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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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FORECASTING FLAGG'S FUTURE
All-Star debut? How many MVPs? NBA Insiders predict Cooper Flagg's career
How many MVPs and titles for Flagg? When can Dallas expect success with him? ESPN experts predict his NBA future.
ASSESSING OFFSEASON MOVES
Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Chris Boucher to the Celtics
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
How Damian Lillard's return to Portland began 18 months ago
After two seasons in Milwaukee, Lillard returns to Portland with a torn Achilles and confidence in his future.
NEW CHAPTER IN L.A.
Lakers' next era: Fits around Luka, LeBron's future, and why 2027 could change everything
The Lakers locked in Luka Doncic. Now what? NBA insiders examine the moves L.A. can and should make to build its next title team.
UPCOMING SEASON PRIORITIES
From another title in OKC to new plans in Phoenix, what is every team 'all-in' for in 2025-26?
Not everyone can be all-in for the title in the upcoming season. See each franchise's priority No. 1.
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Charlotte Hornets assistant Chris Jent is finalizing a deal to become the associate head coach of the New York Knicks under Mike Brown, sources tell ESPN. New York and Tyler Glass of CSE Talent negotiated terms for Jent, who returns to Knicks where he spent 1996-97 as a player.
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Opening Night of the 2025-26 NBA season on NBC on Oct. 21, per sources: - Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder - Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers
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- Sources: Warriors-Lakers highlight opening night
- Celtics sign coach Mazzulla to multiyear extension
- Free agent Beasley, in gambling inquiry, evicted
- SGA given key, street name in Ontario hometown
- Tatum takes in Pats camp without walking boot
- Former Heat security guard charged in $2M heist
- 📸 Bulls bring back Jordan-era pinstripe uniform
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