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Amar'e Stoudemire Hall of Fame Nod Was Always Coming
Phoenix took him ninth out of a Florida high school, microfracture surgery took a season, and he still finished with five All-NBA teams and a bronze bust.
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Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Puts Women's Hoops Front and Center
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What I'm Eyeing: Indiana Pacers Betting News and the Haliburton TV Tell
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Tyrese Haliburton's Return Game Won't Be on National TV, and He Said So
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Injuries only →- NBALeBron James launches YouTube golf venture with Cavs reunionNew 76ers star LeBron James has launched his latest off-the-court venture, starting a new YouTube channel focused on golf.
- NBABasketball HOF class of 2026 honors women's hoops, NBA iconsCandace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headlined a 2026 Hall of Fame class that honored women's hoops as well as NBA luminaries such as Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoudemire.
- NBAAmar'e Stoudemire inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame
- NBADoc Rivers inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame
- NBAPacers' Haliburton 'shocked' first game back not on national TVPacers star Tyrese Haliburton said he was "shocked" to learn his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon would not be nationally televised when the NBA regular-season schedule was released last week.
- NBAOwner of valuable Cooper Flagg 1-of-1 card comes forwardA card collector since he was 12, Jason Williams still hasn't decided what to do with the incredible find.
- NBANBA HOF week: Mike D'Antoni dishes on Nash, Kobe and LinsanityThe legendary coach, architect of some of the most explosive offenses in NBA history, talks "seven seconds or less,' Madison Square Garden and a "doomed" Lakers tenure.
- NBAJudge dismisses Charles Oakley's assault case against MSGA judge ruled that former Knicks All-Star Charles Oakley "produced no evidence to support his claim that he was assaulted by MSG security guards."
- NBAAnthony Edwards backs Minnesota Timberwolves to beat Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio SpursSpeaking to ESPN Philippines in Manila, Anthony Edwards is backing the Timberwolves to beat both the Thunder and Spurs this season.
- NBASources: Cavaliers trading Schroder, cash to Hornets for MannThe Cavaliers are trading guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Hornets for guard Tre Mann, sources told ESPN on Friday.
- NBA2026 NBA offseason trade grades: Schroder, Lu Dort and more dealsWe're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the deal that sent Dennis Schroder to Charlotte for Tre Mann.
- NBANBA trade tracker: Updates for every deal of the 2026 offseasonWe have the updates, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.
- NBA2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updatesWe're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan.
- NBATimberwolves set Garnett jersey retirement for Celtics clashKevin Garnett will have a second jersey number retired when the Timberwolves raise his No. 21 to the rafters.
- NBA'The Hoop Collective': Episodes of Brian Windhorst's NBA podcastHere are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast, from breaking news to the latest intel and reaction from around the NBA.
- NBADon't miss "The Trade" with Andscape's Kelley L. Carter
- NBADon Nelson memorialized as NBA greats gather for Dallas serviceDirk Nowitzki wrote that Don Nelson was "one of a kind" and Rick Carlisle praised his innovative coaching style as greats from around the NBA gathered to honor the Hall of Fame coach following his death at the age of 86.
- NBAThe 11 NBA players on the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting listThere's only one NBA player in this year's class, but these stars -- including the recently retired Russell Westbrook -- should hear their names called in the near future.
- NBAMemphis Grizzlies offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previewHow will the Grizzlies look after trading two cornerstone players? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.
- NBA2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensionsWe're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Bradley Beal's new deal with the Clippers.
- NBABeal stays with Clippers on 2-year deal worth $13.2 millionBradley Beal will return to the Clippers after reaching agreement on a two-year, $13.2 million deal with a player option in the second season, his agent told ESPN.
- NBAThe game Perk has circled on the NBA schedule
- NBANBA's 2026-27 schedule highlighted by January reunionsThe NBA's schedule has plenty of intrigue in January with the highly anticipated returns of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown to their respective former homes.
- NBANBA teams dominate social media for 2026-27 schedule releaseWith the 2026-27 NBA schedule dropping Thursday, teams creatively shared their respective games for the new campaign.
- NBANBA schedule 2026-27: Opening night, Christmas and must-see gamesFollowing the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.
- NBALakers sold at $12.5 billion valuation: NBA execs, agents reactAfter the stunning sale, ESPN spoke to more than a dozen NBA sources to find out why, what it could mean for the league and more. Here's what they said.
- NBAPerk reflects on career of 'top-5 greatest PG of all time' Russell Westbrook
- NBADoc Rivers says HOF speech 'has nothing to do with you'Doc Rivers wound up learning during the trial-and-error process of speechwriting that the words he will say in entering the Hall of Fame aren't going to be about him.
- NBANew Orleans Pelicans offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previewHow will the Pelicans look next season after a quiet summer? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.
- NBARussell Westbrook retires: His NBA legacy after 18 electric seasonsWestbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.
- NBARamona: Russ will be remembered for how hard he played
- NBALeBron, Mitchell lead praise for Russell Westbrook after retirement newsThe nine-time NBA All-Star announced his retirement Wednesday and received congratulations around the sports world.
- NBARussell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasonsRussell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement Wednesday.
- NBA'NBA Today' reacts to Russell Westbrook's retirement
- NBARory: I'd love to give LeBron a golf lesson
- NBA2026 NBA Cup: Schedule, format, groups, updates and moreThe league has revealed the group stage schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup. Here's everything you need to know about the fourth annual in-season tournament.
- NBASources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5BThe Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
- NBAKnicks-Sixers, Lakers-Warriors highlight first day of NBA CupA second marquee matchup of the Knicks against the 76ers and LeBron James, along with the Lakers playing at the Warriors mark the first opening day of NBA Cup play on Oct. 30.
- NBALakers' $12 billion purchase tops record U.S. sports team salesThe Lakers have been sold for a staggering $12 billion fee. It's a North American sports franchise record. Here are others that sold for big money.
- NBADallas Mavericks offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previewWhere will front office and coaching changes take the Mavs? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.
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