NBArank 2021: Where the final five check in, including LeBron, Giannis and KD
Does LeBron's reign continue? Does Giannis add another accolade to his list? See where the final five superstars land in NBArank 2021.
2022 Season
@ Hornets
vs Clippers
vs Jazz
Preseason
2022 Schedule
1st in Southwest
Who's No. 1? The cases for LeBron, Giannis and every star remaining on the NBArank countdown
You probably can guess which superstars remain in our NBArank countdown. But who will be No. 1? Our experts make the case for all five ahead of Friday's reveal.
Redick, 37, to retire after 15 seasons in NBA
JJ Redick, who played for the Pelicans and Mavericks last season, announced his retirement from the NBA after 15 seasons in the league.
JJ Redick announces retirement: 'I know it's time' (1:10)
Ntilikina, Knicks' top pick in '17, signs with Mavs
Free-agent guard Frank Ntilikina, whom the New York Knicks took with the No. 8 pick of the 2017 NBA draft, has signed with the Dallas Mavericks.
MacMahon and Mares
Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss John Wall trades, and expectations for the Jazz and Mavericks. Then Adam Mares of DNVR Sports hops on to discuss Aaron Gordon's extension and the upcoming Nuggets season.
NBA predictions: Why our West forecast has the Lakers and Clippers headed in opposite directions
Are the Lakers locks for the No. 1 seed? Are the Clippers headed for the play-in? Our NBA Summer Forecast continues with win-loss projections for every West team.
What if? Skills that could change the games of four NBA stars
What if Luka was automatic from the stripe? What if Giannis had a knockdown jumper? Our NBA insiders dive into the skills that could unlock a new level for four NBA stars.
NBA offseason grades: Marks for the Lakers' remodel and every West team's summer
In case you missed it, the Lakers made some moves. But are LeBron & Co. any closer to a title? Kevin Pelton grades L.A.'s batch of deals and the offseasons of all 15 West teams.
NBA 5-on-5: Will Ben Simmons start the season with the Sixers?
With training camp a month away, our experts break down the biggest remaining unknowns heading into the upcoming season.
Dudley joining Kidd's coaching staff in Dallas
Jared Dudley's NBA career is coming to a close as he's joining the Dallas Mavericks coaching staff, the 14-year veteran said on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon.
NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?
Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
Rematches, reunions and rookie debuts: The NBA games we can't wait to see in 2021-22
The entire NBA schedule has been released. Here are all the games you don't want to miss.
Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.
Kristi Toliver to join Mavs as assistant coach (0:41)
Sources: Mavs hire 2-time WNBA champ Toliver
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring two-time WNBA champion Kristi Toliver as an assistant coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Why league insiders say the Westbrook trade was the best and worst move of the offseason
What were the offseason's best and worst moves? Who is the best player in the league right now? Where did all the tanking go? We surveyed NBA scouts and execs for the answers.
The NBA games we can't wait to see during opening week and Christmas Day
Nets-Lakers is a massive holiday gift, but opening week and Christmas Day is overflowing with star power. Here are the must-see showdowns and storylines that have our attention.
Nets-Lakers highlights 5-game Christmas slate
The NBA has scheduled Nets-Lakers and Hawks-Knicks as part of the league's annual Christmas Day showcase slate The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks will open their season at home on Oct. 19 against Brooklyn.
Hour 3: Are the Cowboys really Super Bowl contenders?
Could the Giants be in on Deshaun Watson if the Texans don't trade him until next year? Plus, it's Super Bowl or bust for the Cowboys...and NBA title or bust for the Mavericks. Mike Tannenbaum joins to take us back to the front office to react to some of the things going on around the NFL.
Hour 1: Championship or Bust for TWO teams in Dallas?
The guys react to the first episode of Hard Knocks with the Cowboys and talk about the pressure on the franchise to win a title year after year. Mike Reiss joins us LIVE from Gillette Stadium to talk Patriots!
2020-21 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 42 | 30 | .583 | - | L1 |
| Memphis | 38 | 34 | .528 | 4 | L1 |
| San Antonio | 33 | 39 | .458 | 9 | L4 |
| New Orleans | 31 | 41 | .431 | 11 | L4 |
| Houston | 17 | 55 | .236 | 25 | L1 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game112.417th
Rebounds Per Game43.321st
Assists Per Game22.926th
Points Allowed111.113th
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(18) | Josh Green | SG | Arizona |
| 2(1) | Tyrell Terry | PG | Stanford |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 42 | 30 | .583 |
| 2019-20 | 43 | 32 | .573 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 58 | .293 |