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The Four Stats That Will Define the 2026–27 NBA Season—and the Teams That Do Them Best

What will the coming NBA season look like? Last year’s stats hold the answer.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

Jalen Duren's Standoff Is Over: Instant Takeaways As All-NBA Big Man Takes Pistons' Long-Term Offer

It’s (finally) over. Jalen Duren is sticking with the Pistons on a five-year, $200 million contract. Here are our first three thoughts.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

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

35 Years After Watching His Dad Die on the Court, Nicolas Batum Retires From the NBA. The Timing Was Intentional.

Nicolas Batum announced his retirement from the NBA in the most heartfelt way possible.

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

Anonymous NBA Scout: What Will Change for Rockets After They Were ‘Way Too Reliant’ on Kevin Durant

The Rockets were ousted in the first round last season. Fred VanVleet’s return should lessen Houston’s reliance on Kevin Durant, an anonymous NBA scout told SI.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

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

Amen Thompson's $208M Deal Gives Rockets $44M More Room To Build Around Him

Amen Thompson signs a five-year, $208 million extension with the Houston Rockets, highlighting his potential as a future NBA star despite current shooting challenges.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

One Reason to Be Excited About Each NBA Team This Season

We’re all excited to watch LeBron in Philly and Giannis with the Heat, but what about everyone else?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2

Every Jersey Number Retired by Each NBA Franchise, and Who Should Be Next

Which NBA players have their jersey number retired? And who is next in line?

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29