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Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season.[read more]
Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.[read more]
Why Flagg is in LeBron and Kobe territory, Carrington a sneaky pickup
A closer look at how the Mavs rookie is making history and four other players trending up.[read more]
Young (knee) poised to rejoin Hawks vs. Hornets
Hawks star point guard Trae Young is nearing a return from his knee injury after being upgraded to questionable to play Thursday against the Hornets[read more]
👀 The big questions facing all 30 front offices
With NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.[read more]
Sources: Knicks will not hang Cup banner at MSG
The Knicks have decided against hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden for winning the NBA Cup, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]
Kerr: Lacob email no big deal; Dubs all frustrated
Steve Kerr acknowledged a leaked email exchange between Warriors owner Joe Lacob and a fan that illustrated frustrations with the team, but he maintained that he and Lacob still have a "great connection."[read more]
Silver: NBA expansion decision will be made in '26
Adam Silver laid out a definitive timeline for expansion for the first time, saying a decision will be made sometime in 2026 on whether to add more NBA teams.[read more]
Luka taking accountability as Lakers focus on D
Lakers coach JJ Redick turned to his stars to give more on the defensive end, and Luka Doncic acknowledged the need for that, particularly at the beginning of games.[read more]
Rivers: Struggling Bucks don't need big changes
Bucks coach Doc Rivers isn't planning to make any major changes in the wake of a 45-point loss to Brooklyn that dropped Milwaukee to 11-16 on the season.[read more]