For years, the NBA has promised players that once their name is called on draft night and they sign that first contract, they’ve “made it.” Yet, in a league driven by superstardom and fame, the people behind the jerseys can stop feeling human. For Larry Sanders, this loss of humanity defined his six-year career.

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 110-104 home win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

Big man depth is perhaps the most important thing that Boston would be looking for if the right move is out there

The Sacramento Kings are just 8-27 through their first 35 games of the 2025-26 season, and with the trade deadline expected to lead to some major changes, many fans have started to simply look forward to the 2026 NBA Draft.

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the stars, sagas and storylines that will dominate 2026.

Former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji made his much anticipated college debut for Baylor on Saturday amid mixed reviews

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry helped his father, Dell Curry, become part of a new NBA record Saturday night.

That said, my favorite NBA player props come from elsewhere on the slate. Check out my free NBA picks for Sunday, January 4. It’s been a sobering season so far for Cleveland, which has battled injuries and inconsistency while still managing to stay in the Top 6 of the East.