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NBA history strongly favors teams that reach 40 wins before 20 losses
There are analytics models. There are betting markets. And then there’s Phil Jackson.
As Scott Phillips of The Athletic outlined, Jackson’s old “40 before 20”...
Cavs reveal interior renderings of new downtown performance center
The Cavaliers aren’t just talking about competing at the highest level anymore. They’re building it, too.
The organization unveiled new interior renderings on Monday of...
Video: Full game highlights from Cavs’ loss to Thunder
The Cavaliers got behind big early, clawed their way back to take the lead, then failed at some of the little things needed to...
It might be time for Bulls to embrace the tank
The Bulls didn’t suddenly decide to tear it down. They just finally stopped pretending.
After years of hovering in the NBA’s soft middle, the Bulls...
NBA Trade Tracker: All 2025-26 deals before the deadline
The 2025-26 NBA trade deadline came and went at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, and as usual, it brought plenty of movement — some...
Former Cavs and Pacers forward Brad Branson dies at 67
Former Cavaliers and Pacers big man Brad Branson has passed away at age 67. No cause of death has been announced.
Branson, a 6-foot-10 forward...
Warriors’ Jimmy Butler lost for season with torn ACL
The worst-case scenario is now confirmed.
Jimmy Butler has suffered a season-ending torn right ACL, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania, ending his first full season...
Warriors’ Jimmy Butler exits with knee injury: ‘Praying for the best’
The Warriors got the win Monday night. That part almost felt secondary.
Jimmy Butler suffered a right knee injury midway through the third quarter against...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Suns
Lakers
For the first time in more than two decades, LeBron James is not an All-Star starter. That alone tells you how unusual this season...
NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Suns, De’Andre Hunter to Warriors
This is the kind of multi-team idea that pops up when everyone involved is trying to solve a different problem.
NBA writer Greg Swartz of...
Knicks have talked Karl-Anthony Towns trade with Grizzlies, Hornets, Magic
The Knicks have at least kicked the tires on a Karl-Anthony Towns trade, and it hasn’t been with just one team.
According to Steve Popper...
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga on radar of Lakers, Mavericks, Kings
The Lakers continue to hover in the background, and this time the name drawing their attention is Jonathan Kuminga.
Sources told Grant Afseth of Dallas...
Warriors continue to be linked to Nets’ Michael Porter Jr.
As the Feb. 5 deadline creeps closer, league executives keep circling the same name, and it is not subtle anymore.
Michael Porter Jr. is playing...
Trade market for Mavericks’ Anthony Davis quiet after hand injury
As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, league executives are still circling the Mavericks, trying to determine which direction, if any, the franchise is...
