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Which NBA Team Offers the Best Free-Agent Destination This Summer?

Where should the loaded free-agent class of 2019 really look to play? A breakdown of this summer’s best options.

by Rohan Nadkarni

NBA

Best NBA Players to Miss the NCAA Tournament

by Kaelen Jones

NBA

NBA Playoffs: First-Round Matchups We’re Dying to See

by Michael Shapiro

2:06

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NBA Power Rankings: LeBron Gets Blocked, Lou Williams Comes Up Clutch and More Poetic Moments

LeBron James and the Lakers fell to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in a very unusual way. While Lou Williams is making his case as a Hall of Famer for his prolific bench scoring.

by Khadrice Rollins

1:37

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2019 NBA Draft Big Board 5.0: Top 80 Rankings Ahead of NCAA Tournament

With conference tournaments here and the NCAA tournament next week, The Crossover's Front Office reveals its updated big board and analysis for the top 80 prospects.

by Jeremy Woo

1:10

NBA

Shane Battier Q&A: Heat Legend Spills Top Battioke Charity Event Tales

The Crossover sat down with Miami Heat legend Shane Battier to dive deep into the 3-and-D archetype's famous Karaoke charity event.

by Rohan Nadkarni

2:11

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Heckling Can Be Fun. It’s Up to NBA Fans to Keep It That Way

The NBA will try to take steps to avoid situations like Russell Westbrook's ugly altercation with a Utah Jazz fan, but the truth is that only fans can police themselves and keep the best experience in sports intact.

by Chris Mannix

NBA

First Look: Kevin Durant Unveils Latest Signature Sneaker, the Nike KD 12

Kevin Durant and Nike are ready with another sneaker release just in time for the NBA playoffs. This time we get a first look at the KD 12, which sports an altered silhouette.

by Jarrel Harris

NBA

Karl-Anthony Towns Is Taking the Next Step in the Midst of a Forgettable Season

Karl-Anthony Towns has played his best basketball to close a season to forget. With the Timberwolves clearly out of the playoff picture, he's embraced his place at the center of Minnesota.

by Rob Mahoney

1:14

NBA

Should the Lakers Shut Down LeBron James?

LeBron James and the Lakers have nothing to play for after falling behind in the Western Conference playoff race. With James set to miss his first postseason since 2005, should Los Angeles shut him down?

by The Crossover Staff

VICTOR OLADIPO AND THE PACERS

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Behind the Scenes of the Post-Oladipo Pacers

What does a franchise do when its only All-Star and unquestioned leader succumbs to a gruesome injury? If you’re an NBA playoff team like the Indiana Pacers, you do what you always do: Stick to your game plan and treat each day as a fresh opportunity. You also rush order 20,000 T-shirts, sign a veteran and send a G League guard on a 500-mile odyssey.

by Rob Mahoney

Re-Picking the 2018 draft lottery

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Re-Picking the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery

Time for a little revisionist history. We shuffle around last year's NBA lottery picks based on what we've seen so far from the rookie class.

by The SI Staff

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Buyout Players Who Won't Make an Impact

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Dwyane Wade Befriends Nashville Hero James Shaw Jr.

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The Fun, Mysterious Case of Mitchell Robinson

Podcasts

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What If the Sixers Never Traded for Jimmy Butler?

Are the Sixers favorites in the East if they never made the deal for Jimmy Butler and kept some of their assets? The Open Floor podcast considers this, the Tobias Harris trade and much more.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

1:35

NBA

What’s Driving the Clippers’ Playoff Push?

The Clippers would keep their lottery-protected first round draft pick if they miss the playoffs, but they continue winning and now sit in sixth place in the Western Conference. What’s driving the playoff push in L.A.?

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

1:14

NBA

Imagining the NBA Playoffs Without LeBron James

The Lakers season is winding down and it looks like LeBron James will miss the postseason for the first time in nearly a decade. The Open Floor podcast prepares you for life without The King in these year's NBA playoffs.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

1:43

NBA

Are the Revamped Rockets Suddenly Threats in the West Again?

The Rockets are trending upward but should we believe in them as contenders? The Crossover podcast debates.

by Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni

The Front Office

1:16

NBA

2019 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Ja Morant to Knicks, Jarrett Culver Shoots Into Top Five

With March Madness on the horizon, The Front Office projects the first 30 picks in the 2019 NBA draft. Can anyone surpass Zion Williamson after his injury?

by Jeremy Woo

1:17

NBA

Ja Morant and the Best Under-the-Radar NBA Prospects in Small Conference Tournaments

Ja Morant is the biggest name, but he isn't the only under-the-radar NBA prospect to keep an eye on in small conference tournaments this week.

by Jeremy Woo

0:46

NBA

Five NBA Prospects Whose Stock Could Rise During the 2019 NCAA Tournament

With March Madness about to take the country by storm, what surprising pro prospects could alter their draft position with strong play in the NCAA Tournament?

