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Oct 11, 2025
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper played 18 minutes in his preseason debut Friday, scoring nine points and notching two assists.
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Oct 10, 2025
The Knicks and Raptors agreed to voluntarily dismiss a 2023 lawsuit involving the alleged theft of thousands of confidential files, according to a court filing Friday that was obtained by ESPN.
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Oct 10, 2025
Here is all of our key fantasy basketball draft content -- rankings, sleepers, schedule grid and draft tips.
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Oct 10, 2025
Retirement? Re-up with the Lakers? Request a trade? Here are the various pathways for LeBron and the Lakers for the 2025-26 campaign.
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Oct 09, 2025
Former NBA player Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Tuesday night after police said they saw him asleep at the wheel and "noticed signs of alcohol impairment."
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Oct 09, 2025
Lakers star LeBron James will be sidelined 3-4 weeks because of sciatica on his right side, the team announced Thursday.
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Oct 09, 2025
Pacers backup point guard T.J. McConnell will miss at least a month due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Indiana's first preseason game, coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday.
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Oct 09, 2025
The NBA's annual offseason survey envisions the Thunder repeating as league champions, with Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic predicted to win his fourth Most Valuable Player honor, according to the poll conducted of all 30 teams' front offices.
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Oct 09, 2025
What fantasy managers can expect from the best rookies this season and how they should be viewed in drafts.
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Oct 09, 2025
In a transformative summer, Milwaukee had discussions about moving the two-time MVP to New York.
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Oct 09, 2025
USA Basketball is expected to hire the Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra as the next head coach of the men's national team, sources told ESPN.
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Oct 09, 2025
ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the paths and players who could follow in Curry and James' footsteps.
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Oct 09, 2025
ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the paths and players who could follow in Curry and James' footsteps.
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Oct 09, 2025
ESPN NBA analyst Kevin Pelton unveils his annual win projections for all 30 teams. Where does your team land?
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Oct 09, 2025
Despite injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, the Pacers and Celtics are still approaching the 2025-26 season as win now.
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Oct 08, 2025
NBA legend Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal in 2026.
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Oct 08, 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his commitment to the Bucks on Wednesday but said it would be "human to change his mind" down the line.
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Oct 08, 2025
ESPN NBA analyst Kevin Pelton unveils his annual win projections for all 30 teams. Where does your team land?
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Oct 08, 2025
The eldest daughter of Kobe Bryant graduated from USC's School of Cinematic Arts in May.
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Oct 08, 2025
NBA legend Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal in 2026.
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Oct 08, 2025
These are the big-name players to steer away from in fantasy basketball drafts this season.
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Oct 08, 2025
Allen Iverson discussed his life, basketball career and new memoir, "Misunderstood," with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's "First Take" on Wednesday.
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Oct 08, 2025
A 'traumatic experience' with deep vein thrombosis prompted a summer of exploration for the Spurs star.
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Oct 07, 2025
The Lakers weren't worried about James retiring after his Monday "The Second Decision" post.
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Oct 07, 2025
In a transformative summer for the Bucks, the team had discussions about moving the two-time MVP to New York.
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Oct 07, 2025
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is considered week to week due to a sprained left ankle he suffered during Sunday's practice, according to a team spokesperson.
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Oct 07, 2025
LeBron James teased a second "decision," which turned out to be an ad for Hennessy, the cognac brand with which James has been a longtime partner. The announcement prompted a boost in ticket prices for the Lakers' last regular-season game.
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Oct 07, 2025
Duke said Tuesday that former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum would serve in a volunteer advisory role for the program as "chief basketball officer."
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Oct 07, 2025
Adam Silver said there is "no contemplation" of moving the All-Star Game out of the LA Clippers' home arena as it investigates the team for possible cap circumvention.
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Oct 07, 2025
André Snellings crunches the numbers, factors in average draft position and highlights the best spots to draft key players throughout your fantasy basketball draft.
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Oct 07, 2025
Closing championship windows, new front offices and wild-card teams all highlight Bobby Marks' early NBA trade preview.
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Oct 07, 2025
Our NBA insiders break down the injury's impact on the team, its players and what Houston could do to bolster its lineup.
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Oct 07, 2025
In a transformative summer for the Bucks, the team had discussions about moving the two-time MVP to New York.
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Oct 07, 2025
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg displayed the full package in his preseason debut, finishing with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a block.
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Oct 06, 2025
After LeBron's "Second Decision" tease, prices for the Lakers' home finale vs. Jazz soared, per Vivid Seats.
