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Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers - Game Five

The Sixers Passed Their First Test With Relative Ease

The young Sixers, especially Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, are more than ready for the postseason pressure cooker, having eliminated Miami in five games.

by Jeremy Woo

WATCH: Meek Mill Rings Bell at 76ers-Heat Game 5 in Philly

by Charlotte Carroll

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The Improbable NBA Journey of Quinn Cook

by Jake Fischer

Quinn Cook

2018 NBA Draft Big Board 7.0: Top 100 Prospects

The official group of NBA draft eligible prospects is locked in and the lottery is on the horizon. Here is The Front Office's Top 100 big board.

by Jeremy Woo

What’s Next For the Blazers After Their Stunning First-Round Exit?

The Blazers' early playoff exit raises questions about the team going forward. So what does the future hold for Damian Lillard and Co.? The Crossover examines.

by Rob Mahoney

Portland Trail Blazers v New Orleans Pelicans - Game Three

Anthony Davis's Long-Awaited Breakthrough Plunges Portland Into Identity Crisis

“I’m trying to build a legacy here in New Orleans and let people know we’re for real,” Davis said after the Pelicans swept the Trail Blazers out of the playoffs and left Portland facing major roster questions in the offseason.

by Ben Golliver

Reggie Miller

Putting the NBA in Virtual Reality to the Test

What's it like watching an NBA playoff game in virtual reality? The Crossover's most hardcore hoops junkie put the technology to the test and dishes his review.

by Ben Golliver

Joel Embiid

The Science (and Process) Behind Joel Embiid's Mask

Joel Embiid's return helped power the 76ers to a Game 3 win, but an assist from a prosthetics expert ultimately made the biggest difference for Philadelphia.

by Jake Fischer

Can the Sixers Make It to the NBA Finals?

The Philadelphia 76ers are riding a wave of positivity to start the NBA playoffs, with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid owning the moment in their postseason debut.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson

Summer of Showtime: Why All Eyes Will Be on the Lakers

After the NBA’s elite are done slugging it out in the playoffs, all eyes will be on the Los Angeles Lakers for yet another big-budget reboot. But who will be its leading man (or men)?

by Lee Jenkins

Warriors Advance Past Spurs in 5 Games

San Antonio Spurs v Golden State Warriors - Game Five

Dwyane Wade Talks Basketball Future After Heat Loss

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NBA Doesn't Suspend Russell Westbrook for Game 5

Potential Russell Westbrook suspension

Ice Cube: This Big3 Season is a 'Prove It' Year

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Steve Kerr: Steph Curry Will Not Play 'Anytime Soon'

2018 Early-Entry List: Players Who Made the Leap

Lipscomb v Texas

NBA Finals Picks: Can Anyone Stop the Warriors?

Kevin Durant

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Jrue Holiday Is Strong as Hell

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The Heat, Sixers and a Series of Playoff Outliers

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Mock Draft 6.1: Projecting All 60 Picks

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The Peaks and Valleys of LeBron James in Cleveland

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The Divide Between Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs

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Burning Questions

The Biggest Questions for Each First Round Series

With the NBA playoff matchups finally set, the Crossover examines burning questions for each series that will shape the upcoming postseason.

by Ben Golliver

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The Crossover's All-NBA and All-Defensive Picks: Who Deserves to Make First Team?

How competitive were this year's All-NBA races? Stephen Curry didn't make the cut. The Crossover unveils its official ballot for the All-NBA and All-Defensive squads for 2017–18.

by Ben Golliver

Trending

Damian Lillard and the True Meaning of 'Dame Time'

Damian Lillard

2018 NBA Awards: James Harden Battles for MVP Yet Again

LeBron James

Most Intriguing Storylines in the East's First Round

Joel Embiid

Podcasts

LeBron James

What's Wrong with LeBron and the Cavaliers Offense?

The Cavaliers have struggled to upend the Pacers and fingers can be pointed in every direction. With LeBron being the most visible player, the questions will obviously start with him. The Open Floor podcast tries to figure out what's wrong with The King.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson Reveal Their Toughest NBA Matchups

The HOLDAT crew discuss how guys like Allen Iverson and Karl Malone gave them nightmares on the court.

by The Crossover Staff

Is Quin Synder Worthy of the Coach of the Year Award?

Has Quin Snyder done enough to win coach of the year? What if LeBron James and James Harden swapped teams? Did Ben Simmons's Rookie of the Year comments make him look bad? The Open Floor crew answers mailbag questions and reveal its NBA award selections.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Wayne Ellington

Breakaway: Wayne Ellington's Journey From Indistinguishable to Indispensable

Now a mainstay in Miami, Wayne Ellington played for seven teams in nine years. The NBA journeyman charted his career in the Breakaway podcast.

by Rob Mahoney

The Front Office

NBA Draft Sleepers

Nine College Seniors Who Could Be NBA Sleepers

NBA teams flock to the Portsmouth Invitational every year to look for hidden treasure. The Crossover's Front Office examines nine potential NBA sleepers from this year's tournament.

by Jeremy Woo

Mo Bamba

Big Board 6.0: Top 80 Prospects as We Enter the Predraft Process

College basketball is done and the predraft process is upon us. The last few weeks have been fairly quiet, but that's about to change. Before the scuttle and speculation starts, here are the top 80 prospects.

by Jeremy Woo

Breaking Down Darius Bazley’s Decision: Syracuse’s Loss Is the G League’s Gain

What can we expect from Darius Bazley's historic decision to become the first five-star recruit to head straight to the G League instead of going the college route?

by Jeremy Woo

2018 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: Projecting All 60 Picks After March Madness

How did the NCAA tournament impact the NBA draft? Well, it sure helped Donte DiVincenzo. With March Madness in the books, The Crossover's Front Office projects all 60 picks for the 2018 NBA draft.

by Jeremy Woo

Features

Vivek Ranadive

'These Tragedies Have to Stop.' Inside the Kings' Decision to Stand Up for Stephon Clark

When tragedy strikes and a professional sports franchise lands in the middle of a real-world issue, how should it respond? The Kings struggled with that very question as tensions erupted after Stephon Clark was shot and killed by Sacramento police.

by Chris Ballard

Draymond Green

NBA Players Are Fined Millions of Dollars Every Year. Where Does the Money Go?

