Category: NBA DAILY

Kristaps Porzingis has been away from the game for nearly two years. In his first exhibition games with his new team, the Mavericks are reacclimating him from the outside in. Jack Winter writes.

A familiar name headlines the likely contenders to be named the NBA’s best bench player, but Lou Williams may have stiffer challenges than usual in the race to be the Sixth Man of the Year.

Young point guards are the theme in the Southwest Division and whichever one breaks out this season could determine the West’s eighth seed, writes Douglas Farmer.

After missing 40 games and the playoffs both for the first time in his career, Jeff Teague has his eyes forward with the vibing Minnesota Timberwolves. Spencer Davies writes why the veteran point guard is bound for a bounce-back season.

The rise of small-ball made it seem as though the era of extra height was done, but Matt John takes a look at several teams who will use their extra height in their frontcourt to their advantage.

Familiar faces have changed teams within the Central Division. The Bucks are the favorites, but there will be plenty of competition in a division oozing with youth and talent. Chad Smith looks at seven players primed to break out this season.

Can Rudy Gobert three-peat or will another standout defender take his crown? According to Jack Winter, here’s where the Defensive Player of the Year race stands as the regular season fast approaches.

After a summer of roster turnover, the Atlantic Division will be full of opportunities for young and unproven players to cement themselves. Quinn Davies looks at six players that could seize that opportunity.

Someone unexpected may shift the balance of power in the Northwest Division, but who? Douglas Farmer takes a look at the top possibilities.