Pelicans
Herb Jones is averaging just 17 minutes through New Orleans’ first three games, even as the team struggles to close out opponents. His defensive impact, trade interest, and uncertain future add to the questions facing the Pelicans.
League Notes
Explore every NBA roster on a seven-tier talent ladder, revealing each team’s strengths, weaknesses, and the drop-off from starters to reserves
Pelicans
The declining structure rewards Bey now, restricts a trade this season and gives the Pelicans greater flexibility later.
Cap & Strategy
Are older NBA veterans being squeezed by the new CBA? A look at roster spots, salaries and playing time suggests not necessarily.
Cap & Strategy
Four years into a career, the NBA still pays for draft night. Top four picks earn about 5% of the salary cap above what their production explains.
Cap & Strategy
Every offseason, NBA teams bet on former lottery picks and stalled prospects. Which gambles actually pay off, and what can history teach us about finding value?