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Insiders weigh in on snubs, surprises and biggest questions
Did LeBron, Steph and KD rank right? NBA insiders breakdown their biggest predictions from this year's rank.[read more]
NBA Rank 2026: Where LeBron, Steph, KD check in
Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players continues. See which stars just missed a spot in the top 10 -- and where three legends land.[read more]
Grading every free agent signing, extension: Why Raptors get a 'B-' for Kawhi deal
Assessing Leonard's new deal in Toronto.[read more]
Grading the Dorian Finney-Smith trade (and more): Which team gets a B-?
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the Atlanta deal that sent Hield and Nembhard to Charlotte for Finney-Smith.[read more]
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 by rolling out one team profile each weekday through Sept. 18.[read more]
Knicks offseason recap and 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]
Sleepers, breakouts and busts for 2026-27
Which fantasy basketball players are going to exceed expectations in 2026-27? Who will disappoint? Who is ready to take things to an elite level? Our experts list their picks.[read more]
Which players do our experts hope to draft this season?
Our experts pinpoint the players they are targeting in their fantasy drafts this season.[read more]
Raptors, Leonard agree to 2-year, $115M extension
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the franchise plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, his agent, Harrison Gaines of Slash Sports, told ESPN on Tuesday.[read more]
Rockets hope to blow past plateau with return of VanVleet, Adams
The Rockets hope to make "some real noise" this season after heading into the year fully healthy with point guard Fred VanVleet back at the helm.[read more]