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ESPN NBA
Aug 20, 2025

Top 10 NBA players at 2025 EuroBasket: Where Jokic and Doncic stack up abroad
Neil Paine breaks down the Top 10 NBA superstars expected to appear at 2025 EuroBasket.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

Carlisle signs multiyear extension with Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have signed head coach Rick Carlisle to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

Security guard pleads guilty in Heat jersey theft
Marcos Thomas Perez, 62, a former Miami Heat security officer and a 25-year retired veteran of the Miami Police Department, pleaded guilty Tuesday to transporting and transferring millions of dollars' worth of stolen NBA game-worn jerseys and memorabilia.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

Jalen Brunson, Natalia Bryant star together in new Nike Kobe sneaker ad
A key feature of the new Nike Kobe 3 Protro is diamond shapes on the upper and outsole in honor of Natalia.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

'A Wildcat GOAT': Beal, Towns lead reactions to John Wall retiring from NBA
Congratulations poured in for John Wall after he announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

Former NBA star Wall retires after 11 seasons
John Wall is retiring after 11 NBA seasons.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

Sources: Carlisle agrees to extension with Pacers
The Indiana Pacers and head coach Rick Carlisle have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

Celtics sale finalized as Chisholm takes control
The sale of the Boston Celtics was finalized Tuesday, with private equity mogul Bill Chisholm taking over control of the NBA's most decorated franchise from a group led by Wyc Grousbeck.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

Nance parlays soccer fandom into digital show
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. has teamed up with the Men in Blazers Media Network to launch a weekly digital program featuring NBA players who will chat about their love of international soccer.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

2025-26 NBA milestones: Landmarks to watch this season for LeBron, Jokic and others
Important milestones to watch ahead of the 2025-26 season, including another historic season from LeBron James and Nikola Jokic.

ESPN NBA
Aug 19, 2025

The stat that could swing every team's season
What numbers are teams focused on with just over a month until training camp starts?

ESPN NBA
Aug 18, 2025

Who can challenge Cooper Flagg for the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year award?
NBA analyst Kevin Pelton groups 11 players most likely to threaten the Mavericks' No. 1 pick for the auspicious award.

ESPN NBA
Aug 18, 2025

Raptors extend GM Webster, won't hire president
The Toronto Raptors have extended general manager Bobby Webster's contract, the team announced Monday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 18, 2025

Sources: Raptors GM to head hoops operations
The Toronto Raptors are appointing general manager Bobby Webster as the team's head of basketball operations and the sides have reached a new contract, sources told ESPN on Monday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 18, 2025

The stat that could swing every NBA team's 2025-26 season
What numbers are teams focused on with just over a month until training camp starts? Zach Kram runs down the big stat for all 30 franchises.

ESPN NBA
Aug 15, 2025

Heat get under tax line, send Highsmith to Nets
Miami traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, a move that gets the Heat under the tax line for this coming season and creates roster flexibility.

ESPN NBA
Aug 15, 2025

NBA, union back more limits for some prop bets
The NBA and its players' association say they support further limitations on certain types of prop bets to curb game manipulation and abuse of athletes by gamblers.

ESPN NBA
Aug 15, 2025

NBA Rookie of the Year tiers: Who can challenge Cooper Flagg for the 2025-26 award?
NBA analyst Kevin Pelton groups 11 players most likely to threaten the Mavericks' No. 1 pick for the auspicious award.

ESPN NBA
Aug 15, 2025

Lakers to unveil Riley statue on Feb. 22 vs. C's
The Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley, who coached the team to four NBA titles during the "Showtime" era, with a statue that will be unveiled Feb. 22.

ESPN NBA
Aug 15, 2025

?? Lurking concerns for top 10 NBA contenders
What hurdles will they have to overcome to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy?

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

Hawks' State Farm Arena, streamer Davis Dodds host 24-hour livestream for NBA schedule release
Internet personality Davis Dodds is hosting a 24-hour Twitch livestream ahead of the NBA schedule release on Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

The NBA schedule is out! Here are the best games -- and beefs -- to watch this season
Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders breakdown which 2025-26 games have the most intrigue.

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

Schedule release: Timberwolves, Lakers lead top reveals
With the 2025-26 NBA schedule dropping, teams made sure to creatively announce their respective games.

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

Sources: Coffey, after career year, to join Bucks
Free agent forward Amir Coffey, who averaged a career-high 9.7 points last season, has reached a one-year deal with the Bucks, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

Hello again: Durant, Davis returns mark NBA slate
The Rockets' Kevin Durant will make his return to Phoenix on Nov. 24, while the Mavs' Anthony Davis will return to L.A. to play the Lakers on Nov. 28.

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

Lakers to unveil Riley statue on Feb. 22, vs. C's
The Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley, who coached the team to four NBA titles during the "Showtime" era, with a statue that will be unveiled Feb. 22.

