SHOCKING: 30 - What They Never Told You

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Three Bold Predictions for Star-Studded First-Round Series

For the third time in four years, Denver and Minnesota will meet in the postseason.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

Former NBA Player Damon Jones Set to Become First to Plead Guilty in FBI’s Basketball Betting Probe

Damon Jones is set to be the first person to plead guilty in sweeping NBA gambling investigation.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

Duke's Cayden Boozer Makes Decision on Basketball Future As Brother Cameron Prepares to Be Top NBA Draft Pick

Boozer will return for his sophomore season with the Blue Devils.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

Chris Mannix’s NBA MVP Ballot: The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić Debate

Along with a strong top three, this season’s ballot has six players who can make strong arguments that they deserve the award.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

Chris Mannix’s Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Clock, Portland’s Early Hotel Checkout

Plus, Kon Knueppel’s Rookie of the Year stock watch and examining Doug Christie’s return as Kings coach.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

A Critical April Stretch Could Reframe Indiana’s Trajectory Under Darian DeVries

The Hoosiers picked up five high-major commitments from the transfer portal addressing last season’s biggest flaws and giving the program a much-needed jolt.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

How Luka Dončić's Appeal of NBA’s 65-Game Rule Could Cost Kon Knueppel Rookie of the Year

Kon Knueppel had the bad luck of having a bad game before awards ballots have been turned in—even if it isn’t supposed to count in the voting.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

LaMelo Ball Was So Excited After Hornets Play-In Win He Accidentally Punched the Team Mascot

Whoops!

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

LaMelo Ball Escapes Suspension for ‘Reckless’ Play on Bam Adebayo

The NBA announced the findings of its investigation into Ball on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

SI:AM | Play-In Thrillers Were a Perfect NBA Playoffs Appetizer

The Heat-Hornets and Trail Blazers-Suns games were a welcome break from the usual play-in snoozefests.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15