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Jul 16, 2025

The Suns turned a superteam into a costly cautionary tale
The Suns' big three brought hope, bravado -- and so little tangible success. Zach Kram examines why things never clicked in Phoenix.

ESPN NBA
Jul 16, 2025

Grading 30-plus NBA deals, including Bradley Beal's new destination
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Suns waiving Beal.

ESPN NBA
Jul 16, 2025

Agent: Beal OK's buyout with Suns, to join Clips
Bradley Beal has agreed to a buyout with the Suns and plans to join the Clippers on a two-year, $11M deal with an option after he clears waivers, his agent told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 16, 2025

Joel Embiid sees you
In what he's calling his "most important" offseason, Joel Embiid responds to his critics.

ESPN NBA
Jul 16, 2025

The NBA's Apron Club: Who's in, who's out and when OKC might join
Welcome to the NBA's Apron Club. Membership can get pretty expensive, so don't stay too long.

ESPN NBA
Jul 15, 2025

NBA explores expansion: 'Nothing predetermined'
The NBA is one step closer on the long road to expansion, but Adam Silver cautioned that "nothing has been predetermined."

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Jul 15, 2025

NBA explores expansion; 'nothing predetermined'
The NBA is one step closer on the long road to expansion but Adam Silver cautioned that "nothing has been predetermined."

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Jul 15, 2025

Sources: Mavericks center Lively has foot surgery
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has undergone surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot but is expected to be healthy for camp.

ESPN NBA
Jul 15, 2025

?? NBA closing in on its first $1M per game player
The reigning MVP will get close, but the league is still waiting for its first $82 million per year player.

ESPN NBA
Jul 15, 2025

NBA summer league buzz: Hansen impresses, Wemby returns and storylines to watch
What are league insiders buzzing about at 2025 NBA summer league in Las Vegas?

ESPN NBA
Jul 15, 2025

The 30 players you need to pay attention to in summer league
Who are the top names to watch at the NBA summer league in Las Vegas? We have you covered.

ESPN NBA
Jul 14, 2025

Lopez aims to help take Clippers 'even further up'
Brook Lopez discussed his decision to join the Clippers on a two-year contract worth nearly $18 million on Monday at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

ESPN NBA
Jul 14, 2025

Cavs sign Altman, front office staff to extensions
The Cavaliers rewarded president of basketball operations Koby Altman and other key members of the front office with multiyear extensions.

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Jul 14, 2025

76ers' George has arthroscopic knee surgery
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday to treat an injury suffered during a recent workout.

ESPN NBA
Jul 14, 2025

Wembanyama cleared to return from blood clot
Victor Wembanyama announced he has recovered from the deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, telling L'Équipe, "I'm officially cleared to return."

ESPN NBA
Jul 14, 2025

Sources: Cavs sign Altman, staff to extensions
The Cavaliers have rewarded president Koby Altman and other key members of the front office with multiyear extensions, sources said.

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Jul 14, 2025

2025 NBA summer league: First impressions of the rookie class and other key notes
Cooper Flagg led the summer league headlines, but which other rookies stood out in Las Vegas? Our NBA insiders have you covered.

ESPN NBA
Jul 13, 2025

Pavelski wins Tahoe tournament; Barkley is 69th
Former NHL player Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship on Sunday, closing with an eagle in a wire-to-wire victory in the celeb event.

ESPN NBA
Jul 13, 2025

Nuggets, Kings' Saric-Valanciunas trade official
The trade between the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings that swapped Jonas Valanciunas and Dario Saric was finally made official Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 13, 2025

Klay Thompson fuels relationship rumors with Megan Thee Stallion on Instagram
The Dallas Mavericks guard seemingly posted photos with the Grammy-winning rapper on Instagram over the weekend.

