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Kemba Walker

The Man Behind Kemba Walker's Rise to Point Guard Royalty

Kemba Walker is counted among the NBA's most nimble guards, equipped with a killer crossover and lightning-fast reflexes. As Walker is quick to attest, Jay Hernandez, who is now a Hornets assistant, has a large hand in his rise.

by Jake Fischer

Five Breakout Candidates for the 2018-19 NBA Season

by Michael Shapiro

Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Four

KD Connects With Next Generation Through Sneakers

by Jarrel Harris

Los Angeles Sparks v Phoenix Mercury

WNBA Media Roundtable: Examining Coverage of the League and Forecasting Its Future

The Crossover's WNBA media roundtable tackles everything from why players get so much vitriol on Twitter to the overall coverage of the league and if the WNBA is doing enough to market its players.

by Kellen Becoats

Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett Highlight Impressive Duke Team During Canada Tour

Duke looked incredibly impressive during its preseason tour of Canada over the weekend, with Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett giving us plenty to think about as we approach the college season.

by Jeremy Woo

Markelle Fultz

For Philadelphia and Markelle Fultz, the Future Must Begin Now

What should the 76ers and their fans expect from Markelle Fultz in year No. 2? An enigma for much of his short career, Fultz now has a chance to become a reliable third option and leave his mark in Philadelphia.

by Michael Shapiro

Cleveland Cavaliers v Indiana Pacers - Game Six

The Upstart Pacers Are Grounded in Restraint

Victor Oladipo and the Pacers were one of the most surprising stories in the NBA last season. So what are the next steps in their evolution? The Crossover provides a season outlook.

by Rob Mahoney

Carmelo Anthony

Will Carmelo Anthony Fare Better Without Russell Westbrook?

Carmelo Anthony will team up with James Harden and Chris Paul with hopes of competing for a title, but after last season there are doubts about how much he can contribute. Will Anthony perform better without Russell Westbrook?

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Brandon Ingram

When LeBron Joined the Lakers, Everything Changed for Brandon Ingram

Last season the ball was placed in Brandon Ingram's hands. Now, with LeBron James in town, Ingram must embrace the complicated work of learning to live without it.

by Rob Mahoney

Paul George

What Are the Thunder's Chances in Stacked Western Conference?

Paul George staying in Oklahoma City was a major win for the Thunder this offseason but where do they stand in the Western Conference hierarchy?

by Michael Shapiro

NCAA RULE CHANGE

Adam Silver

For NBA Insiders, the NCAA Rule Changes Arrive with Confusion and Skepticism

The NBA, NBPA and USA Basketball learned about the new NCAA rule changes in the public sphere with the rest of the world. But now that the information is here, it appears that the other organizations are expected to solve a puzzle that was met with skepticism.

by Jeremy Woo

Rebuilding experiments

Trae Young

The Great Hawks and Mavericks Rebuilding Experiment

In the spirit of the offseason, we consider the rebuilds of the Hawks and Mavericks. Now, with Trae Young and Luka Doncic under the microscope, we'll watch them experiment in real time.

by Andrew Sharp

Trending

Will Carmelo Prove to Be the Rockets' Weakest Link?

Carmelo Anthony

Ice Cube's BIG3 Has Grand Ambitions

BIG3 - Week Four

Building USA's Dream Team for the 2020 Olympics

Kevin Durant

Podcasts

2018 NBA Finals - Game Four

Will LeBron Still Be a Top-10 Player in Five Years?

Will 39-year-old LeBron James still be dominant in the year 2023? The Open Floor podcast crew predicts his future and discusses why LeBron James Jr. might be his motivation to play late into his career.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Make Your Pick: Kevin Love, DeMar DeRozan or Blake Griffin?

Who is going to have the best year between Blake Griffin, DeMar DeRozan or Kevin Love? The Open Floor podcast discusses that and more.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Toronto Raptors v San Antonio Spurs

Why Kawhi Leonard Was the Right Gamble for the Raptors

Masai Ujiri's acquisition of Kawhi Leonard from the Spurs was the type of risk the Raptors needed to take after hitting a hard ceiling in the playoffs the past couple years.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

LeBron James

What Is the Ceiling for LeBron James and the Lakers Next Season?

Now that LeBron James is in L.A. and the shock has almost worn off, it's time to look at the roster and consider what they can complete this season.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

The Front Office

Trae Young

2019 NBA Draft: A Handy Cheat Sheet Examining Every Protected Pick

The 2019 NBA Draft is still months away, but it's never too early to pull back the veil on some of the details. In an effort to do so, The Crossover's Front Office provides a handy cheat sheet for every protected pick.

by Jeremy Woo

Answering the Nine Biggest 2019 NBA Draft Questions

We answer the biggest questions surrounding the 2019 draft, including what Zion Williamson's NBA position be and if he, Cam Reddish and R.J. Barrett can coexist at Duke.

by Jeremy Woo

2018 NBA Summer League - Las Vegas - Orlando Magic v Phoenix Suns

Rookie Report Cards: The Most Noteworthy Summer League Showings

With the disclaimer that this is only NBA Summer League, the early returns on this year's draft class have been pretty impressive. The Crossover points out the best showings in Las Vegas.

