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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.

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We Simulated the 2026-27 Season 100 Times on ‘NBA 2K27.’ Here Are the Results.

What happens if you simulate the upcoming NBA season on ‘NBA 2K’ 100 times? We decided to find out for ourselves and record all the results.

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NBA Roster Spots Check-in: Which Teams Could Make Tweaks Ahead of Regular Season?

As we inch closer toward a new NBA season, here’s a look at the teams who have available roster spots in the waning moments of a wild summer across the league.

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Did Jonathan Kuminga Fumble the Bag? Looking Back at Each Rejected Deal Before Timberwolves Contract

A look at back at each contract offer Jonathan Kuminga had over the last two offseasons.

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Jonathan Kuminga Agrees To Two-Year $13M Deal With Minnesota Timberwolves Bypassing Lucrative Lakers Offer

Jonathan Kuminga rejected a richer three-year Lakers offer to sign a two-year, $12.4 million prove-it deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, keeping control of his next contract.

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Why Cavaliers’ Trade of Dennis Schröder to Hornets Is More Significant Than It Seems

Cleveland’s trade of Dennis Schröder to Charlotte was a move to set up another move.

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The NBA Christmas Day Schedule Is Absolutely Loaded This Year—Breaking Down Every Matchup

The NBA’s 2026 Christmas Day slate is looking very good, so we broke down every matchup and explained what made them great—as well as why they could let us down.

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The Five Best Under-the-Radar Moves of the NBA Offseason

A look at five of the best low-profile moves from a wild NBA offseason.

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Over 1,000 Timberwolves Fans Got ‘Naz Reid’ Tattoos for $20. He Got Traded. Now What?

The story of $20 tattoos and fans bidding farewell to a former undrafted afterthought who turned into a franchise icon.

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NBA Offseason Winners and Losers: LeBron James’s Impact, What to Make of Miami

Even though the Heat landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, they are not an automatic winner. Plus, lingering questions around Kawhi Leonard cloud the outlook for multiple franchises.

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Eastern Conference Tiers: Contenders, Playoff and Lottery Teams After LeBron James Joins 76ers

After LeBron James decided to join the 76ers for his 24th season, here’s a look at where each Eastern Conference team falls within a stacked field.

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NBA Rumors: Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball 'Directly Involved' With Recruiting Lebron James to Minnesota

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain determined to sign LeBron James, with Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball actively involved in recruitment.

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76ers, Timberwolves Are Wild Cards in LeBron James Sweepstakes, But They’re Not Backing Down

Other suitors for the future Hall of Famer may fit his narrative arc better, but Philadelphia and Minnesota are pitching James on the chance to win another title.

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Why Hornets Traded LaMelo Ball After Franchise’s Best Season in Years

Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson provided some color into why he traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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LeBron James Free Agency Roundtable: Expert Predictions for Superstar's Next Team

SI’s NBA team gathered to discuss LeBron James’s ongoing free agency.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Offer to Timberwolves Revealed After LaMelo Ball Trade

The Timberwolves reportedly discussed a potential Jaylen Brown trade before they pulled trigger on acquiring Ball from the Hornets.

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LaMelo Ball Traded to Minnesota in Seismic NBA Deal Just Days After Brutal Julius Randle Cap Dump

The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded for LaMelo Ball, giving up significant assets to pair him with Anthony Edwards, marking a bold new direction for the team.

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NBA Draft Winners and Losers: What the Thunder’s Draft Could Mean for OKC’s Key Players

A look at the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 NBA draft with all 60 picks in the rearview.

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Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets agree huge LaMelo Ball trade deal

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LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves in blockbuster NBA draft deal

LaMelo Ball is joining the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Charlotte Hornets

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LaMelo Ball Trade Grades: How Timberwolves, Hornets Made Out in Stunning Blockbuster

Charlotte shocked the NBA world by dealing its star guard to Minnesota in exchange for Naz Reid and a bevy of draft picks.

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SI:AM | NBA Offseason Heats Up as LaMelo Ball Traded—and Jaylen Brown Could Be Next

One All-Star guard is already on the move. Could Boston part ways with its cornerstone veteran?

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Hornets Trading LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid in Three-Player Bombshell

The Hornets receive a veteran and a haul of draft capital in return.

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NBA Draft Team-by-Team Grades: Memphis Stacks Players and Picks, Bucks Kickstart Rebuild

How each team fared over two nights of selections, from those who aced it to those who left us scratching our heads.

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Why Kon Knueppel Should've Won Rookie of the Year Over Former Duke Teammate Cooper Flagg

A look at Kon Knueppel's case for the NBA Rookie of the Year award over his former teammate and this year's winner Cooper Flagg.

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