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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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Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including the CP3-Clippers reunion
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
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Regrading the biggest moves of the 2024 NBA offseason, one year later
NBA expert Kevin Pelton looks back at 10 of the biggest trade and free agency moves and regrades them.
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2025 NBA summer league superlatives: Promising rookies, impactful veterans
From Cooper Flagg to veteran players, Kevin Pelton hands out superlatives for 2025 NBA summer league.
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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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The Aussies and Kiwis to watch at 2025 NBA Summer League
The 2025 NBA Summer League is underway and there's a sizable Australian and Kiwi contingent set to compete. Here are all the players, and what the state of play is regarding those who have the best shot at finding a spot on NBA rosters.
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Swing a trade? Sign a star? How all 30 NBA teams ace their offseason
ESPN's NBA insiders map out the perfect summer for every team.
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Ace Bailey lands in Utah
Ace Bailey arrives in Salt Lake City and embraces the moment after getting drafted by the Jazz.
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How busy will your team be this summer? We tiered all 30 ahead of NBA free agency
With the start of NBA free agency just days away, Bobby Marks has all 30 teams covered.
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The best, worst and most surprising of the NBA draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions
Who was the steal of the draft? Which teams made risky moves? Our experts share their postdraft superlatives.
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College coaches on the top NBA draft picks, surprise risers and fallers, more
What can NBA teams and fans expect from their new rookies? Coaches who game-planned against them weigh in.
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Grades for all 30 NBA draft classes: Best picks, biggest reaches and which teams got value
Who won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Kevin Pelton grades every team's moves.
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'That's my boy!' Javon Small's grandpa beams with pride
Javon Small's grandpa is overcome with emotion after Small is drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2025 NBA draft.
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What the Kings are getting in Maxime Raynaud
Check out Maxime Reynaud's top highlights as he heads to Kings with the No. 42 pick in the NBA draft.
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What the Lakers are getting in Eric Dixon
Check out Eric Dixon's top highlights as he heads to the Lakers on a two-way NBA contract.
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What the Cavs are getting in Tyrese Proctor
Check out Tyrese Proctor's top highlights as he heads to the Cavaliers with the No. 49 pick in the NBA draft.
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Will the Rockets be the best team KD's played for?
Ramona Shelburne and Tim Bontemps break down why the Rockets are the best fit for Kevin Durant.
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Can an older NBA team win the title?
Ramona Shelburne and David Dennis Jr. discuss whether or not an older team can win the NBA title and knock off the Thunder.
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How can the Warriors maximize the rest of Steph Curry's career?
Tim Bontemps joins "NBA Today" to take a look at what the Warriors can do to win another championship before Steph Curry retires.
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Ranking Ohio's top 5 boys and girls high school basketball stars since 2000
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of Ohio based on high school career achievements.
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'SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days' -- Week 5 quiz
Did someone say sports trivia? As "SportsCenter" continues its summer road trip, we're back for our fifth "state check."
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Scottie Scheffler to Travis Kelce: Every athletes' cameo in 'Happy Gilmore 2'
Nearly 30 years after the original, "Happy Gilmore 2" brings a star-studded lineup from the PGA, NFL, NBA, WWE and more.
