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🖌️ Philly artist paints LeBron mural in Chinatown
The mural is titled "The Legendary Partner for the City of Brotherly Love" and was painted by Chenlin Cai in Philadelphia's Chinatown.[read more]
Sources: Kushner, Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B
The Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.[read more]
Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons
Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement Wednesday.[read more]
NBA's '26-27 schedule features January reunions
The NBA's schedule has plenty of intrigue in January with the highly anticipated returns of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown to their respective former homes.[read more]
Beal stays with Clippers on 2-year, $13.2M deal
Bradley Beal will return to the Clippers after reaching agreement on a two-year, $13.2 million deal with a player option in the second season, his agent told ESPN.[read more]
'One of a kind': Nelson honored by NBA greats
Dirk Nowitzki wrote that Don Nelson was "one of a kind" and Rick Carlisle praised his innovative coaching style as greats from around the NBA gathered to honor the Hall of Fame coach following his death at the age of 86.[read more]
Wolves to retire Garnett's 21 around Celtics game
Kevin Garnett will have a second jersey number retired when the Timberwolves raise his No. 21 to the rafters.[read more]
Grizzlies offseason recap and early season preview: Boozer leads a fresh start
How will the Grizzlies look after trading two cornerstone players? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.[read more]
The 11 NBA players on the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting list
There's only one NBA player in this year's class, but these stars -- including the recently retired Russell Westbrook -- should hear their names called in the near future.[read more]
Russell Westbrook retires: Answering the biggest questions on legacy, impact
Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.[read more]