Rob Mahoney
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For Anthony Davis and the Lakers, Dominance is Only the Beginning
Coming off a 40-point, 20-rebound performance, Anthony Davis has showcased that he is more than ready to be the centerpiece of the Lakers' offense. → Read More
The Warriors Still Have No Answer for Kawhi
Kawhi Leonard opened the Chase Center much like he closed down Oracle Arena: By baffling the Warriors and handing them a loss and a helpless feeling. → Read More
Jamal Murray: Everything the Nuggets need
Jamal Murray is a high-scoring lead guard who cedes playmaking duties to a 7-footer. How he continues to grow into that unique role will determine the Nuggets’ fortunes. → Read More
Inside Harden and Westbrook’s Rockets Reunion
They cut their teeth in OKC and always dreamed of playing together again. After a summer blockbuster, Russell Westbrook and James Harden got their wish. → Read More
Top 100 NBA players 2020: Best among LeBron, Stephen Curry
Who will be the NBA’s best players in the 2019-20 season? Sports Illustrated unveils its sixth annual Top 100 list. Today, we count down Nos. 30-11, featuring Kyrie Irving, Blake Griffin, Russell Westbrook and more. → Read More
Top 100 NBA Players of 2020: Inside the Process
How did SI go about ranking the NBA's best of the best for the 2019-20 season? We break down our criteria and take you inside the process. → Read More
Top 100 NBA players of 2020: Dwight Howard headlines snubs
Who were the biggest snubs from SI's Top 100 NBA Players of 2020 list? It's a mixture of rising stars, fading veterans and valuable role players who just missed the cut. → Read More
NBA schedule: Lakers-Clippers, Rockets-Thunder and more games we can't wait to see
The full NBA schedule has finally been released, setting the stage for a season full of rich storylines. With nothing left to do but dig in, The Crossover looks at the 20 best games of 2019-20. → Read More
Clippers role players: How will they fit with Paul George, Kawhi Leonard?
The Clippers were a playoff team before landing Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Now that they've picked up two stars and maintained most of their roster, what is the best way to bond both sides together? → Read More
The Jazz remain true to themselves in summer of the superteam
In a summer with unprecedented player movement, the Jazz added a few key cogs of their own. But while they gained new pieces, Utah remained true to itself in the summer of the superteams. → Read More
Spurs assistant coach Tim Duncan always had the teaching gene
Tim Duncan, the most coachable star to ever play, has now become the highest-profile assistant in NBA history. As Gregg Popovich and countless others are willing to attest, he was always a teacher. → Read More
Rather Than Separate Their Stars, the Blazers Bet on Their Foundation
While NBA free agency was marked by player movement, the Blazers made the decision to double down on their cornerstones. Instead of moving one of their stars, Portland rebuilt around CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard. → Read More
Golden State Warriors: New era for NBA after Kevin Durant's exit
The Warriors days of framing the NBA seems to have come to an end and for the first time in years, there is no presumed champion. So what happens next? → Read More
Waiting for Kawhi Leonard's Decision Leaves Lakers With Dangerous But Strange Roster
The Lakers waited for Kawhi Leonard to make his decision and he opted to join the other team in L.A. Will the Lakers' "best of the rest" pickups be enough to support LeBron and Anthony Davis? → Read More
Every Game in the West Will Mean More in the Post-Warriors Era
With the Warriors set to regress to the mean next season, teams that took cover have resurfaced. There's finally something to play for in the Western Conference, and we could see as many as 12 or 13 teams vying for the playoffs until the bitter end. → Read More
Adding Al Horford Jump-Starts the Latest Sixers Reinvention
The 76ers attacked free agency with the same approach they've used throughout general manager Elton Brand's tenure, pouncing for players they want when given the chance. This time they lured Al Horford away from the Celtics. → Read More
Brooklyn or New York? Knicks Made KD and Kyrie’s Decision Easy
There's no team like the New York Knicks... which is likely why Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving stayed away in free agency. → Read More
Kemba Walker Isn't Kyrie Irving, and Maybe That's a Good Thing for the Celtics
Kemba Walker and the Celtics: NBA free agency's perfect, unplanned marriage. The former Hornets star might not have been in Boston's plans all along, but sometimes a surprise is a good thing. → Read More
Trade Grades: Trail Blazers Offload Evan Turner to Improve on the Margins
In a trade that marginally helped both teams, the Trail Blazers shipped Evan Turner to Atlanta in exchange for Kent Bazemore. The Crossover grades the deal. → Read More
Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and the NBA's top 50 free agents
The season is over, the draft has come and gone and now it's time for the greatest show in sports: NBA free agency. From Kawhi Leonard to Maxi Kleber, The Crossover ranked the top 50 players available this summer. → Read More