NBA Reliability Tiers: Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton and a tier fit for 2 Kings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NBA Reliability Tiers: Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton and a tier fit for 2 Kings

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s NBA Reliability Tiers, in which we measure the All-NBA status of the 49 All-Stars during the last three seasons and weigh how much those stars play in the regular season. Sacramento Kings C Tier 2 12 Donovan Mitchell Cleveland Cavaliers Average games played last three seasons: 63.3 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2022 All-Star, 2023 All-NBA Second Team, 2023 All-Star, 2024 All-Star Like Tyrese Haliburton, Mitchell missed the final two games of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics. Milwaukee Bucks PG Tier 3 22 Jimmy Butler Miami Heat Average games played last three seasons: 60.3 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2022 All-Star, 2023 All-NBA Second Team Butler’s regular-season availability has been a concern every year that Butler has been in Miami, as he has missed at least 15 games each of the last five seasons. Indiana Pacers PF Tier 3 24 Anthony Davis Los Angeles Lakers Average games played last three seasons: 57.3 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2024 All-NBA Second Team, 2024 All-Star Last season was a great year for Davis in terms of staying on the floor, as he missed only six games and returned to All-NBA status for the first time in four years. Cleveland Cavaliers PG Tier 5 45 Andrew Wiggins Golden State Warriors Average games played last three seasons: 60.3 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2022 All-Star Wiggins made his lone All-Star appearance in 2022.

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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets keep ascending, and a new face in all 30 places
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets keep ascending, and a new face in all 30 places

New York Times  

Here it’s December every day … Teams spend the offseason remodeling rosters in a variety of ways. Golden State Warriors Last ranking: 4 In the last week: L vs. OKC, L at PHO Offensive rating: 114.0 Defensive rating: 107.7 New face: Buddy Hield So many players, so little time. Last ranking: 10 In the last week: W at WAS, L …

NBA Reliability Tiers: From LeBron to Luka, league’s top stars populate our top 10
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NBA Reliability Tiers: From LeBron to Luka, league’s top stars populate our top 10

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s NBA Reliability Tiers, in which we measure the All-NBA status of the 49 All-Stars during the last three seasons and weigh how much those stars play in the regular season. Boston Celtics PF Tier 1 2 Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets Average games played last three seasons: 74.0 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2022 All-NBA First Team, 2022 …

NBA Player Tiers 2024: Rookies make their debut in Tier 5 and … Naz Reid
6 months ago

NBA Player Tiers 2024: Rookies make their debut in Tier 5 and … Naz Reid

New York Times  

NBA Player Tiers: ’20 | ’21 | ’22 | ‘23 | ’24 pre-playoffs: Tiers 4 & 3 | T2 & 1 With the 2023-24 season coming to a close, many teams have already started planning for what’s ahead. GO DEEPER 2022-23 NBA Player Tiers: Russell Westbrook, RJ Barrett among those in Tier 5 Other ground rules to remember: Tiers are …

NBA 2023-24: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline All-NBA First Team
7 months ago

NBA 2023-24: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline All-NBA First Team

The Hindu  

Just two weeks after being named MVP for the third time in five years, Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic added to his resume on Wednesday night by landing on the All-NBA First Team for the fourth time in his career. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum joined Jokic …

James extends his All-NBA appearance record, while Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander set for supermax deals
7 months ago

James extends his All-NBA appearance record, while Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander set for supermax deals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — LeBron James is now the youngest — and the oldest — player to make an All-NBA team. And Dallas’ Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are in position to make around $1 million per game a few years from now. Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander were the only unanimous first-team selections on this season’s All-NBA team, …

How All-NBA team selections make Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić and others richer
7 months ago

How All-NBA team selections make Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić and others richer

New York Times  

BOSTON — Luka Dončić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton were among the 15 NBA stars to receive all-league honors Wednesday, but their accolades come with massive financial bonuses. Dončić, who is playing in the series for the Dallas Mavericks, was named to the first team, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee, Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City, reigning NBA MVP …

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 1 and 2: Wembanyama quickly rising; Giannis, Jokić steady at top
8 months, 1 week ago

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 1 and 2: Wembanyama quickly rising; Giannis, Jokić steady at top

New York Times  

Yesterday, I largely focused on setting the table for the updated NBA Pre-Postseason Players Tiers before revealing Tier 3 and Tier 4. For starters, a consistent bit of feedback — and one I’ve gotten from multiple sources since the release of Tiers 3 and 4 — is the always difficult evaluation of which player is more valuable between an elite …

NBA MVP Tiers: Joel Embiid, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are front-runners; who’s waiting in the wings?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA MVP Tiers: Joel Embiid, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are front-runners; who’s waiting in the wings?

