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Why an NBA Scout Doesn’t Believe the Cavaliers Have Enough for a 2027 Title Run

It’s championship-or-bust for the Cavaliers this season. Can they pull it off? An NBA scout weighs in.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

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

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

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One Thought on All 30 NBA Teams Heading Into Training Camp

As training camp begins Tuesday, Sports Illustrated bounces around the NBA for observations on each team.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: The Latest on Jalen Duren and the Pistons

Plus, LeBron once thought he would play for the Knicks?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Why an NBA Scout Doesn’t Buy the Timberwolves’ New Era With LaMelo Ball

A preview of Minnesota’s 2026–27 season, through the lens of an NBA scout.

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

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Why an NBA Scout Believes the Peyton Watson Trade Will Come Back to Haunt the Nuggets

A preview of the Nuggets’ 2026–27 season through the lens of an anonymous NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

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

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

NBA Championship Power Rankings: How Kawhi Leonard Trade Impacts Raptors’ Outlook As Contender

Breaking down the NBA championship contention landscape after the Raptors (officially) added Kawhi Leonard via trade.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14

Stan Kroenke Is the Best Owner Angels Fans Could Have Hoped For

Stan Kroenke has agreed to buy the Angels for a record $4 billion. He’s already turned several teams across different sports into winners.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1

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

The Most Iconic Kobe Bryant Photos From Sports Illustrated’s Vault

To celebrate Kobe Bryant Day, Sports Illustrated compiled a gallery of our favorite photos of the late, great Black Mamba from his playing days.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 23

DeMar DeRozan Signing Tops Rash of Desperate Swings by the Nuggets. Will Any of Them Work?

The Nuggets had to get creative to fill out their roster this offseason as a second apron team, highlighted by the DeMar DeRozan signing. Will any pan out?

Sports Illustrated · Aug 21

Five NBA Players Who Could Be on the Move Ahead of Opening Night

A look around the NBA at players who could land on different teams before the new season tips off.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 21

The Nuggets Dug Themselves Into a Deep Hole, and Now Nikola Jokić’s Future Hangs in the Balance

The Nuggets did this to themselves with multiple offseasons littered with decisions that have aged poorly.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

Nuggets' Shocking Peyton Watson Trade Could Free up $10M+ in Cap Space for DeMar DeRozan or Jonathan Kuminga

The Denver Nuggets traded Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, gaining financial flexibility and draft picks, potentially paving the way for future roster enhancements.

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

SI:AM | Orioles Blast MLB Tech After Would-Be Homer Ruled Foul

Pete Alonso’s blast in the seventh inning would have given Baltimore the lead. Instead, they went on to lose.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

Peyton Watson Trade Grades: Cavaliers Swing Big in Five-Team Blockbuster Deal

Peyton Watson is (finally) on the move. Sports Illustrated hands out grades for all five teams involved in this massive August trade.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19

Predicting Landing Spots for the Top 10 NBA Free Agents Still Available

As we inch toward the start of training camp, there’s plenty of talent still out there in NBA free agency. Here’s how Sports Illustrated believes things will pan out.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Nikola Jokic to Warriors? Draymond Green Drops Explosive Hint as Golden State Keeps Its Championship Dream Alive

Draymond Green's comments have intensified speculation about Nikola Jokic potentially joining the Golden State Warriors, despite no formal trade pursuit being confirmed by the team.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 14

The Five Teams the NBA Doesn’t Want You to Watch This Season

While the defending champion Knicks and $12 billion Lakers will be all over your television screens this season, these five teams will ... not be.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 13

The Top 25 Must-Watch Games of the 2026–27 NBA Season, and Why They Matter

Mark your calendars, hoops fans. Here are the top storyline games to watch this season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

Nikola Jokic Next Team Market Firmly with Nuggets

Nikola Jokic next team market on Kalshi favors him staying with the Denver Nuggets.

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