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The NBA returns! Expert picks for the East, West and NBA champs
Spurs or Thunder in West? Are the Knicks destined for the Finals? Hear from our experts.[read more]
Superteams, long shots and the MVP race: The NBA betting storylines to know for 2026
David Purdum highlights the biggest betting storylines heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.[read more]
NBA intel: KAT's next deal, expansion's next steps -- and all eyes on Orlando
Brian Windhorst shares intel on Seattle expansion, extension drama in New York and a potential trade decision in Orlando.[read more]
Grades for every NBA offseason signing: What the Cason Wallace extension means for OKC's future
We're grading the most important offseason signings, including Cason Wallace's $139 million extension with the Thunder.[read more]
NBA season preview: Rankings, predictions and what to know for all 30 teams
Here's everything you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the season, including storylines, stats and predictions ahead of opening night.[read more]
Kings guard Simmons has torn Achilles tendon, will undergo surgery
Kings guard Ben Simmons has sustained a torn Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery, the team announced Sunday, an injury that is likely season-ending for the 30-year-old veteran who authored an impressive training camp on short notice for Sacramento.[read more]
Embiid adamant no one will 'take a back seat' on star-laden Sixers
Without VJ Edgecombe, who was held out of Friday night's 125-120 loss to the Celtics, 76ers coach Nick Nurse gave the closest glimpse of what his team may look like this season, including LeBron James and Joel Embiid playing preseason highs in minutes.[read more]
No. 1 pick Dybantsa to have ankle checked after leaving preseason finale
First overall pick AJ Dybantsa exited the Wizards' preseason finale after injuring his ankle on an awkward landing and will undergo further evaluation.[read more]
Knicks waive Brown, keep Wiseman ahead of season opener
The Knicks are waiving Bruce Brown and keeping James Wiseman on the roster as the team heads into its regular-season opener, sources told ESPN.[read more]
Durant, Ishbia go back and forth over framing of Suns tenure
Kevin Durant fired back at Suns owner Mat Ishbia on social media for framing Phoenix's acquisition of Durant as a mistake.[read more]