It's clear that Anthony Davis's game has gone to another level since DeMarcus Cousins went down. But how much MVP consideration should 'The Brow' be getting?
Anthony Davis, James Harden and Kevin Durant will all take the floor Wednesday. So, too, will Steph Curry, Russell Westbrook and Andre Drummond. All that star power gives DFS players plenty of options, but also makes settling on a lineup core a greater challenge.
On the latest episode of the HOLDAT podcast, Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson address the current crisis in college basketball and explain why they turned down gifts and money.
The NBA's competitive balance issues can't be fixed with one move, but maybe 10. Here's how the league can get rid of tanking and give fans a new tournament just as addictive as the playoffs themselves.
The Bucks have found success after a midseason coaching change from Jason Kidd to Joe Prunty. Are they a real contender in the East? Or just benefiting from an easy stretch?
Wizards star Bradley Beal has a long list of moves at his disposal, but he knows his bread and butter: "I feel like if I'm able to get to my step-back, there's pretty much nothing you can do."
After Lorenzen Wright's untimely death, his mother, Deborah Marion, became both a crusader and a detective. Even when the case stalled, she persisted and sought justice for her son.
The Wizards are rolling without John Wall and playing their best basketball of the year. Of course, all of this is happening with John Wall sitting on the sidelines.
Anthony Davis has been arguably the best player in the NBA since DeMarcus Cousins's season-ending injury. In a dream matchup with the Suns on Monday, he's the ideal DFS lineup centerpiece.
Nine years into his NBA career, DeMar DeRozan remains one step ahead of the opposition. The Raptors star breaks down how he's become one of the most skilled bucket-getters in the league.
Even by superstar standards, Jimmy Butler played a massive role for the Timberwolves. With the superstar now out for an indefinite period of time, everything could come crashing down for Minnesota.
Examining some of the biggest questions surrounding the investigation into the Dallas Mavericks and analyzing how it will affect Mark Cuban and the rest of the NBA going forward.
The NBA reacted quickly to sexual harassment claims within the Dallas Mavericks franchise. So, with the league taking all the proper steps, what's Isiah Thomas still doing on NBATV?
"It would be naïve to think that there aren’t incidents like this happening within any of the other 29 teams in the league.” Rachel Nichols explains why 'The Jump' went heavy on SI's investigation into the Dallas Mavericks.
The biggest difference between the Mavericks and Panthers may have come in the aftermath of their scandals. While one franchise offered transparency and remorse, the other offered indifference and ignorance.
In the latest Open Floor podcast, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver address the SI investigation that unearthed the Mavericks' corrosive culture and consider steps the NBA should take.
Neither the Phoenix Suns nor Los Angeles Clippers may be great teams in real life, but their matchup on Friday is the best DFS game on the slate. We focus on that, and give you a few other picks for your lineups.
From Kawhi's mysterious injury to LeBron's captivating quest to the race for the No. 1 pick, The Crossover breaks down the seven biggest plot lines to watch the rest of the NBA season.
Michael Porter Jr. has been cleared to return to the court—but playing this season could be a risky move for his NBA draft stock. The Crossover’s Front Office examines the Missouri freshman’s conundrum.
The first contract most NBA players sign won't be with an NBA team. With that in mind, we look at prospects who are on the radars of brands like Nike and Adidas.
LeBron James look revitalized with his new-look team after the trade deadline. He should keep that rolling in the Cavaliers' first game after the All-Star break on Thursday, making him the ideal player around which to build your DFS lineups.
The Spurs could be without Kawhi Leonard for the rest of the season, according to Gregg Popovich. This set off alarms for the Internet, but the Open Floor podcast crew saw this coming.
Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson drop their first episode of the #HOLDAT podcast, with takeaways from All-Star Weekend and thoughts on the second half of the NBA season.
LeBron James raised the bar at the All-Star Game and took home his third MVP at the event. On and off the court, this weekend was a testament to his longstanding greatness.
Isaiah Thomas worked for years to prove himself on the court, only to be traded by the Celtics then Cavaliers, so what does a mutually beneficial outcome for him and the Lakers even look like?
Pistons star Andre Drummond sat down with The Crossover for an Anything But Basketball interview, addressing serious topics like Netflix, Little Caesars pizza and Taylor Swift.
All-Star Weekend wasn’t just another high note from Victor Oladipo’s season-long coming out party—it was also the first time his father watched him play. The Crossover goes behind the scenes with the Pacers star in LA.
NBA All-Star Weekend is essentially a business convention. The weekend provides a window into all the economies that make basketball more interesting than any other sport.
The NBA wrapped up another successful iteration of its Basketball Without Borders Global Camp over the weekend, bringing together many of the world’s top teenage prospects and mixing them together into a development-oriented setting.
In need of a jolt of energy, the success of the 2018 NBA All-Star Game was contingent on players taking it seriously. LeBron James and a host of others proved a little effort can go a long way.
LeBron James promised the NBA All-Star Game would be more competitive this year—and he delivered. Team LeBron edged Team Steph 148-145 with James setting the tone and taking home MVP.
The quotes we print and praise are only half the battle. LeBron James, Gregg Popovich and many others have identified themselves as figures willing to take a stand, and now is their chance to take more action.
How will LeBron James and Kyrie Irving co-exist? Will the players actually compete? Here are the best storylines to follow during the NBA All-Star Game.
Desperately in need of a new jolt of life, the Slam Dunk Contest could get its new heir to the throne, with Dennis Smith Jr., Donovan Mitchell and Larry Nance Jr. all in the field.
NBA All-Star Weekend can, coincidentally, create stars. Because this shine of a solid performance can have a long-lasting effect, the Open Floor podcast tries to predict the next big winner.
Raptors coach Dwane Casey has put in the sweat equity in Toronto. Now with his Raptors at the top of the East, he's coaching Team LeBron and stepping into the spotlight.
After getting his No. 34 retired Sunday, the Celtics' Paul Pierce believes Kevin Garnett's jersey will be the next to hang alongside his at the TD Garden.
The Golden State Warriors bring their high-powered offense to Portland on Wednesday, but its home-crowd favorite Damian Lillard, not Steph Curry or Kevin Durant, who should be strongly on your DFS radar. Find out who else joins him on the last big night of NBA action before All-Star Weekend.
Marvin Bagley and Mikal Bridges are known commodities in the NBA world, but what about their teammates? The Front Office shines a light on the talented but overshadowed players who lineup alongside top prospects.
Former NBA teammates (and current best friends) Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson are teaming up with Sports Illustrated to host a brand-new podcast called HOLDAT.
Anthony Davis turned into an even deadlier fantasy player when he lost a teammate, DeMarcus Cousins. Andre Drummond's game improved vastly when he gained a teammate, Blake Griffin. Both are worthy NBA DFS lineup centerpieces on Monday.
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings, the Cavaliers makeover has them surging, the Rockets somehow got better and the Jazz continue to their surprising streak.
Victor Solomon is a jeweler whose clients include Kevin Durant and Paul Pierce, but he isn’t making masterpieces to wear. Instead, the artist is making the most unnecessarily extravagant basketball hoops you've ever seen.
The new-look Cavaliers dominated Boston on Paul Pierce's Jersey Retirement Night as the newest Cavs provide an optimistic look into the future for Cleveland.