As we near the end of the 2025-26 NBA season, it's time to examine the X-factors for every team in the league.

Boston has won three in a row after handling the Warriors on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

The Philadelphia Phillies didn't make too many changes to the roster from the 2025 season. Harrison Bader, Matt Strahm, Nick Castellanos, and Ranger Suarez are all gone. Brad Keller, Adolis Garcia, ...

It's no longer an obvious answer as to which member of the Arizona Cardinals might be the most impactful contributor. In past seasons, it's been the obvious in-house candidates. But ahead of 2025, ...

Deandre Ayton knew what he was doing wasn’t working. With the Lakers in the midst of a push for playoff seeding, and the collective sense of urgency of the team rising, the 7-foot big man knew he ...

He has that ‘X’ factor that has gotten to him where he is anyway. So at 10 months, if he’s ready, he’s ready. It’s not like you have to wait for 12 months or need to force him back at nine. If he’s ...