In the 1973 Finals against the Lakers, he averaged 16.6 points and 5.2 assists while locking down the likes of Jerry West. That kind of two-way dominance was expected, not exceptional. And while today's athletes may be faster, stronger and statistically superior in isolated metrics, some argue they're restricted by design.

Basketball Hall of Famer Vince Carter will join NBC Sports as a studio analyst when the NBA returns to NBC in October.

Through the first week of the second round of the playoffs, we’ve gotten a fair amount of chaos. Which teams most need a turnaround?

Giannis has averaged at least 10 rebounds per game in eight straight seasons, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game for 2024-25. That’s nearly identical to what we’ve seen over the last eight seasons. Antetokounmpo is one of the NBA’s premier double-double threats on a nightly basis.

The G.O.A.T. is headed to the broadcast studio. NBC Universal announced that Michael Jordan will join the studio’s coverage of the NBA this fall.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the brink of elimination from the 2025 NBA Playoffs. After getting embarrassed in a 129-109 loss in Game 4 of their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, the Cavs are just a defeat away from a shocking end to their otherwise stellar campaign.

A change of scenery certainly served the Cleveland Cavaliers well. They made themselves right at home in Indy.

Here's a look at the updated NBA playoffs bracket for the second round of the 2025 NBA postseason, which started on May 4.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.