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All NBA →- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- NBAThe game Perk has circled on the NBA schedule
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- NBANBA Drama Heats Up: Trades, Regrets, and Wemby HypeOwnership Feud: Dumont Fires Back at Cuban’s Regrets Mark Cuban’s admission—“I regret who I sold to”—got a sharp reply from Mavs owner Patrick Dumont, who called the arena lawsuit a “media circus.” Cuban’s legal move to block the $4B arena deal is now a full-blown PR war. Verdict: If this drags on, expect more leaks and courtroom fireworks. Lakers’ Roster Shakeup: Kuminga or Bust The Lakers are all-in on Jonathan Kuminga, willing to ship out Dalton Knecht and another piece in a 4-team blockbuster. Meanwhile, they’re eyeing a $54M roster purge—defensive specialist Austin Reaves could be the odd man out. Numbers don’t lie: Kuminga’s 16 PPG last season vs. Reaves’ 13 PPG. Sharp take: Lakers are betting big on upside, not loyalty. Heat’s Spending Spree: Outbidding Celtics for Elite Shooter Miami’s not done. Reports say they’re ready to outbid Boston for a $342M, 3x All-Star shooter (likely Joe Harris or Buddy Hield). And don’t sleep on their long-term play: a $305M future Hall of Famer
- NBAChampion Knicks to face Sixers, LeBron in NBA tripleheaderThe NBA announced its opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games on Tuesday, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20.
- NBA2026-27 NBA season: Under-the-radar concerns for title contendersWhat hurdles could the top 10 contenders in the NBA face during the 2026-27 season? Our NBA insiders break it down.
- NBADon Nelson, second-winningest coach in NBA history, dies at 86Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday.
- NBAEmbiid's Knee Sparks Panic, Durant Trade Rumors Heat UpEmbiid’s Knee Swelling Has 76ers Fans on Edge A viral practice photo shows Joel Embiid’s left knee looking massively swollen—just weeks before the season. Philly’s title hopes hinge on his health, and this ain’t the kind of preseason hype anyone wanted. If he’s hobbled, the Sixers are in trouble. Data point: Embiid’s missed 100+ games over the last three seasons. Not a great trend. Cavs Eye Durant After LeBron Snub—But Can They Pull It Off? Cleveland’s front office is salivating at the idea of pairing Kevin Durant with Donovan Mitchell. Losing LeBron stung, but landing KD would be a statement. Problem: The Cavs’ trade assets are solid (Mobley? Garland?) but not elite. Brooklyn might demand more than Cleveland’s willing to give. Sharp take: This feels like a pipe dream—unless the Nets panic. Sabonis Trade Nearly Blew Up Sacramento The Kings aggressively shopped Domantas Sabonis last season, with deals involving the Raptors, Pistons, and Celtics this close to happening. Sabonis was repor
- NBAStephen A.: Brown's resentment came from feeling underappreciated, not from Tatum
- NBAJaylen Brown says trade to Sixers has been 'crazy transition'Jaylen Brown said he was disappointed with the Celtics' communication with him before he was traded to the Sixers, but his focus now is on winning and fitting in with his new team.
- NBAJaylen Brown has 'nothing but respect' for Jayson Tatum after trade
- NBANBA free agency 2027 preview: Our Way-Too-Early look at next summerGolden State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is just one of the storylines our resident GM is watching closely.
- NBANBA free agency 2026: Let's play fact vs. fiction after a wild monthNBA front office insider Bobby Marks answers the biggest questions as the dust settles on 2026 free agency.
- NBALeBron to Philly shocks NBA, Sixers now title favoritesThe King’s Gambit: LeBron Picks Sixers Over Heat, Cavs, Warriors The Move: LeBron James ended the NBA’s free-agency circus with a left-hook to the jaw—signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. No more waiting, no more drama. Just LeBron, Embiid, Maxey, and Brown in a lineup that’s suddenly the league’s scariest. The Sixers didn’t just land a superstar; they landed the superstar, the one who’s been chasing rings since 2003. And he’s not here to make friends—he’s here to win now. Why Philly? Money? Nah. LeBron left cash on the table (again). This was about fit. The Sixers’ front office—led by Mike Gansey and Bob Myers, two execs LeBron trusts—sold him on a roster built for a title run. Embiid’s MVP-level dominance, Maxey’s explosive growth, and Brown’s two-way versatility? That’s a core that can hang with the Celtics and Bucks. And let’s be real: LeBron’s not joining a team to rebuild. He’s joining a team that was one piece away. The Contract: Two years, $100M-ish (details sti
- NBA2027 NBA championship odds: Sixers sign LeBron, surge to +900 to take NBA crownAn updated look at the odds to win the 2027 NBA Finals following Philadelphia's signing of LeBron James.
- NBANBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up in 2026 offseasonLet's see where all 30 teams stand after a flurry of free agency and trade moves this offseason.
- NBASources: Walsh agrees to 3-year, $15M extension with CelticsBoston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
- NBAWhat we've learned about all 30 NBA teams this offseasonThere are lessons to be taken from every team's moves in the summer of 2026, big and small, and we break them all down.
- NBANBA offseason grades: Which teams had best trades, signings, deals?We hand out grades for every NBA team after a busy offseason of trades and deals. Who passed, and who scraped by?
- NBAWindhorst: The biggest storylines from NBA summer leagueFrom sleeper rookies to a brewing $600 million mess in Portland, here's what league execs and insiders were buzzing about in Las Vegas
- NBABoston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic: Game Highlights
- NBABoston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings: Game Highlights
- NBAJayson Tatum calls Jaylen Brown's departure 'weird'
- NBAAtlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics: Game Highlights
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