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Fever's Clark first with 40-point, 10-assist game
Caitlin Clark made history in Indiana's 110-107 win over Seattle. The Fever guard dropped 45 points and dished 10 assists, becoming the first player i…
LeBron still mum as 'trust the process' sparks tiz...
LeBron James completed four public appearances at Fanatics Fest over Thursday and Friday without revealing anything about his free agency plans. The L…
NBA rookie rankings: Where Boozer, Dybantsa and ot...
Zach Kram ranks this year's rookie class following summer league action, and the verdicts are already sharp. Donovan Boozer and Matas Dybantsa headlin…
Rookie of the Year bets, other summer league takea...
ESPN's Andre Snellings breaks down the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year betting landscape, answering five key questions about where the smart money is h…
Giannis: 'Whatever it takes' to win with Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the Heat to win a championship, and he's operating with the kind of hunger that comes from playing in Miami's demanding e…
👀Cooper Flagg signs 1-of-1 numbered rookie card
Cooper Flagg just signed a one-of-one numbered rookie card that a collector believes could fetch $5 million. The Duke prospect hasn't even played an N…
The Wizards' stars are embracing the pressure to w...
The Wizards' star trio is banking on chemistry and momentum to drag Washington out of the East basement. This team finished last season dead last in t…
LeBron says he's not ready to reveal next team
LeBron James still hasn't decided where he's playing next season. The NBA's all-time leading scorer hit free agency and spoke to reporters Thursday wi…
Silver: Unfair to turn Clark into 'political footb...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver pushes back against the ongoing firestorm around Caitlin Clark and how she's officiated in the WNBA. The Fever star has b…
Heat's Riley makes LeBron pitch; Giannis 'excited'...
Pat Riley wants LeBron James back in Miami. The Heat president made his pitch clear, and now Giannis Antetokounmpo is on board too. The Bucks supersta…
'This team can be super special': The Wizards' sta...
The Wizards are betting their rebuild on a new big three. Washington added pieces around core players this offseason, banking on a trio that managemen…
Giannis: 'Whatever it takes' to win with Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the Heat to chase a championship in Miami, and he's leaning into the pressure. The Bucks star signed with South Beach fue…
🏀 Free agent grades for signings and extensions
Cleveland dropped nearly $275 million on Donovan Mitchell to keep him long-term, and that deal anchors what shapes up as a consequential offseason for…
Ranking the NBA's 10 most interesting sophomore pl...
The Spurs have two intriguing young pieces to build around in Year 2. Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant both arrived in the 2025 draft class with high ex…
From unranked in high school to summer league stan...
Several first-round picks overlooked as high school recruits are making noise in summer league play, validating the NBA's faith in their talent evalua…
Clark: Missed call means playing with leg contusio...
Caitlin Clark and the Fever took an 88-75 loss to the Valkyries on Wednesday night, and Clark made it clear the officials had something to do with it.…
Ranking the NBA's 10 most interesting sophomore pl...
ESPN ranked the NBA's ten most intriguing second-year players, focusing on how the 2025 draft class navigates Year 2. The Spurs' Dylan Harper and Cart…
Silver: Kawhi probe must end before season starts
Adam Silver laid down a deadline. The NBA investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention must wrap up before next season tips off. The…
Sources: Maxey-led 76ers trio has talked to LeBron...
The 76ers are seriously pursuing LeBron James, and their stars have gone straight to the source. Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown have all …
Hawks' Gueye (surgery) could miss start of season
Mouhamed Gueye underwent surgery on his fractured left foot Tuesday, putting the Hawks forward in doubt for the start of the season. Atlanta will prov…
NBA Europe talks to ramp up alongside WC final
The NBA is moving forward with plans to launch a new European league by fall 2027, and the league will conduct business discussions during the FIFA Wo…
Silver: Kawhi probe must end before season starts
Adam Silver says the NBA must wrap up its investigation into Kawhi Leonard before next season tips off. The league is looking into whether the Clipper…
'Good at the cost of great': How one of the NBA's most iconic franchises was lost to mediocrity
The Bulls finally moved past the Artis Gilmore era. Chicago hired a new front office and coach, then grabbed a top-four pick for the second straight y…
Sources: Maxey-led 76ers trio has talked to LeBron...
The 76ers have made their pitch to LeBron James, and their three stars are handling recruitment personally. Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brow…
Herro wants to 'move on' from Bam altercation
Tyler Herro wants to put last week's dust-up with Bam Adebayo behind him. The two got into it physically in Las Vegas, and now that Herro is in Milwau…
Wolves believe 'fun' star PG Ball will elevate tea...
The Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball and paid the price to do it. Tim Connelly, Minnesota's president, is banking on the young point guard elevating …
Wiz end Dybantsa's summer league after 2 games
The Wizards shut down AJ Dybantsa after just two summer league games, ending the rookie's run early despite an impressive debut. Washington made the d…