New York Times  

Perhaps it’s wishful thinking, but one of the surprising, yet most welcome, results of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament is that there has been very little chatter at all about this season’s MVP race. I don’t think there should be any bright line rules imposed; I would have voted for Nikola Jokić in 2021-22 even with the Denver Nuggets finishing …

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder are contenders; holiday wish list for all 30 teams
1 year ago

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder are contenders; holiday wish list for all 30 teams

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings. Key Stats Record 16-10 Offensive Rating 118.4 Defensive Rating 116.9 Net Rating 1.5 Rank over time Wins Lakers 127-125 at Blazers 131-120 Losses Wolves 119-101 at Nuggets 130-104 Western Tier 3 - Playoff Teams Tier 4 - Play-In Tournament Teams Or Better 13 Los Angeles Lakers 8 Last Rank Holiday …

The NBA’s in-season tournament quarterfinals are here. Next stop: Las Vegas
1 year ago

The NBA’s in-season tournament quarterfinals are here. Next stop: Las Vegas

Associated Press  

It’s four regular-season games in early December. The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has reached the knockout stage — with quarterfinal games on Monday and Tuesday to decide which four teams go to Las Vegas later this week to play for the NBA Cup and the bulk of a prize pool that will total about $18 million. “It’ll be fun.” The …

How all 30 NBA teams are adjusting their rosters after an offseason of change
1 year, 1 month ago

How all 30 NBA teams are adjusting their rosters after an offseason of change

New York Times  

The winter is spent in the throes of NBA trade season, the spring is pockmarked with teams evaluating for the draft and the summer features free agency. GO DEEPER Sixers trade Harden, but what's next is what really matters for Morey, Embiid Toronto Raptors Last season’s starters: F. VanVleet/S. GO DEEPER James Harden's debut with Clippers disappoints on both ends …

NBA Player Tiers 2023: Why are Kyrie Irving, Zion Williamson in Tier 3? It’s a matter of trust
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA Player Tiers 2023: Why are Kyrie Irving, Zion Williamson in Tier 3? It’s a matter of trust

New York Times  

This is the fourth annual NBA Player Tiers project, in which Seth Partnow names the top 125 players in the league after each season and then separates them into five distinct categories of value, each with their own sub-categories to further delineate them. Estimated +/- per 100 possessions RAPM +5.9 4 3-yr Regularized Adjusted +/- per 100 possessions Prod. Estimated …

Pistons summer-league guide: What to watch with Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren and more
1 year, 5 months ago

Pistons summer-league guide: What to watch with Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren and more

New York Times  

And just like that, Detroit Pistons basketball is back. Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Livers and James Wiseman, as well as rookies Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser, all are expected to play at least one game in Sin City. Predicted starters Point guard: Jaden Ivey Shooting guard: Ausar Thompson Small forward: Isaiah Livers Power forward: James Wiseman Center: Jalen Duren …

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 2023: Joel Embiid’s next step is playoff success
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 2023: Joel Embiid’s next step is playoff success

New York Times  

My guess is two of the players about whom I’m going to get the most pushback in terms of what slot they’re in are Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid, especially given both having seasons that will place them in the top five, and in Embiid’s case, possibly at the top of the MVP voting. GO DEEPER NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers …

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 2023: Klay Thompson, Karl-Anthony Towns among top 75
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 2023: Klay Thompson, Karl-Anthony Towns among top 75

New York Times  

Evaluation, much like ball, never sleeps. In addition to the ever-higher bar set by the league’s overall skill level, different skill sets and player types gain or lose value as the collective style of play changes. GO DEEPER 2022-23 NBA Player Tiers: Russell Westbrook, RJ Barrett among those in Tier 5 Player Tiers are the best way I know to …

NBA Power Rankings: Kings rise, Knicks drop, plus lineup analysis for all 30 teams
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Kings rise, Knicks drop, plus lineup analysis for all 30 teams

New York Times  

We’re about a month out from the end of the regular season, and it feels like a good time to check in on some lineups that either have or haven’t been working for teams. Golden State Warriors | 35-33 | +0.5 net rating Weekly slate: Loss at Thunder, Loss at Grizzlies, Win over Bucks Lineup: Steph Curry | Klay Thompson …

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics, Kings and Lakers rise as final stretch approaches; Reviewing team predictions
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics, Kings and Lakers rise as final stretch approaches; Reviewing team predictions

New York Times  

And down the stretch they come! Toronto Raptors | 30-32 | +0.5 net rating Weekly slate: Win over Pelicans, Win at Pistons, Loss at Cavs First-quarter grade: C+ | Ranked 13th Halfway grade: C- | Ranked 22nd Third-quarter grade: C+ It isn’t exactly dominating the league, but the Raptors have won 10 of their last 16, and they have a …

Will LeBron James get to play with new Lakers before the All-Star break?
1 year, 10 months ago

Will LeBron James get to play with new Lakers before the All-Star break?

