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Jun 24, 2026

Grading big NBA trades: Who fared best in the Wolv...
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the three-team deal that saw Julius Randle land in Brooklyn.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing about th...
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing ahead of free agency.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Julius Randle's trade to Brooklyn raises his ceili...
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down the fantasy impact of the latest offseason moves from around the NBA.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

How will the lottery picks fare in fantasy? Outloo...
Andre Snellings identifies the 2026 NBA draft picks who are worth rostering in fantasy basketball next season.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Lakers' Reaves intends to sign a $185M extension
Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Hammon pivots: Opinion on Brunson was wrong
Aces coach Becky Hammon had a change of heart regarding her prior criticism of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, saying Tuesday night that her "opinion was wrong." But she's not apologizing for having it.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Brunson, Jokic among second-round picks who became...
The second round of the NBA draft has produced some of the best talent in the league.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Copy of Biggest winners -- and question marks -- from Roun...
Our ESPN draft insiders break down twists, turns and trades of Tuesday's first round of NBA draft

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Copy of Let's project every Round 2 pick: Our NBA mock dra...
Who are the best players still on the board -- and where could they go? We project Round 2 picks.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Let's project every Round 2 pick: Our NBA mock dra...
Who are the best players still on the board -- and where could they go? We project Round 2 picks.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Dubs' Lendeborg 'used to hate Steph' as Kyrie fan
A decade after watching the evolution of the rivalry between the Warriors and Cavs, Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg was drafted by Golden State with the 11th pick Tuesday and admitted at the podium: "I'm a big Kyrie guy. So I used to hate Steph Curry."

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Bucks GM mum on Giannis, emphasizes 'building'
With the trade of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat not yet official, Bucks GM Jon Horst declined to talk specifics -- but repeatedly emphasized "a theme of building" after the team drafted Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on Tuesday night.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Celtics' Stevens: Brown remains 'big part of us'
Amid reported trade talks for Jaylen Brown, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Tuesday night that the star forward remains "valued" by the organization.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Round 2 NBA mock draft: Stacking the best availabl...
Who are the best players still on the board -- and where could they go? We project Round 2 picks.

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Biggest winners -- and question marks -- from Roun...
Our ESPN draft insiders break down twists, turns and trades of Tuesday's first round of NBA draft

ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

AJ Dybantsa selected No. 1, Jazz take Peterson at ...
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ESPN NBA
Jun 24, 2026

Lopez becomes NBA's 1st Mexico-born 1st-rounder
Karim Lopez became the first player born in Mexico to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft, being selected with the No. 21 pick to the Detroit Pistons before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Johnson reunites with May, goes No. 9 to Mavs
Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. was taken with the ninth pick by the Mavs and his former coach at Michigan, Dusty May, and was one of three Wolverines to go in the lottery along with Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

'The City is Ready': Trae Young welcomes AJ Dybant...
The Washington star welcomed the No. 1 pick to the nation's capital and appeared to tease a future conversation about jersey numbers.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Fantasy basketball: Julius Randle's trade to Brook...
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down the fantasy impact of the latest offseason moves from around the NBA.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Follow live: AJ Dybantsa selected No. 1, Jazz take...
Tune in to ABC and ESPN to watch how the first round of the NBA draft plays out.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Jayhawks' Peterson lands with Jazz at No. 2 pick
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who had been considered a potential No. 1 pick, wound up with the Jazz as the second pick of the 2026 NBA draft.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

KD to coach in 3x3 charity tourney for USA hoops
Kevin Durant, the all-time leading scorer in Olympic basketball history and a four-time gold medalist, will be among the USA Basketball players who will turn to coaching at a 3x3 tournament this summer to support various charities.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Bulls boost frontcourt, take UNC's Wilson at No. 4...
The Bulls used the fourth overall pick on North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, considered perhaps the best athlete with one of the highest upsides in this year's draft.

