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NBA preseason: Answering big questions for all 30 teams
From LeBron James' fit in Philadelphia to Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto, we're answering the biggest preseason questions for all 30 teams.
New-look 76ers top NBA media day 2026 highlights
The 2026-27 NBA season is approaching with media days ending Monday. Here are the top scenes from around the league.
Trail Blazers Notes: Morant, Lillard, Henderson, Arena
Asked Monday about the Trail Blazers’ offseason trade for Ja Morant, general manager Joe Cronin said he did extensive background work on the two-time All-Star point guard before making the deal, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. “I’ve studied Ja Morant for a long, long time, and I’m very, very confident he is a […]
Lillard: Blazers' crowded backcourt 'will work itself out'
Damian Lillard said he's not worried about balancing a backcourt that includes himself, Ja Morant, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson, saying it "will work itself out."
NBA preview 2026-27: Stacking the 8 most intriguing newcomers
A full roster's worth of NBA stars changed teams this past summer. The storylines surrounding eight will help define the league's journey to spring.
Blazers Notes: Morant, Potter, Carlson, Arena
The Trail Blazers took a major swing this summer when they traded for Ja Morant. While they were able to acquire the two-time All-Star without giving up any their cornerstone players or draft picks, the move is not without risks, Jeremy Brener writes for Sports Illustrated. The first and most obvious concern is Morant’s health […]
Northwest Notes: Lillard, Wallace, Strawther, Jazz
Damian Lillard hasn’t played in an NBA game since tearing his Achilles on April 27, 2025, but early accounts from Trail Blazers teammate Toumani Camara and head coach Micah Nori suggest that the veteran point guard is starting to look like his old self, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic. “If I never knew Dame […]
NBA Rank 2026: League execs examine top 100 countdown, race for No. 1
ESPN's NBA Rank 2026 countdown is in the books, but debates are just beginning -- on social media and around the league.
Goose at Dodger Stadium during Padres-Dodgers recalls past wildlife interruptions
A goose slid on Dodger Stadium's field during Padres-Dodgers. It's not the first time a creature stole the show at a sporting event.
NBA Rank 2026: The new top 10 features a razor-thin race for No. 1
Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players hits its grand finale.
NBA Rank 2026, players Nos. 50-11: Where LeBron, Steph, KD check in
Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players continues. See which stars just missed a spot in the top 10 -- and where three legends land.
Blazers Add Boone, Johnson, Armstrong On Camp Deals
The Trail Blazers have signed Keylan Boone, Samson Johnson and Mark Armstrong to Exhibit 10 contracts, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian tweets. After going undrafted in 2025, Boone spent most of last season with the Zerofees Southland Sharks of the NBL. He also had a brief stay in the NBA G League with the South Bay […]
Portland Trail Blazers season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction
No team has undergone more executive-level change in the last year than the Portland Trail Blazers. Can they finally find some stability?
Nicolas Batum announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons
Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons. A mainstay of the French national team, Batum played most of his NBA career with the Clippers, Hornets and Blazers.
The stat that could swing every NBA team's 2026-27 season
Let's dive into the trends, storylines and statistical nuggets that could define the NBA season.
NBA Future Power Rankings: Three-year outlooks for all 30 teams
How does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029? NBA insiders unveil the latest rankings, based on five key metrics.
Silver: Clippers earned 'appropriate consequences' in Kawhi case
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the LA Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.
Adam Silver doesn't want Trail Blazers leaving Portland amid tense negotiations over new arena: 'It would be a failure'
The Trail Blazers have been working on a deal with local officials to bring massive renovations to the Moda Center.
NBA intel: What to expect at next week's owners' meetings
The next steps in the Clippers investigation, league expansion and NBA Europe could all be decided next week.
Trail Blazers Announce Micah Nori’s Coaching Staff
The Trail Blazers have put out a press release officially announcing the assistants who will be part of new head coach Micah Nori’s staff for the 2026/27 season. The two most notable newcomers were previously reported and have been confirmed today by the team. One is Jay Triano, a longtime NBA assistant who had head […]
NBA Teams Make Offseason Moves Across Board
Multiple teams signed players to training camp and two-way deals as the 2026 offseason continues.
NBA preview 2026-27: Zach Kram tiers all 30 teams
Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?
Biggest injury returns for the 2026-27 NBA season
Which stars will be back in action and injury returns to watch for in the 2026-27 NBA season.
And-Ones: Daniels, Rogers, Extensions, G League Trade
Several scouts have traveled Down Under to scout 2027 draft prospect Dash Daniels, ESPN’s Olgun Uluc tweets. The Thunder, Warriors, Magic, Trail Blazers and Rockets have sent scouts to the NBL Blitz, a five-day preseason event for Australia’s National Basketball League, with the Heat heading in later this week. Daniels, an 18-year-old guard, is currently […]
Northwest Division Reshuffles in Busy Offseason
Minnesota, Portland, and Utah made notable roster moves as the Warriors face tougher conference competition.