What Jabari Smith Jr.’s extension tells us about the state of NBA player salaries
There has been a lot said about the rapid influx of money into the NBA in recent years.…
Cam Johnson to Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. national grades
The Nuggets made a huge splash at the start of free agency on Monday night, trading away starting…
Trade grades: Can Michael Porter Jr. help Nets’ rebuilding efforts?
The interesting yet tenuous existence of Michael Porter Jr. on the Denver Nuggets appears to be over. After…
2026 NBA mock draft: Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer lead way
The 2025 NBA Draft has come and gone, which means it’s time to introduce you to the new…
NBA Draft grades for every team: Spurs, Hornets get A’s while Pelicans flunk
Draft grades are undeniably a great way to make a writer look silly. But you know what? Everyone…
NBA offseason themes to watch: Pacers’ roster-building, second-apron fears and more
One team’s tax situation has turned unpredictable. A player’s contract is once again at the center of mixed…
Sizing up the best, worst and weirdest moves of the 2025 NBA Draft
OK, pencils down. The 2025 NBA Draft is complete, after two days and the usual rapid-fire series of…
Nuggets idle in NBA draft as only team without a pick
Denver was the sleepiest town in the NBA on draft night. Both of them. The only team without…
NBA Draft 2025: Kam Jones? Tyrese Proctor? Who will be selected in Round 2?
The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books, and it brought its fair share…
Analysis, fits for every NBA Draft pick from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie
The 2025 NBA Draft is underway — taking place over two days — and The Athletic’s draft experts…