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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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NBA PRESEASON SCOREBOARD

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.
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

ANDSCAPE
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
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.'
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.
Top Headlines
- LeBron out 3-4 weeks, set to miss Lakers opener
- Ex-NBA star Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI
- Annual NBA survey: OKC repeats, Jokic as MVP
- Pacers say McConnell to miss at least a month
- Sources: Spoelstra to be next Team USA coach
- Giannis: Devoted to Bucks; 'human' if it changes
- 📈 2025-26 win projections for all 30 NBA teams
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Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images How Fred VanVleet's injury impacts Rockets, Durant
Our NBA insiders broke down the injury's impact on the team, its players and what Houston could do to bolster its lineup.
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images NBA trade guide: How 14 teams will approach the 2025-26 season
Closing championship windows, new front offices and wild-card teams all highlight Bobby Marks' early NBA trade preview.
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