Brad Botkin

Butler contradicted himself pretty blatantly when he sat down with Rachel Nichols

You can't replicate championship expectations, and only Irving has played under their immense weight

The game-winning bomb will get the buzz, but Young looked like a budding star all game long

OKC barely snuck into the playoffs last season without Roberson, and the West is even tougher this time around

Assuming Boston ponies up to keep the band together, it doesn't look like this core is going anywhere

Also, who got the better of the Luka Doncic-Trae Young trade?

Brad Stevens has no shortage of talent on his hands, but there are tough decisions that come with it

Stars not wanting to team up with James is actually starting to become a thing

It's a two-year plan that looks about as obvious as Butler wanting out of Minnesota in the first place

Look just a bit beneath the surface, and you'll see a Charlotte team that is better than you might think

There are a couple ways to look at Houston's latest move, but we'll have to wait and see what it all adds up to

Also, which player will make the biggest leap this season?

Our NBA experts predict which teams will exceed their projected win total, and which will fall short

Curry should be an MVP favorite based on his value, but that's not the way it works.

While LeBron will make the Lakers much better, he won't be enough to get them to 50 wins in the West