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NBA offseason recap and early-season previews: Team-by-team primers
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season.[read more]
Knicks offseason recap and early-season preview: Can New York go back-to-back?
The Knicks snapped their 53-year title drought in 2026. What's next for the historic franchise during the 2026-27 season?[read more]
Case closed: Silver says Clippers needed 'competitive consequences'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the LA Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.[read more]
Sweetney, who played for the Hoyas, Knicks, Bulls, dies at 43
Michael Sweetney, who played four seasons in the NBA with the Knicks and Bulls after a standout college career at Georgetown, has died. He was 43.[read more]
Pelicans, Bey agree on 3-year, $55.5M extension
The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Saddiq Bey have agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension, his agents tell ESPN.[read more]
Cavaliers promote Weems to take over GM role
The Cavaliers are promoting Brandon Weems, who has been with the team for the past decade, to serve as general manager.[read more]
Jazz extend guard George; 5 years, $157.5M, sources say
Guard Keyonte George has signed a contract extension with the Utah Jazz, the team announced Friday.[read more]
Heat lock up Larsson on 4-year, $60M extension
The Heat and guard Pelle Larsson have reached agreement on a four-year, $60 million extension, his agents told ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]
Pistons' Ausar Thompson lands 5-year, $155M extension, sources say
Pistons All-Defensive forward Ausar Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension, sources told ESPN.[read more]
🏀 30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top
Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?[read more]