The 2023 NBA offseason has been wild. We already knew it would be an all-timer thanks to the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes, but we didn't know all that it would entail. Like Bradley Beal finally splitting from the Washington Wizards and joining both Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the Phoenix Suns. Or the Houston Rockets deciding their rebuild has progressed to the point where it's OK to shower Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks with a ton of cash. Or the Golden State Warriors turning long-time foe Chris Paul into a short-term friend. Or the Boston Celtics splitting from Marcus Smart to add...…The 2023 NBA offseason has been wild. We already knew it would be an all-timer thanks to the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes, but we didn't know all that it would entail. Like Bradley Beal finally splitting from the Washington Wizards and joining both Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the Phoenix Suns. Or the Houston Rockets deciding their rebuild has progressed to the point where it's OK to shower Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks with a ton of cash. Or the Golden State Warriors turning long-time foe Chris Paul into a short-term friend. Or the Boston Celtics splitting from Marcus Smart to add...WW…

The Golden State Warriors ostensibly entered the 2023 NBA offseason with a lengthy to-do list.In reality, though, only one checklist item will make or break this summer: Draymond Green's free agency. Keep him, and the Warriors can realistically hope to contend for a championship again. Lose him, though, and that championship bubble will burst. Luckily, NBA insider Marc Stein reported there is "nothing but strong confidence" from Golden State about re-signing the veteran. League sources often project a three-year deal for the Swiss Army knife swingman. The Warriors can only hope that's the...…The Golden State Warriors ostensibly entered the 2023 NBA offseason with a lengthy to-do list.In reality, though, only one checklist item will make or break this summer: Draymond Green's free agency. Keep him, and the Warriors can realistically hope to contend for a championship again. Lose him, though, and that championship bubble will burst. Luckily, NBA insider Marc Stein reported there is "nothing but strong confidence" from Golden State about re-signing the veteran. League sources often project a three-year deal for the Swiss Army knife swingman. The Warriors can only hope that's the...WW…

0 of 6The 2020-21 NBA MVP race is crowded.Just ask Magic Johnson. The Hall of Famer hit Twitter the other day to lay out his MVP candidates and needed and  for the 14 players on his hypothetical ballot.We'll be a bit more selective here.With most teams at or near the one-third mark of this 72-game marathon, it's worth weighing all the data now on hand to track the pursuit of the most prestigious individual honor in basketball.This isn't exactly a prediction of who will win, because if this season (and the past year in general) has taught us anything, it's that twists and turns are...…0 of 6The 2020-21 NBA MVP race is crowded.Just ask Magic Johnson. The Hall of Famer hit Twitter the other day to lay out his MVP candidates and needed and  for the 14 players on his hypothetical ballot.We'll be a bit more selective here.With most teams at or near the one-third mark of this 72-game marathon, it's worth weighing all the data now on hand to track the pursuit of the most prestigious individual honor in basketball.This isn't exactly a prediction of who will win, because if this season (and the past year in general) has taught us anything, it's that twists and turns are...WW…

0 of 10The 2020-21 season will be a journey like none before it.The schedule has changed. The arenas have changed. The turnaround time alone is a major departure from the norms; when the campaign tips off Tuesday night, some teams will be nine months removed from their last games while others were locking horns just two months back.In an unpredictable environment like this, every twist and turn will feel significant even though we won't appreciate the full significance of each development until the dust settles next summer.For now, though, a handful of storylines already have our attention...…0 of 10The 2020-21 season will be a journey like none before it.The schedule has changed. The arenas have changed. The turnaround time alone is a major departure from the norms; when the campaign tips off Tuesday night, some teams will be nine months removed from their last games while others were locking horns just two months back.In an unpredictable environment like this, every twist and turn will feel significant even though we won't appreciate the full significance of each development until the dust settles next summer.For now, though, a handful of storylines already have our attention...WW…

0 of 30With the 2020-21 season fast approaching, it's the perfect time to assess the changing hoops landscape and uncover the various offseason wins and losses.Unless, of course, you're like me, in which case your glass isn't half-empty, it's been knocked off the counter and shattered to pieces on the floor.You're in no mood to discuss winners, and luckily, that's not what's taking place here.This is all about losses—the biggest each team suffered in this abbreviated offseason. From overinflated contracts to draft debacles to unfilled roster voids, let's examine what each franchise got...…0 of 30With the 2020-21 season fast approaching, it's the perfect time to assess the changing hoops landscape and uncover the various offseason wins and losses.Unless, of course, you're like me, in which case your glass isn't half-empty, it's been knocked off the counter and shattered to pieces on the floor.You're in no mood to discuss winners, and luckily, that's not what's taking place here.This is all about losses—the biggest each team suffered in this abbreviated offseason. From overinflated contracts to draft debacles to unfilled roster voids, let's examine what each franchise got...WW…

XThe race to the 2020-21 championship might be decided by a 35-year-old who is objectively and colossally overpaid.Seems impossible, right? Well, among 2020's myriad mysteries, this one actually makes some sense.See, it's not just any 35-year-old. It's . Oh, and in case there were any misunderstandings stemming from his rocky split with the Houston Rockets—there shouldn't have been since he was in Space City—he's absolutely still the Point God and capable of leveling up to Point Gawd any given night.Sound hyperbolic for an aging 6'1" point guard who's never had otherworldly athleticism?...…XThe race to the 2020-21 championship might be decided by a 35-year-old who is objectively and colossally overpaid.Seems impossible, right? Well, among 2020's myriad mysteries, this one actually makes some sense.See, it's not just any 35-year-old. It's . Oh, and in case there were any misunderstandings stemming from his rocky split with the Houston Rockets—there shouldn't have been since he was in Space City—he's absolutely still the Point God and capable of leveling up to Point Gawd any given night.Sound hyperbolic for an aging 6'1" point guard who's never had otherworldly athleticism?...WW…

0 of 30Patience is more than a virtue.For an franchise, it can be the key ingredient in developing a star.Some players need time to get their feet wet. Others might be blocked by a bigger name in front of them or, for any other reason, be denied an opportunity to shine. Stardom doesn't always occur on the same timeline, and when teams abandon hope too quickly, they can find themselves saddled with lifelong regret.Every team has at least one of those mistakes, and we have combed through the last 30 years to find the most egregious example for all 30 franchises.We're only considering players...…0 of 30Patience is more than a virtue.For an franchise, it can be the key ingredient in developing a star.Some players need time to get their feet wet. Others might be blocked by a bigger name in front of them or, for any other reason, be denied an opportunity to shine. Stardom doesn't always occur on the same timeline, and when teams abandon hope too quickly, they can find themselves saddled with lifelong regret.Every team has at least one of those mistakes, and we have combed through the last 30 years to find the most egregious example for all 30 franchises.We're only considering players...WW…