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Oct 18, 2025
Sacramento Kings All-Star center Domantas Sabonis is expected to miss the first two games of the regular season after being ruled out for a week with a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
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Oct 18, 2025
Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury, the team announced, and he will be reevaluated in 12 weeks, sources told ESPN.
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Oct 18, 2025
The Warriors have waived guard Seth Curry with the expectation that he will return to the team at some point early in the regular season.
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Oct 18, 2025
With the extension deadline looming, here are seven teams NBA insiders are talking about.
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Oct 18, 2025
The code is written. The simulations run. Here's who BPI projects to be in the top six in each conference, those fighting for play-in spots and three teams with high-variance young prospects.
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Oct 18, 2025
The 2025 NBA Cup tips off on Oct. 31. Here's everything you need to know about the in-season tournament,
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Oct 18, 2025
Using Friday's preseason finale as a "dress rehearsal" for next week's regular-season opener, Lakers coach JJ Redick put Gabe Vincent in the starting lineup to fill in for the injured LeBron James.
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Oct 17, 2025
Joel Embiid started for the 76ers in their preseason finale Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months.
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Oct 17, 2025
Joel Embiid started for the 76ers in their preseason finale Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months.
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Oct 17, 2025
Season 2 of Netflix's "Starting 5" followed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Jaylen Brown.
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Oct 17, 2025
Ex-Warriors GM Bob Myers is leaving ESPN to become president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
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Oct 17, 2025
As Curry and Kerr enter their 12th season together, they reflect on what forged their bond and what comes next.
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Oct 17, 2025
With the extension deadline looming, here are seven teams NBA insiders are talking about -- each with massive questions to answer before opening night.
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Oct 17, 2025
Our experts go out on a limb and make bold fantasy predictions for the upcoming NBA season.
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Oct 17, 2025
Looking to place some NBA bets? Here are our best bets to make on every team before the season starts.
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Oct 16, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Keegan Murray reaching a extension with the Kings.
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Oct 16, 2025
Pistons guard Jaden Ivey's long-awaited return hit a snag as he will miss the next four weeks following right knee surgery.
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Oct 16, 2025
76ers star Paul George is expected to miss opening night as he recovers from offseason knee surgery, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
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Oct 16, 2025
Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan will miss San Antonio's season opener at Dallas on Wednesday with a sprained left wrist.
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Oct 16, 2025
Bucks guard AJ Green has agreed to a four-year, $45 million fully guaranteed contract extension with the franchise, agent Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports told ESPN on Thursday.
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Oct 16, 2025
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton used simulation No. 620 to run through the NBA season from Opening Night to the Finals.
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Oct 16, 2025
The Charlotte Hornets have waived Spencer Dinwiddie, the team announced, just three months after signing the veteran guard during free agency.
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Oct 16, 2025
The NBA fined Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga $35,000 for the actions that led to his ejection in a preseason game Tuesday night.
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Oct 16, 2025
Season 2 of Netflix's "Starting 5" followed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Jaylen Brown.
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Oct 16, 2025
Our panel of experts highlight the NBA futures bets that are worth making now, with less than a week before the new season tips off.
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Oct 16, 2025
Our experts identify one player they feel differently about compared to the common narrative heading into the NBA season.
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Oct 16, 2025
As an Oct. 20 deadline looms, here's everything you need to know about the biggest potential NBA rookie contract extension decisions that have yet to unfold.
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Oct 16, 2025
From opening night to late season debuts, here are the biggest superstar injury returns to watch for.
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Oct 16, 2025
The NBA has reminded teams to prioritize addressing inappropriate fan behavior at games this season.
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Oct 16, 2025
The NBA and global basketball are on the cusp of a new, richer, expansive era. And, despite the scrutiny it might create, that means deepening relations with Abu Dhabi and its wealthy neighbors.
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Oct 16, 2025
Coach Jason Kidd praised Cooper Flagg's performance as the starting point guard in the Mavs' final two preseason games but stopped short of committing to opening the season with the 18-year-old rookie in that role.
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Oct 15, 2025
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, including where Russell Westbrook lands after signing with Sacramento.
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Oct 15, 2025
Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, his representatives told ESPN.
