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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

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

The Nine NBA Teams That Can Actually Win This Year’s Championship

In the NBA’s parity era, the race includes nearly a third of the league.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6

NBA Roundtable: Which Team Had the Best Offseason, and Which Moves Just Don’t Make Sense?

Sports Illustrated’s NBA experts weigh in on the biggest topics around the league heading into training camp.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

2027 NBA Championship Predictions: Expert Preseason Picks for Every Playoff Round

Which team will hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June? Here are Sports Illustrated’s preseason picks.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24

Ranking the 10 Worst Contracts in the NBA

A look at the 10 worst long-term contracts in the NBA entering the 2026–27 season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

With Kawhi Leonard Officially Back, the Raptors Are Looking Like a True Contender

Toronto is shaping up to be a real threat in the East once again.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

NBA Scout Explains How Kyrie Irving’s Return to Mavericks Will Help Cooper Flagg Thrive

Kyrie Irving’s return will make things much easier for Cooper Flagg over his second NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks, an anonymous NBA scout said to Sports Illustrated.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

The Raptors’ New Kyle Lowry ‘GROAT’ Statue Is a Work of Art

The “Greatest Raptor of All Time” was honored Saturday with the unveiling of a dinosaur statue at a block party outside Toronto’s arena.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19

Predicting the 2026–27 NBA Standings: Which Teams Will Rise, Fall and Surprise?

It’s time to get the crystal ball out and predict how the NBA standings will look come April.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18