Which NBA players have been the best of the best since the 2000-01 season? The Athletic NBA staff makes their picks.

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott is uniquely qualified to discuss the topic, as he both played with and ...

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg continues to shine, making NBA history while the Mavericks struggle through a three-game losing ...

When LeBron took his talents to South Beach to join forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, expectations were there for them ...

I couldn’t have stopped him if I was 100%. I’m dragging around every action, and Stevie Kerr is putting me in every action.” ...

There has been no shortage of indelible moments in the NBA and its stars this century. Here are our picks for the 25 most ...

The Athletic's top 25 players of the 21st century left fans outraged over Kobe Bryant's absence from the top three of the ...

NBA stars like Donovan Mitchell, 2 Chainz, and Baron Davis name their GOAT. Is it Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, ...

The arrival of Cooper Flagg in Dallas promised hope for a franchise in transition, and even amid the Mavericks' early-season ...

LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and SGA are among the NBA players with impressive consecutive scoring streaks. Check out other ...

The Ringer's Zach Lowe says people within the Cavaliers organization are already discussing a possible LeBron James farewell tour.

Retired NBA star Trevor Ariza can give his take with authority on how it was playing alongside LeBron or Kobe, since he ...