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.

NEW YORK — It’s hard to imagine the Warriors missing out on the postseason. Just seven months ago, they hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals.

It's the unofficial opening of NBA trade season. Which teams will look to make a deal? Who will be on the move?

NEW YORK — Make it four in a row and seven of their last nine.

TORONTO — The Raptors weren’t coy about the script they planned to follow Wednesday evening — not that having only 10 available players is conducive to maintaining a sense of mystery, anyway. So, after seeing a depleted 76ers team beat the Nets behind offensive rebounding and second-chance points the day…

AD for KD? What about a swap with the defending champs?

MIAMI — There is no defense played in the NBA draft lottery. And yet with the generational talent of Victor Wembanyama available in the May 16 drawing, the outcome of the random-but-weighted process for non-playoff teams could impact the Miami Heat’s playoff or championship outlooks for years to come.

The best photos from the Thunder's blowout win against the Raptors.

Sure, NBA players receive scrutiny, but if you want to know where the real heat is, look down the bench to the coaches tasked with deciding to contest questionable calls.