Getty Images The Minnesota Timberwolves have the chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night in their second-round playoff matchup. The Wolves have won two games in a row after dropping the series opener, and the Warriors are missing Stephen Curry, who has not played since the … Read more
The NBA has long been a cornerstone of professional sports, but as other sports evolve, the question arises: is the NBA keeping pace? Examining various facets of the league—viewership, global reach, and technological integration—can provide a clearer picture of how the NBA compares to other major sports leagues. Viewership Trends The NBA has seen fluctuations … Read more
Will the 2025 NBA offseason be known as the summer of Giannis Antetokounmpo? For the first time in his career, Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining with the Milwaukee Bucks or elsewhere, league sources confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. Antetokounmpo is under contract for the next three … Read more
As the NCAA season is gearing up, we’ve analyzed the likely rosters from every college to give you an insight into who to watch next season. Check our list for the best prospects for the 2024/25 NCAA basketball season. 10. R.J. Davis Davis is the elder statesman of the NCAA in the 2024/24 season after … Read more
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🏀 Good morning to all, but especially to… THE INDIANA PACERS AND THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER Have you ever turned all … Read more
We think of the NBA Draft Lottery, first and foremost, as a way for the league’s poor and downtrodden franchises to replenish their ranks and take the first steps toward meaningful winning years down the line. Yes, there are certainly teams like that in this year’s field. That description could more or less apply to … Read more
As the 2024/25 NBA season gets underway, it’s fairly clear that the consensus pick for the NBA Championship remains the Boston Celtics. The 18-time champions are the clear favorites to make it to number 19 in June, and with good reason: The Celtics have brought back everyone on the roster who contributed to a dominant … Read more
Getty Images The 2025-26 season will bring some substantial changes to how we watch NBA basketball, as the new national TV broadcast deal goes into effect and shifts rights to two new networks. That has led to an arm’s race between NBC and Amazon as they fill out their studio and game broadcast crews, with … Read more
The 2024-25 NBA season kicks off with a global footprint larger than ever before. For the fourth consecutive season, NBA rosters feature at least 120 international players, with a record-tying 125 players representing 43 countries across six continents. This remarkable international presence highlights the NBA’s continued expansion beyond American borders, underscoring the league’s status as … Read more
The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics will look to even their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series with the New York Knicks when they meet in Game 4 on Monday night in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Boston avoided a 3-0 deficit with a 115-93 win in Game 3 as New York never led throughout the game. … Read more
Imagn Images The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery will take place on Monday in Chicago, which will be the beginning of the end of the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. The Duke superstar is the odds-on favorite to become the No. 1 overall pick next month, and the winner of the lottery drawing will have the opportunity to … Read more
The Boston Celtics have had a strong start to the 2024 NBA season, currently second in the Eastern Conference. Led by their young core of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics have been dominating on both ends of the court. So, are they the team to beat in 2024? Let’s take a closer look … Read more