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Jun 23, 2026

?? Boozer, Dybantsa lead NBA draft night fits
The NBA's next generation of players arrived in style for the 2026 draft in Brooklyn.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Rebuilding Grizzlies nab Duke's Boozer at No. 3
Memphis took another step toward its next era with the selection of Cameron Boozer, a move that could accelerate the club's reset.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Wizards opt for BYU's Dybantsa with No. 1 pick
The Wizards ushered in a new era by drafting AJ Dybantsa first overall, selecting him over Kansas' Darryn Peterson.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

2026 NBA draft: Boozer, Dybantsa turn heads with d...
The NBA's next generation of players arrived in style for the 2026 draft in Brooklyn.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Hammon won't apologize, says Brunson 'outlier'
Aces coach Becky Hammon acknowledged Tuesday that Knicks star Jalen Brunson has put himself in a unique class of players, but didn't back off her general stance that small guards generally don't lead teams to NBA championships.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Two-round NBA mock draft: Latest intel on the lott...
We have an updated 60-pick mock draft with new intel ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Blazers hiring Wolves' Nori as coach, sources say
The Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori as the team's new head coach. Nori has spent the past five seasons as an assistant coach for the Wolves.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Giannis traded to Heat: Everything we know about t...
How does Miami build around Giannis and Bam? What's next in Milwaukee?

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Tyler Herro among biggest beneficiaries of Giannis...
The first big move of the NBA offseason could be a positive for many players in fantasy.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

First overall, first in fashion: No. 1 NBA draft l...
From Paolo Banchero's purple suit and "P5" chain to LeBron James' all-white look, fashion statements for NBA top draft picks have evolved greatly over the years.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Updated two-round mock draft: What we're hearing o...
We have an updated 60-pick mock draft with new intel ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Fresh updates to our NBA mock draft: New intel -- ...
We have an updated 60-pick mock draft with new intel ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Grades for both sides of the Giannis trade: Winner...
The Bucks sent star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Which side won the trade?

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Giannis trade FAQ: Everything we know about the pr...
How does Miami build around Giannis and Bam? What's next in Milwaukee?

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Sources: Heat land Giannis in blockbuster trade
The Bucks are trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday's draft), one pick swap and one second-rounder, per sources.

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Giannis to Miami: Grades for Heat and Bucks, and w...
The Bucks have sent star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Which side won the trade?

ESPN NBA
Jun 23, 2026

Sources: Dosunmu gets 5 years, $112M from Wolves
Free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu, 26, a second-round pick from Illinois, intends to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, with a player option in the fifth season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Sources: Randle off to Nets as part of 3-team deal...
The Timberwolves are sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA draft to the Nets as part of a three-team trade that also will see Nic Claxton go to the Bulls and Minnesota get the No. 33 pick from Brooklyn, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Golden Knights owner launching NBA Vegas bid
Golden Knights founder and majority owner Bill Foley announced Monday that he is launching a bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Jalen Brunson rookie card commands $312,000 price ...
The fee, spent on a 1-of-1 numbered 2018 Panini Prizm Choice Nebula rookie card at a Fanatics Collect auction, set a new record for any Brunson card.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Sources: Young to ink $212M deal with Wizards
Free agent Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to stay with the Wizards, with a player option in Year 4, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

New two-round mock draft: What we're hearing on th...
We have a new 60-pick mock draft ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Collins to receive posthumous ESPYS Ashe award
Jason Collins will posthumously be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his impact on LGBTQ visibility in pro sports at The ESPYS in July, and his twin brother Jarron will accept the award.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

?? Where are the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers now?
From LeBron to Kyrie to Timofey Mozgov, here's where those 2016 Cavaliers are now -- a decade after the most epic comeback ever.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Grading big NBA trades: Why did the Thunder send A...
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the Hawks acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Sources: U-M's May finalizing deal to coach Mavs
Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks' head coaching job, sources told ESPN, an axis-shifting move that significantly alters the college and NBA landscapes.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Bilas' top NBA draft prospects: Most talented, bes...
Who should be No. 1? Who is the best guard after Darryn Peterson? Jay Bilas highlights 11 top prospects.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Sources: Celtics, Heat finalists for Giannis trade...
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded before the start of the NBA draft Tuesday, with the Celtics and Heat emerging as finalists to land the Bucks superstar, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

2026 NBA mock draft: What we're hearing a day befo...
We have a new 60-pick mock draft ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Bilas' 2026 NBA draft superlatives: Most talented,...
Who should be No. 1? Who is the best guard after Darryn Peterson? Jay Bilas highlights 11 top prospects.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

Sources: Thunder to ship Wiggins to Hawks for pick...
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 22, 2026

NBA trade tracker: Thunder send Aaron Wiggins to H...
We have the details, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.

