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The Biggest Winners and Losers From First Night of the 2026 NBA Cup

The fourth edition of the NBA Cup has arrived. Here’s how it all unfolded.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 31

Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Is Quickly Becoming One of the NBA’s Best Personalities

It took four games for Yaxel Lendeborg to establish himself as one of the NBA’s most interesting personalities.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 27

Eight Overreactions From the First Week of the 2026–27 NBA Season

Is it time for the Heat to panic? And are the Knicks the worst defending champs of the modern era? It’s time to overreact.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 27

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The Most Unbreakable Streaks in NBA History, Including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Run of 20-Point Games

No one is touching SGA’s streak of 141 consecutive games with at least 20 points. What are some other unbreakable streaks?

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24

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

He Looks Just Like Steve Kerr, Yet the Similarities Are Anything but Superficial

Steve Gillis recently went viral for his striking resemblance to Steve Kerr, but the similarities go much deeper than looks.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 23

Luka Dončić Made the Warriors Look Silly During Opening Night Win. Then Things Got Heated.

Luka Dončić put on a show as he jawed with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, leading to a series of heated postgame quotes after the Lakers win.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 22

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Rookie Lendeborg jaws at ‘weak ass’ Dončić and admits he didn’t watch much NBA

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had an extraordinary NBA debut as he jawed with Luka Dončić

The Guardian - US · Oct 22

2026–27 NBA Season Predictions: Finals Picks, Award Winners and Bold Takes

SI’s NBA team fills out playoff brackets and picks winners for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more. Plus, bold predictions from each writer.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20

NBA 2026-27 season predictions: A Knicks repeat and LeBron’s villain arc

Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Tuesday. Can the Spurs or Thunder thwart a New York repeat? And which youngster will make the superstar leap?

The Guardian - US · Oct 20

Breaking Down the NBA MVP Race: Four Clear Favorites, Plus Sleeper Candidates

Breaking down the NBA MVP race with the 2026–27 season around the corner.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18

The Oldest Active NBA Players in 2026–27: Who’s Officially Reached Unc Status?

A look at the oldest active players in the NBA over the 2026–27 season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18

Ranking All 30 Projected NBA Starting Lineups in 2026–27 From Worst to Best

The NBA landscape shifted over a wild summer. Here’s a look at every team’s new starting lineup, ranked from bottom to top.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 17

Sean Sweeney Q&A: What the Magic’s New Coach Loves About His Roster and How Orlando Can Improve

Orlando’s new coach sat down with Sports Illustrated for an exclusive interview about how he rose through the ranks, superstars he’s coached and the Magic’s outlook this season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16

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Sports Illustrated · Oct 15

Don’t Look Now, But Cooper Flagg’s Ascension to Stardom Is Nigh

Cooper Flagg’s superstar arc is unfolding right before our eyes. Make sure you don’t miss it.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 12

Anonymous NBA Scouts Give Unfiltered Thoughts on All 30 Teams

What do rival scouts across the NBA think about your favorite team? We found out.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10

Ranking the Top 10 NBA Players Under 25: Wemby Leads the Pack, But Where Does Cooper Flagg Land?

The NBA’s crop of young talent has never been better—or deeper.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9

Chris Mannix’s Mailbag: Are Knicks Playing With Fire by Cutting Off Extension Talks?

Plus, the NBA team that everyone is sleeping on.

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Sports Illustrated · Oct 9

The 10 Players With the Most at Stake Over the 2026–27 NBA Season

Ahead of the new NBA season, a look at 10 players from across the league with the most on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9

The Best Moments From LeBron James's First (Preseason) Appearance With the 76ers

LeBron James made his first appearance for the 76ers in Philadelphia’s preseason game against the Nets on Thursday, here’s everything you might have missed.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8

The Best Pics From Luka Dončić’s Sports Illustrated Magazine Cover Photoshoot

Luka Dončić graces the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 2026–27 basketball preview magazine. Here are the best snapshots from the photoshoot in his native Slovenia.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8

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

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Lakers Superstar Luka Dončić?

The ultimate quiz for NBA fans ready to watch Luka Dončić take the keys of the Lakers’ franchise.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8

Inside the Mind (and Roots) of Luka Dončić, the New Face of the Lakers

The storied franchise is Luka’s team now. He knows it. They know it. And after a team trip to his native Slovenia, they are getting to know him.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30

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.

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