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All NBA →- 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.
- 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
- NBARussell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasonsRussell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement Wednesday.
- 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.
- 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
- NBAUpdates on the biggest remaining NBA free agentsJalen Duren, James Harden and others remain in flux as the 2026-27 season draws closer.
- 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.
- NBAStacking which teams can keep the NBA's parity run goingThe NBA has seen eight different champions in eight years. Which of the other 22 teams can make it 9-for-9, and which ones are a long way off?
- 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.
- 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?
- NBANBA Defense Debate Boils Over, Lakers Stay PutDefense Rankings Spark Outrage & Praise Story: Bleacher Report dropped a bomb on NBA fans by ranking the greatest defenders in league history—and the list is already lighting up barbershops and group chats. Michael Jordan and LeBron James? Nowhere near the top. Kobe Bryant, with 12 All-Defensive selections (second-most ever), didn’t even crack the top 40. The pick for GOAT defender? Hakeem Olajuwon, followed by Bill Russell and Scottie Pippen. Lakers fans are fuming, but the real eyebrow-raiser is Victor Wembanyama—just three seasons in, he’s already leapfrogged multiple DPOY winners. The warning attached? If he stays healthy, he’s not just a top-40 defender; he’s a top-10 lock by 30. Meanwhile, Patrick Beverley’s latest LeBron James hot take (“He’s washed”) got roasted—even by haters—proving the ex-PG should stick to playing, not reporting. Lakers Stand Pat, Kuminga Staying Put Story: The Lakers had a clear path to land Jonathan Kuminga—young, athletic, and exactly the kind of win
- 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
- NBASacramento Kings vs. Charlotte Hornets: Game Highlights
- NBAPost-summer league NBA rookie rankings: Newcomers who stood outNBA analyst Zach Kram breaks down rookie rankings for this season's highly anticipated draft class coming out of summer league.
- NBABoston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings: Game Highlights
- NBASacramento Kings vs. Brooklyn Nets: Game Highlights
- NBA2026 NBA summer league: First impressions of the rookie class2026 summer league is in full swing! Our NBA insiders break down first impressions of top rookie debuts.
- NBADybantsa leads Wizards to win in potential summer swan songIn what could be his last game of summer league, No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scored 23 points to go along with seven rebounds, helping the Washington Wizards remain undefeated with a 104-85 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night in Las Vegas.
- NBASacramento Kings vs. Washington Wizards: Game Highlights
- NBASacramento Kings vs. LA Clippers: Game Highlights
- NBA2026 NBA summer league: Players to watch on all 30 teamsThese are the rookies and veteran players to keep an eye on as the NBA descends on Las Vegas for summer league.
- NBABrunson's Grit, Mitchell's Megadeal Shake NBABrunson’s Wrist Surgery: Played Hurt, Now Paying Price Knicks’ Finals MVP Jalen Brunson gutted out the championship run with a left wrist injury—now he’s going under the knife. Sources say he’ll be back on the court later this summer, but this ain’t some minor tweak. Brunson’s toughness got New York over the hump, but you gotta wonder if that wrist cost him in the Finals. Either way, the Knicks are betting he’ll be 100% by tip-off next season. If not? They’re in trouble. Mitchell Locks In $273M: Cavs’ Star Bets on Cleveland Donovan Mitchell just cashed in—big. The Cavs’ guard signed a four-year, $273 million max extension, turning down an extra $80M next summer to commit early. That’s two extensions in two years for Mitchell in Cleveland. After leading the Cavs to the ECF, he’s all-in on this core. Smart move? Time will tell, but the Cavs just sent a message: We’re building around this guy. DeRozan Cut Loose: Kings’ Gamble Opens Free Agency Frenzy The Kings just waived DeMar DeRozan, e
- NBALakers land center Looney; in pursuit of Kuminga, sources sayWhile the Los Angeles Lakers continue to actively pursue Jonathan Kuminga, they've also agreed to a one-year deal with veteran center Kevon Looney.
- NBAGiannis Shock Trade Tops NBA Chaos DayGiannis to Miami: Bucks Blow It Up After Title Run The NBA’s tectonic plates just shifted. Giannis Antetokounmpo is gone—traded to the Miami Heat after 13 seasons in Milwaukee. The Bucks’ ownership statement dripped with gratitude but couldn’t hide the stunner: "This chapter has come to an end." GM Jon Horst called it a decision "for the future of the Bucks and Giannis," but let’s be real—this is a franchise-altering gut punch. The Greek Freak delivered a title, two MVPs, and a city’s identity. Now? The Bucks are left staring at a rebuild while Miami gets its next superstar. Cold business, colder reality. DeRozan Cut Loose: Kings Play Chess, Not Checkers Sacramento just waived DeMar DeRozan—a six-time All-Star—after failing to flip him in a trade. The Kings’ front office spun it as a "collaborative resolution," but this smells like a calculated gamble. DeRozan’s $30M expiring deal was a trade chip that didn’t land; now he hits free agency with suitors lin
- NBADeMar DeRozan, waived by Kings, hits free agencyMultiple contenders are expected to have interest in DeMar DeRozan after the Kings waived the six-time All-Star, making him a free agent.
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