ESPN NBA
Jul 13, 2025

Sources: Mavs shutting down Flagg for summer
The Mavericks are shutting down Cooper Flagg for the remainder of the NBA summer league, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 13, 2025

Why LeBron and the Lakers are stuck in limbo
For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

ESPN NBA
Jul 12, 2025

Harper's Spurs top Flagg's Mavs at summer league
The top two choices in the NBA draft, Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, faced off Saturday in the NBA summer league, and flashed an enticing view of what might be on the horizon next season during the San Antonio Spurs' 76-69 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

ESPN NBA
Jul 12, 2025

Rockets' Fred VanVleet elected president of NBPA
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding CJ McCollum.

ESPN NBA
Jul 12, 2025

Sources: Anthony bought out, looks to join Bucks
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ESPN NBA
Jul 12, 2025

VanVleet elected president of NBPA, sources say
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new president of the National Basketball Players Association, sources told ESPN, succeeding CJ McCollum.

ESPN NBA
Jul 11, 2025

Turner: Move to Bucks about 'staying competitive'
Myles Turner said a big factor from leaving the Pacers to sign with the Bucks was about "staying competitive."

ESPN NBA
Jul 11, 2025

New owners Lore, A-Rod detail plans for Wolves
Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore, the new co-owners of the Timberwolves and the WNBA's Lynx, detailed some of their plans Friday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 11, 2025

?? Cavs' Mitchell engaged to Grammy winner
The Cavaliers guard popped out with an engagement ring with the singer/songwriter Friday.

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Jul 11, 2025

Hawks add forward Ðurišic from G League
Nikola Ðurišic has signed with the Atlanta Hawks after playing last season in the NBA G League, the team announced Friday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 11, 2025

Jackson, Pacers agree to 3-year, $21M deal
Free agent center Isaiah Jackson has agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Jul 11, 2025

Flagg's first game: Top plays, takeaways and future impact
Our experts weigh in on the No. 1 pick's debut in NBA summer league.

ESPN NBA
Jul 11, 2025

Raptors F Ingram (ankle) 'pain-free,' says coach
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram is "pain-free" and in a "really great spot." according to coach Darko Rajakovic, as the versatile big man continues his recovery from an ankle injury dating back to last season.

ESPN NBA
Jul 11, 2025

The NBA is closing in on its first $1 million per game player
The reigning MVP will get close, but the league is still waiting for its first $82 million per year player.

ESPN NBA
Jul 11, 2025

LeBron to Luka: Inside the most delicate superstar transition in NBA history
For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

Cooper Flagg's first summer league game: Top plays, takeaways and future impact
Our experts weigh in on the No. 1 pick's debut in NBA summer league.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

Fore! Barkley is longest shot in celeb golf tourney
Charles Barkley, who finished a career-best 58th last year, remains the biggest long shot to win this week's American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

Flagg makes 'winning plays' in uneven debut
Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA summer league and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Lakers.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

Flagg wins summer debut despite uneven outing
Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Lakers.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

Pelicans, Jones agree to 3-year, $68M extension
Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension with the franchise.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

Harlan, Eagle, SVG joining Prime Video coverage
Prime Video will have many familiar faces along with some new voices when it begins its first season of NBA coverage in October. Kevin Harlan, Ian Eagle and Stan Van Gundy are coming over from TNT while Cassidy Hubbarth is coming from ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

Williams, Thunder agree to rookie max extension
Thunder All-NBA star and champion Jalen Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, his agents told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

The 30 players you need to pay attention to in summer league, from Atlanta to Washington
Who are the top names to watch at the NBA summer league in Las Vegas? We have you covered.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

50 days, 50 states: Durant, Reese headline top hoopers from D.C.-area high schools
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of D.C., Maryland and Virginia based on career achievements, legacy and lasting impact on the game.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

?? MJ's former Chicago-area estate on Airbnb
Champions Point requires guests to stay a minimum of seven nights and pay a $25,000 security deposit.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

Flagg, Bronny and Bailey: Top summer league players to watch for every NBA team
Who are the top names to watch at the NBA summer league in Las Vegas? We have you covered.

