Fast breaks are more than flashy highlights; they're game-deciders. And some players didn’t just run; they completely ruled the open court. Magic Johnson made fast breaks an art form, waltzing ...

The Golden State Warriors aren't benefiting from transition offense the way they used to, skewing their scoring toward their strengths instead. Once among the NBA's premier operators of fast break ...

Georgia McKay/DAILY. Buy this photo. Last season, the Michigan men’s basketball team played fast. Getting out in transition and looking for quick shots as often as they could, the Wolverines’ average ...

The Houston Rockets have been known for their defense since the start of the new era that came with the hire of head coach Ime Udoka. However, while the defense has been elite, the offense has not ...

Madalyn Braun/DAILY. Buy this photo. Aday Mara has been throwing full-court heaves since he could hold a basketball. Playing as a child growing up in Spain, the now-junior center of the No. 6 Michigan ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA title thanks to a great defense, so it’s best to avoid setting up against them.

Nuggets Nikola Jokic is defended by Bulls Kevin Huerter during the 2nd quarter of a game at Ball Arena on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) Not even back-to-back games at altitude ...

Kenneth Gainwell joins 'The Insiders' for an exclusive interview after signing 2-yr/$14M with Bucs Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenneth Gainwell joins NFL media insider Ian Rapoport and senior ...

Oklahoma City scores 28 points in transition in its Game 5 win to move within 1 win of its 1st NBA title. John Schuhmann SGA & Jalen Williams join LeBron James & Kyrie Irving as only teammates to ...

In the NBA Western Conference finals last season, the Timberwolves played right into the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. To beat the Thunder, who had far and away the top defense in the league, ...