Brad Botkin

With the close of the regular season fast approaching, here's where everything stands in the NBA

Curry has missed 27 straight games, and his return could be costly for Golden State

The NBA is investigating Milwaukee's handling of Antetokounmpo, but his public push to return doesn't fully align with the reality of the Bucks' position or his own long-term leverage

Meanwhile, the Celtics and Nuggets are at the top of the second tier of contenders

After the draft, Blazers GM Joe Cronin said they had been scouting Yang Hansen for 'almost two years'

If defense really is 50% of basketball, why isn't Wembanyama the runaway favorite?

Golden State's focus should be on next season, which starts with the way the team chooses to end this one

Darius Acuff Jr. has exploded into March Madness stardom, but his defense and one-way profile raise familiar questions for NBA teams.

The Nuggets and Lakers are right there, and Detroit will have plenty to say when Cade Cunningham gets back

With Luka playing like this, there's no way to fully dismiss the Lakers as a contender

'These guys are so athletic, they can bounce back like crazy,' a doctor told CBS Sports

James missed just one shot all night as the Lakers won for the 10th time in 11 games

Golden State needs to heed the lesson of the Mavericks and go lottery hunting

Meanwhile, the Hawks continue to make hay against a soft schedule

Everyone knows Caruso defends by all means necessary, but this was next level