Corbin Smith

Photo illustrative gif of Luka Doncic waving his hand in front of his face with orange dot background.

The NBA Finals’ Best Player Is Also Its Most Annoying

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.

Corbin Smith

An illustration of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick

DYNASTIC DUO

Belichick Was Always Going to Be Nothing Without Brady

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

Corbin Smith

A photo illustration showing Miriam Adelson, Dan DeVos and Mark Cuban.

NOT THIS AGAIN

How Another Right-Wing Billionaire Owner Could Curse the NBA

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.

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A photo illlustration of NBA players Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephen Curry.

NEW BLOOD

Who’s the NBA’s Protagonist Now (Since It’s Not LeBron)?

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

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A photo illustration of LeBron James over a green map of Saudi Arabia.

$EEING GREEN

LeBron James’ Visit to Saudi Arabia Is Sportswashing at Work

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.

Corbin Smith

Corbin Smith

The NBA Finals’ Best Player Is Also Its Most Annoying

Belichick Was Always Going to Be Nothing Without Brady

How Another Right-Wing Billionaire Owner Could Curse the NBA

Who’s the NBA’s Protagonist Now (Since It’s Not LeBron)?

LeBron James’ Visit to Saudi Arabia Is Sportswashing at Work

Messi Won’t Make MLS an Elite Soccer League (and That’s OK)

How Did NBA Commentary Get This Dumb?

James Harden Is the NBA Playoffs’ Unlikeliest Hero

The New York Jets Won’t Cure Aaron Rodgers’ Midlife Crisis

The Weird Cognitive Dissonance of Fox’s NFL Theme Song