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"Don't divide us. Bring us together." Steve Kerr explains how President Trump's divisive words affected him and the Warriors' decision to cancel their White House visit.

by Steve Kerr (As Told To Chris Ballard)

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Carmelo Anthony's Arrival Bolsters a Dangerous Thunder Lineup

The Thunder and GM Sam Presti had no reason to blink in adding Carmelo Anthony. His addition fortifies a starting lineup featuring Russell Westbrook, Andre Roberson, Paul George and Steven Adams.

by Ben Golliver

0:55

NBA

Trade Grades: Carmelo Anthony Deal Yet Another Steal for Thunder

The Carmelo Anthony saga is finally over, with the Thunder pulling off a steal that pairs the longtime star with Russell Westbrook and Paul George.

by Rohan Nadkarni

Edge

The Fittest 50: Picking 2017's Most In-Shape Athletes

With insight from the panel of trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and performance experts, we set out to do the near impossible: identify the top 50 fittest men and women across all sports right now.

5:04

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The Crossover's NBA 1-on-1 Tournament: Finals

We could've predicted that LeBron James and Kevin Durant, the NBA's two best players, would compete in the Finals. Vote to help us determine who wins the crown.

by Rohan Nadkarni

3:17

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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

1:52

NBA

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

1:52

NBA

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

1:52

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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

1:21

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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

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Open Floor: Trading Jordan Stories and Top NBA Moments

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

NBA

Revisiting Melo’s Tumultuous Last year With Knicks

by Jeremy Woo

NBA

Kevin Durant's Twitter Antics Prove Critics Right

by Michael Rosenberg

Free Agency

2:37

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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

2:37

NBA

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

0:50

NBA

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

2:37

NBA

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

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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

1:19

NBA

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

2:59

NBA

'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

0:53 | NBA

Word Association with Tobias Harris

The Crossover's Matt Dollinger chats with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris to get his instant reaction to Kendrick Lamar, Stan Van Gundy and the Golden State Warriors.

5:04 | NBA

Give and Go: Best NBA 1-on-1 Tournament Finals

Who are the best matchups the best possible matchups we want to see in the Finals of The Crossover's NBA 1-on-1 Tournament?

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Playing Word Association with Kemba Walker

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Young Players Poised to Rise on Top 100 NBA Player List

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Carmelo Anthony on why New York means so much to him

Features

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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

1:52

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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

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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

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NBA

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