NBA AM: LeBron James’ Quest For Eighth Straight Finals

Despite playing 30 minutes in preseason, LeBron James dazzled in the season opener with an impressive stat line.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Is It Smart To Bet On Yourself In This Market?

Many extension-eligible players opted to bet on themselves and a questionable free agent marketplace next summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: 50 NBA Predictions for 2017-2018

As he always does, Joel Brigham makes 50 predictions for the forthcoming NBA season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Dallas Mavericks Rookie Dennis Smith Jr. Bursts On The Scene

Perhaps no rookie has turned more heads in the preseason than Dennis Smith, Jr. of the Mavericks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Extension Deadline Cometh

With the extension deadline for the 2014 draft class approaching, there are a few players who may still get deals.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Signing Embiid Was a Necessary Evil For The Philadelphia 76ers

Despite his injury-riddled past, signing Joel Embiid was a move the Sixers had to make.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The 76ers Had To Take The Risk

On Joel Embiid, the Sixers took a $148 million risk. It was either that, or risk losing control.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: It’s Zipser Time

In what could be a lost season for the Chicago Bulls, forward Paul Zipser looks like a bright spot.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Will Nicolas Batum’s Injury Doom The Charlotte Hornets?

With Batum out six-to-eight weeks, the Hornets need contributions from Jeremy Lamb and Malik Monk.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023