ESPN NBA
Jul 10, 2025

Cooper Flagg-Bronny James matchup ticket is most expensive since Victor Wembanyama debut
According to Vivid Seats, the average ticket price for Cooper Flagg-Bronny James' matchup is $223 as of Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

Former Jazz coach and GM Layden dies at age 93
Frank Layden, who led the Jazz to their first playoff appearance and was part of the front office that selected John Stockton and Karl Malone, has died.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

Suns' Booker agrees to historic $145M extension
Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension with the franchise through the 2029-30 season, the highest annual extension salary in NBA history, CAA's Jessica Holtz and Melvin Booker told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

Grading 30-plus NBA deals, including Booker's historic -- and risky -- extension
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including max deals for Booker, Gilgeous-Alexander and Banchero.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

Michael Jordan's former iconic home listed on Airbnb
Champions Point requires guests to stay a minimum of seven days and pay a $25,000 security deposit.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

Ex-NBA player McLemore gets prison sentence
A judge sentenced Ben McLemore to more than eight years in Oregon state prison after the former NBA guard was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman in 2021.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

NBA releases groups for this season's NBA Cup
Defending NBA Cup champion Milwaukee will play its group-stage games in this season's tournament against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami, the league announced Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

NBA tabs Jones exec. VP, head of basketball ops
Former Suns general manager James Jones is joining the NBA front office as executive vice president and head of basketball operations, the league announced Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

NBA free agency: Grading 30-plus signings, including Chet Holmgren's max deal
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions, including max deals for Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Paolo Banchero.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

OKC's Holmgren agrees to rookie max extension
Thunder star Chet Holmgren has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $250 million, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN on Wednesday morning.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

New East tiers: How injuries, offseason movement reshaped the conference
From injured superstars to play-in teams making major splashes, Chris Herring runs down every team's outlook for 2025-26.

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

West: Should Minnesota, Houston or any West team scare OKC?
Did any West team do enough to challenge the NBA champs?

ESPN NBA
Jul 09, 2025

Flagg-Bronny matchup ticket is most expensive since Wemby debut
According to Vivid Seats, the average ticket price for Cooper Flagg-Bronny James' matchup is $223 as of Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

OKC's JDub had several injections for injured wrist
Thunder star Jalen Williams said he took nearly 30 painkilling injections in his injured right wrist during Oklahoma City's championship run.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Sources: Spurs get Olynyk in deal with Wizards
The Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Sources: Spurs acquire Olynyk in deal with Wiz
The Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Sources: Jokic to delay extension talks until '26
Nikola Jokic will not seek a contract extension this summer, delaying extension talks until next summer, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Ayton: Joining Doncic 'feels like a video game'
More than seven years after being drafted ahead of Luka Doncic, 2018 No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton was amazed on Tuesday when considering the chance to team up with the superstar on the Los Angeles Lakers, telling reporters "this feels like a video game."

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Cooper Flagg, Bronny James matchup most expensive since Wemby's debut
According to Vivid Seats, the average ticket price for Cooper Flagg-Bronny James' matchup is $223 as of Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA 2K26 cover athlete
The Thunder star adds another accolade to a summer that already includes an MVP, a championship, and a $285 million extension.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Stevens: Celtics not in a rebuild despite trades
Brad Stevens said he doesn't want to hear any mention of the term "rebuild" this upcoming season associated with the Celtics, despite the trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Brown to 'embrace' Knicks' high expectations
Mike Brown said he is ready to "embrace the expectations" of taking over a Knicks team looking to build on its best finish in 25 years last season.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Sources: AD had surgery to fix detached retina
Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Davis is expected to be ready for training camp.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Should Minnesota, Houston or any West team scare OKC in 2025-26? We tiered all 15 franchises
Did any Western Conference team do enough to challenge the champs? Zach Kram runs through a new-look conference.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

Breaking down the latest 3-team deal and every major move
Plenty of deals are getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

? Grading every major trade this offseason
Plenty of deals are getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

NBA free agency: New West tiers after flurry of moves
Did any West team do enough to challenge the champs? Zach Kram runs through a new-look conference.

