#David Robinson

Deandre Ayton's been timid when the Suns need more from him, and it won't be easy to assert himself tonight against the Cavs' imposing front line. See why our NBA picks like a quiet night with Devin Booker sidelined. Two days ago, Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers became just the seventh player in the history of the NBA to score 70 points…

It's time to re-examine the college basketball futures market. The first month of the season is done, along with the high-profile tournaments that serve as showcases for national champion contenders. For many bettors, the sport now has their attention, as the college football season has a lull prior to the bowl madness. Future boards need constant…

When the Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick in June's rookie draft, it took many in the basketball community by surprise. Three weeks into the season, he's already the clear frontrunner to win NBA Rookie of the Year - and it's not even close. The former Duke star is dealing as the -700 favorite to win the coveted…

MINNEAPOLIS - This 19-year-old truly enjoys going to museums all over the globe. This fashion aficionado wore a lilac Indochino suit with a Van Gogh-inspired lining on NBA draft night. The self-described "citizen of the world" asked legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to dinner, and he accepted. And this NBA rookie actually cares more…

NBA scouts and executives didn't need to see Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson each turn in thrilling performances in their made-for-TV matchup to know were both really, really good. Wembanyama has been hyped as one of the most tantalizing basketball prospects ever for a couple years now, while Henderson likely would have gone No. 1 overall in…

While the NFL is still the hottest sport among bettors in America, the NBA is narrowing the gap. According to a recent survey from Statista, 24% of all respondents said they had placed a bet on an NBA game. That's a significant increase from years past, and it serves as a testament to the league's growing popularity and accessibility. Sportsbooks…

In the excellent new Netflix feature documentary "The Redeem Team," current Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James at one point reveals that he believes the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team was the best international basketball club in history. By extension, that would make it the best basketball team ever (All-Star teams aside,…

Who doesn't love a good defensive play? From timely swats, picking pockets to lockdown clamps, watching NBA players shine on the defensive end can be mesmerizing. Last season, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart edged Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges for the Defensive Player of the Year award, becoming just the sixth ever guard to do so. As the…

The NBA preseason is in full swing, and a lot of fans are excited for basketball to be back, even if the season hasn't quite started. Though there were obviously a lot of fans who were tuned into the preseason games yesterday, there were also a lot of fans watching another insane contest. No. 1 projected pick Victor Wembanyama faced off against No.…

For more than two decades, the NBA's Western Conference has dominated its Eastern Conference counterpart. However, that streak may soon be ending, which should come as a relief to fans of Eastern Conference teams. After all, since the Chicago Bulls wrapped up their second three-peat, the West has outclassed the East by having three teams win at…