Favorites
Customize ESPN
ESPN Apps
ESPN Sites
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.

TOP HEADLINES

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.

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.

'HE NEVER WANTED TO LEAVE'
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.

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.
Top Headlines
- SGA given key, street name in Ontario hometown
- Tatum takes in Pats camp without walking boot
- Celtics shed Niang's salary in trade, sign Boucher
- Former Heat security guard charged in $2M heist
- Agent: Spurs, Fox reach $229M max extension
- Sources: LeBron congratulated Luka on new deal
- 📸 Bulls bring back Jordan-era pinstripe uniform
Customize ESPN
Trending Now
ESPN Illustration How Lakers build around Luka: Fits, options, LeBron's future
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.
AP Photo/Nate Billings NBA free agency 2025: Reaction and grades for the biggest signings
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
EPA/ALLISON DINNER SHUTTERSTOCK OUT Inside Bronny James' Year 2 development with Lakers
After spending Year 1 working away from the spotlight, James hopes it'll translate into playing time with Los Angeles.
Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images NBA free agency fact or fiction: CBA impact? End of bonuses?
Did the CBA ruin NBA free agency? Bobby Marks plays "fact or fiction" with some of the offseason's most impactful trends.
More NBA coverage on NBA.COM
From the hardwood to the desktop, get additional NBA coverage from the association on NBA.COM