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Oct 21, 2025
The champion Thunder are battling Kevin Durant on ring night. Keep it here for the latest updates, including insider analysis and takeaways.
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Oct 21, 2025
Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports' return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night, saying he's doing so as a way to give back to basketball.
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Oct 21, 2025
The champs are hosting Kevin Durant on ring night. Keep it here for the latest updates, including insider analysis and takeaways.
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Oct 21, 2025
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said more regulation is needed to reduce opportunities for game manipulation related to gambling and to combat bad fan behavior in arenas, which may stem from losing wagers.
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Oct 21, 2025
The Knicks will be without Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson for Wednesday night's season opener against the Cavaliers.
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Oct 21, 2025
The NBA's biggest names made the most of their offseason as the season tips off Tuesday.
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Oct 21, 2025
The 21-time Emmy Award-winning "Inside the NBA" studio show returns as the pregame, halftime and postgame show for ESPN and ABC's NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season.
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Oct 21, 2025
The Lakers will open the season missing some frontcourt depth as backup big man Maxi Kleber has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks.
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Oct 21, 2025
A signed 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold in a private sale for $2.7 million, a record for a card with an "aftermarket" signature.
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Oct 21, 2025
A closer look at how much LeBron James' injury, which is causing him to miss the early part of the NBA season, is impacting betting on the Lakers.
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Oct 21, 2025
The Thunder are commanding betting favorites to win another championship, listed at 2-1 at ESPN BET -- the shortest preseason title odds since the Warriors in 2017-18.
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Oct 21, 2025
The opening games of the new NBA season are bringing a number of colorful uniform contrasts to center stage.
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Oct 21, 2025
Is OKC destined to repeat? Can anyone in the East mount a challenge? Who wins the MVP? Our experts weigh in.
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Oct 21, 2025
In his 18th season, Durant is on his fifth team and will lead the budding Rockets as he pursues his third ring.?
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Oct 20, 2025
Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg, whose former company is embroiled in an NBA scandal involving the Los Angeles Clippers, formally pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday.
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Oct 20, 2025
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season.
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Oct 20, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome has been diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain and will be reevaluated in four weeks.
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Oct 20, 2025
Thunder star forward Jalen Williams will sit out the team's season opener Tuesday as he continues to recover from offseason wrist surgery.
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Oct 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks All-Defensive guard Dyson Daniels has agreed to a four-year, $100 million rookie contract extension with the franchise.
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Oct 20, 2025
Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension, agent Bill Duffy told ESPN on Monday.
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Oct 20, 2025
Bulls guard Coby White will miss at least two more weeks, including Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons, as he continues to ramp up basketball activities following a right calf strain, the team announced Monday.
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Oct 20, 2025
Players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Evan Mobley will have their respective trophy icons sown above the Nike swoosh on the front of their uniform.
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Oct 20, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets.
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Oct 20, 2025
What do you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the 2025-26 season? Here are the stars, stats and bets ahead of opening night.
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Oct 20, 2025
ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down whether Oklahoma City is past, in or entering the best version of its roster.
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Oct 20, 2025
Doug Greenberg explores the NBA betting storylines heading into the season, including the Thunder as heavy favorites and how sportsbooks are handling Cooper Flagg.
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Oct 20, 2025
The NBA's biggest names made the most of their offseason as the season tips off Tuesday.
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Oct 19, 2025
Jaxson Hayes, lamenting USA Basketball's lack of open tryouts, is keen to play with Lakers teammate Luka Doncic on the Slovenian national team, which allows one naturalized citizen on its roster for international competitions.
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Oct 19, 2025
The Trail Blazers agreed to four-year extension with both guard Shaedon Sharpe ($90 million) and forward Toumani Camara ($82 mllion), their agents told ESPN.
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Oct 19, 2025
Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara has agreed to a four-year, $82 million contract extension with the franchise, agent Dave Putterie told ESPN.
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Oct 19, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets.
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Oct 19, 2025
Rockets star Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension, taking about $30 million less than a potential maximum deal.
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Oct 19, 2025
Rockets star Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension, taking about $30 million less than a potential maximum deal.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From opening night to late season debuts, here are the biggest superstar injury returns to watch for.
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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
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
The previous season's MVP, ROTY and DPOTY will have gold NBA logos placed on their uniforms.
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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
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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