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Sporting News All-NBA Teams 2025: SGA, Nikola Jokic, Giannis lead the way

The 15 players who deserve All-NBA honors. The theme of this year's team is the old mixed with the new, as well as a reminder that availability is the best ability.

Stephen Noh

• 04-15-2025

Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year: Zaccharie Risacher gets edge over Stephon Castle, Jaylen Wells

Zaccharie Risacher's under-the-radar Hawks season deserves praise.

Stephen Noh

• 04-15-2025

Raptors offseason preview: Toronto's lottery luck will shape summer

Here is everything facing Toronto, from the team's lottery odds to free agency decisions and potential offseason moves.

Gilbert McGregor

• 04-15-2025

Pistons predicted to acquire $197 million former No. 1 pick to pair with Cade Cunningham

This would be an NBA blockbuster for sure.

Billy Heyen

• 2hr

Zion Williamson trade pitch pairs Pelicans star with $203 million 25.2 PPG scorer

This would be an awesome pick-and-roll combo.

Billy Heyen

• 2hr

Rockets' Dillon Brooks predicts ejection during Warriors series, but not for himself

Dillon Brooks is already causing chaos.

Billy Heyen

• 2hr

Rockets, Kevin Durant trade talks get major update before playoffs

Houston isn't looking like the most likely landing spot for KD.

Billy Heyen

• 3hr

Domantas Sabonis trade destinations: Top suitors for Kings star after GM firing

The Sacramento Kings continue to make massive changes. Is trading Domantas Sabonis next on the agenda?

DJ Foster

• 11hr

Bucks get remarkable Damian Lillard injury news before playoffs begin

Milwaukee Bucks superstar guard is nearing a playoff return.

Caleb Crowley

• 12hr

Heat vs. Hawks NBA Play-In prediction: Odds, betting advice & top props

The Heat and Hawks clash in Atlanta on Friday in the NBA Play-In Tournament, with the final Eastern Conference playoff seed on the line. Here are the full odds, as well as the Sporting News' best bets, top props and final score prediction.

Sloan Piva

• 12hr

Buy tickets now to see the Lakers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Here's everything to know about tickets to see the Lakers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including prices, the full bracket and all the scheduled games in Los Angeles.

Daniel Yanofsky

• 12hr

Nikola Vucevic’s message sparks trade rumors after Bulls miss postseason

Chicago is likely to move on from the big man this summer as they go full rebuild.

Alex Murray

• 12hr

Buy tickets now to see the Warriors in the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Here's everything to know about tickets to see the Warriors in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including prices, the full bracket and all the scheduled games in San Francisco.

Daniel Yanofsky

• 12hr

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