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Klay says he joined Heat to taste winning again β
Klay Thompson said he's relishing the chance to win at the highest level again with a revamped Miami Heat team featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group β
The Buss brothers' new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.
Sources: Pels reach 2-year deal with Mathurin β
Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans, including a player option, sources told ESPN.
'If you know you know': Knicks fan honors Game 4 comeback with win probability chart tattoo β
The Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 against the Spurs earlier this summer, and one fan paid tribute with some distinctive ink.
Offseason recap and early-season previews: Team-by-team primers β
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out team profiles.
'You're overthinking it': NBA insiders react to ESPN's 2026-27 season forecast β
We presented our annual NBA season forecast to insiders across the league. They weren't shy in sharing what we got right -- and what we got wrong.
Lowry joining Carter with retired Raptors number β
The Raptors will retire the No. 7 jersey of Kyle Lowry on Jan. 10 after they face the 76ers.
Suns offseason recap and early season preview: How Brooks, Booker, Green fit β
What could be in store Phoenix this season? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.
NBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Which teams will surprise ... and disappoint? β
Our expert panel predicts which teams will surprise and disappoint this season -- and answers nine other questions, including the next star to request a trade.
Sources: Blazers' Sharpe (knee) to miss 6 months β
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss six months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania