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April 8, 2026
Tatum preps for MSG return: 'Just another game'
Jayson Tatum said that although he's not thrilled to return to the arena where he tore an Achilles less than a year ago, he is aiming to treat Thursday's matchup against the Knicks at MSG as "just ...
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April 3, 2026
NBA MVP straw poll: Wemby closes the gap in our final award update
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
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April 2, 2026
Who will go No. 1 in June's NBA draft? Where could Boozer land? We asked execs
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
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March 31, 2026
Next for LeBron? NBA insiders on Lakers, Cavs, free agency options
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
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March 27, 2026
Why NBA insiders are all-in on the Spurs: 'Victor breaks all the rules'
San Antonio's title buzz is growing around the league. Plus, new intel on expansion and an East playoff race full of injury questions.
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March 25, 2026
'A lot of downside, but not a lot of upside': The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics
Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
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March 19, 2026
Sources: Heat to waive Rozier before playoffs
The Miami Heat are expected to waive guard Terry Rozier before the end of the regular season to create a roster spot for the team's playoff run, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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March 16, 2026
FAQ: Potential ripple effects of adding Seattle and Las Vegas
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.
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March 13, 2026
Why all 30 NBA teams are watching the Big 12 tourney: 'Like a preview of lottery night'
Here's what league insiders are saying about Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and more top NBA draft prospects.
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March 13, 2026
Big 12 to swap LED glass court for hardwood
The Big 12 will transition back to a traditional hardwood court for the remainder of its conference tournament at T-Mobile Center after the innovative LED glass court it was using led to some slipp...
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March 5, 2026
Sources: Celtics' Tatum expected to return Fri.
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN.
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March 5, 2026
NBA All-Contract Team: Brunson, Avdija, Johnson lead 15-player roster
Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?
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February 27, 2026
Why the East race is full of high stakes: 'Not a lot of honeymoons going on'
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league to see who has the edge in the wide-open Eastern Conference.
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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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