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LeBron and Steph Gave Trump the Level of Respect He Deserves

Donald Trump's playbook is as thin as his hair, and that was apparent as he traded words with Stephen Curry and LeBron James this weekend.

by Andrew Sharp

Carmelo Anthony, Paul George and the Remaking of Oklahoma City

The Thunder landed Paul George and Carmelo Anthony, fitting the frame of a superteam around Russell Westbrook.

by Rob Mahoney

Mr. President: You Represent All of Us. Don’t Divide Us. Bring Us Together

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

by Steve Kerr (As Told To Chris Ballard)

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 the OKC starting lineup.

by Ben Golliver

The NBA Should Band Together Behind Warriors' Dismissal of Trump

Adam Silver has frequently stopped just short of a full rebuke of Donald Trump, but now the league may finally be forced to take sides.

by Rohan Nadkarni

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

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

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

nuggets future

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

TOP 100

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

Trending

Open Floor: Melo Trade and All Things Trump

Carmelo Anthony Pens Goodbye Letter to New York, Knicks

John Wall, Bradley Beal Blast Trump Comments

Why do people still overlook John Wall? IMG

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 Detroit Pistons Tobias Harris IMG

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.

Best NBA 1-on-1 Tournament Finals IMG

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?

Playing Word Association with Kemba Walker

Word Association with Kemba Walker IMG

Young Players Poised to Rise on Top 100 NBA Player List

Carmelo Anthony on why New York means so much to him

Features

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. 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

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

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

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