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HURDLES TO OVERCOME

Lurking concerns for top 10 NBA contenders for the 2025-26 season

These 10 NBA franchises have the best chance to capture the NBA title. What hurdles will they have to overcome to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy?

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UNCERTAIN FUTURES

Where the NBA's biggest remaining free agents stand this offseason

The futures of Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey and others remain in flux as the 2025-26 season draws closer.

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PARITY OF OPPORTUNITY

NBA's new financial rules threaten dynasties: 'Harder choices' for top teams

The NBA is in the midst of a historic stretch of parity. Is that a good thing?

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NHL Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has agreed to buy the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul G. Allen for a valuation of over $4 billion, sources tell ESPN.

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