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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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Copy of New York wins! Inside the locker room of the first...
For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased -- for quick fixes, superstars, splashy hires. But then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Copy of Roster lessons from Knicks' title, and why there's...
Here's how the Knicks built their team to get there, and what the Finals outcome means both sides.

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

NEW YORK WINS! Inside the locker room of the first...
For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased -- for quick fixes, superstars, splashy hires. But then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Grading bold preseason predictions for all 30 team...
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ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Peterson visits Wizards, won't meet other teams
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Victor Wembanyama's time is coming -- it just wasn...
The Spurs phenom had an outstanding postseason, but his flaws were on display in the Finals loss to the Knicks.

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Updated NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks on...
We have an updated 2026 mock draft, predicting all 60 picks as trade talks heat up a week out from draft night.

ESPN NBA
Jun 15, 2026

Six trades to transform the draft: We deal eight o...
A historic top-2 swap and a Giannis blockbuster headline six offers that would rock draft night.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

NBA futures: Runners-up one year, champions the ne...
With the 2025-26 season wrapped up, here's an early look at the odds for the 2027 NBA Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

The Knicks are champions! 'It makes such a differe...
For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased -- for quick fixes, superstars, splashy hires. But then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Three teams ahead of Knicks in 2027 title odds
Three teams -- Spurs, Thunder and Celtics -- have better odds to win the 2027 NBA championship than the Knicks at sportsbooks around the nation.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Roster lessons from Knicks' title, and why there's...
Here's how the Knicks built their team to get there, and what the Finals outcome means both sides.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Euphoric fans celebrate Knicks' title across NYC
It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Everything we learned on and off the court in the ...
The Knicks are NBA champions! Here's how they built their team to get there, and what the Finals outcome means for both them and the Spurs.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Go N.Y., Go N.Y., Go: Life 19,392 days ago when th...
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973 -- 53 years ago.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Victor Wembanyama's time is coming -- it just wasn't now
The Spurs phenom had an outstanding postseason, but his flaws were on display in the Finals loss to the Knicks.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Wemby: Losing in Finals 'biggest lesson of my life...
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he's "not running away" from the pain of losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, calling the experience "the biggest learning moment" of his life.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Knicks cap brilliant run with long-awaited NBA tit...
Jalen Brunson scored 45 in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

2026 NBA Finals: Knicks win Game 5, Larry O'Brien ...
ESPN NBA insiders break down New York's stunning NBA Finals win in San Antonio.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Knicks cap brilliant run with long-awaited NBA title
Jalen Brunson scored 45 in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

?? 'BING BONG': Top reactions to Knicks' title
The sports world had plenty to say about the Knicks' third title, their first since 1973.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Brunson seals Finals MVP with 45-point showcase
Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors Saturday night, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more than 50 years.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

'Every team has to go through a little chaos': How...
The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again. Here's why their path to glory wasn't easy.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Go New York Go: After a 53-year wait, the NBA titl...
New York has delivered some of the greatest championships of the past 53 years. Finally, the Knicks have theirs.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

Grading bold preseason predictions for all 30 NBA ...
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ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2026

First look at next season's NBA Power Rankings: Kn...
Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season, based on votes from our insiders. Who's No. 1? And who's No. 30?

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2026

Celebrities at the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals: Gianca...
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2026

'That's why he's going to be MVP for the next 10 y...
What makes the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year so dangerous isn't that he blocks so many shots. It's that he prevents players from shooting in the first place.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2026

Thunder guard Topic sidelined after back surgery
Thunder second-year guard Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove a herniated disc and is expected to be fully recovered by training camp.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2026

Ticketmaster: No Game 5 tickets will be revoked
After blowback from Knicks fans and New York officials, Ticketmaster clarified that no tickets to Game 5 in San Antonio will be revoked.

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