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Media day live: Celtics show off new big three
It's media day for 28 of the NBA's 30 teams, and we have you covered with all the latest developments from across the league.
Knicks
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Porzingis is thankful for his time with Melo.
Kristaps Porzingis reflects on his two seasons with former Knicks teammate Carmelo Anthony, who was traded to the Thunder.
Top Headlines
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What NBA world is saying about Trump, protests
Here's what NBA players, coaches and executives are saying in response to President Donald Trump, protests and the intersection of politics and sports.
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Superteam standings: Where do Melo, Russ and PG-13 rank?
Tom Haberstroh reranks the league's superteams after a frenzied NBA offseason.
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Carmelo Anthony makes the Thunder whole
The Thunder were a good team with a few specific, extreme holes in the roster. Trading for Paul George filled a bunch of them, and trading for Melo has emphatically closed the rest.
Cavaliers
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Jalen Rose says a new superteam is the only way LeBron leaves Cleveland.
Rose breaks down the possibility of LeBron James leaving the Cavaliers: saying "If he's not playing for a superteam, he's not bouncing."
Bulls
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What's the best landing spot for Dwyane Wade?
With reportedly four contenders for Dwyane Wade, which team would be best for the 35-year-old superstar?
Bulls
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Buyout ends disappointing homecoming for Wade, Bulls
Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls reached a buyout that seemed inevitable since the turn of the new year.
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Where will Wade end up?
With the Bulls buying Dwayne Wade out of his contract, several teams appear to be in line for his services. Where will the veteran guard take his talents next?
Bulls
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Friedell says Wade 'just didn't work' with Bulls.
Nick Friedell examines the issues in the locker room Dwyade Wade had during the season with his teammates in Chicago.
Fantasy Basketball
Fantasy Basketball
ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101
Thinking about trying fantasy basketball this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join the fun.
Fantasy Basketball
Fantasy hoops mock draft: 10-team H2H points
The difference in player values and draft strategies changes dramatically in points leagues compared to roto systems. Our experts give their thoughts on our latest mock draft.
NBA
NBA
Trade grades: Did Knicks or Thunder win Melo deal?
The Thunder load up to challenge the Warriors, and the Knicks fully start their rebuild. Kevin Pelton grades the trade.
NBA
Kanter's parting message to Thunder: 'Please beat the Warriors for me'
Shortly after learning he was being traded from Oklahoma City to the New York Knicks, Enes Kanter posted a video thanking the Thunder organization and imploring the team to beat the Warriors.
Knicks
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Where do Knicks go from here? A post-Melo landscape
With the Carmelo Anthony era over in New York, Kristaps Porzingis is now front and center as part of the Knicks' future.
Bulls
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Quincy Pondexter's close call on road to recovery: 'I was close to dying'
While dealing with a knee injury, it was discovered he had a life-threatening infection. The veteran forward opens up about his near-death experience and new hope in Chicago.
Bulls
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Chicago is one of a handful of teams next summer with room. The Bulls could still have between $36-50M in space.
Warriors
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President's tweet ends dialogue with Warriors before it could start
The Golden State Warriors hadn't made a final decision on whether to visit the White House. But that was before President Donald Trump fired a social media missive.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Trump pokes at black players in the NFL and NBA -- and many poke back
The president's comments might have galvanized support in both leagues to take protests to a higher level.
Knicks
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Melo escapes New York, leaving behind a complicated legacy
Now that it's finally over, how do you unpack Carmelo Anthony's time with the Knicks?
NBA
Carmelo joins Westbrook, George in OKC.
They will combine to form another formidable trio in the Western Conference.
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Morning Tip: Sports storylines forced to take back seat as political climate intensifies
GameTime: Where does Thunder's new power trio rank in the West?
Carmelo Anthony pens goodbye letter to New York
NBA
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Pelton mail: Will Dwight Howard be a new man this year?
Kevin Pelton answers questions on Howard's fit in Charlotte, Marcus Smart's shooting, a soccer-style idea for playoff reform and more.