ESPN NBA
Jul 08, 2025

What to expect from Norman Powell, John Collins
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down all off the trades and signings of the offseason in the NBA, including Norman Powell and John Collins on the move.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

NBA free agency: Grading 30-plus deals, including Paolo Banchero's rookie max deal
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Ball excited about 'great situation' with Cavaliers
Lonzo Ball doesn't have to worry about rehabbing from a knee injury for the first time in a couple of seasons and is excited about his offseason trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Banchero, Magic agree to $239M rookie max deal
Magic star Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year, $239 million maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, his agent told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Brown brings 'championship pedigree' to Knicks
The Knicks officially hired Mike Brown as their head coach, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Powell to Heat, Collins to Clips in 3-team trade
The Clippers, Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Vet Lowry returns to Sixers for 20th NBA season
Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Rockets' Stone: Durant too valuable to pass up
Rockets GM Rafael Stone said that adding a player of Kevin Durant's caliber was too valuable to pass up, even if it meant moving on from Jalen Green.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Pacers confirm Haliburton won't play next season
The Indiana Pacers confirmed what was expected: that star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 season after surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Pacers were 'prepared' to go into tax for Turner
Pacers president Kevin Pritchard said the team was "fully prepared" to go into the luxury tax to retain longtime starting center Myles Turner.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Blazers, C's trade altered to Holiday, Simons swap
The Trail Blazers' acquisition of Jrue Holiday was announced as official on Monday but has been amended from the terms reported on June 23.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Fantasy basketball: What to expect from Norman Powell, John Collins
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down all off the trades and signings of the offseason in the NBA, including Norman Powell and John Collins on the move.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Moe Wagner rejoins Magic on one-year contract
Free agent forward/center Moe Wagner has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the Magic, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Sources: Powell to Heat, Collins to Clips in trade
The Clippers, Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

NBA free agency superlatives: Best, worst, underrated moves
Which deals will impact the title race? Which will leave teams in regret by Christmas? Our NBA insiders make their picks.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

Free agency: LeBron's next move, Denver's deals, more intel
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league after a week of offseason chaos.

ESPN NBA
Jul 07, 2025

NBA insiders examine free agency's first week: Best moves, biggest risks
Which deals will impact the title race? Which will leave teams in regret by Christmas? Our NBA insiders make their picks.

ESPN NBA
Jul 06, 2025

Rollins agrees to 3-year deal to return to Bucks
Free agent guard Ryan Rollins has agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks.

ESPN NBA
Jul 06, 2025

Sources: Nuggets expect Valanciunas to honor deal
The Denver Nuggets have informed Jonas Valanciunas ' representatives that the franchise fully expects the center to honor his contract, sources said.

ESPN NBA
Jul 06, 2025

Durant to Rockets part of NBA-first 7-team trade
A series of moves going back to Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets before the draft ultimately became the first seven-team trade in NBA history.

ESPN NBA
Jul 06, 2025

Grizzlies trade veteran center Huff to Pacers
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round pick swap.

ESPN NBA
Jul 06, 2025

Rockets trade Whitmore to Wizards for 2 seconds
The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks.

ESPN NBA
Jul 06, 2025

Free agency winners and losers: Early results are in
From big-man depth to the New Orleans Pelicans, here are the early winners and losers of free agency.

ESPN NBA
Jul 06, 2025

Bailey shaky in debut, but hustle impresses Jazz
Jazz rookie Ace Bailey finished with just eight points in his Salt Lake City Summer League debut, but his willingness to defend and rebound impressed his coaches.

ESPN NBA
Jul 05, 2025

Sources: Grizzlies trading center Huff to Pacers
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round pick swap, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 05, 2025

Rockets trade Whitmore to Wizards, sources say
The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 04, 2025

NBA free agency: LeBron's next move, Denver's deals, more intel
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league after a week of offseason chaos.

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