NBA Finals

The Clippers beat the Lakers in their season-opener thanks to an MVP-level performance from Kawhi Leonard

The Rockets wanted to play Jordan and the Bulls in 1995, Mario Elie says; instead, they swept the Magic in the NBA Finals

In 1999, the Spurs were reeling. That's when Avery Johnson came to the rescue...

Baker Mayfield more beloved than LeBron James?! In Cleveland?! It's a distinct possibility, Ken Carman says

The Lakers are "loaded," Mychal Thompson says, but the Clippers are still the favorite to reach the NBA Finals

A lot can happen between now and next June, but Tom Thibodeau sees an early favorite in each conference

Rick Barry does not understand why Kevin Durant would choose Brooklyn – or any team – over Golden State

Kendall Gill explains what Leonard should have done in free agency and why his decision to join the Clippers doesn't make sense

Leonard didn't use the Lakers as a bargaining chip, Brad Turner says; he was waiting on Paul George

Next dynasty? There's no guarantee that the Nets – even with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving – will win an NBA title