

V. J. Edgecombe's big night makes Daryl Morey look smarter than ever
With V.J. Edgecombe playing great and Jared McCain sitting the bench, Daryl Morey's decision to trade the latter is aging better by the day.Headlines

How the Rockets can beat the Lakers in Game 2 even without Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets played their worst possible basketball in Game 1 against the depleted Lakers. What must they fix to get back on schedule in Game 2?
The sports world can't agree on weed, and athletes pay for it
Many American leagues no longer test for THC, but that doesn't mean the sports world has reached a consensus on cannabis.
5 ultra-cheap head coach options for Blazers' penny-pinching new owner
The Portland Trail Blazers want to cheap out on their next head coach (among other things). So here are five unconventional, potentially affordable options.
Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher situation has reached the breaking point
Former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher is barely seeing the court, and it seems likely that the Hawks will trade him this summer.
Paolo Banchero dropped his worst habits right in time for the NBA Playoffs
The Pistons are learning how tough it is to contain Banchero when he makes the right read.NBA Draft







The Pistons need to make these adjustments to avoid a catastrophic 0-2 start
The Detroit Pistons can't afford another disaster in Game 2 or their dream season could be up in flames with a second loss to the Orlando Magic in the first round.
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić give the Nuggets a chance to beat anyone
The NBA Playoffs is filled with heavyweights, but with Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić healthy, the Denver Nuggets have a chance to hang with anyone.
5 Steve Kerr replacements the Warriors could start a new era with
If Steve Kerr's tenure with the Golden State Warriors is coming to an end, these coaching candidates could author a successful next chapter in the Bay Area.
From NBA Playoffs sweeps to Game 7s: Predicting how long each first-round series goes
We now have one game of evidence to see how long we think each series will go. Who is getting swept and who is going seven?
Pistons fans had their worst fears confirmed in Detroit's Game 1 loss to the Magic
Detroit ran roughshod over the Eastern Conference during the regular season, but the playoffs have a way of finding your weaknesses.NBA Rumors







Hawks are ready to prove Trae Young was holding them back
In half of one season, it feels like this Hawks team is ahead of anything in the Young era. Maybe, he was the one ultimately holding them back.
4 Warriors who won’t be back after play-in disaster
The Golden State Warriors have some tough questions to ask as their season of disappointment is finally over. These four players will make some of their answers easy.
4 Celtics who could be entering their final playoff run in Boston
These Boston Celtics might not stick around long in Beantown, especially if there's an early postseason exit.
Surprise Kevin Durant injury could save LeBron from becoming KD’s latest career TKO
Kevin Durant ended the playoff careers of Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan. A sudden knee injury has changed the calculus against LeBron James.
