As the basketball landscape shifts toward curated paths and polished prospects, the league is quietly sustained by players who clawed their way up through the cracks. Two Cavaliers embody that old-school hunger — and their presence matters for Cleveland's contention and for the NBA itself.

The Denver Nuggets have been on a tear to start their 2025-26 season, winning ten of their first 12 games as they sit in second place in the Western Conference,

Murray-Boyles got a nasty cold at the end of the trip, altering an experience he never truly had before. He missed the Raptors’ win in Cleveland on Thursday before playing 17 minutes against the Pacers after being listed as questionable heading into the game.

Kendrick Perkins breaks down why the Thunder are dominating early this season, pointing to their historic defense.

Defense has been the word that encapsulates the current era of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball, from top to bottom, side to side; every player on the roster is guaranteed to be a positive defender. If a player isn't drafted that way,

The 2025-26 NBA rookie class is off to a fast start, and the Rookie of the Year race is already taking shape. Some newcomers are putting up big numbers right away, while others are trying to earn steady minutes.

Klay Thompson scored the most 3-pointers in a single NBA game, with 14 in 2018. Check out other top performers now.

In seven November outings, the Mavericks guard is averaging 12.1 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. Williams is a strong option against the struggling Clippers defense, which allows 115.5 points per game, a 47.5% defensive field-goal rate and a 39.4% defensive 3-pointer rate, second-worst in the league.

The Charlotte Hornets are 4-9 and showing no evidence of being a playoff team now or in the immediate future, despite having a young core of players that, on paper, looks like a potential nucleus of a future contender.

Kendrick Perkins believes the way to revive competition in the NBA All-Star Game is simple: put big money on the line.