by Jeremy Woo

1:00

NBA

Assessing Duke's Other NBA Draft Prospects After Zion Williamson's Injury

Zion Williamson's injury shocked the world, but it also gave the Front Office the chance to observe how R.J. Barrett, Cam Reddish and Tre Jones performed without the Blue Devils best player.

by Jeremy Woo

Features

1:13

NBA

Chris Paul and the Rockets Are Back at Full-Strength

The Rockets have surged since a nightmarish start to the season. With Chris Paul and Clint Capela healthy, Houston has reasserted itself in the Western Conference playoff race.

by Michael Shapiro

2:18

NBA

LeBron Passed MJ, But It Wasn't Pretty

We’ve spent a decade debating LeBron vs. Jordan, but there’s one thing we can all agree on after James passed MJ on the scoring list Wednesday night: It was depressing to watch.

by Andrew Sharp

1:16

NBA

Is LeBron James Still the Best Player in the NBA?

LeBron James has been considered the NBA's best player for more than a decade. And while he continues to create history, he could be losing his grip on that title. The Crossover paneled its staff to get a grasp on James's current standing in the league.

by The SI Staff

0:52

NBA

How Will the Bucks Stop Giannis From Becoming the Next Anthony Davis?

NBA front offices are always looking ahead, and Giannis Antetokounmpo looms as the biggest prize in a post-Anthony Davis trade world. What’s Milwaukee’s plan for keeping the Greek Freak?

by Rohan Nadkarni

Profiles

NBA

Garrett Temple Plays His Role in Historic Basketball Family

Garrett Temple reacts when faced with an obstacle. It's ingrained in him. From a father who integrated the LSU basketball team to a grandfather who challenged Louisiana's segregation laws, he comes from a long line of family members who did the same.

by Mike Wise

1:51

NBA

Prized Pupil: Kyle Kuzma Is Out to Prove the Doubters Wrong

LeBron is his teammate. Kobe is his mentor. Magic is his boss. Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has plenty of teachers, but he's had to learn some lessons—including how it feels to be trade bait—on his own.

by Chris Ballard

2:37

NBA

Luka Dončić Lives to Put on a Show

Unlike many of his foreign-born predecessors, Mavericks rookie Luka Dončić arrived in the NBA with an extensive résumé. The league is finding out that the skills that allowed him to dominate overseas definitely translate to the NBA.

by Rob Mahoney

2:37

Future Issue

Trae Young Is the Ultimate Weapon for Tomorrow’s NBA

Trae Young is a steely-eyed sniper with no conscience about hoisting 30-footers, but he's also thoughtful enough to navigate the hazards that come with starring in a league dominated by social media.

by Andrew Sharp

Video

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Nike Looks to the Future with Self-Lacing Basketball Performance Shoes

SI sat down with legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield to discuss the company's new self-lacing basketball performance shoes.

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Crossover TV: What Type of Impact Will Boogie Cousins Make on the Warriors?

DeMarcus Cousins is set to make his Warriors debut in the coming weeks, what type of impact can Boogie make for Golden State?

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Jayson Tatum Displays Some Self Awareness

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Will Harden or Giannis End Up With the NBA MVP Award?

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Let's Give Luka Doncic Rookie of the Year Right Now

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Monte Morris Is the Best Backup Point Guard in the NBA

Morris, is not the Nuggets’ best player, most important player, or most interesting player, but is the one guy on the team who has inarguably been the single best player in the league at his position.

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What Do the Pelicans Owe the NBA and Their Fans?

The Anthony Davis saga drags on and every night the Pelicans have to decide between sitting him and taking a $100,000 fine from the NBA, or playing him and risking an injury that craters his trade value.

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Resetting the 2019 NBA Tank Race

The 2019 NBA Draft lottery figures to be one of the most important nights in NBA history, with Duke phenom Zion Williamson available as the top prize.

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Kyrie Irving Is Learning How Hard Leadership Is

Celtics star Kyrie Irving reached out to LeBron James to apologize to his former teammate. The reason for his apology? Realizing leadership is no walk in the park.

Best NBA Players to Miss the NCAA Tournament

NBA Playoffs: First-Round Matchups We’re Dying to See

James Dolan Got His Feelings Hurt and Acted Out... Again

Prepare for Pascal Siakam’s breakout season to be tested

Kobe Bryant on The Wizenard Series and Life After the Lakers

WCS Is the NBA's Basquiat, Warhol

Allen Fuels Brooklyn's Unexpected Playoff Run

Podcasts

The Front Office

Features

Profiles

Video

FanSided/The Step Back

Best NBA Players to Miss the NCAA Tournament

NBA Playoffs: First-Round Matchups We’re Dying to See

James Dolan Got His Feelings Hurt and Acted Out... Again

Prepare for Pascal Siakam’s breakout season to be tested

Kobe Bryant on The Wizenard Series and Life After the Lakers

WCS Is the NBA's Basquiat, Warhol

Allen Fuels Brooklyn's Unexpected Playoff Run

Podcasts

The Front Office

Features

Profiles

Video

FanSided/The Step Back

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