NBA / THE REWIND

NBA. IN CONTEXT.

NBA highlights, original analysis and rules explained. Start with our opening-week edition and follow the sources behind the plays.

Weekly RewindWATCH + READ · 5 min read + 5:08 video

Ten plays worth rewinding, two footwork debates from Miami, a 3–0 statement from Minnesota and an 0–3 start for the defending champions.

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NBA or NTA?ARTICLE · 3 min read

One travel confirmed by the referees' association. One loose-ball sequence still open to debate. The step count starts with control.

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Weekly RewindARTICLE · 2 min read

Minnesota won its first three games by at least 22 points. The record is good; the comfort of those wins earns our positive-surprise pick.

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Weekly RewindARTICLE · 2 min read

New York begins its title defense 0–3. Three single-digit defeats leave the Knicks close on the scoreboard and short of expectations.

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NBA or NTA?ARTICLE · 3 min read

Before we rename it the National Traveling Association, there is one frame we need to find.

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