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

NBA free agency 2025: Latest signings, news, buzz, live reports
Our NBA insiders have details on all the signings, trades and buzz for the NBA offseason.

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

NBA 2K26 reveals top 10 3-point and mid-range shooter ratings
Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic top the 3-point and mid-range shooting ratings in NBA 2K26, respectively.

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

NBA betting: First bets to make on opening night and Christmas Day
With the NBA schedule released on Thursday, here are the bets that stand out for opening night and on Christmas Day.

ESPN NBA
Aug 14, 2025

Will the NBA offseason frenzy return? 10 storylines we're watching for 2026
LeBron will be a free agent next summer. Giannis and Jokic are eligible for massive extensions. But those aren't the only topics we're watching.

ESPN NBA
Aug 13, 2025

NBA signs off on record-setting sale of Celtics
The NBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion.

ESPN NBA
Aug 13, 2025

NBA approves C's sale at record $6.1B valuation
The NBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion -- the largest ever for an American professional sports team.

ESPN NBA
Aug 13, 2025

Amazon reveals its 17-game NBA Cup schedule
Amazon announced its NBA Cup broadcast schedule on Wednesday, with Prime Video slated to show 17 of the games, including the championship.

ESPN NBA
Aug 13, 2025

Sources: Blazers find buyer, will stay in Portland
Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL's Hurricanes, has agreed to buy the NBA's Trail Blazers for more than $4 billion and keep the team in Portland, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 13, 2025

Sources: Blazers to be sold, will stay in Portland
Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL's Hurricanes, has agreed to buy the NBA's Trail Blazers for more than $4 billion and keep the team in Portland, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 13, 2025

Porter Jr.: Betting impact 'going to get worse'
Michael Porter Jr., whose brother Jontay was banned from the NBA in 2024 for his role in a gambling scheme, says the expansion of sports betting has detracted from the integrity and enjoyment of the game "and it's only going to get worse."

ESPN NBA
Aug 13, 2025

When Knicks fans are banned from MSG, is there any coming back?
Despite backlash, MSG Entertainment's "attorney exclusion list" is still in effect, reportedly banning over a thousand lawyers since 2022.

ESPN NBA
Aug 12, 2025

Convictions in death of CP3's grandfather tossed
A North Carolina trial judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the 2002 death of basketball star Chris Paul's grandfather. Now, state attorneys are considering their next moves, including an appeal.

ESPN NBA
Aug 12, 2025

Sources: Grousbeck won't stay as C's governor
Wyc Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor as part of the Celtics' $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 12, 2025

Lurking concerns for top 10 NBA contenders for the 2025-26 season
These 10 NBA franchises have the best chance to capture the NBA title. What hurdles will they have to overcome to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy?

ESPN NBA
Aug 12, 2025

Opening night: Warriors-Lakers, Rockets-Thunder
The opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season will feature the defending champion Thunder hosting the Rockets, and the Warriors visiting the Lakers.

ESPN NBA
Aug 12, 2025

Thunder targeted? Cavs injuries? The under-the-radar concerns for each NBA contender
These 10 NBA franchises have the best chance at the 2025-26 NBA title. What hurdles will they have to overcome to raise the Larry O'Brien trophy?

ESPN NBA
Aug 11, 2025

?? Alex Caruso ties knot with 'Big Brother' alum
The wedding marks Caruso's second ring of the summer, after helping the Oklahoma City Thunder win the NBA Finals in June.

ESPN NBA
Aug 11, 2025

?? Alex Caruso ties knot with Haleigh Broucher
The wedding marks Caruso's second ring of the summer, after helping the Oklahoma City Thunder win the NBA Finals in June.

ESPN NBA
Aug 11, 2025

Pistons close to deal with Green, sources say
Javonte Green is finalizing a one-year deal with the Pistons, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 11, 2025

Fits around Luka, LeBron's future, and why 2027 could change everything
NBA insiders examine the moves L.A. can and should make to build its next title team.

ESPN NBA
Aug 11, 2025

Where the NBA's biggest remaining free agents stand this offseason
The futures of Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey and others remain in flux as the 2025-26 season draws closer.

ESPN NBA
Aug 08, 2025

NBA's new financial rules threaten dynasties: 'Harder choices' for top teams
The NBA is in the midst of a historic stretch of parity. Is that a good thing?

ESPN NBA
Aug 08, 2025

Sources: Warriors-Lakers highlight opening night
The opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season will feature the Rockets at the defending champion Thunder and the Warriors at the Lakers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 08, 2025

Free agent Beasley, in gambling inquiry, evicted
NBA free agent Malik Beasley, who is under investigation in a federal gambling probe, was evicted from his high-rise apartment in Detroit on Wednesday, according to court records.

