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At the start of the season, the Western Conference was much deeper than the Eastern Conference, with as many as 11 teams boasting records above .500 through November and early December.
Three Western Conference teams that will improve during second half of the season
Let's dive into three Western Conference teams poised to make significant improvements.
Lakers win big in trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
In a surprising midseason shake-up, the Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets on Sunday in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.
Lakers, Warriors are headed in different directions
The Lakers’ 115-113 win over the Warriors on Christmas was a wake-up call for Golden State.
Three NBA teams poised to climb the standings after NBA Cup
While some teams have struggled to find their rhythm, a few are showing signs of a potential surge.
Three-team trades that land Jimmy Butler with one of his preferred teams
According to an ESPN report earlier this week, the Heat are open to trading Jimmy Butler. Bernie Lee, Butler’s agent, stated that his client would prefer to be traded to one of four teams: the Mavericks, Rockets, Warriors or Suns.
These two NBA trades could go down as the worst of the decade
The 2024 offseason has delivered two more deals shaping up to rank among the worst in recent history. We’ll dive into these moves and explore why they might become some of the most regrettable decisions this decade.
Rising contenders: Three NBA teams that are finding their rhythm
Now, at the quarter mark of the 2024-25 campaign, three teams have overcome slow starts and are emerging as legitimate championship contenders.
What has gone wrong with the Kings this season?
After returning much of the same roster from last season’s 46-36 campaign and making a splash in free agency by signing DeMar DeRozan, the Sacramento Kings entered 2024-25 with championship aspirations.
Sky isn't falling: Why panic over recent struggles of LeBron James, Lakers is overblown
A closer look reveals this might just be a temporary rough patch — an inevitable blip in the grind of a long season.
Evaluating the early returns on the top 2024 offseason free-agent signings
The offseason was marked by several high-profile free agents changing teams, sparking raised expectations for their new organizations. Yet, as the 2024-25 season progresses, a surprising trend has emerged: many of these marquee signings have underperformed.
Are Houston Rockets becoming championship contenders?
After finishing last season at 41-41, falling five games short of the play-in, the Houston Rockets have emerged as one of the league’s biggest surprises.
It's time for the Timberwolves to change their starting lineup
The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the 2024-25 season with high hopes after their impressive playoff run last year. However, as the season approaches its quarter mark, the Timberwolves are failing to meet expectations.
Three 2023-24 All-Stars who have seen huge drop-offs in their numbers this season
These All-Stars haven't lived up to expectations so far this season.
Magic have built their roster using the Celtics' blueprint
They have surged to an 11-7 start, placing them third in the Eastern Conference standings.
Lakers have finally found their floor-spacer with Dalton Knecht
With his recent performance, Knecht is proving to be the long-distance marksman the Lakers have been searching for, providing the spacing LeBron James and Anthony Davis need to dominate.
Celtics will hand Cavaliers their first loss and here's why
The Cavaliers travel to Boston on Tuesday night for a marquee matchup against the Celtics in Emirates NBA Cup group play — a clash shaping up as one of the most anticipated early-season games in recent memory.
Payton Pritchard is the front-runner for the Sixth Man of the Year Award
In the 2024-25 season NBA teams are enjoying an unprecedented level of talent and depth coming off the bench. One player has already begun to separate himself from that pack, however.
Do the Lakers need to trade for a PG or is he already on the roster?
Rookie point guard Quincy Olivari has emerged as one of the few success stories of the preseason.
Dyson Daniels helps Hawks beat Celtics, is in line for first-team All-Defense
Daniels has the potential to emerge as a household name and a future contender for Defensive Player of the Year.
Nikola Jokic is on pace for one of the best seasons in NBA history
Nikola Jokic made history on Monday night as he led the Denver Nuggets to a 122-120 triumph over the Dallas Mavericks.
Three players quietly making big leaps in the early stages of the 2024-25 season
The 2024-25 NBA season is still young, but a handful of players have already made a strong impression.
Three potential trades for Lakers' D'Angelo Russell
D’Angelo Russell has arguably been the NBA’s least effective starting point guard this season, averaging just 12.7 points per game on 30.8% shooting from deep while playing matador point-of-attack defense.
Warriors bench has been historically good to start the season
Through the first few weeks of the season, the Warriors’ second unit has been nothing short of historic, averaging 59.4 points per game.
Are the Cavaliers legitimate title contenders?
The Cavs are off to an 8-0 start. Have they elevated to true contender status or is the hot start fools gold?
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