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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) speaks to Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.

Every NBA Team’s Playoff Odds Ahead of 2024-25 Season (Western Conference Could Get Wild)

Breaking down the odds for every NBA team to make the playoffs in the 2024-25 season.

Peter Dewey
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) speaks to Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.

Every NBA Team’s Playoff Odds Ahead of 2024-25 Season (Western Conference Could Get Wild)

Breaking down the odds for every NBA team to make the playoffs in the 2024-25 season.

Peter Dewey
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Adrian Wojnarowski’s Response to Shams Charania Getting ESPN Job Was All Class

Nothing but respect between the two NBA media legends.

Kristen Wong
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Shams Charania speaks on FanDuel TV

Shams Charania to Become ESPN's Senior NBA Insider

He will replace Adrian Wojnarowski after he retired from the role last month.

Madison Williams
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) walks to the bench with forwards Chet Holmgren (7) and Jalen Williams (8) and guard Luguentz Dort.

Every NBA Team’s Win Total Projection for 2024-25 Season (How Many 50-Win Teams?)

Breaking down the latest win total projection for every NBA team ahead of the 2024-25 regular season.

Peter Dewey
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HEADLINES

LeBron James and Bronny James share the court for the first time in the NBA.

LeBron James Had Two-Word Response When Asked About Sharing Court With Bronny

Karl Rasmussen
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis watch a fan get ejected.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant Really Enjoyed a Fan Ejection During Preseason Game

Stephen Douglas
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LeBron James and LeBron James Jr.

LeBron James and Son Bronny Make History During Preseason Game

Stephen Douglas
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco attempts a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Even Kevin Durant Was in Awe of Joe Flacco During Colts' Narrow Loss to Jaguars

Karl Rasmussen
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James is entering his seventh season with the Lakers.

LeBron James Emphatically Refutes Report of Why He Joined Lakers in 2018

Tom Dierberger
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Victor Wembanyama at the Spurs' media day.

Victor Wembanyama Names Caitlin Clark As WNBA Player Who Inspires Him

Patrick Andres
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver presents Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) the KIA NBA MVP trophy.

2024-25 NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Headline Loaded Market

Peter Dewey
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Rondo with the Cavaliers in 2022.

Rajon Rondo, Pondering Coaching Career, to Join Bucks in Unspecified Role This Season

Patrick Andres
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Karl-Anthony Towns reacts during a game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Many NBA Executives Believe Timberwolves Won Karl-Anthony Towns Trade With Knicks

Karl Rasmussen
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Karl-Anthony Towns and Tom Thibodeau in 2017.

Karl-Anthony Towns Says History With Knicks' Tom Thibodeau Gives Him 'Head Start'

Patrick Andres
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Jaylen Brown and Sean Evans on 'Hot Ones'

Jaylen Brown Gives Sean Evans Props During Epic 'Hot Ones' Performance

Kyle Koster
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Doris Burke and Mike Breen will work without a third partner to start the NBA season.

Don’t Expect ESPN to Add a Lead NBA Analyst to Its No. 1 Booth Before Season Starts

Jimmy Traina
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Randle spent the last five seasons in orange and blue.

Julius Randle Shares Honest Reaction to Stunning Trade From Knicks

Liam McKeone
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Pau Gasol with BetterUp

Exclusive Q&A: Pau Gasol in Conversation With Prince Harry for BetterUp, Lakers' Championship Hopes, and More

Liam McKeone
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Karl-Anthony Towns came through for a young girl before heading east.

Karl-Anthony Towns Classily Kept Promise to a Reporter's Daughter One Day After Trade

Patrick Andres
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FEATURED

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is aiming for a deep playoff run this season.

Focused Joel Embiid Feels Urgency to Win NBA Championship

Chris Mannix
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Karl-Anthony Towns is being traded to the New York Knicks.

Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks: Timberwolves Take Step Back by Shedding Salary

Chris Mannix
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum talks with influencer Mak Thompson during media day.

Celtics Run It Back in What Could Be Their Best Chance at Another Title

Chris Mannix
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Wojnarowski is headed back to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure.

Adrian Wojnarowski Gives Final ‘Woj Bomb’ With Shocking Retirement From ESPN

Jimmy Traina
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Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; United States guard LeBron James (6) and small forward Jayson Tatum (10) react in the first half against Brazil in a men’s basketball quarterfinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Calls Coverage of Olympics Benching 'A Lot'

Mike McDaniel
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The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics open the 2024–25 season against the new-look New York Knicks.

Top 10 NBA Games to Circle for 2024–25 Season

Chris Mannix
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Barkley revealed the details of his TNT contract during Friday’s “Dan Patrick Show” while discussing the NBA’s new TV deal with Amazon.

Charles Barkley Opens Up About His Future and 10-Year, $210 Million Contract

Jimmy Traina
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ESPN/ABC will air the next 11 NBA Finals under the new TV deal, which will begin with the 2025–26 season.

Here’s What Disney, NBC and Amazon Are Getting in New NBA TV Deal

Jimmy Traina
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Jayson Tatum is featured on Sports Illustrated's July 2024 cover.

Editor’s Letter: The 70th Anniversary of SI

Stephen Cannella
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If Amazon ends up winning streaming rights for the NBA, the 2024–25 season will be the last for TNT’s “Inside the NBA.”

Where the NBA TV Rights Deal Stands After WBD Matches Amazon’s Offer

Jimmy Traina
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Apr 14, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) dribbles as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Scotty Pippen Jr. Notches Triple-Double to Lead Grizzlies to Summer League Final

Ryan Phillips
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“We should never put money above the regular fan,” Barkley said of the NBA's new TV deal, which includes multiple streaming platforms.

Charles Barkley Calls Out ‘Greedy’ Players, Owners for Not Thinking of Fans

Jimmy Traina
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With NBC, ESPN/ABC and Amazon all expected to be included in the NBA's new TV deal, fans will have to remember which network to tune in to every night.

New NBA TV Deal Will Have Fans Scrambling to Find Games Every Night

Jimmy Traina
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Paul George explained on his podcast why he chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers: Paul George Addition Pushes Sixers to the Top

Chris Mannix
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Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) handles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick White to Replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA for Paris Olympics, per Report

Liam McKeone
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FanNation
Sep 30, 2024; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center Isaac Jones (17) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Kings HC Mike Brown Praises Undrafted Rookie Forward

Logan Struck
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Oct 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the first half against the Orlando Magic at Smoothie King Center.

What The New Orleans Pelicans Said About Their Preseason Opening Victory

Terry Kimble
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Oct 6, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots a three-pointer against Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

NBA GM's Reveal Honest Thoughts on Suns

Kevin Hicks
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Jan 13, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard A.J. Lawson (9) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Mavericks Waive Prospect In Long-Awaited Move

Austin Veazey
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