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February 20, 2026
NBA MVP straw poll 2.0: SGA, Jokic lead our update -- but chaos looms
With so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.
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February 19, 2026
Here's how the NBA can fix its tanking problem -- and incentivize teams to win
The league has a tanking problem, but there's a clear solution it should consider.
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February 11, 2026
Six big questions on East playoff race: Does James Harden make Cavs the favorites?
It's time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here's how we see the Eastern Conference and what we're watching.
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February 6, 2026
What NBA insiders are watching amid trade deadline aftermath
Tim Bontemps canvasses the league after the deadline's grand finale, which now sets up a fascinating summer.
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February 5, 2026
NBA trade deadline: Why Wizards and Jazz made stunning star moves
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February 4, 2026
How the Wizards and Jazz jumped the line in free agency with big trades
Why did the Wizards and Jazz trade for All-Stars now? They're already thinking about 2027.
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February 3, 2026
What we're hearing before the NBA trade deadline: Latest intel on Harden, Giannis, AD and interested teams
With just two days until the deadline, which players and teams are Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst watching?
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January 28, 2026
Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe get Rising Stars nods
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe were the first three picks for the NBA's Rising Stars Challenge.
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January 27, 2026
Mavs' Flagg headlines Rising Stars player pool
Ten rookies -- all of whom were taken in the lottery in June's draft -- and 11 sophomores, as well as seven players from the G League are slated to take part in next month's Rising Stars Challenge.
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January 25, 2026
Robinson sparks Knicks' rally in win vs. Sixers
The Knicks battled back from an early deficit to earn a hard-fought victory against the 76ers, their second straight victory after losing nine of their last 11 games.
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January 23, 2026
Midseason lessons for all 30 NBA teams: Trade dramas, standings surprises dominate the first half
What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league.
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January 23, 2026
'Big step': Embiid logs triple-double in 46 minutes
Joel Embiid put up a 32-point triple-double vs. the Rockets on Thursday. More importantly, he played 46 minutes -- the most he had played in a regular-season game in more than three years.
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January 19, 2026
King James aversion: LeBron not an ASG starter
For the first time in over two decades, LeBron James has not been voted an All-Star starter. A trio of former MVPs join Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama for the West. The East sports three first-t...
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January 15, 2026
Cavs' Garland, Merrill injured in win vs. 76ers
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers because of a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and...
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January 14, 2026
Who should be an NBA All-Star? Bontemps' full roster, plus two agonizing decisions
Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.
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January 11, 2026
C's Brown rips refs after loss: 'I'll take the fine'
Celtics star Jaylen Brown was furious with the officiating in his team's 100-95 loss to the Spurs, saying he's tired of not getting the same calls as the opponent.
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January 4, 2026
Embiid's 1st dunk of season fires up rising Sixers
Joel Embiid and the Sixers had some fun with his first dunk of the season, an uncontested, two-handed jam that capped the team's 130-119 win over the Knicks on Saturday night.
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December 24, 2025
Kerr settles Draymond beef: 'Not my finest hour'
In a fairly remarkable 15-minute media session Wednesday, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr took responsibility for his argument with Draymond Green that caused the forward to leave the bench ...
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December 19, 2025
NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote.
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December 17, 2025
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 or not.
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December 15, 2025
Sources: NBA Cup may leave Vegas next season
After three seasons, the NBA is considering moving the location of the NBA Cup away from Las Vegas next season, sources told ESPN.
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December 15, 2025
What's next for the NBA Cup? Uncertain future in Vegas, plus why cash is still king
Is the NBA Cup working? Tim Bontemps details what's next for the tournament on the eve of the Knicks-Spurs title game.
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December 14, 2025
Magic's Suggs awaits tests after injuring left hip
After a spectacular 25-point first half, Magic guard Jalen Suggs exited Saturday's game against the Knicks after attempting to play through a left hip injury he suffered in the third quarter.
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December 5, 2025
Maxey's 'amazing' block preserves 76ers' win
Tyrese Maxey's block of De'Anthony Melton in the final seconds preserved the 76ers 99-98 win over the Warriors on Thursday night.
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December 2, 2025
NBA veteran Gallinari retires from basketball
Longtime NBA forward Danilo Gallinari announced his retirement from basketball.
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December 2, 2025
A brawl, a shark attack and an MVP: The final run of The Rooster
What was Danilo Gallinari, who earned more than $200M in the NBA, doing in Puerto Rico? Ending a decades-long chase.
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December 1, 2025
76ers' Embiid returns in chaotic 2OT loss to Hawks
Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey shared the court for the first time this season Sunday night, but that became a footnote in a chaotic double-overtime loss to the Hawks.
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November 29, 2025
Giannis challenges slumping Bucks to fix 'mindset'
Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke at length on a variety of things he felt needed to change for the Bucks, who dropped their seventh straight game Friday night in a 118-109 loss to the Knicks.
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November 28, 2025
'Not just waiting around for Paul and Joel': NBA scouts, execs on what's next in Philly
What is the 76ers' ceiling? How good is the Maxey-Edgecombe duo? We talked to league insiders about the new era in Philly.
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