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LeBron's future, Celtics' goals sans Tatum: Biggest question for all 30 teams

We asked and answered the biggest question facing all 30 NBA teams heading into the 2025-26 season.

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NBA media day 2025: KD's birthday wish and Jokic's jokes lead best moments

The 25-26 NBA season is approaching with media days ending Monday. Here are the top scenes from the league.

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THE LEAGUE'S BEST

NBA Rank 2025: What league insiders say about the top 100

With NBA Rank 2025 complete, Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league on the countdown's biggest talking points.

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Ranking the 10 best players in the NBA for this season

Where is LeBron James ahead of season 23? Which MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic, is higher?

OFFSEASON MOVES

Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Al Horford's deal with Warriors

Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.

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ALL EYES ON BUTLER

'Emo Jimmy' on hold at Warriors media day, Butler says a return is coming

With a nudge from Buddy Hield, 'emo Jimmy' might resurface -- just not at media day.

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WHO'S OUT? WHO'S NEXT?

NBA Rank debate: Snubs, surprises -- and what's next for the top 10

Do LeBron, Curry and KD still belong in the top 10? Wemby is where?! Let's tackle some major NBA Rank questions.

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Which 10 players can make a jump into the top 100 next year?

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton takes a look at which players could join the list next season after falling short this year.

ANDSCAPE

Bruce Brown returns to his best fit with Nuggets

The veteran guard left as a free agent after winning a championship in 2023. Now he's thrilled to be back.

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The Jordan Tatum 4 is more than meets the eye

NO TIMELINE FOR SIXERS' STAR

How much of Joel Embiid will we see this season?

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FANTASY MEN'S BASKETBALL

Matas Buzelis, Tari Eason and other top sleepers to target

These are the under-the-radar players to know about in fantasy basketball drafts.

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Eric Karabell's 'Do draft' list includes Alperen Sengun, Austin Reaves

Eric Karabell highlights the players who are falling further than they should be in fantasy basketball drafts.

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