Brad Botkin

We're handing out grades for every team in the East as the NBA season hits the halfway mark this week

As we hit the halfway mark in the season, our experts are picking both conference finals winners and the 2026 NBA champ

The Pistons keep the top spot this week, with the Wolves, Thunder, Nuggets and Celtics rounding out the top five

The Timberwolves star has been off the charts inside the final five minutes this season

As teams hit the 41-game mark, we're picking who's been the best of the best so far this season

Davis is hurt again, his trade value is in the toilet, and his legacy is suffering

Atlanta, in prime position to build around defense and depth, shouldn't make a reach for AD at the trade deadline

The Hawks traded Young to the Wizards on Wednesday in what was nothing more than a salary dump

Meanwhile, the Knicks are falling while the Celtics and Suns are proving they're for real

Cunningham, Brunson and Brown all have strong cases for the third spot in the rankings behind SGA and Luka

George is having a breakout season and could make his first All-Star team (something Murray is yet to do)

Also, here come the Clippers!

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's path has been cleared, but can a sleeper MVP emerge? And what happens in the West?

James' effort on defense and the boards has been painful to watch

San Antonio is tearing the 'they're not ready' argument to shreds