ESPN NBA
Aug 08, 2025

Celtics sign coach Mazzulla to multiyear extension
The Boston Celtics have signed head coach Joe Mazzulla to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Friday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 08, 2025

It has never been tougher to build an NBA dynasty: 'You literally can't mess anything up'
The NBA is in the midst of a historic stretch of parity. Is that a good thing?

ESPN NBA
Aug 08, 2025

How Damian Lillard's return to Portland began 18 months ago
After two seasons in Milwaukee, Lillard returns to Portland with a torn Achilles and confidence in his future.

ESPN NBA
Aug 08, 2025

?? Bulls bring back Jordan-era pinstripe uniform
Jordan and the Bulls first wore the threads during the 1995-96 campaign when the team went 72-10 and won a championship.

ESPN NBA
Aug 07, 2025

SGA given key, street name in Ontario hometown
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally Thursday at Hamilton Stadium.

ESPN NBA
Aug 07, 2025

SGA receives key to hometown in Ontario
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally Thursday at Hamilton Stadium.

ESPN NBA
Aug 07, 2025

All-Star debut? How many MVPs? NBA Insiders predict Cooper Flagg's career
How many MVPs and titles for Flagg? When can Dallas expect success with him? ESPN experts predict his NBA future.

ESPN NBA
Aug 07, 2025

When will Cooper Flagg be an All-Star? Projecting the No. 1 pick's NBA future
How many MVPs and titles for Flagg? When can Dallas expect success with him? ESPN experts predict his NBA future.

ESPN NBA
Aug 06, 2025

Doncic extension: We answer the three biggest questions facing the Lakers
The Luka Era officially began when Doncic signed a three-year extension with the Lakers.

ESPN NBA
Aug 06, 2025

Tatum takes in Pats camp without walking boot
Jayson Tatum, who tore his Achilles tendon in May in the semifinals vs. the New York Knicks, was at New England Patriots training camp on Wednesday without his walking boot.

ESPN NBA
Aug 06, 2025

Celtics shed Niang's salary in trade, sign Boucher
The Celtics moved off Georges Niang's salary in a deal with the Jazz before signing free agent forward Chris Boucher to a one-year deal.

ESPN NBA
Aug 06, 2025

Celtics shed Niang's salary in trade; sign Boucher
The Celtics moved off Georges Niang's salary in a deal with the Jazz before signing free agent forward Chris Boucher to a one-year deal.

ESPN NBA
Aug 06, 2025

Lakers' next era: Fits around Luka, LeBron's future, and why 2027 could change everything
The Lakers locked in Luka Doncic. Now what? NBA insiders examine the moves L.A. can and should make to build its next title team.

ESPN NBA
Aug 05, 2025

Clippers' Harden surprised with court reveal, design on China tour
A basketball court with a larger-than-life image of James Harden was revealed in Guangzhou, China, on Monday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 05, 2025

Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Chris Boucher to the Celtics
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.

ESPN NBA
Aug 05, 2025

Former Heat security guard charged in $2M heist
A former Miami Heat security officer accused of selling stolen jerseys and other memorabilia worth millions of dollars made his initial appearance in federal court Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 05, 2025

?? Bulls bring back MJ-era pinstripe unis
Jordan and the Bulls first wore the threads during the 1995-96 campaign when the team went 72-10 and won a championship.

ESPN NBA
Aug 05, 2025

Sources: C's shed Niang's salary; sign Boucher
The Celtics moved off Georges Niang's salary in a deal with the Jazz before signing free agent forward Chris Boucher to a one-year deal.

ESPN NBA
Aug 05, 2025

? Grading the biggest deals of the offseason
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.

ESPN NBA
Aug 05, 2025

'He never wanted to leave': How Damian Lillard's return to Portland began 18 months ago
After two seasons in Milwaukee, Lillard returns to Portland with a torn Achilles and confidence in his future.

ESPN NBA
Aug 05, 2025

Rose City recovery: What's next for Damian Lillard's NBA career in Portland
After two seasons in Milwaukee, Lillard returns to Portland with a torn Achilles and confidence in his future.

ESPN NBA
Aug 04, 2025

Sources: LeBron congratulated Luka on new deal
LeBron James congratulated Luka Doncic on his new three-year, $165 million contract extension via a video call on Saturday, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 04, 2025

Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including De'Aaron Fox, Spurs max extension
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.

ESPN NBA
Aug 04, 2025

Agent: Spurs, Fox reach $229M max extension
Spurs star De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 04, 2025

Tyrese Haliburton claps back after being booed at SummerSlam
Held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, fans booed Tyrese Haliburton when he was shown on camera at WWE's SummerSlam.

ESPN NBA
Aug 04, 2025

From another title in OKC to new plans in Phoenix, what is every team 'all-in' for in 2025-26?
Not everyone can be all-in for the title in the upcoming season. See each franchise's priority No. 1.

