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The two best teams in the NBA are led by two of the greatest players we've ever seen, each bidding for their own version of history.
That is how loaded the early MVP race has been thus far this season. We have three former winners not only playing the best basketball of their careers, but posting some of the greatest seasons in NBA history.
For Week 7 of The Athletic NBA Power Rankings, we will explore new faces in new places for each team. Win-loss records and other statistical data are through Sunday’s action. Last ranking: 1 In the last week: W vs MIN, W vs PHO, W at POR Offensive rating: 118.9 (sixth place) Defensive rating: 103.6 (first place)
HoopsHype ranks the five players who have appeared most often in trade rumors over the prior week, including Jonathan Kuminga and Anthony Davis.
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker didn't make the cut for ESPN's top ten players list. Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker didn't make the cut for ESPN's top ten players list. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant ranked as the No. 3 wing player in ...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the league in plus-minus (+238) for November and points (452) off the third-most field goals made (143) and ninth-most attempts (256). The Thunder have won 11 straight games and has an NBA-best 19-1 record, which is why SGA is my No. 1.
This past week, a handful of NBA teams demonstrated their remarkable consistency by pulling off some impressive streaks.
Houston Rockets wing Tari Eason had a bit of an interesting presser during Houston Rockets Media Day in September. Eason seemed understandably bothered and was
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