ESPN NBA
Jun 21, 2026

?? 10 years on: Where are the 2016 Cavaliers now?
From LeBron to Kyrie to Timofey Mozgov, here's where those 2016 Cavaliers are now -- a decade after the most epic comeback ever.

ESPN NBA
Jun 21, 2026

McCollum stays with Hawks on 1-year extension
Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 21, 2026

Grades for every NBA free agent signing: Suns, Haw...
We're grading the biggest NBA free agent signings and extensions, including Collin Gillespie's new deal with the Suns.

ESPN NBA
Jun 21, 2026

Sources: Goodwin joining Gillespie in Suns return
The Suns have reached a second deal this weekend, as free agent guard Jordan Goodwin intends to join Collin Gillespie in re-signing in Phoenix, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 21, 2026

How the Knicks and hip-hop united New York
The last time the Knicks won a title, hip-hop was born. Fifty-three years later, New York's rappers took a victory lap.

ESPN NBA
Jun 20, 2026

Sources: Gillespie back to Suns for 4 years, $48M
Collin Gillespie, who is coming off a breakout campaign with the Suns, intends to sign a four-year, $48 million deal to remain with the team, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 19, 2026

Sources: Caldwell-Pope picks up option with Griz
Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his $21.6 million player option with the Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 19, 2026

ESPN's Perkins takes role as Jackson State GM
Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, he told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 19, 2026

Ranking the 100 best prospects in the NBA draft: W...
Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.

ESPN NBA
Jun 19, 2026

The Spurs are ahead of schedule, but they still ha...
The New York Knicks won the Finals, exposing several areas of weaknesses for this young San Antonio Spurs team.

ESPN NBA
Jun 19, 2026

Where are the 2016 Cavaliers now? 10 years after t...
From LeBron to Kyrie to Timofey Mozgov, here's where those 2016 Cavaliers are now -- a decade after the most epic comeback ever.

ESPN NBA
Jun 19, 2026

'Bet on yourself': How Yaxel Lendeborg raised his ...
The Michigan star went from fringe first-round to projected lottery pick by spending one more season in college.

ESPN NBA
Jun 19, 2026

NBA draft rankings: Final big board for the top 10...
Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.

ESPN NBA
Jun 18, 2026

'Collective exuberance': Knicks fans throng NYC fo...
Knicks fans waited decades for a title -- and when it came, their celebration did not disappoint.

ESPN NBA
Jun 18, 2026

Brunson slams skeptics as Knicks revel in parade
Jalen Brunson finally hit back at his skeptics as the Knicks and millions of fans celebrated the franchise's first NBA championship in 53 years with a parade Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 18, 2026

Top sights and sounds from the Knicks' championshi...
All of the sights and sounds as the New York Knicks celebrate their NBA championship in Manhattan.

ESPN NBA
Jun 18, 2026

Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA.

ESPN NBA
Jun 18, 2026

The five biggest questions the Lakers need to answ...
Will LeBron return? How can they build around Luka? Here's what Lakers insiders are discussing as the draft and free agency approach.

ESPN NBA
Jun 18, 2026

'Bet on yourself': How Yaxel Lendeborg raised his NBA stock by delaying the draft
The Michigan star went from fringe first-round to projected lottery pick by spending one more season in college.

ESPN NBA
Jun 18, 2026

My favorite under-the-radar NBA free agents: Six u...
Which under-the-radar free agents can aid in changing the trajectory of a franchise?

