USA TODAY Sports’ predictions for the 2022-23 NBA season — from conference finalists to NBA champion to individual awards.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Dikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment for brain tumor
The Basketball Hall of Famer turned humanitarian, 56, was an eight-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA performer and six-time All-Defense selection.
Five NBA players we can’t wait to see back on the court this season
Denver’s Jamal Murray and New Orleans’ Zion Williamson are among five players whose returns could change the trajectory of their teams.
Who are the leading NBA MVP candidates for 2023 season? Nikola Jokic could enter rare air
There could be a third consecutive international player holding the award -Joel Embiid or Luka Doncic – after Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic.
Top 10 storylines for NBA 2023 season: Who can dethrone Warriors in West? More Nets dysfunction?
The season opens Oct. 18 with two games (Philadelphia-Boston, Warriors-Lakers), and the remaining teams begin play on Oct. 19-20.
Warriors’ Draymond Green deserves harsher suspension for punching Jordan Poole | Opinion
It was vicious, unnecessary and unprofessional, and Draymond Green is lucky he didn’t cause a significant injury to his teammate.
Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson NBA draft sweepstakes already hot topic
Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson squared off in two games this week, building more buzz. These six NBA teams have the best shot at drafting them.
Victor Wembanyama, top 2023 NBA draft prospect, scores 37 points in exhibition loss to G League Ignite
Met 92 star Victor Wembanyama described Wednesday’s game against Scoot Henderson and the G League Ignite as “the biggest game I’ve played in my life.”
Yellowstone River changed after massive flood, but what happened to the trout? Anglers find out.
Fishing Montana’s Paradise Valley was an altered experience due to massive summer flood, but anglers were relieved to find that trout are resilient.
Celtics had no choice but to suspend coach Ime Udoka; it’s reality of workplace dynamic | Opinion
For the Celtics and Udoka, there were too many dynamics at play such as power, influence and team morale to let the situation go unchecked.