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No gap year here: How the Celtics and Pacers approach a season without their leaders

Despite injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, the Pacers and Celtics are still approaching the 2025-26 season as win now.

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STARS SET FOR NEW SEASON

The NBA's next Chosen One will be ... tough to predict: Five paths the face of the league could follow

ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the paths and players who could follow in Curry and James' footsteps.

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Kung Fu, meditation and a 'Dream Shake': Inside Victor Wembanyama's return

A "traumatic experience" with deep vein thrombosis prompted a summer of exploration for the Spurs star.

NATIONAL TEAM'S NEW COACH

Shams Charania expects Erik Spoelstra to coach Team USA for multiple cycles

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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga 'at peace' despite free-agency saga

Despite uncertain future with franchise this season, 23-year-old moving ahead thanks to confidence, guidance from teammates

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Jay Williams' 'Imported' documents how overseas basketball works for Americans

GIANNIS' UNCERTAIN FUTURE

Barkley: 'I wish a person loved me as much as the Bucks love Giannis.'

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Giannis Antetokounmpo finally put Bucks on the clock

In a transformative summer, Milwaukee had discussions about moving the two-time MVP to New York.

TRENDING IN THE ASSOCIATION

Natalia Bryant credited as creative director for Lakers' preseason hype video

The eldest daughter of Kobe Bryant graduated from USC's School of Cinematic Arts in May.

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