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Rising stars: Predictions for 11 breakout candidates for 2024-25
Could Evan Mobley shift the conversation around Cleveland's ceiling? Could Franz Wagner star in Orlando? Jeremy Woo has these 11 players leveling up.
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Draft guide: Rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, projections and analysis
Mock drafts, points and category rankings, projections, player profiles, draft strategies -- we've got everything you need to dominate your fantasy basketball draft from every angle.
Eric Karabell's updated 'Do not draft' list
Players who are being picked higher than they should be in drafts this season.
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Breaking down first LeBron-Bronny game and what's next for Lakers
Is Bronny NBA-ready? Here are the biggest takeaways from the first father-son game in history.
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Inside the growing mutual interest between Abu Dhabi and the NBA
The past two NBA champions are playing pair of preseason games in the UAE's capital, which has become focal point for the league's international efforts.
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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga enters key season with Dikembe Mutombo on his mind
The 22-year-old native of the Congo remembers the late Mutombo's words of wisdom: 'Keep working'
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- Kawhi says knee is 'good,' taking things slowly
- Blazers guard Sharpe (shoulder) out 4-6 weeks
- Man found guilty of cheating ex-NBAers of $8M
- Ewing rejoins Knicks as basketball ambassador
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NBA early trade preview: Seven players to watch for 2024-25
The trade deadline is four months away, but we're already talking deals. Here are the stars most likely to find themselves in trade conversations this season -- and where they could fit.
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2025 NBA draft top pick predictions: Early chances at No. 1
While Duke freshman Cooper Flagg might be the consensus top pick right now, there are four other players in the thick of the race. Let's project.
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Win projections for all 30 NBA teams ahead of the 2024-25 season
ESPN NBA insider Kevin Pelton unveils his annual win projections for all 30 teams. Where does your team land?
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Derrick Rose retires: Former MVP's legacy in Chicago and NBA
Is Derrick Rose a Hall of Famer? What is the Chicago native's legacy with the Bulls? Our NBA insiders examine the former MVP's 16-year career.
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Key players' injury returns ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season
Several top players saw their seasons cut short by injuries. With training camp drawing near, who is healthy and who is still working their way back?
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