5'11" NBA veteran recalled guarding Michael Jordan in the playoffs: "We were matching strength for strength"

Former Pacers point guard Travis Best, who stands at 5’11,” remembered having to guard Michael Jordan in a critical playoff game.

ESPN Inside the NBA schedule: Here’s when you’ll see Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith

The program will continue to be produced by TNT Sports from its Atlanta studios and will feature the longtime cast of host Ernie Johnson and analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith.

NBA season predictions: Expert picks for full standings and 2026 NBA Finals

The irony of the 2025-26 NBA season is that it is simultaneously extremely predictable and an unpredictable mess. We can say pretty confidently who's going to be at the top. The Thunder are leaps and bounds ahead of the field on paper.

NBA Predictions: Awards and Playoff Forecast Ahead of Opening Night

The Mavericks’ prized No. 1 pick likely won this award before even playing in an actual NBA game. NBA talent evaluators pegged Flagg as this year’s best rookie because of his positional versatility as a scorer and defender, his adaptability to various roles and his disciplined work habits.

NBA Season Predictions: NBA Finals, Regular-Season MVP Picks, Best Bets

In our first NBA-focused edition of Newsweek Sports Betting 📩, we give out our NBA Finals and regular season MVP picks.

Cavs 2025-26 season predictions, NBA projected win totals and playoff picture

In what could be an Eastern Conference Finals preview, the Cavaliers will begin the 2025-26 NBA regular season on Oct. 22 against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

NBA Announces Larry O'Brien Trophy Design on Court Will Return for 2026 Finals

Well, fans got what they asked for. It was announced on Wednesday that the NBA will bring back the Larry O'Brien Trophy design starting in the 2025-26 season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
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