ESPN NBA
Jun 18, 2026

Dolan says second apron not an option for Knicks
On the heels of its first NBA title in 53 years, Knicks owner James Dolan told WFAN radio Wednesday that he will not go into the punitive second apron to keep his team intact for the 2026-27 season.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

?? Like father, like son: Booker picks new number
The Phoenix Suns star wore No. 1 since being drafted in 2015 and during his lone college season at Kentucky.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA
Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

Alicia Keys to perform 'Empire State of Mind' foll...
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ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

LeBron James, Kevin Love and more reunite for Cavs...
Members of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2016 championship team traveled to the United Kingdom for a reunion trip that included golfing and wine.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

Childhood MJ fan Splitter preaches Bulls future
New Bulls coach Tiago Splitter acknowledged the team has a lot of work to do to get back to the glory days of the Michael Jordan dynasty he remembers so fondly.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

NYPD to deploy 10K officers for Knicks title parad...
The victory parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks will be safeguarded by 10,000 members of the NYPD, the largest number of police officers ever assigned to a planned event, the department said Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

Brunson, Hart toss first pitches at Yankee Stadium...
Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart received loud ovations from fans at Yankee Stadium as they took the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Wednesday's White Sox-Yankees game.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

?? Like father, like son: Booker's new jersey numb...
The Phoenix Suns star wore No. 1 since being drafted in 2015 and during his lone college season at Kentucky.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

Alicia Keys to perform 'Empire State of Mind' at N...
James Dolan announced Keys would be performing during Thursday's festivities -- with no indication yet on whether or not Jay-Z will join her.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

?? The song that set the tone for MJ's Bulls
Thirty years after Chicago's historic run, the story of "Sirius" is also the story of how music helped build one of the most iconic brands in sports.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

Sources: Jazz-Kessler stalled despite $140M offer
A gulf remains between restricted free agent center Walker Kessler and the Jazz after Utah put an offer worth roughly $140 million over five years on the table, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

Let's combine the 2025, 2026 NBA draft classes: Wh...
What if Cooper Flagg never reclassified? Here's where Flagg, Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel would rank if they were in the 2026 NBA draft.

ESPN NBA
Jun 17, 2026

LeBron watch, the No. 11 pick and everything we kn...
From a lottery pick to the trade market, here's what we know about the Warriors' offseason plans.

ESPN NBA
Jun 16, 2026

NFL, NBA tells Congress it backs new college bill
The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.

ESPN NBA
Jun 16, 2026

Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter retiring
Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring from his position after more than 40 years manning the microphone at Lakers home games, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 16, 2026

Game 5 most-watched since 1998; peaked at 33M
The Knicks' 94-90 victory over the Spurs on Saturday night to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most-watched Game 5 since 1998.

ESPN NBA
Jun 16, 2026

Six big storylines that will kick-start a hectic N...
Why is this Giannis trade taking so long? What are the Lakers' plans? Here are some of the biggest topics of discussion two weeks before free agency.

ESPN NBA
Jun 16, 2026

Soundtrack of 72-10: The song that set the tone fo...
Thirty years after Chicago's historic run, the story of "Sirius" is also the story of how music helped build one of the most iconic brands in sports.

ESPN NBA
Jun 16, 2026

Windhorst: Six storylines already shaping the NBA ...
Why is this Giannis trade taking so long? What are the Lakers' plans? Here are some of the biggest topics of discussion two weeks before free agency.

ESPN NBA
Jun 16, 2026

All-NBA Playoff Awards: Which 10 stars made our first, second teams?
With the Knicks now crowned NBA champions, which players were the most impactful across all of the 2026 postseason?

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Dolan asked for 10-week sacrifice in April speech
Knicks owner James Dolan delivered an impassioned speech in front of his team before the playoffs, urging them to "leave nothing on the table" in the pursuit of a title.

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Sources: Wizard's Sarr fractures foot, has surgery...
Wizards center Alex Sarr has undergone surgery to repair a fractured right foot and is expected to be healthy for the start of the season, the team announced Monday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Sources: Bulls finalizing hiring of Splitter as HC...
Chicago is finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter, who guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record, to succeed Billy Donovan as the Bulls' head coach, sources told ESPN.

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