Corbin Smith

The only thing standing between these boring Celtics and a title is Luka Dončić, an impish troll of a guard who lives for irritating the hell out of fans and foes alike.

After 24 years and six titles, the New England Patriots are done with Belichick. It’s about time.

The odious Adelson family joins the devious DeVoses as right-wing dark-money juggernauts owning NBA franchises. This could dramatically alter the league more than you think.

The league needs a new hero. Jokic, Giannis, Curry, Wembanyama, and more are making their cases.

After joking about taking a deal to play in Saudi Arabia—and amid the kingdom investing in international sports to launder its public image—the NBA star was seen in Riyadh.

Inter Miami’s new superstar arrived with a splash, but MLS is still a niche in America.

Sports media is in a sorry state if the league’s most dynamic team on the court is deemed “uninteresting” by those whose job it is to cover the NBA finals.

The bearded irritant of the 2010s has long been a controversial figure in the NBA. Against the Celtics, that’s finally changing.

“This is the way of all men as they get older: seeking one last bite of the apple and hoping it doesn’t turn to ashes in your mouth,” writes Corbin Smith.

The dour “injury version” of Fox’s epic theme song is the perfect metaphor for consuming, producing, and broadcasting professional football. Because we’ll all keep watching anyway.