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2026 NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks, plus what we learned at the combine
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.
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NBA draft asset tiers: Why OKC and San Antonio are nowhere near done building
The NBA's two best teams are also members of a group of franchises that control much of the next eight drafts.
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2026 NBA draft combine highlights: Biggest questions, risers and withdrawal watch
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.
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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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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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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 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
Here are Jeremy Woo's NBA mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected teams for Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and Cam Boozer.
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What NBA insiders are saying about eight top free agents
What league insiders are saying about the lingering decisions for Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren and Mitchell Robinson this offseason.
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NBA draft lottery reform: Pros and cons of the new '3-2-1' proposal
On the eve of the league's vote to enact significant anti-tanking measures, Tim Bontemps examines the good, the bad and the head-scratching changes coming to the draft lottery.
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How NBA championship rosters are built -- and why the Spurs are an outlier
As the NBA considers dramatic lottery reform, the numbers show that drafting in the top five hasn't turned into NBA titles over the past 20 years.
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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
For all but three NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Cavs, Pistons, Wolves, Lakers and every eliminated team?
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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
For all but three NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Cavs, Pistons, Wolves, Lakers and every eliminated team?
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Roster-building lessons from the NBA's final four -- and which teams should take notes
Four conference finalists, four roster-building lessons. What could other teams learn from the Knicks, Cavs, Thunder and Spurs?
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Six NBA trade proposals: Landing spots for Kyrie, Morant, PG -- and an OKC stunner
ESPN's NBA insiders pitch six trades that could rock the offseason. But which move would truly change the league landscape?
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NBA free agent rankings: Bobby Marks' offers for LeBron, Reaves, Harden and 17 more stars
Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's leading career scorer.
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Chinyelu back to Florida after pulling out of draft
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu will return to the Gators for his senior season after removing his name from the NBA draft.
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Stephen and Ayesha Curry team up to open Charlotte restaurants
The Currys already own restaurants out West, and are bringing those chains to Charlotte, where Dell Curry reigned supreme.
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NBA betting tips, DFS picks for Thursday: Who will step up in Game 6?
Eric Moody breaks down Thursday's Thunder-Spurs playoff game and offers his favorite bets and DFS plays.
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Myra Gordon announces birth of her and Tyrese Maxey's daughter
Gordon and Maxey's daughter, Marvel, was born May 14.
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Stephen A. has thoughts on NBA increasing AI use to aid officials
Stephen A. has thoughts on NBA increasing AI use to aid officials
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Important for Thunder to close out Spurs in Game 6? Stephen A. weighs in
Stephen A. Smith breaks down why having Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes it important but not crucial for the Thunder to win the series tonight vs. Spurs.
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Could SGA's style of play affect his legacy?
The "Get Up" crew discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's accomplishments and whether his style of play could affect how he's compared to other NBA greats.
