As the game of basketball continues to evolve, so does the role of the big man. Gone are the days when big men were simply expected to protect the rim and score in the post. Big men in the modern NBA ...

Big men are back. Not in the old-school sense. Not post-ups every trip. But in fantasy terms, they are swinging leagues again. That is especially true this NBA offseason. So the fantasy basketball big ...

Recent injuries to Dereck Lively II and Zach Edey may not stand out as especially newsworthy to the casual NBA fan. But to draft enthusiasts and those who study roster trends, the injuries to Lively ...

One of the defining characteristics of the modern NBA is its lack of traditional positions. Sure, we still put a designation next to every player's name, from point guard through center, but those ...

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. Today is the five-year anniversary of the first Play-In Game/Tournament ...

In recent decades, big men have grown increasingly comfortable with scoring away from the hoop. Who were most vital to the evolution? John Hollinger, The Athletic As the game has moved away from the ...

—At 95 years old, the longest-tenured employee of the team, and still equipped with one of the sharpest basketball minds, Bill Bertka has agreed to honor the franchise's 75th anniversary season by ...