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Greek team pursuing Jokic; made 'serious' offer
The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.[read more]
🏀 Marks: 10 questions for summer of 2027
Golden State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is just one of the storylines our resident GM is watching closely.[read more]
Coroner: Grizzlies' Clarke died from drug mixture
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from "the effects of heroin and cocaine," the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office announced.[read more]
Simmons to join Australia minicamp, eyeing NBA
Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.[read more]
Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach, dies at 86
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday.[read more]
Flagg's prized 1-of-1 card found in Rhode Island
Cooper Flagg's coveted one-of-one numbered rookie debut patch autograph card was found in Rhode Island on Monday night.[read more]
Knicks face LeBron, 76ers in NBA opening slate
The NBA announced its opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games on Tuesday, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20.[read more]
Spurs: How much better are Wemby & Co.?
What will Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs do for an encore?[read more]
Rockets offseason recap and early season preview: Can Rockets contend in the West?
Can Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and others push Houston into the West's upper tier? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.[read more]
New rosters in the West? KAT contract? The under-the-radar concerns for NBA contenders
What hurdles could the top 10 contenders in the NBA face during the 2026-27 season? Our NBA insiders break it down.[read more]