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Where NBA expansion stands ahead of the 2026-27 season
As NBA training camps begin for 30 teams, here's the latest intel on the potential for the 31st and 32nd teams.
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Fantasy basketball draft guide: Rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, projections and analysis
We've got everything you need to help you prepare for and execute a successful draft, all in one place.
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NBA preseason buzz: Latest on trades, news and intel
The NBA regular season is less than a month away, and we're tracking all the news, deals, and trades across the league.
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2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Jalen Duren's new five-year deal.
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Jalen Duren accepts 5-year, $200M deal from Pistons
Jalen Duren agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Pistons, agent Chafie Fields told ESPN's Shams Charania ahead of a Thursday night deadline the All-NBA center had to accept a 1-year qualifying offer.
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76ers envision LeBron James' role being 'offense creator'
Sixers coach Nick Nurse envisions LeBron James setting the table for the offense this season. "I consider him a great offense creator," Nurse said.
