Scott Cacciola
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Brings His Friends on Ride to NBA Stardom
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard, is having a career season as one of the N.B.A.’s top scorers. He’s had a little help from...
Nets Cut the Drama and Rekindle Championship Hopes
Kevin Durant’s trade request, a coaching change and Kyrie Irving’s suspension made the Nets look destined for another season of disappointment. Now, they’re the hottest...
The Inside Story of N.B.A. Players and Their Socks
Zion Williamson rocks an orange stripe. Marcus Smart almost got fined over his socks. Some guys wear them on the wrong feet. (The wrong feet?)
The Sixers Give a Glimpse of How Good They Can Be
Joel Embiid is formidable, and James Harden is keeping the offense on track. The Philadelphia 76ers are clicking — and hoping it lasts this time.
The Celtics Have Found a New Way to Be Better Than Everyone Else
Boston was the best defensive team last season en route to the N.B.A. finals. Not so much this year. A scorching offense has helped them...
A Last Competitive New York Marathon for Abdi Abdirahman
Abdi Abdirahman expects to return, running ‘with the masses, with a bunch of friends,’ for the fun of it.
A Tough Start in Texas Turned Jimmy Butler Into an NBA All-Star
Butler is impossible to miss as the fiercely competitive star of the Miami Heat. But he got his start at a small junior college in...
The Milwaukee Bucks Are Betting on Déjà Vu
Of course Giannis Antetokounmpo is back this season — but so is almost everyone else. Continuity could give Milwaukee an edge amid the N.B.A.’s roster...
Celtics Shake Off N.B.A. Finals Loss With Season-Opening Win
A tough loss to Golden State ended Boston’s championship hopes last season. The lessons from that series are already showing.
Zion Williamson Is Finally Feeling Like Himself Again
Injuries have hampered the N.B.A. career of the Pelicans’ Williamson, but a grueling summer of early morning workouts has him back on track.