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Chris Paul Bets His NBA Career On The Rockets

Chris Paul is leaving a lot on the table—money, the ball, and possibly his legacy—to take a chance on the Rockets.

by Ben Golliver

Rockets Join Superteam Arms Race With Chris Paul

How will Chris Paul and James Harden fit together in Houston? To put it one word: Beautifully.

by Rob Mahoney

NBA Matchmaker: Perfect Fits For Free Agents

Gordon Hayward in Celtic green? Blake Griffin playing in South Beach? We play matchmaker for the biggest NBA free agents.

by Rohan Nadkarni 3 hours ago

Ten Steps To Undo Phil’s Damage To Knicks

The Knicks will have a tough time working from under Phil Jackson's failings. But here's how that process should look.

by Ben Golliver

Are The Celtics On The Brink Of A Superteam?

Isaiah Thomas had a dream season for the Celtics this year, now his sweetheart contract might deliver them a superteam.

by Ben Golliver

Jackson's Refusal To Evolve Forced Knicks' Hand

The Carmelo situation. The Porzingis exit interview. The "posse" scandal. In the end, the Knicks had no choice but to fire Phil Jackson.

by Andrew Sharp

Meet Lonzo Ball's Agent ... (No, It's Not LaVar)

Why did the Ball family hire a 28-year-old rookie agent with no NBA clients to represent Lonzo? Meet Harrison Gaines.

by Jake Fischer

The Knicks Finally Give Up On Phil Jackson

Firing Phil Jackson doesn't fix all of the Knicks' problems—but it's a good start.

by Rohan Nadkarni

NBA Awards

The First NBA Awards Show Was A Success

While the excitement over the MVP and ROY race died down, the NBA Awards Show was a success for the league.

by Rohan Nadkarni

Allen Iverson

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

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NBA Rumors: Hayward Set To Make Free Agent Visits

by Scooby Axson

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Open Floor: NBA Awards, Free Agency Look-Ahead

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

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Buyer Beware: Five Pricey Free Agents To Avoid

by Michael Shapiro

Features

Top 50 Players Available In Free Agency

NBA free agency is on the horizon, and it's time to keep an eye on players like Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and more.

by Rob Mahoney

The Craziest Part Of The Calendar

We'll learn a lot about players like Gordon Hayward and Blake Griffin when free agency hits.

by Rob Mahoney

Free Agency Rumors And Paul George Dreams

The draft is over, the cap is set, and free agency is coming. Let's take stock of the NBA landscape.

by Andrew Sharp

The KD Text: Is Draymond Guilty Of Tampering?

There's a fine line between "recruiting" and "tampering" in the NBA. Was Draymond Green's famous Game 7 text to Kevin Durant the former or the latter?

by Michael McCann

Profiles

Who Wants To Bet On De'Aaron Fox?

Is De'Aaron Fox the next John Wall? Or the next Elfrid Payton? The future NBA lottery pick has the skills and personality to be a star one day.

by Andrew Sharp

'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

The NBA Is Finally Seeing The Real John Wall

It's funny what finally being healthy—and having a coach who understands you—can do for a guy. Just ask John Wall.

by Lee Jenkins

Meeting Markelle Fultz: A Day With The NBA's (Likely) No. 1 Pick

Everyone knows Markelle Fultz's name, but few know much about him.

by Andrew Sharp

Video

Give And Go: Blockbuster Trade Kicks Off Free Agency

The trade sending Chris Paul to the Rockets and what to expect from NBA free agency.

Who's The NBA's G.O.A.T? LeBron James or Michael Jordan

The Crossover’s Madelyn Burke asks the incoming 2017 NBA rookie class who is the greatest of all time, Michael Jordan or LeBron James?

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NBA Shoe Draft: Which basketball shoe went No. 1 overall?

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Dwyane Wade Wants To Upgrade Your Lifestyle

by Rohan Nadkarni

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Dubs Dynasty Kicks Off With 2nd Title

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DeRozan Wants Kobe To Be A Legacy Brand

DeMar DeRozan wants Kobe Bryant to have the next great legacy brand, and he’s doing his part.

by DeAntae Prince

A Stroll Down Sneaker Memory Lane With Vince Carter

The Crossover talks to sneaker legend Vince Carter about his favorite kicks, best commercials and more.

by Jarrel Harris

Inside Rudy Gay's Massive Sneaker Closet

Rudy Gay talks his massive sneaker collection, how growing up in the DMV area influenced his style and more in this Q&A.

by Jarrel Harris

Ray Allen Q&A: Living A Jordan Lover's Dream

One of Jordan Brand's original ambassadors, Ray Allen, talks about his love for Jumpman and how he almost signed with FILA.

by Jarrel Harris

NBA Draft

Lonzo, The Lakers, And An LA Dream Come True

A hometown product is about to breathe new life into the Lakers. How long until another LA native joins him?

by Lee Jenkins

2017 NBA Draft First Round Pick-By-Pick Analysis

Let the hot takes begin. The Crossover provided instant pick-by-pick grades and analysis from the 2017 NBA draft.

by Jeremy Woo

2017 NBA Draft: Biggest Winners And Losers

Jimmy Butler got traded, LaVar Ball got his wish and the night went off without too much drama. Who are the big winners of the 2017 NBA Draft?

by Ben Golliver

The Reinvention Of Josh Hart

Josh Hart can take the mystery out of the NBA draft for a team, but will they make the safe pick and go with a proven winner?

by Jeremy Woo

Off-Season Previews

The Process's End Is In Sight

After years of rebuilding, the Sixers' trade for the No. 1 pick sets the stage for a dynamic off-season and a step towards contention.

by Danny Leroux

Kings Start Post Boogie Era In Earnest

If the Kings are to have a positive future, they must exercise patience in the post DeMarcus Cousins era.

by Danny Leroux

Will The Pistons Move Any Key Rotation Players?

The Pistons have a big decision to make regarding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Andre Drummond.

by Danny Leroux

Will The Hawks Retain Paul Millsap?

The Atlanta Hawks and much of the NBA's off-season hinges on Paul Millsap's future and free agency.

by Danny Leroux

FanSided/The Step Back

Butler Can Help Unlock Wiggins’s Full Potential

Jimmy Butler's ability on defense could open up Andrew Wiggins's two-way potential.

by FanSided

Malik Monk Might Be This Draft's Best Shooter

Kentucky's Malik Monk could be one of the 2017 draft's best off-ball shooters.

by FanSided

The Cavs Did Flip The Switch In The Playoffs

Don't forget just how good the Cavaliers were before bumping into the Warriors.

by FanSided

The Five Best Fits For Lonzo Ball

Let's look at the best fits for Lonzo Ball, even though we know he wants to join the Lakers.

by FanSided