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One proposal fixes the NBA’s tanking problem: Turning losses into wins

The NBA has a tanking problem, but there's a clear solution the league should consider: counting wins after the All-Star break. Let us explain.

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NBA OFFSEASON

The NBA's 10 biggest offseason questions: Why this summer could get wild

How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.

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GEARING UP FOR THE STRETCH RUN

Our guide to the rest of the NBA season: Big questions, big games, big award races

Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

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From Miami's hot streak to Denver's turnaround: Top post-All-Star break runs

A strong run after the NBA All-Star break is not rare. Which team could be the next to make a push?

PREPARING FOR THE SECOND HALF

The top bets to make heading into the NBA's second half

Andre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets heading into the NBA's second half.

FANTASY BASKETBALL

Which fantasy basketball players can you count on to play the most down the stretch?

The best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are players to count on down the stretch.

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Don't be surprised if ... Tyrese Maxey is top points scorer

Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and more.

A LEAGUE-WIDE TAKEOVER

The 2026 Jalens vs. the World: We ranked the 11 best seasons of identical first names

The Jalens (and Jaylens, Jaylins and Jaylons) are running the modern NBA -- but could they beat some of the all-time greats if they teamed up?

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