*FEATURES OF THE DAY*
NBA groups love going all in for superstars. It nearly by no means works.Howard Beck, The Ringer
The Thunder manner: “Calm persistence”Henry Abbott, True Hoop
Which NBA groups have the very best entrance workplaces? Right here’s how 36 executives votedThe Athletic
NBA groups love going all in for superstars. It nearly by no means works.Howard Beck, The Ringer
5 wild-card gamers who may influence the wide-open East raceVincent Goodwill, ESPN
How small guards are making it in an more and more tall NBAJames Herbert, CBS Sports activities
Davion Mitchell, Jamal Shead and Collin Gillespie — all 6-foot-1 and below — are offering the blueprint for at this time’s quick kings
NBA Cup takeaways: Jalen Brunson fuels Knicks, Desmond Bane leads Magic to semifinalsThe Athletic
NBA Energy Rankings: What’s every workforce’s greatest weak spot?ESPN
NBA Energy RankingsBrad Botkin, CBS Sports activities
Dec. 15 is nearly right here and which means so, too, is NBA commerce exerciseJake Fischer, The Stein Line
NBA Information Roundup 12/10/2025Jacob Sutton, JSutt Hoops
Early season workforce and participant surprisesMike Shearer, Basketball Poetry
Western Convention gradesZach Harper, The Athletic
CLE: Observe Observations: A Wanted Reset, a Robust Movie Session and Damage UpdatesDanny Cunningham, The Inside Shot
DET: Movie Breakdown: Jalen Duren Should Alter To Defenses Getting ready For His Aggressive Drives To The BasketKu Khahil, Pistons Ku-Dos
GSW: Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga choice is beginning to look much more bafflingEamon Cassels, Fansided
After turning down sign-and-trade presents for Jonathan Kuminga, the Warriors aren’t even enjoying him.