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Oct 06, 2025
Adam Silver said there is "no contemplation" of moving the All-Star Game out of the LA Clippers' home arena as it investigates the team for possible cap circumvention.
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Oct 06, 2025
Thunder guard Nikola Topic had a testicular procedure on Monday and will be reevaluated in approximately four to six weeks.
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Oct 06, 2025
ESPN's Tim Bontemps breaks down players and personnel that will play major roles on the court and beyond.
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Oct 06, 2025
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is considered week to week due to a sprained left ankle he suffered during Sunday's practice, according to a team spokesperson.
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Oct 06, 2025
Adam Silver said there is "no contemplation" of moving the All-Star Game out of the LA Clippers' home arena as it investigates the team for possible cap circumvention.
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Oct 06, 2025
With the NBA preseason under way, Eric Moody highlights the key position battles that fantasy managers need to watch closely.
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Oct 06, 2025
ESPN's Tim Bontemps breaks down players and personnel that will play major roles on the court and beyond.
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Oct 06, 2025
Closing championship windows, new front offices and wild-card teams all highlight Bobby Marks' early trade preview.
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Oct 04, 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo was with the Bucks in practice for the first time this season Saturday, after missing the first few days of training camp while he remained in his native Greece recovering from COVID-19.
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Oct 04, 2025
Bronny James struggled through a 1-for-12 shooting performance in his preseason debut, but Lakers coach JJ Redick said he is "a totally different player than he was a year ago."
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Oct 03, 2025
Here are the top scenes from Abu Dhabi as the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks face off in a preseason doubleheader.
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Oct 03, 2025
Luka Doncic will not play in the Los Angeles Lakers first two preseason games this weekend, the team announced Friday.
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Oct 03, 2025
ESPN's Tim Bontemps breaks down players and personnel who will play major roles on the court and beyond.
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Oct 03, 2025
Eric Karabell highlights the players to fade at their current average draft position in fantasy basketball drafts.
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Oct 02, 2025
After his 92-day contract standoff was finally resolved, Warriors wing Jonathan Kuminga said he's happy and his goals are "helping us win" and "being here for longer."
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Oct 02, 2025
The Lakers ended their last practice before their six-game preseason slate tips off Friday with a gamut of lung-pumping runs, part of coach JJ Redick's philosophy of having his team in top shape ahead of the regular season.
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Oct 02, 2025
Nikola Jokic, who bypassed the opportunity to sign a four-year, $212 million deal this summer because next year he can sign that same four-year extension for $293 million, said his "plan is to be a Nugget forever."
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Oct 02, 2025
The first No. 24 jersey worn by Kobe Bryant with the Lakers was recently sold by Sotheby's for $889,000, while a 1964-1967 Jerry West jersey fetched $533,400.
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Oct 02, 2025
Here are the top scenes from Abu Dhabi as the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks face off in a preseason doubleheader.
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Oct 02, 2025
André Snellings groups players into tiers by each position for category and roto leagues.
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Oct 02, 2025
From trades to free agency to the draft, these teams will see boosts -- or declines -- from a summer of deals.
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Oct 02, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings from the offseason.
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Oct 01, 2025
Forward Nikola Jovic agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million rookie contract extension with the Heat, his agency told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday night.
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Oct 01, 2025
Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will be sidelined for two to three weeks after spraining his ankle Tuesday during the opening practice of training camp, putting his status for the season opener in question.
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Oct 01, 2025
Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will be sidelined for two to three weeks after spraining his ankle Tuesday during the opening practice of training camp, putting his status for the season opener in question.
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Oct 01, 2025
Forward Nikola Jovic agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million rookie contract extension with the Heat, his agency told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday night.
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Oct 01, 2025
Steve Kerr reiterated twice after Wednesday's practice that he has a fine personal relationship with newly re-signed Jonathan Kuminga and doesn't believe the player is the type "to come in and tear a team down."
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Oct 01, 2025
The decision to leave the Celtics was a hard one for Al Horford, but picking his next team was an easy one.
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Oct 01, 2025
Restricted free agent Quentin Grimes has signed a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer to return to the 76ers, agent David Bauman told ESPN.
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Oct 01, 2025
Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is expected to miss the start of the NBA season while recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
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Oct 01, 2025
André Snellings groups players into tiers by each position for head-to-head points leagues.
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Oct 01, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
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Oct 01, 2025
LeBron James was sidelined to open training camp Tuesday with what the Lakers are calling "a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute."
