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Damian Lillard joining Giannis and the Bucks in 3-team deal: Sources

Swap involves Jusuf Nurkic being sent to the Phoenix Suns and Deandre Ayton being traded to the Trail Blazers.

Shams Charania150

Pressure on Trae Young, Heat's waiting game and more: Previewing the Southeast Division

The Athletic10

Steve Kerr on the Warriors' lineup decision, Chris Paul, Kevon Looney and more

Tim Kawakami39

In Brooklyn, all eyes are on Ben Simmons

Mike Vorkunov19

An early breakdown of the best NBA Draft prospects in Australia this season

Sam Vecenie2

Headlines

Stars, athletes invest in first U.S. women's pro volleyball league

Warriors finalizing agreement to bring WNBA team to Bay Area: Sources

Bronny misses USC practice but 'doing well,' coach says

Mavericks' longtime trainer won't continue in role

Warriors not expected to sign Howard ahead of training camp

NBA implements flop penalty, adds second coach's challenge

Sources: Pacers, Hield have begun talks to find potential trade

Max, Warner Bros. Discovery to offer live sports

Training Camps Loom

Celtics need to move on from Marcus Smart, Grant Williams but there's still a defensive void

Marcus Smart and Grant Williams brought defensive toughness, but what was their secret sauce the Celtics must replace?

Jared Weiss21

Pistons preseason guide: Depth chart projection, key storylines and predictions

James L. Edwards III16

‘We’re going to level up’: Wizards' Michael Winger and Will Dawkins explain their plan

Josh Robbins3

Knicks’ rotation, Julius Randle’s representation, Buddy Hield and more

Fred Katz2

172 minutes of hope: What can we learn from Pelicans star trio's brief time together?

William Guillory15

Bulls’ Dalen Terry hopeful for an opportunity in Year 2: 'I’ve never been at the bottom before’

Darnell Mayberry22

NBA Player Tiers

Data analyst Seth Partnow's ranking of the top 75 players in the NBA.

NBA Player Tiers 2023: Why Kevin Durant dropped to 1B; and who are the three in 1A?

History suggests a Tier 1 player brings as much or slightly more value toward winning a title than a Tier 2 and a Tier 3 player combined.

Seth Partnow372

Tier 2: LeBron James (yup), Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler highlight group

Seth Partnow245

Tier 3: Why are Kyrie Irving, Zion Williamson in Tier 3? It's a matter of trust

Seth Partnow189

Tier 4: Victor Wembanyama is the Tier 4 rule breaker

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Tier 5: The data behind them and why Klay Thompson dropped to Tier 5

Seth Partnow195

Offseason Rankings

Who made the top moves this summer?

These 10 teams had the best offseasons in the NBA

These teams did the best work in improving their squads and maxing out their available resources. And we won't overthink the No. 1 spot.

David Aldridge186

Ranking the best offseason moves, from Warriors to Jazz

David Aldridge92

Ranking the best offseason moves, from Blazers to Heat

David Aldridge99

‘A King’s Reign'

20 years of LeBron James in the NBA.

‘A King’s Reign’ podcast: LeBron's future in the NBA and beyond, and his enduring legacy

After 20 seasons of history-making dominance by the “kid from Akron,” a new question: How much more of this hoops legend do we get to see?

Sam Amick25

Introducing 'A King's Reign,' a podcast focused on LeBron James' remarkable career

Joe Vardon232

Bill Hader and Judd Apatow talk about rom-com LeBron

Mike Smeltz24

LeBron and a 'Beautiful Day' for Cleveland's first title since 1964

Joe Vardon19

How LeBron James became King of the Internet

Tas Melas, J.E. Skeets, and Trey Kerby58

Revisiting the best commercials of LeBron's career

Bre'ana Singleton35

Exclusives

The most recent one-on-ones with our writers across the league.

Timberwolves' Tim Connelly on Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and more

Connelly: "I think we have a better understanding of how we can maximize these guys and what makes them tick both on and off the court."

Jon Krawczynski47

Cam Whitmore Q&A: On winning summer league MVP, learning from mistakes and more

Kelly Iko6

'I love New Orleans': Brandon Ingram on his Pelicans future, why he's playing for Team USA and more

William Guillory18

Robert Covington unplugged: Clippers forward discusses lost season — 'I got a vendetta'

Law Murray31

'He wants to be great': The basketball obsession of Detroit's Ausar Thompson

James L. Edwards III89

Mike Dunleavy Jr. on his rookie offseason as Warriors GM

Tim Kawakami129

? NBA Audio Hub

Home to your favorite basketball podcasts from The Athletic.

Lillard to Toronto?

Eric Koreen and Dave DuFour discuss the Toronto Raptors' interest in Damian Lillard, why it may be a bad idea, and trade scenarios.

