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The Warriors' hot start, trouble in Milwaukee and the biggest questions for NBA contenders
NBA insiders answer one big question surrounding the league's top contenders, including what's at stake for high-profile teams.
The offseason plan fueling the Cavaliers to the top of the NBA
The Cavs are the NBA's best team so far. Three offseason priorities are the reasons.
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TALKING HOOPS
Why Stephen A. calls the Cavs worthy title contenders
Perk: Draymond needs to be suspended extended period of time
NBA SCOREBOARD
TUESDAY'S GAMES
Bucks survive after Damian Lillard's clutch layup, Rockets' botched inbounds
Rivers on Lillard's winner: 'Dame's just got great courage'
Giannis goes coast-to-coast and almost leaps past basket for dunk
Giannis goes up for another massive swat
Jalen Green goes up and under for nice reverse finish
Fred VanVleet gets the hoop and the harm
Giannis elevates for the big-time stuff
TIME TO WORRY?
NBA panic meter: Why the tough West already has these teams on alert
Yes, we're almost a month into the season, but the Pelicans, Mavericks and Wolves are three of 11 teams that are veering off their playoff paths.
MONDAY'S MUST-SEE THROWDOWNS
Jalen Brunson in disbelief after Jericho Sims' massive poster dunk
Obi Toppin reaches way back for this alley-oop
ANDSCAPE
Andscape
Curry Brand announces the release date for De'Aaron Fox's new signature sneakers
FANTASY MEN'S BASKETBALL
Waiver wire pickups: Shaedon Sharpe, Alexandre Sarr stand out
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
NBA
NBA Cup updates: Celtics aim to beat undefeated Cavs
The 2024-25 Emirates NBA Cup continues Tuesday, as the Cavaliers take on the Celtics in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference matchup.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Maxey challenged Embiid over tardiness
- Ex-Bulls star Love dies at 81 after cancer battle
- Lillard wins it for Bucks in return from concussion
- Lakers to honor Riley with statue outside arena
- Monk, DeRozan, Sabonis taking steps to return
- Bronny doubtful vs. Jazz with bruised left heel
- Sources: Pacers add C Brown amid injury wave
- Doc after fine for ripping blown call: 'Tough spot'
- Early grades: Knicks get C for KAT's role
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NBA Cup projections: Which teams will reach the quarterfinals?
The second edition of the in-season tournament tips off Tuesday. Here's the best odds for the teams aiming to reach Las Vegas.
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