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Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Which new names enter the first round?
Which new names enter Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft and who slid into the top 30 picks or out of the first round?
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Clips to Thunder, Pels to Hawks and more NBA draft assets to watch at the trade deadline
Plenty of coveted draft assets could move at the deadline. Bobby Marks examines the picks, swaps and protections to watch.
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Updated Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Which top prospects are rising and falling?
Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.
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Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA draft
It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.
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Woo's debut 2026 mock draft: Where Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer could land
Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round.
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An NBA fan's guide to college basketball: 10 teams with most prospects
We know Duke is loaded with talent. Here are nine other teams NBA fans should be watching this college season.
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Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Which new names enter the first round?
Which new names enter Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft and who slid into the top 30 picks or out of the first round?
Trae Young
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Is there a clear winner in the Trae Young trade? Grading the deal for the Hawks, Wizards
Trae Young is headed from the Hawks to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Which team fared best? We graded the trade.
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Updated Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Which top prospects are rising and falling?
Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.
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Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA draft
It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.
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Why some NBA teams might avoid a Giannis or AD trade: 'Cost of a mistake is too high'
One superstar trade away from NBA title contention? You better be right. If not, the consequences have never been harsher.
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Woo's debut 2026 mock draft: Where Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer could land
Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round.
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Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Daniels' $100 million extension with Hawks
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets.
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Paolo Banchero, Trae Young: Breaking down 10 names that could define NBA season
ESPN's Tim Bontemps breaks down players and personnel that will play major roles on the court and beyond.
Breakers
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Why Karim López looms as Mexico's first NBA star
The Sonora teenager is poised to become the first Mexican-born player to be drafted in the NBA's first round, a feat that would lift his local celebrity to unlimited heights.
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Live NBA trade tracker: Details for every deal of the 2025 offseason
Which deals are getting done this summer? We're tracking every offseason trade.
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It has never been tougher to build an NBA dynasty: 'You literally can't mess anything up'
The NBA is in the midst of a historic stretch of parity. Is that a good thing?
Lakers
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Lakers' next era: Fits around Luka, LeBron's future, and why 2027 could change everything
The Lakers locked in Luka Doncic. Now what? NBA insiders examine the moves L.A. can and should make to build its next title team.
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NBA all-in tiers: What all 30 teams are chasing in 2025-26
Not everyone can be all-in for the title in 2025-26. See each franchise's priority No. 1 for the upcoming season.
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Aussies helping change the NBA game: Proctor
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Tyrese Proctor says Australia is helping "change the game" of basketball as a record-equalling draft cohort prepares for its NBA dream to become reality.
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NBA summer storylines we're still watching, including the Kuminga saga at Golden State
The NBA's offseason flurry is winding down, but key restricted free agent and superstar extension decisions are still looming.
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NBA execs debate the rookie class: Flagg runaway ROY? Biggest steal? Best pick?
ESPN's Jeremy Woo polled executives and scouts on this NBA season's upcoming rookie class. Who will win ROY? Which players will surpass expectations?
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2025 NBA rebuild rankings: Where Spurs, Mavs, Suns check in
Is Dallas' rebuild already complete? How close is San Antonio? We examine the paths forward for 14 teams that missed the playoffs.
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NBA Power Rankings: Suns on the rise, Celtics backslide
The 2025-26 NBA regular season is almost halfway over. Where do all 30 teams stand in this week's Power Rankings?
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NBA All-Star 2026: Bontemps' starters, reserves and roster battles
Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.
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LeBron James: Rich Paul's podcast comments not a reflection of me
LeBron James cleared the air following the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, separating himself from the opinion of his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who said that L.A. should trade away fan favorite Austin Reaves.
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Brooklyn takes on New Orleans, looks to halt 4-game skid
Brooklyn Nets (11-26, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (9-33, 15th in the Western Conference)
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Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Dallas
Denver Nuggets (27-13, third in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (15-25, 12th in the Western Conference)
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Wembanyama, Spurs to host Antetokounmpo and the Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks (17-23, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (27-13, second in the Western Conference)
