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New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead ...
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.[read more]
An eight-city, yearlong conversation with LeBron James
In a series of interviews with ESPN, James discusses the GOAT debate, which of his records he thinks is unbreakable and what he's going to do after basketball.[read more]
Kawhi Leonard trade guide: Four deals that could l...
The Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.[read more]
LeBron on MJ debate: 'Our games are different'
While there may be no deciding the GOAT debate, LeBron James acknowledges the influence Michael Jordan had on him.[read more]
Celtics president Stevens named Executive of Year
Celtics president Brad Stevens built a Boston roster that earned the East No. 2 seed last season, then had to part ways with four members of that roster to escape a massive luxury tax bill, but for his efforts, he was named the NBA Executive of the Year.[read more]
Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.[read more]
Rockets rule out Durant (ankle) for Game 5
The Rockets, again facing elimination, officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Wednesday night's Game 5 against the Lakers because of a left ankle sprain.[read more]
Brunson's 'phenomenal' performance lifts Knicks
With the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series tied at 2-2, New York's Jalen Brunson delivered a signature game at the right time, helping the Knicks to post a comfortable 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.[read more]
Embiid's 33 downs Celtics, keeps 76ers alive
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the 76ers stepped up their defense in holding the Celtics to only 11 points in the final period to stay alive after a Game 5 victory.[read more]
Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal
The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.[read more]