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Interview with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy

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Business of basketball

For Doris Burke, ESPN's top NBA job will be a deserved cap on a stellar career

Burke is on the doorstep of getting the NBA Finals analyst job for ESPN. It's a move 21 years in the making.

Richard Deitsch308

Jeff Van Gundy layoff a brutal decision by ESPN and a game-changer for NBA media

Richard Deitsch733

Victor Wembanyama is here: Can he and the Spurs be a ratings boon for the NBA?

Richard Deitsch22

Ja Morant's signature shoe removed from the Nike website: Can he recover?

Jason Jones87

A new NBA Finals campaign begins at a critical time for the league and its CMO

Bill Shea25

NBA fans will soon watch the sport differently, and the change has already begun

Mike Vorkunov96

Photos of the month

June's best NBA photos: Nikola Joki?, Jamal Murray, Jimmy Butler, Victor Wembanyama and more

Check out some of the action this month in these 25 photos you might have missed.

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May's best NBA photos: Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Joel Embiid and more

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April's best NBA photos: Jimmy Butler, LeBron James, Steph Curry and more

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March's best NBA photos: Steph Curry, Nikola Joki?, Joel Embiid and more

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February's best NBA photos: 25 images you might have missed

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January's best NBA photos: 25 images you might have missed

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NBA Polls

Taking the pulse of the league.

Anonymous NBA player poll: Who’s the MVP? Most overrated player? Best and worst fans?

Journalists from The Athletic spoke to 108 players, including players from all 30 teams, for this year's NBA player's poll.

Sam Amick and Josh Robbins490

Anonymous NBA Player Poll: The Players tell us the biggest issues facing the league today

Sam Amick and Josh Robbins118

Anonymous NBA Player Poll: The players explain their picks for MVP, most overrated and more

Sam Amick and Josh Robbins91

LeBron, the Joker and Pop: What retired NBA players like (and don’t like) about today’s game

David Aldridge and Josh Robbins207

NBA All-Stars poll: The biggest trash-talker? Who (else) they'd like to win a ring and more

Joe Vardon, Law Murray, and Bob Kravitz173

Dive back in

'Escalade,' 'Alimoe' and 'Flash': Remembering the AND1 stars who passed away

Three iconic AND1 stars paid homage to three of the best to play on the mixtape tour in the 2000s.

Jason Jones9

Darko Rajakovi? isn't a traditional NBA coach. That's exactly why the Raptors want him

Eric Koreen77

Nikola Joki?, Jamal Murray and a lethal two-man dance a decade in the making

Nick Kosmider22

The Tao of Spo: Erik Spoelstra’s compassion, competitiveness and confrontations

Jason Quick119

Before Tatum and Tkachuk became a hero and villain in Boston, they were high school classmates

Peter Baugh51

Meet the Celtics' Bus One Boys: Fun, fake meetings and Billy Joel sing-alongs

Jared Weiss71

Damian Lillard traded by Blazers to Bucks in 3-team deal involving Suns: Sources

The Portland Trail Blazers are trading All-NBA guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal, per league sources.

Shams Charania150

NBL Blitz 2023: An early evaluation the top NBA Draft prospects in Australia this season

Alex Sarr, a potential top-five pick, was the standout, but there were many other intriguing prospects. Sam Vecenie breaks them all down.

Sam Vecenie2

Kawakami: Steve Kerr on the Warriors' lineup decision, Chris Paul's drive, Kevon Looney's influence and more

Kerr on Paul joining the Warriors' core of championship veterans: "When you put winners and smart players together, good things happen."

Tim Kawakami39

Trae Young pressure, Heat's waiting game: Previewing the Southeast Division

Are Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo & company still the class of the NBA's Southeast?

The Athletic10

Ben Simmons is set to start second full season with Nets. What are the expectations?

There is uncertainty in Brooklyn. Simmons is about to enter his second full season with the Nets, and no one seems to know what to expect.

Mike Vorkunov19

A Damian Lillard-Raptors deal is complicated. What does Toronto have to offer?

Eric Koreen looks at what the Raptors have to offer the Trail Blazers in a potential deal for Damian Lillard.

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Warriors finalizing agreement to bring WNBA team to Bay Area: Sources

The WNBA has been talking about expansion for the last couple of years.

Marcus Thompson II75

Can Russell Westbrook again be the point guard the Clippers need?

Westbrook was an effective role-playing point guard with LA last year. How will he fit in this season, and will LA look to complement him?

Law Murray24

Are the Raptors bold enough to deal for Damian Lillard?

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

Zach Harper and Shams Charania52

Mike Dunleavy Jr. unplugged: On being Warriors GM, Chris Paul, NBA rule changes and more

The Warriors new GM talks about their hopes of winning it all despite the league’s new regulations to the Paul trade and more.