ESPN NBA
Aug 04, 2025

NBA all-in tiers: What all 30 teams are chasing in 2025-26
Not everyone can be all-in for the title in the upcoming season. See each franchise's priority No. 1.

ESPN NBA
Aug 03, 2025

?? Luka celebrates contract with Backstreet Boys
Doncic attended the concert in Las Vegas with his teammates and members of the Lakers front office, then met members of the band.

ESPN NBA
Aug 02, 2025

Lillard returning to Weber State, this time as GM
Damian Lillard is returning to college, this time as general manager of Weber State, where he once starred.

ESPN NBA
Aug 02, 2025

With new look and deal, Luka ready 'to go for it'
After signing a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers, Luka Doncic said he is ready to start his pursuit of what so many franchise greats have done in L.A. before him: Winning championships.

ESPN NBA
Aug 02, 2025

Source: C's minority owner buying Sun for $325M
A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has a deal in place to buy the WNBA's Connecticut Sun for a record $325 million and plans to move the team to Boston, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 02, 2025

Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including the Luka Doncic extension
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.

ESPN NBA
Aug 02, 2025

Luka Doncic extension: We answer the three biggest questions facing the Lakers
The Luka Era officially begins on Saturday. Here's what you need to know about his new deal.

ESPN NBA
Aug 02, 2025

Luka, Lakers reach 3-year, $165M extension
The new deal keeps Luka Doncic out of free agency next summer, eliminating his 2026-27 player option in place of a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension.

ESPN NBA
Aug 01, 2025

Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including the Bridges-Knicks extension
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings of the offseason.

ESPN NBA
Aug 01, 2025

NBA fact or fiction: Was Draymond right about the end of free agency?
Did the CBA ruin NBA free agency? Bobby Marks plays "fact or fiction" with some of the offseason's most impactful trends.

ESPN NBA
Jul 31, 2025

Knicks, Bridges agree to 4-year, $150M extension
New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges has agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension with the franchise, his agents told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 31, 2025

?? We graded every NBA team's offseason
Kevin Pelton hands out offseason grades for each of the NBA's 30 teams. Who passed, and who scraped by?

ESPN NBA
Jul 31, 2025

The top 10 sophomores to watch for the 2025-26 NBA season
From top 10 picks to Year 1 breakouts, who are the most interesting players to watch in their sophomore season?

ESPN NBA
Jul 31, 2025

Who makes the Year 2 leap? The top 10 sophomores to watch for the 2025-26 NBA season
From top 10 picks to Year 1 breakouts, who are the most interesting players to watch in their sophomore season?

ESPN NBA
Jul 30, 2025

Arenas arrested on illegal poker game charges
Gilbert Arenas was arrested in connection with a federal indictment that alleges the former NBA star hosted illegal high-stakes poker games at his mansion.

ESPN NBA
Jul 30, 2025

Sources: Kuminga still declining Warriors' terms
Jonathan Kuminga's decision to continue to decline the Warriors' offer is due in large part to Golden State's insistence on having a team option for the second season and unwillingness to let him maintain the built-in no-trade clause, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 30, 2025

Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin, London in 2026
The NBA will play at least six regular-season games in Europe over the next three seasons, starting with a pair of games between the Grizzlies and Magic in January.

ESPN NBA
Jul 30, 2025

Free agency NBA Power Rankings: Where the Rockets, Raptors and others land this offseason
Let's see where all 30 teams stand after a flurry of free agency moves this offseason.

ESPN NBA
Jul 29, 2025

Can Bronny James realistically make the Lakers' rotation in Year 2?
After spending Year 1 working away from the spotlight, James hopes it'll translate into playing time with Los Angeles.

ESPN NBA
Jul 29, 2025

Bronny James has big goals for Year 2. Will the young Laker achieve them?
After spending Year 1 working away from the spotlight, James hopes it'll translate into playing time with Los Angeles.

ESPN NBA
Jul 28, 2025

'It was a no-brainer': Paul celebrated in L.A. return
Eight years after he last played for the franchise, Chris Paul was reintroduced as a member of the Clippers on Monday, calling his return to Los Angeles a "no-brainer."

ESPN NBA
Jul 28, 2025

?? Haliburton proposes to girlfriend Jade Jones
Haliburton staged the proposal inside Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State campus, where the couple began dating.

ESPN NBA
Jul 28, 2025

Nikola Jokic tears up, pops champagne after horse wins race in Serbia
The Denver Nuggets star emotionally celebrated after his horse won a race in Subotica, Serbia.

ESPN NBA
Jul 28, 2025

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton proposes to girlfriend Jade Jones
Haliburton staged the proposal inside Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State campus, where the couple began dating.

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