Author: AJ Neuharth-Keusch, USA TODAY

Imagine where the Golden State Warriors would be if they never drafted Stephen Curry with the seventh overall pick in 2009.

Grammy-winning rapperand Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake is one of the most popular musicians on the planet, but right now, that means nothing.

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum weren’t among the top-five players on the court in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. And that needs to change.

Lottery day is here, and you know what that means: The future of an NBA franchise will be determined by the bounce of ping-pong balls.

The Trail Blazers are moving on to the second round after taking down the Thunder in Game 5 Tuesday night, and they have Damian Lillard to thank.

Charles Barkley says LeBron James, whomissed the playoffs for the first time since 2004-05, should join TNT’s NBA crew for somepostseason coverage.

As the 76ers were on their way to a loss in their playoff opener against the Nets, the ESPN broadcast captured Joel Embiid looking at a cell phone.

The Warriors lead the field (surprise), followed by the Bucks, Rockets and Raptors. Can any of those teams dethrone the defending champs?

Shaquille O’Neal wasarguably the most dominant player in NBA history, but according to the 15-time All-Star, Giannis Antetokounmpo is already better.