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater46

Fantasy basketball mailbag: Navigating a tricky first round, potential impact rookies and more

Eric Wong answers some of the big questions weighing on your minds as we get set for the 2023-2024 fantasy basketball campaign.

Eric Wong11

Dallas Mavericks' athletic trainer Casey Smith won't continue in longtime role: Sources

Casey Smith, the longtime lead athletic trainer for the Dallas Mavericks, will not continue in his current role this coming season.

Tim Cato48

Klay Thompson bobbleheads and their many faces: 'The gift that keeps on giving'

Previous ideas include Kayak Klay, Surfer Klay and Captain Klay. When discussing Thompson bobbleheads, ideas always flow for the Warriors.

Daniel Brown29

Where do Klay Thompson extension talks stand? The biggest Warriors question entering camp

Thompson is on an expiring deal, leading into the latest training camp checkpoint, and there's built-in complexity to the talks.

Anthony Slater147

Raptors season preview: A key question for every player on the roster

Eric Koreen breaks down the Raptors' roster and the questions each player will have to answer this season.

Eric Koreen37

Koreen: Damian Lillard is wrong trade target at wrong time for Raptors

There are reports the Raptors are involved in trade talks for Lillard, but how much sense would a deal make?

Eric Koreen123

Kevin Harlan Q&A: On his Super Bowl streak, his Buck family bond and the speedy Dolphins

NFL on CBS play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Harlan talks about his lengthy career, a special connection with the Buck family and more.

Richard Deitsch74

Warriors not expected to sign Dwight Howard ahead of training camp: Sources

Howard had a two-day visit with the Warriors this week that included meetings and workouts.

Shams Charania and Anthony Slater118

Lakers? Raptors? Spurs? Where does Buddy Hield fit? Plus, 'Winning Time' woes

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

Zach Harper and Shams Charania45

LA Clippers have a big hole at power forward. How can they fix it?

The Clippers' options at the position, which became a critical weakness last season, have not changed ... at least not yet.

Law Murray49

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Damian Lillard joining Giannis and the Bucks in 3-team deal: Sources

Headlines

Training Camps Loom

Celtics need to move on from Marcus Smart, Grant Williams but there's still a defensive void

NBA Player Tiers

NBA Player Tiers 2023: Why Kevin Durant dropped to 1B; and who are the three in 1A?

Offseason Rankings

These 10 teams had the best offseasons in the NBA

‘A King’s Reign'

‘A King’s Reign’ podcast: LeBron's future in the NBA and beyond, and his enduring legacy

Exclusives

Timberwolves' Tim Connelly on Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and more

? NBA Audio Hub

Business of basketball

For Doris Burke, ESPN's top NBA job will be a deserved cap on a stellar career

Photos of the month

June's best NBA photos: Nikola Joki?, Jamal Murray, Jimmy Butler, Victor Wembanyama and more

NBA Polls

Anonymous NBA player poll: Who’s the MVP? Most overrated player? Best and worst fans?

Dive back in

'Escalade,' 'Alimoe' and 'Flash': Remembering the AND1 stars who passed away

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Damian Lillard traded by Blazers to Bucks in 3-team deal involving Suns: Sources

NBL Blitz 2023: An early evaluation the top NBA Draft prospects in Australia this season

Kawakami: Steve Kerr on the Warriors' lineup decision, Chris Paul's drive, Kevon Looney's influence and more

Trae Young pressure, Heat's waiting game: Previewing the Southeast Division

Ben Simmons is set to start second full season with Nets. What are the expectations?

A Damian Lillard-Raptors deal is complicated. What does Toronto have to offer?

Warriors finalizing agreement to bring WNBA team to Bay Area: Sources

Can Russell Westbrook again be the point guard the Clippers need?

Are the Raptors bold enough to deal for Damian Lillard?

Mike Dunleavy Jr. unplugged: On being Warriors GM, Chris Paul, NBA rule changes and more

Fantasy basketball mailbag: Navigating a tricky first round, potential impact rookies and more

Dallas Mavericks' athletic trainer Casey Smith won't continue in longtime role: Sources

Klay Thompson bobbleheads and their many faces: 'The gift that keeps on giving'

Where do Klay Thompson extension talks stand? The biggest Warriors question entering camp

Raptors season preview: A key question for every player on the roster

Koreen: Damian Lillard is wrong trade target at wrong time for Raptors

Kevin Harlan Q&A: On his Super Bowl streak, his Buck family bond and the speedy Dolphins

Warriors not expected to sign Dwight Howard ahead of training camp: Sources

Lakers? Raptors? Spurs? Where does Buddy Hield fit? Plus, 'Winning Time' woes

LA Clippers have a big hole at power forward. How can they fix it?

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