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Oct 01, 2025
From superstar salaries to on-court adjustments, here are the biggest things to watch for heading into the start of training camps.
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Sep 30, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
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Sep 30, 2025
LeBron James was sidelined to open training camp Tuesday with what the Lakers are calling "a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute."
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Sep 30, 2025
Lawrence Moten, a basketball star at Syracuse in the early 1990s who still holds the program scoring record, has died. He was 53.
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Sep 30, 2025
LeBron James was sidelined to open training camp Tuesday with what the Lakers are calling "a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute."
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Sep 30, 2025
Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors ended a monthslong stalemate Tuesday, reaching agreement on a two-year deal worth $48.5 million.
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Sep 30, 2025
Steve Kerr says he will wait until the season ends before addressing his contract.
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Sep 30, 2025
Building a championship-caliber roster means finding solid contributors after the early rounds of your draft. Here are eight to focus on.
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Sep 30, 2025
For 30 years, the Oklahoma City bombing -- the most devastating act of homegrown terrorism in history -- has been seared into the identity of the city. Since 2008, the Thunder have been trying to honor it -- and give the fans a new one.
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Sep 30, 2025
The Sonora teenager is poised to become the first Mexican-born player to be drafted in the NBA's first round, a feat that would lift his local celebrity to unlimited heights.
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Sep 29, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
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Sep 29, 2025
Kawhi Leonard said that he doesn't "think it's accurate" that he performed no services for Aspiration, the now-bankrupt green banking company and Clippers team sponsor with which he signed a lucrative endorsement contract.
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Sep 29, 2025
Anthony Edwards said Michael Jordan provided some advice to the young Timberwolves star who aims to lead his squad to an NBA championship.
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Sep 29, 2025
Speaking to reporters at Celtics' media day, star Jayson Tatum said he doesn't feel any pressure to return from his right Achilles tendon injury "any sooner than when I'm 100 percent healthy," adding that he's "in a really good spot" with his recovery.
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Sep 29, 2025
The Rams and Clippers announced sponsorship agreements with the Rwandan government, which faces accusations of trying to whitewash its decades-long record of human rights abuses.
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Sep 29, 2025
Despite being a 21-time All-Star coming off an All-NBA Second Team selection and playing with no financial commitment from the Lakers down the road, LeBron James said his contract situation will not affect his performance this season.
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Sep 29, 2025
The 2025-26 NBA season is approaching with media days ending Monday. Here are the top scenes from around the league.
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Sep 29, 2025
Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox expressed doubt Monday at media day regarding his potential availability for the team's Oct. 22 season opener at Dallas due to a right hamstring injury.
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Sep 29, 2025
Jason Kidd took umbrage with public perception that Kyrie Irving will return sooner than normal from a torn ACL.
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Sep 29, 2025
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, a nine-time All-Star who is sitting out the start of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, reiterated his desire to win the second NBA championship of his career on Monday, be it in Milwaukee or elsewhere.
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Sep 29, 2025
Kevin Durant said he envisions himself signing a contract extension with the Rockets.
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Sep 29, 2025
LA Clippers forward Chris Paul is one of four new minority investors in the NWSL's Angel City FC, the team announced on Monday.
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Sep 29, 2025
The Cleveland Cavaliers head into their season with two starters -- All-Star point guard Darius Garland and swingman Max Strus -- recovering from offseason left foot surgeries and likely to miss time when the regular season begins on Oct. 22.
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Sep 29, 2025
Eric Karabell highlights the players who are falling further than they should be in fantasy basketball drafts.
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Sep 29, 2025
These are the under-the-radar players to know about in fantasy basketball drafts.
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Sep 29, 2025
With a nudge from Buddy Hield, 'emo Jimmy' might resurface -- just not at media day.
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Sep 29, 2025
All eyes are on Jimmy Butler, the NBA's master of media day trolling, to see if he'll debut a new hairstyle.
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Sep 29, 2025
We asked and answered the biggest question facing all 30 NBA teams heading into the 2025-26 season.
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Sep 28, 2025
Free agents Gary Payton II and De'Anthony Melton are joining the Warriors for next season, sources told ESPN.
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Sep 28, 2025
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga did not travel to San Francisco and won't be in attendance for Monday's media day, sources told ESPN.
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Sep 28, 2025
Months after suffering a scary fall during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game, Rong Niu -- better known as the unicycle performer Red Panda -- has a message for her supporters and fans: She's coming back.
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Sep 28, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
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