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James Herbert

CBS Sports Writer /

VJ Edgecombe, the NBA's most exciting rookie, has given the Sixers new life: 'Better than we could have hoped'

The 20-year-old guard, picked No. 3 in the draft, is already doing it all in Philly

After blockbuster trade, why has Desmond Bane been marginalized with Magic? Why Orlando needs a better plan

Atlanta's Onyeka Okongwu said he'd be 'frustrated' if he were in Bane's position. He has a point

NBA rookie roundtable: What's wrong with Cooper Flagg? What's right with VJ Edgecombe? More early questions

Up and down the draft board, NBA first-year players have been making an impact already this season

Bucks' Myles Turner says Pacers 'changed their mind' about new contract after Tyrese Haliburton's injury

Turner leaving for Milwaukee was one of the more surprising moves of the offseason

Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga is saying -- and doing -- all the right things

Golden State and Kuminga appear to be in a great place to start the 2025-26 season

Reunited and it feels Zo good: Ex-Lakers Lonzo Ball, Larry Nance Jr. want to take Cavaliers to the next level

The Cavs are counting on a pair of former teammates to supercharge their second unit

What's next in NBA gambling scandal? Lingering questions about Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and the league

The story that has overshadowed the beginning of the NBA season is not going away anytime soon

The Conversation: Are the Mavericks positioning Cooper Flagg for success?

We're previewing the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks, who are experimenting with the new face of the franchise

The Conversation: How fierce are this year's Memphis Grizzlies?

We're previewing the 2025-26 Memphis Grizzlies, who are missing some key pieces

The Conversation: Do the super-sized Rockets have enough firepower?

We're previewing the 2025-26 Houston Rockets, who signed a superstar in the summer

The Conversation: What is going on with the Pelicans and Zion Williamson?

We're previewing the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans, who are in a strange place

The Conversation: How far can Victor Wembanyama take the Spurs in Year 3?

We're previewing the 2025-26 San Antonio Spurs, who have big things in their future

The conversation: Will Desmond Bane cure what has ailed the Magic?

We're previewing the 2025-26 Orlando Magic, who have added some serious firepower

The Conversation: Are the remodeled Hawks ready to take off?

We're previewing the 2025-26 Atlanta Hawks, who made some big moves this summer

The Conversation: Can the Heat reinvent themselves again after the Jimmy Butler era?

We're previewing the 2025-26 Miami Heat, who want to speed things up again

James Herbert is somewhat fond of basketball, feature writing and understatements. A former season-ticket holder for the expansion Toronto Raptors, Herbert does not think the NBA was better back in the days of hand checking and illegal defense. He joined CBS Sports in 2014 and lives in Brooklyn.

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