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NBA rebuild rankings: How close 14 teams are to title contention

Tim BontempsJul 23, 2025, 08:03 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. […]

? Regrading 10 biggest 2024 offseason moves

Kevin PeltonJul 21, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system In the summer of 2024, we saw no major superstars change teams. And rarely does an offseason such as that have as much of an impact on the following […]

? Summer league standouts: Flagg, Harper, more

Kevin PeltonJul 18, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system After a down year for the 2024 NBA rookie class, during which second-rounder Bronny James was the most anticipated draft pick to play in the NBA summer league in […]

? Lillard is latest star back in familiar surroundings

There’s nothing like going back to where it all started. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Lillard spent his first 11 NBA seasons with the Trail Blazers and has the most career points in […]

? Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion step out

Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion are officially official. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The four-time NBA champion and Grammy Award-winning rapper — born Megan Pete — took the red carpet in New York City on Wednesday night. The two were attending the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala at Gotham Hall. Thompson and Pete held […]

Sources: Lillard reaches deal to return to Blazers

Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Lillard’s deal includes a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. Lillard joins the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James as the only NBA players with a true no-trade clause in […]

Grading 30-plus NBA deals, including Damian Lillard's Portland reunion

Kevin PeltonJul 17, 2025, 07:10 PM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system NBA free agency is underway, and teams are adding stars and making moves to fill their rosters for the 2025-26 season. Among the most impactful signings so far: Myles […]

Agent: Beal OK's buyout with Suns, to join Clips

Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the LA Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after he clears waivers, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN on Wednesday. The player option for 2026-27 clears the way for Beal, […]

NBA summer league buzz: Hansen impresses, Wemby returns and storylines to watch

Jul 15, 2025, 07:00 AM ET 2025 NBA summer league has been filled with exciting rookie debuts, young players looking to secure roster spots and plenty of chatter surrounding the upcoming season’s biggest storylines. Las Vegas has seen plenty of highlights, including Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks triumphing over Bronny James and the Los […]