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How will the Pelicans look next season after a quiet summer? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.
ESPN· New Orleans Pelicans
What hurdles could the top 10 contenders in the NBA face during the 2026-27 season? Our NBA insiders break it down.
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ESPN's NBA insiders examine the under-the-radar hurdles facing the league's top 10 contenders in the 2026-27 season, including new Western rosters and Karl-Anthony Towns' contract.
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Bradley Beal's deal with the Clippers.
ESPN· LA Clippers
A second marquee matchup of the Knicks against the 76ers and LeBron James, along with the Lakers playing at the Warriors mark the first opening day of NBA Cup play on Oct. 30.
ESPN· New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors
On Tuesday in New York, a federal judge revoked the bond of Deniro Laster, a co-defendant in the NBA gambling case and a friend of former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, for violating the conditions of his bond that included attempted witness intimidation.
ESPN· Miami Heat
Here's everything you need to know about the fourth annual in-season tournament.
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Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence once again that Stephen Curry -- who is on an expiring deal this season -- will remain with the Warriors until he retires.
ESPN· Golden State Warriors
After the stunning sale, ESPN spoke to more than a dozen NBA sources to find out why, what it could mean for the league and more. Here's what they said.
ESPN· Los Angeles Lakers
Jalen Duren, James Harden and others remain in flux as the 2026-27 season draws closer.
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ESPN examines nine notable NBA free agents, including Jalen Duren and James Harden, who remain unsigned as the 2026-27 season approaches.
The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.
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Panathinaikos' owner says he made a serious attempt to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract and hopes to sign him in free agency.
The nine-time NBA All-Star announced his retirement Wednesday and received congratulations around the sports world.
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Cooper Flagg's coveted one-of-one numbered rookie debut patch autograph card was found in Rhode Island on Monday night.
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Cooper Flagg's one-of-one numbered rookie debut patch autograph card was found in Rhode Island on Monday night.
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday.
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Don Nelson, the NBA's second-winningest coach and a five-time champion as a player, died Sunday at age 86.
The NBA announced its opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games on Tuesday, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20.
ESPN· New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers
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The NBA revealed its opening week, Christmas Day and MLK Day fixtures, starting with an Oct. 20 tripleheader featuring the Knicks against LeBron and the 76ers.
Can Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and others push Houston into the West's upper tier?
ESPN· Houston Rockets
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ESPN reviews Houston's offseason and previews whether Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and others can lift the Rockets into the West's upper tier.
Golden State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is just one of the storylines our resident GM is watching closely.
ESPN· Golden State Warriors
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ESPN's front-office analyst poses 10 questions about the 2027 offseason, including a potentially franchise-altering summer for Golden State.
Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.
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Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to participate fully with zero restrictions at Australia's player-led private minicamp in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.
What will Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs do for an encore?
ESPN· San Antonio Spurs
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ESPN previews how much the Spurs have improved, asking what Victor Wembanyama and his teammates will do for an encore.
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from "the effects of heroin and cocaine," the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office announced.
ESPN· Memphis Grizzlies
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The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office said Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine.
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks answers the biggest questions as the dust settles on 2026 free agency.
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ESPN's Bobby Marks addresses the biggest questions and examines 10 offseason trends as 2026 NBA free agency settles down.