What happens to the money when an NBA player is fined? The NBA's disciplinary process is straightforward and speedy, but that doesn't mean it's satisfactory. The Crossover examines how the system works.

by Ben Golliver

Adam Silver

How Will the NBA Respond to the Corruption in College Basketball?

While the G League presents an intriguing alternative to college basketball for NBA prospects, it might not be the solution. Adam Silver and the NBA face a tricky situation as the NCAA considers reform in the face of corruption.

by Andrew Sharp

Dallas Mavericks

Exclusive: Inside the Corrosive Workplace Culture of the Dallas Mavericks

More than a dozen current and ex-employees characterize the Mavs' hostile work environment—ranging from sexual harassment to domestic violence—as an “open secret.” Sports Illustrated details the allegations in a special investigation.

by Jon Wertheim and Jessica Luther

Profiles

Melissa Weishaupt

My Story: Melissa Weishaupt Goes on the Record About Mavs’ Culture of Harassment

After more than a dozen current and ex-employees shed light on the Mavs' hostile work environment, a former target opens up about her sexual harassment experience and why Mark Cuban still doesn't recognize the problem.

by Melissa Weishaupt

Smooth Operator: Dwane Casey Is Still Ironing Out Every Wrinkle He Can Find

It’s been a bumpy road, but Dwane Casey has smoothed out every crease in his path to becoming the winningest coach in Raptors history, both on the hardwood and in life.

by Lee Jenkins

Chris Paul

After Lob City Letdown, Chris Paul Seizes Second Shot at Superstar Marriage

The dustup that marred the return of Chris Paul to L.A. was one more reminder of the dysfunction that hounded the Lob City–Era Clippers. But the Point God has a new home, a new running buddy and a group of teammates who feel like a family.

by Lee Jenkins

The Immense Pride and Unspeakable Agony of Gordon Hayward

How do you cope with a gruesome injury that derails what should have been a dream season? If you’re Boston’s Gordon Hayward, you launch yourself into your rehab—and find solace in unlikely places.

by Lee Jenkins

Sneakers

Ranking All 15 of LeBron James's Signature Sneakers

LeBron James's dominance doesn't stop at the basketball court. The Crossover recognizes his long lineage in the sneaker space and ranks his best models.

by Jarrel Harris

Chris Paul Q&A: Rockets PG Unveils Latest Signature Sneaker, the CP3.XI

In an exclusive interview with the All-Star point guard, Chris Paul discusses Jordan Brand officially unveiling the CP3.XI against Portland on Tuesday.

by Jarrel Harris

The Sneaker Mailbox: How Much Influence Does Drake Really Have?

Drake's music and Air Jordan collaborations are always highly sought after. Because of this we asked the question: How strong is Drake's sneaker influence?

by Jarrel Harris

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Just for Kicks: How Salvador Amezcua Became Kickstradomis

Salvador "Kickstradomis" Amezcua is a sneaker customizer to the stars but he wasn't always in such a prime position. He talked to The Crossover about his rise in the sneaker game as a partially color blind designer.

by Jarrel Harris

Video

Damian Lillard

The Big Interview on SI TV: Damian Lillard

Blazers superstar Damian Lillard sits down with SI's Lee Jenkins to discuss his team's chances at a title, his growth as a leader, and more. Watch on Amazon Channels.

by Lee Jenkins

Crossover TV Makes Their Best Offers To Buy the Memphis Grizzlies

Robert Pera has decided to maintain majority ownership of the Memphis Grizzlies after the team was valued at a whopping $1.3 billion. In light of the valuation, Matt Dollinger and Rohan Nakdarni prepare their best offers in an effort to change Pera's mind. For more Crossover TV subscribe to SITV.

Could LeBron Win NBA MVP Over James Harden?

Where Does the Panic Meter Sit for the Warriors and Cavs?

Give and Go: Warriors or Cavs? Which Team Should Be More Worried Entering the Playoffs?

Which Player Is Winning the NBA Rookie Feud?

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Pelicans’ Sweep of Blazers Creates Uncertainty on Both Sides

For a series with such a definitive result, the Pelicans’ sweep of the Blazers generates a fair degree of uncertainty for both teams.

Becky Hammon is Just the Start of a Revolution

Women don’t get in the room to interview for the NBA positions, nor the men’s college jobs. Few are even getting assistant gigs. All of this serves to make the funnel vastly smaller for the talented basketball minds who are women.

Kawhi Leonard

Reflecting on a Year Without Kawhi Leonard

It's April and the Spurs are still without Kawhi Leonard. With only nine games under his belt, we reflect on a year without San Antonio's star.

by FanSided

How Far Can the Celtics Go Without Kyrie Irving?

Going into the postseason without their leading scorer and with expectations seriously diminished means the Celtics can feed opportunities to Terry Rozier, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

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