by Jeremy Woo

Cam Reddish

2019 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 60 Prospects

With this year's NBA draft officially behind us, it's time to look forward to 2019. The Crossover's Front Office provides an early look at the next crop of top players.

by Jeremy Woo

Features

Andre Iguodala

Andre Iguodala Q&A: The Talent of Kevin Durant, Generosity of LeBron and Allure of Golf

One of the great minds in basketball, Andre Iguodala is razor sharp and has interesting answers for almost any topic. In an interview with The Crossover, he offers thoughtful statements on LeBron James, golf and more.

by Ben Golliver

USAB Minicamp in Las Vegas - Behind the Scenes

Thunder’s Paul George Harbors No Lakers Regrets: ‘I Don’t Need No Big City or Big Lights’

Paul George caused quite a stir when he opted to re-sign with the Thunder and shun the Lakers but the five-time All-Star has no regrets about his decision to remain in OKC.

by Ben Golliver

LeBron James

LeBron James’s Best Response to Donald Trump Was None at All

LeBron James made a heroic effort in his community and opened the I Promise school to help families in Akron, Ohio. After his interview caught the attention of Donald Trump, James reacted the best way possible—by letting his activism do the talking.

by Rohan Nadkarni

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley Sounds Off on LeBron and More: 'He Wants to Be a Hollywood Mogul'

Although TNT's "Inside the NBA" is on hiatus, Charles Barkley always has fresh takes ready to go. With much of the offseason in the rearview mirror, the Hall of Famer talks to The Crossover about LeBron James, Kevin Durant and more summer storylines.

by Ben Golliver

Profiles

Inside Decision 3.0: LeBron James Follows in the Footsteps of Legends

Facing his third free-agency decision, LeBron James traveled on a new path and picked the Lakers. The Crossover takes you inside the process that led James to join an iconic franchise and follow in the footsteps of legends.

by Lee Jenkins

Kobe Bryant

Fantastic Voyage: Kobe Bryant Is Now an Entertainment Mogul with a Friendlier Mission

No longer draining daggers for the Lakers, Kobe Bryant—the self-styled Black Mamba—is now an entertainment mogul with a friendlier mission: transporting kids to magical worlds.

by Lee Jenkins

Run TMC

Run TMC Lives on as the Rare Team Celebrated for Style Rather Than Record

Nearly 30 years before the Splash Brothers came along, three scoring sensations gave Golden State a revolutionary, wide-open offense with a catchy name.

by Greg Bishop

Draymond Green and Dennis Rodman

Draymond Before Draymond: The Complicated Legacy of Dennis Rodman

Which Dennis Rodman should we remember? The unselfish, relentless Hall of Famer that was ahead of his time? Or the one popping up on TMZ and traveling to North Korea? The NBA's rebounding king carries a complicated legacy.

by Chris Ballard

Sneakers

LeBron James

Biggest Winners and Losers of the NBA Offseason

The sneaker market typically heats up in the summer, with new deals and releases popping up from major companies. While this year has been a bit slower, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and others created headlines. The Crossover picked winners and losers from the bunch.

by Jarrel Harris

Marvin Bagley III

Can Puma Carve Out Space in the Basketball Sneaker Business?

Puma made a big splash in the basketball market, landing Deandre Ayton and Marvin Bagley III. The initial push has been impressive, but how long-lasting will the company's efforts be?

by Jarrel Harris

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

kickstradomis

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

Kevin Love on LeBron James leaving

Watch: Kevin Love Explains How He Learned LeBron James Was Leaving Cavaliers

After being traded to the Cavaliers to team with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love is now the only one of the trio still in Cleveland.

by Khadrice Rollins

Crossover TV Hosts New Atlanta Hawks Guard Trae Young

On behalf of Tissot, the 5th pick in the NBA Draft and new Atlanta Hawks Guard, Trae Young, joins Crossover TV to talk about flat Earth theories and more. For more of this interview and Crossover TV, subscribe to SI TV.

Crossover TV Roundtable: Kawhi Leonard Trade Scenarios

Crossover TV Roundtable: Will Giannis Stay With The Bucks?

Mentalist Oz Pearlman Leaves Crossover TV In Shock

FanSided/The Step Back

Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Seven

Life After LeBron James

The economy of Cleveland and the ceiling of the Cavaliers are both brought down with LeBron’s exodus. But unlike the first time he left, the post-LeBron redux won’t be a smoldering pile of rubble.

Utah Jazz v Houston Rockets - Game Five

The Whiteboard: Donovan Mitchell Will Be One of the Greats

Donovan Mitchell appears poised for greatness after his breakout rookie season with the Utah Jazz.

Zack LaVine offer sheet from Kings

NBA Free Agency 2018: Five Most Puzzling Contract Decisions

2018 NBA free agency produced as many frightening deals as ever.

LeBron James

LeBron Will Be in the Hearts of Cavs Fans Forever

Although LeBron James decided to go to the Lakers, he will be a "Cav for Life" for many Cleveland fans.

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