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Charles Barkley Hilariously Bombed an NBA Quiz On-Air. Then Shaq Spun It Into Comedic Gold.

Never change, Chuck and Shaq. Never change.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 23

One Takeaway From Every NBA Team’s First Game of the 2026–27 Season

Here’s what we’ve observed from the first three days of the regular season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 23

With One Absurd Pass, Nikola Jokić Reminds Everyone the Nuggets Are Still Contenders

A largely criticized offseason still can’t take away from the fact that Denver boasts the best basketball player in the world.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 5

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

Trail Blazers Are at the Top of the List to Fall Out of the NBA Playoffs. Here’s Why.

Will the Ja Morant experiment work out for the Portland Trail Blazers? An NBA scout weighs in.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Recent NBA Contract Extension Grades: Thompson Twins, Keyonte George Get Paid

A look around the NBA at recent contract extensions for Amen and Ausar Thompson, Keyonte George, Pelle Larsson and Saddiq Bey.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 20

Grizzlies Got the ‘Surest Bet’ of This NBA Rookie Class in Cameron Boozer, Anonymous Scout Says

A look at the new era for the Memphis Grizzlies, highlighted by Cameron Boozer’s arrival, through the eyes of an anonymous NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 20

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

Anonymous NBA Scout: Here’s What Will Give the Lakers ‘Trouble’ This Season

A look at the Lakers’ offseason and what it means for the franchise with LeBron James elsewhere, through the lens of an NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

Five NBA Breakout Candidates Primed to Take the Next Step in 2026–27 Season

Last year saw huge leaps from players like Jalen Johnson and Deni Avdija. Who could be next? A look at five potential breakout players ahead of the new NBA season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10