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Oct 15, 2025
Pelicans center Kevon Looney has been diagnosed with a left knee injury that is expected to sideline him for at least two to three weeks.
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Oct 15, 2025
Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon, a former NBA Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year, has decided to retire after nine NBA seasons, he told ESPN.
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Oct 15, 2025
Cleveland's new jerseys will replicate team's classic navy blue alternate look worn in the mid-2000s.
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Oct 15, 2025
The previous season's MVP, ROTY and DPOTY will have gold NBA logos placed on their uniforms.
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Oct 15, 2025
Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook has agreed on a deal to sign with the Sacramento Kings, agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management told ESPN.
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Oct 15, 2025
Are you ready for your salary cap draft? Jim McCormick lays out helpful strategies and tactics you can use to ace draft day.
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Oct 15, 2025
The NBA preseason wraps up on on Oct. 17. Here are the most noteworthy storylines from 14 of the league's most intriguing teams.
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Oct 15, 2025
Flagg's NBA coming out party was last summer as he nearly upset Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics.
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Oct 15, 2025
The previous season's Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year will have gold NBA logos placed on their uniforms.
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Oct 14, 2025
Media covering the Boston Celtics were set to play a pickup game on Tuesday before coach Joe Mazzulla had other plans.
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Oct 14, 2025
The Mavericks have signed coach Jason Kidd to an extension in the wake of the Knicks' interest in hiring him over the summer.
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Oct 14, 2025
Jalen Green will be reevaluated in 10 days due to a hamstring injury he aggravated while the Suns were in China earlier this month.
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Oct 14, 2025
The Mavericks have signed coach Jason Kidd to a contract extension, a source confirmed, in the wake of the Knicks' interest in hiring him over the summer.
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Oct 14, 2025
The longtime Miami Heat coach is obsessed with what he calls the "purity" of competition. It's why he was the obvious successor to lead Team USA.
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Oct 14, 2025
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he'd like to end his career playing for a Greek basketball team after his retirement from the NBA.
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Oct 14, 2025
Dawn Staley says she is convinced that NBA teams may never be ready to hire a woman as a head coach.
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Oct 14, 2025
Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia claims two minority owners insisted he buy out their ownership shares "at an exorbitant premium," according to a complaint filed Tuesday.
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Oct 14, 2025
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton used simulation No. 620 to run through the NBA season from Opening Night to the Finals.
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Oct 14, 2025
From opening night to late season debuts, here are the biggest superstar injury returns to watch for in the 2025-26 season.
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Oct 14, 2025
When it comes to the upcoming NBA season, don't be surprised if these things happen.
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Oct 14, 2025
Our 10-team, H2H points fantasy basketball mock draft featured some surprises in the first round.
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Oct 14, 2025
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton used simulation No. 620 to run through the NBA season from Opening Night to the Finals.
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Oct 14, 2025
From opening night to late season debuts, here are the biggest superstar injury returns to watch for this season.
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Oct 13, 2025
Luka Doncic will make his preseason debut when the Los Angeles Lakers play on the road Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, Lakers coach JJ Redick said.
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Oct 13, 2025
The NBA vetted and approved a $300 million sponsorship deal between the Los Angeles Clippers and Aspiration in 2021, before the company signed a separate deal with Kawhi Leonard that triggered an investigation by the league, multiple sources told ESPN.
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Oct 13, 2025
The Bucks are signing Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract.
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Oct 13, 2025
When it comes to the upcoming NBA season, don't be surprised if these things happen.
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Oct 13, 2025
Who has the top core trio in the NBA? Which teams' big threes are on the rise, and which need work? ESPN's Tim Bontemps breaks it down in 10 tiers.
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Oct 13, 2025
ESPN analyst Zach Kram details why Golden State's championship window might not be closed after all.
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Oct 12, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and will be out at least four to six weeks.
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Oct 11, 2025
With LeBron James sidelined to begin the season, Luka Doncic said he'll do "whatever it takes" for the Lakers to win, whether that means doing more or less in James' absence.
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Oct 11, 2025
Here is all of our key fantasy basketball draft content -- rankings, sleepers, schedule grid and draft tips.
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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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