2022 Schedule

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2022 Schedule

2-1, 2nd in Southeast

Butler scores 36 as Heat coast to win (2:02)

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Butler scores 36, Heat pull away to top Magic 107-90

— Jimmy Butler kept getting to the rim, and predictably, scoring suddenly became pretty easy.

Herro lobs up Butler for the alley-oop (0:18)

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NBA Power Rankings: Which teams are off to a hot start?

Can the Lakers find their rhythm? Can the Nets win without Kyrie? Can the Bulls keep winning? We break down where all 30 teams stand after the first week of the season.

Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers: Full Highlights (1:39)

3d

Brissett helps Pacers pull away from Heat in overtime

— After not playing much defense in the season's first two games, the Indiana Pacers were far more stingy against the Miami Heat.

Sabonis sets up Brissett for the easy slam inside (0:17)

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5dJames Jackson

James Harden, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony among greats celebrating place on NBA's Top 75 list

The NBA's anniversary celebration has been highlighted by a revamped list of the game's most revered legends.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat: Full Highlights (1:58)

5d

Herro scores 27 points, Heat rout Bucks 137-95 in opener

— Only one thing went wrong for the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Udonis Haslem voted no.

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Which former MVP is poised to take home the title again?

Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant for MVP? How could the ROY race between Jalen Green and Cade Cunningham shake out? Our experts make their picks for the 2021-22 NBA awards.

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NBA preview: Everything you need to know for the 2021-22 season

Get ready for a new NBA season with rankings, projections, breakout picks and everything you need to know about all 30 teams.

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8d

It's opening night, but our NBA experts are already making their championship picks

Which teams will be the last ones standing in 2022? Our experts make their picks for East finals, West finals and NBA Finals champs.

Tyler Herro pours in 29 points in preseason finale (1:49)

11d

Trae Young goes off for double-double vs. Heat (1:41)

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13dTim Bontemps

Source: Smart missed flight, won't play vs. Heat

The Celtics have suspended Marcus Smart for Friday's final preseason game against the Heat, with a source telling ESPN that the guard was punished for missing the team flight.

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15dZach Lowe

Lowe's League Pass Rankings! Breaking down NBA teams 30-11

From highlight potential to court design to blooper frequency to coaches making funny faces, we present teams 30 to 11 in ESPN's annual NBA League Pass Rankings.

LaMelo Ball just shy of a triple double vs. Heat (1:42)

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17d

Haslem returns to Heat after mourning father

Udonis Haslem returned to practice Sunday, joining his team for the first time since training camp began almost two weeks ago after grieving the death of his father.

Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs: Full Highlights (2:04)

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Tyler Herro shows off his handles before draining 3-pointer (0:16)

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19dJames Jackson

LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Benny the Bull and Lil Penny highlight hoop fans' stroll down 'NBA Lane'

The NBA's 75th anniversary tips off with a star-studded nod to its rich history

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22dTim Bontemps

NBA GMs pick Nets to win title, Durant as MVP

In the annual survey of all 30 GMs by NBA.com, the Nets received 72% of the votes to win this season's title, followed by the Lakers (17%) and Bucks (10%). Kevin Durant was the MVP choice at 37%, ahead of the Mavericks' Luka Doncic (33%).