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

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

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.” ...

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

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

Dallas Mavericks executives other than Nico Harrison were also worried about Luka Doncic not taking care of himself before trade to Lakers.

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

It's happening: The U.S. vs. the World is finally a done deal and will be the format for this season's NBA All-Star Game. 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 ...

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

Comparisons between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have been around for years, despite the two playing vastly different styles.