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NBA Power Rankings: Most important stretch for all 30 teams

Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings and the most important games for all 30 teams for the rest of the regular season.

ESPN - Feb. 27

The Trade™, three weeks on: Dončić, Davis and the art of the NBA breakup

As much as the basketball itself has started to round into shape for the Lakers and Mavs after the biggest trade in NBA history , the wounds have only just begun to heal. “A lot of emotions, not ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

They are the youngest, most inexperienced team in the NBA — and a favorite to win it all

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the youngest team in the NBA. And a top contender to win it all.

NBC News - Feb. 27

The international mini-contest format worked for hockey. Could it work for the NBA or MLB?

The NHL scored big by going global to fight midseason doldrums, leaving North America's other major pro sports leagues to ponder what they could do to re-energize their dreary all-star breaks.

NBC News - 6d

With the league's stars aging out, does the NBA have a problem on its hands?

The conversation about the future face of the NBA is distracting us from a collection of superstars, including Tatum and Mitchell, carrying the league right now.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

The coffee business keeping NBA star Jimmy Butler busy off the court

Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But ...

CBS News - 5d

NBA insiders after Embiid ruled out for the season: What's next for the 76ers?

Joel Embiid will continue to look for a solution to his left knee injury. What does it mean for the Philadelphia 76ers' draft and free agency plans?

ESPN - 4d

Where Tatum ranks among NBA's all-time greats on 27th birthday

As Jayson Tatum celebrates his 27th birthday, here's a look at where the Celtics star ranks among NBA legends in key stat categories.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Warriors convert Spencer to standard NBA contract, sign Key to two-way

Warriors point guard Pat Spencer has played his way to a permanent role with Golden State for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Introducing Net Points! The latest NBA metric and its amazing early findings

For decades, the NBA box score has hidden secrets. Our new metric exposes them.

ESPN - 1d

To 50K and beyond! LeBron stretches his NBA scoring record to new frontier

LeBron James sank a 3-pointer early in Tuesday night's game against the Pelicans to become the first in NBA history to score 50,000 points.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

LeBron James surpasses 50,000 career points, a first in NBA history

LeBron James has made NBA history once again by becoming the first player to surpass 50,000 career points.

CBS News - 1d

Man posing as NBA player rep swallows $769,000 in stolen Tiffany jewelry

The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."

CBS News - 1d

Kyrie's devastating injury, LeBron & Steph reinvigorating the regular season and NBA awards

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to Kyrie Irving's devastating injury, LeBron James and Stephen Curry breathing life back into the regular season and who will ...

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes 52nd NBA player to reach 20K career points

The last player to cross 20K: Bucks teammate Damian Lillard.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Model Winnie Harlow and NBA player Kyle Kuzma get engaged during weekend getaway

NBA player Kyle Kuzma proposed to supermodel Winnie Harlow during a weekend getaway to Turks and Caicos, popping the question with an 8.5-carat engagement ring.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Sleeper LONG shots to win the NBA Title: Rockets? Clippers? & more | The Big Number

On this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to Draymond Green's stunning proclamation that the Golden State Warriors "WILL" win the NBA title this season. They don't agree, ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for violating NBA's anti-drug policy

Portis' agent, Mark Bartelstein, released a statement claiming the violation was essentially a mix-up.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

The NBA title favorites, an epic MVP race, and the top storylines to watch down the stretch

We’re just over seven weeks away from the end of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, and there’s still plenty to figure out. Here are the most important things to keep an eye on.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds: What does Victor Wembanyama's injury mean to the award race?

The Defensive Player of the Year race just changed drastically with Wembanyama now out for the season

CBS Sports - Feb. 20

Six NBA game-changers who can alter fate of their team's stretch run: Jimmy Butler, Luka Dončić, more

With just 30 or so games left, these players can make a significant impact

CBS Sports - Feb. 20

Suns vs. Spurs odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 20 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Raptors vs. Heat odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 21 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors on Friday

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Magic vs. Grizzlies odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 21 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic on Friday night

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Thunder vs. Jazz odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 21 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Utah Jazz vs. OKC Thunder on Friday

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Spurs vs. Pistons odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 21 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs in Austin on Friday night

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

NBA front office rankings: Celtics, OKC at the top, Mavericks sink after Luka trade, but they're not No. 30

With a wild trade deadline in the rearview mirror, we divided the NBA's 30 front offices into 11 different tiers

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

NBA odds, free score predictions for Friday, Feb, 21: Model picks Cavaliers-Knicks, Rockets-Timberwolves, more

SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its NBA score prediction for every game on Friday

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, Feb. 21 include Jalen Brunson

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, Feb. 21

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. boosts NBA Defensive Player of the Year chances with game-saving block

Jackson blocked Paolo Banchero's leaner as time expired to save the Grizzlies' win over the Magic.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Knicks aren't just falling short against NBA's elite teams, they're getting absolutely bludgeoned

New York is 0-6 against Cleveland, Boston and OKC with a 21-point average margin of defeat

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

76ers vs. Nets odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 22 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Blazers vs. Hornets odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 22 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Rockets vs. Jazz odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 22 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets on Saturday night

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Lakers vs. Nuggets prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 22 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets, predictions, and picks for the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles game on Saturday featuring Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic

CBS Sports - Feb. 22