The Mavericks’ prized No. 1 pick likely won this award before even playing in an actual NBA game. NBA talent evaluators pegged Flagg as this year’s best rookie because of his positional versatility as a scorer and defender, his adaptability to various roles and his disciplined work habits.

The 2025-26 NBA season is set to kick off on Tuesday with a fantastic doubleheader. The reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET before the Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.

Ashley Nicole Moss and Brad Botkin join Tommy Tran to break down Ashley's NBA playoff bracket

The league just crowned a champion in June, and the reset button has already been hit. A handful of teams sit outside the usual contender tier yet carry the right blend of roster quality, scheme fit, and timeline to make noise when the bracket turns tense. Here are five underdogs worth serious attention based on fresh moves and proven trends.

I've been a fan of the nba for a while now, and in this video I wanted to share with you what I think is going to happen in this year's nba playoffs. I break down each bracket and give you my winners/losers along with the 2014 Champion.

On paper, the Sacramento Kings seem to have a pretty good roster heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. However, a