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Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets' Impossible Task Out West

The Nuggets are a young upstart on the rise with a perilous uphill climb ahead. Can they survive and prosper in the NBA's toughest conference?

by Andrew Sharp 3 hours ago

The Crossover's NBA 1-on-1 Tournament: Round of 8

With The Crossover's 1-on-1 Tournament in the Round of 8, the battles have become more intense. Help us decide between Stephen Curry vs. Kevin Durant and much more.

by Rohan Nadkarni an hour ago

What Happened to Superman? How Dwight Howard Lost His Way

Dwight Howard's mission was to use basketball as a platform for God’s glory. Has he done what he intended? "Yes and no."

by Lee Jenkins

Kevin Durant's Twitter Antics Prove His Critics Right

Kevin Durant's Twitter behavior proves he listens to his naysayers while affirming their reasonable criticisms.

by Michael Rosenberg

On The Brink: Four NBA Teams in Danger of Rebuilding

Due to the typical ebb and flow of competition, the teams atop the NBA often change. These successful franchises could be on the brink of rebuilding.

by Michael Shapiro

Friendly Fire: 25 Petty Critiques of the SI Top 100

Think Kyrie Irving got jobbed? Dion Waiters snubbed? You're not alone. The Crossover's Andrew Sharp offers 25 petty critiques about the SI Top 100.

by Andrew Sharp

Top 100 NBA Players of 2018: Nos. 10-1

Who are the NBA's 10 best players? This is where the debates get intense. We reveal our rankings for LeBron, Steph, KD, Harden and more.

by Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney

Top 100 NBA Players of 2018: Nos. 30-11

It's a battle of the point guards in 30-11. Where do Kyrie Irving, John Wall, Damian Lillard, Mike Conley and Kyle Lowry rank on our Top 100 list?

by Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney

oakley lawsuit

The Charles Oakley Vs. Jim Dolan Saga Could End in Court

Charles Oakley has filed a lawsuit against MSG and Knicks owner Jim Dolan, raising complaints that include defamation, battery, false imprisonment and more.

by Michael McCann

TOP 100

Top 100 NBA Players of 2018: Nos. 50-31

The debates heat up as we reveal the rankings for Carmelo Anthony, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and more in the 50-31 section of our Top 100 NBA players of 2018.

by Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney

Trending

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Open Floor: The Hardest SI Top 100 Debate

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

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NBA 2K18 Will Be Extremely Tough to Top

by Ben Eagle

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Kyrie Irving Doesn't Care He May Have Upset LeBron

by Chris Chavez

Free Agency

Does the NBA Have a Tampering Problem?

Does Adam Silver have a big problem on his hands? The Lakers' recruitment of Paul George is only the latest instance of tampering around the league.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

The Awkward Dynamic Between Derrick Rose and the Cavs

While Isaiah Thomas may be a natural replacement for Kyrie Irving, Derrick Rose is not. LeBron and the Cavs need the former Knick to adapt in order to survive.

by Rob Mahoney

Did the Spurs Take a Step Back This Summer?

The Spurs prepared for the offseason and waited for a change that never came. Was San Antonio's summer one big false start?

by Rob Mahoney

Which NBA Players Could Cash in Next Summer?

As the offseason draws to a close, it's time to take a look at next year's cash-in candidates. Could Andrew Wiggins get the max deal he clearly covets?

by Michael Shapiro

Profiles

O.J. Mayo, Banned and Forgotten, Fights to Save His NBA Career

"I dug myself a hole, but it’s not a coffin." O.J. Mayo tries to save his NBA career after being banned for drug use.

by Ben Golliver

College Basketball

How a 17-Year-Old Prep Star Went Global in the Era of Viral Hoops

Zion Williamson has supercharged the prep highlight mixtape industry with his mind-blowing dunks.

by Chris Johnson

How Allen Iverson Finally Found His Way Home

By traditional standards, Allen Iverson did not accomplish much in the seven years since he walked away from the NBA, except that he found his way home.

by Lee Jenkins

'I'm Ready': The Text that Started the Warriors' Dynasty

For all practical purposes, the Warriors captured the 2017 title the night they surrendered the 2016 crown. It all started with a text message to Kevin Durant.

by Lee Jenkins

Video

Word Association with Kemba Walker

The Crossover chatted with Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker to get his instant reaction to Michael Jordan, the Hornets outlook and Lonzo Ball's rap career,

Top 100 NBA Players of 2018: Young Players Who Could Make Leap On List

The Crossover's Ben Golliver looks at some of the young players who are on the fringes of the Top 100 NBA Players list.

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Carmelo Anthony on why New York means so much to him

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Hypothetical LeBron James Questions... with Lonzo Ball

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Cavs, Celtics Have More Moves to Make Before Season

Features

The Crossover's Top 100 NBA Players of 2018

Let the madness begin. For the fifth year in a row, we're counting down the NBA's Top 100 players, beginning with 100-51 today.

by Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney

Top 100 NBA Players of 2018: Biggest Snubs

What do Dion Waiters, Derrick Rose and Malcolm Brogdon have in common? They all missed out on the The Crossover's Top 100 NBA Players.

by Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney

Retiring Two Jerseys for One Man Is Ridiculous... Unless That Man Is Kobe Bryant

Retiring two numbers for one man is utterly ridiculous until you consider the man. This is Kobe Bryant, the self-proclaimed Black Mamba, who is being honored in L.A.

by Michael Rosenberg

The Crossover's Top 100 NBA Players Watch List

With the SI Top 100 released in full, it's now time to look toward the young players who could make their mark on the list in years to come.

by Jeremy Woo

Sneakers

The Air Jordan XXXII Is Yet Another Step Forward for the Brand

The Air Jordan XXXII has features never seen in the brand's sneakers, pushing the brand forward yet again.

by Jarrel Harris

The 10 Best Sneakers of Summer

The summer is when brands really bring out their hottest gear. We picked the best of the NBA offseason.

by Jarrel Harris

Can the Adidas 'Family' Convince Lonzo Ball to Wear the Three Stripes?

Andrew Wiggins: “Adidas is a family, I think we’re the best family."

by Ben Golliver

Which Sneaker Company Should Sign Lonzo Ball?

It appears that Lonzo Ball has put himself back on the sneaker market. What company make a push to sign him?

by Jarrel Harris

FanSided/The Step Back

The Process Isn't Over in Philly

Philadelphia has taken steps forward, but there is still work to be done.

by FanSided

How Will Russell Westbrook's Role Shift?

Could there be a chance that he will become more of an off-ball threat for Paul George?

by FanSided

Jae Crowder Will Bring Serious Value to Cleveland

Jae Crowder is the role player LeBron James and the Cavaliers have been missing.

by FanSided

Kyrie Irving wants more. Will he get it from the Celtics?

Kyrie Irving has his own team. Sort of. What will he do with it?

by FanSided