LA Times  

From left, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jarred Vanderbilt and D’Angelo Russell sit on the Lakers bench last week. James missed the last three games with left ankle soreness and ould only watch newcomers D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley and Davon Reed try to incorporate themselves into the Lakers’ mix the last two games. James officially was listed as questionable …

NBA trade deadline: What Shams is hearing about Jakob Poeltl, John Collins, Fred VanVleet and more
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA trade deadline: What Shams is hearing about Jakob Poeltl, John Collins, Fred VanVleet and more

New York Times  

Just under one month remains before the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, and as team executives ramp up conversations, the marquee names of this year’s marketplace are beginning to emerge. The Houston Rockets also have guard Eric Gordon as a trade candidate but have set an asking price of a good young player or first-round pick for Gordon, league sources …

NBA: Cavaliers acquire point guard Rondo from Lakers
2 years, 11 months ago

NBA: Cavaliers acquire point guard Rondo from Lakers

The Hindu  

The Cleveland Cavaliers has acquired Rajon Rondo from the Los Angeles Lakers to help shoulder the workload at point guard after Ricky Rubio suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament tear last week. The Lakers sent the draft rights to international prospects Wang Zhelin and Brad Newley along with cash considerations to the Knicks and received draft rights to another international …

NBA roundup: Durant-led Nets beat Hawks; Lebron's Lakers roll past Thunder
3 years ago

NBA roundup: Durant-led Nets beat Hawks; Lebron's Lakers roll past Thunder

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, including a go-ahead jumper midway through the fourth quarter, and the Brooklyn Nets proved to be resilient once again, beating the Atlanta Hawks 113-105 on Friday night. RELATED : NBA roundup: Without starting guards, Grizzlies get by Lakers The Knicks’ Obi Toppin scored a career-high 19 points and added 10 rebounds, Julius Randle had 13 …

NBA: Bucks defend title, Nets go without Irving, new support cast for LeBron as season begins
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Bucks defend title, Nets go without Irving, new support cast for LeBron as season begins

Firstpost  

Milwaukee will try to become the first NBA champion from the Eastern Conference to repeat since James led Miami to titles in 2012 and 2013 as the league aims for its first full 82-game per club campaign since 2018-19 Giannis Antetokounmpo chases another title, the Brooklyn Nets move on without Kyrie Irving and LeBron James unveils his new supporting cast …

Lakers add Carmelo Anthony as well as youngsters like Talen Horton-Tucker
3 years, 4 months ago

Lakers add Carmelo Anthony as well as youngsters like Talen Horton-Tucker

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James drives against Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony during Game 2 of their playoff series. With agreements from the seasoned Carmelo Anthony and the 20-somethings Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn, the Lakers have a loaded roster of 13 players for coach Frank Vogel and his staff. Lakers Lakers bringing back Dwight Howard and Trevor Ariza …

Breaking down the James Harden trade, fantasy basketball sleeping giants and team player tiers
3 years, 11 months ago

Breaking down the James Harden trade, fantasy basketball sleeping giants and team player tiers

New York Times  

James Harden has finally been traded to the Nets, with other key players also on the move. Frontcourt Jayson Tatum — — Tristan Thompson Robert Williams 💤 Daniel Theis — — Grant Williams Semi Ojeleye — — Javonte Green Tacko Fall Aaron Nesmith In Boston’s frontcourt, the key situation to watch here is with their big guys, as Thompson, Robert …

2021 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Jalen Suggs ascends in unique landscape
3 years, 11 months ago

2021 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Jalen Suggs ascends in unique landscape

New York Times  

I think I’m ready to say that there is more uncertainty entering this draft’s calendar year than any other I can remember since I’ve been evaluating prospects over the past eight years. New York Knicks Jalen Suggs | 6-5 guard | 19 years old, freshman | Gonzaga Suggs’ game oozes swagger and confidence. Sacramento Kings Ziaire Williams | 6-7 wing …

Suns, several NBA teams make bold offseason moves to improve - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Suns, several NBA teams make bold offseason moves to improve - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Phoenix Suns hasn’t been to the NBA playoffs in more than a decade, back when players like Amar’e Stoudemire, Steve Nash and Grant Hill were running up and down the court in Arizona. When you’ve got guys like that, you build.” A look at a few other NBA teams that made some of the biggest offseason moves: LOS ANGELES LAKERS …

At long last, storied Lakers franchise returns to NBA Finals
4 years, 2 months ago

At long last, storied Lakers franchise returns to NBA Finals

LA Times  

Lakers players celebrate after beating the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Saturday to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade. × Highlights from the Lakers’ 117-107 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday. 11 / 16 Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and guard Kentavious …

NBA: Top seeds back on terms as Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks bounce back in playoffs
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Top seeds back on terms as Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks bounce back in playoffs

Firstpost  

Anthony Davis, who struggled in Game 1, led Los Angeles Lakers with 31 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in 29 minutes. Anthony Davis, who struggled through an eight-of-24 shooting night in the Lakers’ game one loss to Portland, led Los Angeles with 31 points on 13 of 21 shooting and pulled down 11 rebounds in 29 minutes. Coming out …

NBA Restart Stats: From LeBron James' assists to Harden's points
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA Restart Stats: From LeBron James' assists to Harden's points

The Hindu  

The likes of James Harden, LeBron James and Trae Young were dominating the stats charts before the 2019-20 NBA season was stopped midway due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the coronavirus halt finally coming to an end on July 30, all these players will be looking forward to resuming the fight for supremacy on the basketball court. As all the …

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