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2022 NBA mock draft: A big-man battle for No. 1
The 2022 draft is more than a year away, but teams are already filling out their scouting reports for an improving class.

Jalen Suggs declares for draft, ready to take a leadership role in the NBA

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THE CHRIS PAUL EFFECT
LEGITIMATE TITLE CONTENDERS
How Chris Paul has pushed the Suns to be legitimate title contenders
The future Hall of Famer's leadership and playmaking were all over Phoenix's statement win over the Bucks.

PORTLAND'S SUPERSTAR
Why CJ McCollum is the most underappreciated superstar in the NBA
There's a reason CJ McCollum is still in Portland after eight years of near All-Star-level play. A small-market team and a mid-major star: There's no more perfect union in the NBA. But the question remains: Is that enough?
CJ McCollum's history of clutch moments
Steph Curry drops 49 on Seth and the 76ers as torrid stretch continues
'Mind-boggling': Dubs in awe of latest Curry feat
Curry's record-breaking shooting streak has left teammates and coach at a loss for words.

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Power Rankings: Why the season's final month starts with a new No. 1 team
The postseason push is here. Which teams are rising and falling as playoff -- and play-in -- seeding takes center stage.
Latest standings and updates for the NBA play-in tournament
Steph vs. Luka in a play-in? Maybe. Here's everything to know about the new pre-playoff tournament.

JOKIC MAKES HIS CLAIM FOR MVP
Jokic goes off for 47 points in Nuggets' 2OT thriller
The MVP race has turned into a Nikola Jokic runaway
With a month left in the season, the Nuggets center looks like an overwhelming favorite to claim his first MVP award.

ALDRIDGE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
What is LaMarcus Aldridge's NBA legacy?
Aldridge announced his retirement Thursday after a 15-year career that saw him make seven All-Star Games.

MUST-SEE MOMENTS
MONDAY'S BEST
Tatum tallies first triple-double of his career
Scuffle between Pacers, Spurs leads to Sampson's ejection

KOBE BRYANT'S SNEAKERS
Ranking Kobe Bryant's signature sneakers
Over the course of his career, Kobe Bryant found inspiration for his sneakers in everything from cars to comic book villains.
Top Headlines
- Chesapeake Energy ends OKC arena name deal
- Rivers joins PG-needy Nuggets on 10-day deal
- Rockets' Sterling Brown recovering from assault
- Vanessa Bryant, Kobe estate end run with Nike
- Hornets: Ball's wrist healed, OK to resume activity
- Source: Mavericks fire exec in wake of allegation
- How seeding affects play-in races
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ESPN Daily Podcast
ESPN Images The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Rules and projections
AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez How does the NBA play-in tournament work? Dates, projections and rules explained
Steph vs. Luka in a play-in? It could happen. With less than a month left in the regular season, here's everything to know about the NBA's new pre-playoff tournament.
Lonzo's future (ESPN+)
Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images What does the future hold for Lonzo Ball?
Ball was once on the trade block and now could be a cornerstone of the Pelicans franchise. How did we get here?
Basketball: A Love Story
Basketball: A Love Story Stream the entire series on ESPN+
Director Dan Klores creates a vibrant mosaic of basketball by exploring the complex nature of love as it relates to the game. Stream 62 short stories on the NBA, ABA, college hoops, the women's game, international basketball, and socio-cultural issues told by 165 legends.
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