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🏀 We graded every NBA team's offseason
Kevin Pelton hands out offseason grades for each of the NBA's 30 teams. Who passed, and who scraped by?[read more]
'It was a no-brainer': Paul celebrated in L.A. return
Eight years after he last played for the franchise, Chris Paul was reintroduced as a member of the Clippers on Monday, calling his return to Los Angeles a "no-brainer."[read more]
Trimmed-down Doncic: My 'body looks better'
Luka Doncic said he took a "huge step" in improving his conditioning this summer, adding that his "whole body looks better."[read more]
Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin, London in 2026
The NBA will play at least six regular-season games in Europe over the next three seasons, starting with a pair of games between the Grizzlies and Magic in January.[read more]
Sources: Kuminga still declining Warriors' terms
Jonathan Kuminga's decision to continue to decline the Warriors' offer is due in large part to Golden State's insistence on having a team option for the second season and unwillingness to let him maintain the built-in no-trade clause, sources told ESPN.[read more]
Arenas arrested on illegal poker game charges
Gilbert Arenas was arrested in connection with a federal indictment that alleges the former NBA star hosted illegal high-stakes poker games at his mansion.[read more]
Knicks, Bridges agree to 4-year, $150M extension
New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges has agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension with the franchise, his agents told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.[read more]
NBA fact or fiction: Was Draymond right about the end of free agency?
Did the CBA ruin NBA free agency? Bobby Marks plays "fact or fiction" with some of the offseason's most impactful trends.[read more]
The top 10 sophomores to watch for the 2025-26 NBA season
From top 10 picks to Year 1 breakouts, who are the most interesting players to watch in their sophomore season?[read more]
Can Bronny James realistically make the Lakers’ rotation in Year 2?
After spending Year 1 working away from the spotlight, James hopes it'll translate into playing time with Los Angeles.[read more]