Tag: Cleveland Cavaliers

Early NBA questions? Submit them for ‘The Athletic NBA Daily’ podcast mailbag

We’re one week into the 2024-25 NBA season and some teams are still shaking off the rust. Are the Nuggets really in trouble?...

Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley are worlds away from their past selves — and each other

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley were two of four eligible players who received maximum-level extensions between their third and fourth years...

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East

-The Eastern Conference is the home of the NBA’s reigning champions … and also the home to a lot of teams that are...

Detroit Pistons' changes range from staff to roster to wardrobe — all with one goal in mind

DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons are fully invested in making sure this season is better than the last, right down to a subtle...

Derrick Rose was Chicago's dream athlete and he won't be forgotten

Ten years ago, I was sitting with Derrick Rose at a promotional event downtown and I asked him about his dreams.Not his goals...

Derrick Rose, former Bulls MVP, retires from NBA after 16 seasons with 6 teams

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose is retiring, the 35-year-old guard told The Athletic.The Chicago Bulls selected Rose No. 1 out of Memphis in...