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Wemby's true wonder, managing Jokic's minutes and big games, big leads: NBA notebook
Victor Wembanyama is taking longer shots. No, not that he’s taking more 3s. You know that already. It’s that he’s taking shots from...
NBA Rewind: Can the Timberwolves be saved? And NBA Cup group play concludes
We are entering the seventh week of the 2024-25 season, and things are starting to round into greater focus. There are some valid...
From 920 days away to 21 assists: How Elfrid Payton earned his NBA comeback moment
NEW ORLEANS — Most NBA players don’t get a fairy-tale ending for their careers. For most, the dream gets snatched away before they...
NBA Power Rankings: Spurs rise, Celtics are No. 1 and giving thanks for each team
Thanksgiving is the official beginning of the holiday season, though it’s never been one of my favorite holidays, mainly because I am never...
NBA questions? Submit them for ‘The Athletic NBA Daily’ podcast mailbag
We’re just over a month into the 2024-25 NBA regular season and halfway through the NBA Cup group stage. Some contenders have begun...
Pelicans coach Willie Green faces crossroads as injured stars near their return
NEW ORLEANS — There were a few familiar faces on the floor at Pelicans practice Monday afternoon.CJ McCollum was on one side of...