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ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.
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The Wizards have the No. 1 pick! Updated mock draft with all 60 picks
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.
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NBA draft: 14 big questions after Wizards win lottery, Bulls jump
The lottery results are in, and the 14 lottery teams finally know where they'll pick in Round 1. We answered questions for each spot.
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NBA combine primer: What to watch for and who could stand out
The NBA draft combine begins Monday, with dozens of prospects competing to raise their stock. Here's everything you need to know.
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ESPN's NBA mock draft simulator: Make picks as a general manager
Think you could do better than your team's GM? Now's your chance with our updated NBA mock draft machine.
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2026 NBA draft rankings: Stacking the top 100 prospects
With the NBA's early-entry deadline complete, it's time for an update on the best prospects in the 2026 class.
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2026 NBA draft order: Where all 60 picks stand
Where does the NBA draft order stand after the lottery? We have you covered.
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Latest NBA mock drafts for the 2026 class: Pick predictions for all 30 teams
Jeremy Woo's NBA mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected teams for Peterson, Dybantsa and Boozer.
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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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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 25 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Wolves, Lakers, 76ers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of the offseason, draft
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.
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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 25 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Wolves, Lakers, 76ers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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How Darryn Peterson feels his game is similar to SGA's
Darryn Peterson makes his case for being the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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Giannis trade watch reset: 10 teams to monitor between now and the NBA draft
Bobby Marks examines 10 teams with draft assets, players, contracts -- and challenges -- in the pursuit of Giannis.
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2026 NBA draft rankings: Stacking the top 100 prospects
With the NBA's early-entry deadline complete, it's time for an update on the best prospects in the 2026 class.
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Lucky socks, a fishhook and pickup hoops: How the Wizards landed the No. 1 pick
ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.
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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 25 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Wolves, Lakers, 76ers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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How to watch the 2026 NBA draft combine on ESPN
How to watch the 2026 NBA draft combine on ESPN
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Jokes, silence and ping-pong balls: Inside the secret NBA lottery room
Before one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory, here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.
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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 25 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Wolves, Lakers, 76ers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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ESPN's NBA mock draft simulator: Make picks as a general manager
Think you could do better than your team's GM? Now's your chance with our updated NBA mock draft machine.
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The Wizards have the No. 1 pick! Updated mock draft with all 60 picks
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.
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Latest NBA mock drafts for the 2026 class: Pick predictions for all 30 teams
Jeremy Woo's NBA mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected teams for Peterson, Dybantsa and Boozer.
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NBA draft: 14 big questions after Wizards win lottery, Bulls jump
The lottery results are in, and the 14 lottery teams finally know where they'll pick in Round 1. We answered questions for each spot.
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Edwards unsure how Wolves can get over hump after loss to Spurs
With Game 6 out of reach, Anthony Edwards walked over to the Spurs bench to "give them their respect" after the Wolves fell short in the playoffs for the third straight season.
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NBA to unveil MVP on Sunday, day before Thunder-Spurs series
The NBA will announce this season's MVP winner on Sunday night, the day before two of the finalists, OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, meet in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
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Spurs oust Wolves in Game 6 blowout, get OKC in conference finals
Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper accounted for nearly half of the Spurs' scoring in a series-clinching 139-109 win over the Wolves to set up a Western Conference finals clash with the Thunder.
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Which NBA teams have never won a championship?
Some NBA teams have scored multiple titles, but which franchises have never won? Check out this list for more championship context.
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Stephon Castle gives the Spurs 32 points in a 139-109 blowout to eliminate Timberwolves in Game 6
— The San Antonio Spurs were well on their way to the Western Conference finals in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went down to their bench to briefly offer his congratulations.
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2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, scores, news and highlights
The 2026 NBA playoffs are underway. Keep up with every series right here.