Thunder
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Thunder
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Moving on from KD, Thunder storm ahead with Melo
Losing Kevin Durant wasn't the end of the world for OKC, which has revamped the team with Paul George and now Carmelo Anthony.
Thunder
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Sam Presti has turned Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a 2nd-round pick into Paul George and Carmelo Anthony this offseason.
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NBA players, others applaud Thunder for trade
Those reacting on Twitter gave the Thunder high marks for their deal to acquire Carmelo.
Melo's Move
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Stephen A.: Knicks made right move considering circumstances.
Stephen A. Smith says Carmelo Anthony is finally in a deserved position to "legitimately compete for a championship" and blames Phil Jackson for the Knicks' return on the deal.
NBA
Melo trade puts OKC in superteam conversation.
After Carmelo Anthony's arrival with the Thunder, assess the pros and cons of the five most-stacked teams in the league.
OnScene
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LaVar trash-talks Lonzo after beating him in pool.
Lonzo Ball might be the better basketball player, but LaVar has his number in pool before their upcoming Lip Sync Battle.
Warriors
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Warriors
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For Durant, troll season must end now
The path to happiness for the reigning Finals MVP has been interrupted by his interaction with his critics.
Warriors
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Myers: 'We weren't invited' to White House.
Warriors GM Bob Myers sheds some light on Golden State's team meeting Saturday morning after President Donald Trump tweeted that the team isn't welcome at the White House.
Warriors
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Curry: I don't stand for things President Trump has done.
Stephen Curry explains why he would not attend a White House ceremony for the Warriors if the team were invited.
NBA
Most intriguing players this season
Zach Lowe highlights key faces in key places in his annual rundown of the NBA's most fascinating players and teams.
Timberwolves
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Timberwolves
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Wiggins taking time before signing extension
Even with training camp set to begin on Saturday, Minnesota Timberwolves star Andrew Wiggins is in no hurry to finalize the five-year, $148 million extension sitting right in front of him.
Timberwolves
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Butler excited about playing with new teammates.
Jimmy Butler reveals the difference between Chicago and Minnesota and how excited he is to be a part of the Timberwolves' growth.
Celtics
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Kyrie's move
Irving doesn't let rain stop him from getting comfortable in Boston
Kyrie Irving has had an eventful offseason; add a stalled car to the list.
NBA
Is the NBA more popular than the NFL?
Molly Qerim explains that given the dangers of CTE and the great marketing of the NBA, a shift is occurring among millennials as NFL popularity is declining.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
Anthony Randolph talks about racist taunts, the Porzingis incident, and winning with Slovenia
Things were heated when he and Kristaps Porzingis got tangled up at a EuroBasket game, but Randolph says he used it as motivation to help Slovenia take the gold medal.
NBA
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Greatest basketball breakups, starring Kyrie-LeBron, Kobe-Shaq, MJ and more
Whether it's Shaq or Jordan, LeBron or KD, the league's biggest stars have often been the driving forces behind the biggest breakups in the NBA.
NBA
Greeny: LeBron will assemble superteam next season.
Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic make a friendly wager about the fate of close friends LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul.
Bucks
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A truck full of Yeezys was just the beginning in the Giannis sneaker race
Here's how Adidas, Nike and Li-Ning are pitching young Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee this week.
NBA
Puerto Rican athletes respond to the devastation in their homeland
J.J. Barea, Jorge Posada, Yadier Molina and others took to social media to lend support and announce relief efforts after Hurricane Maria tore through the island.
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The crazy, cruel summer of '17 that changed the NBA's future
From Kyrie's request to the CP3 and Paul George trades to Gordon Hayward's decision, the offseason turned out to be a hot one.
Warriors
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Warriors laugh off Durant's Twitter flap.
The Warriors brush off Kevin Durant's Twitter mishap, with Draymond Green having a laugh at Durant's expense.
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Future Power Rankings from 1 to 30
How will your team perform the next three seasons? Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks forecast the future for every NBA franchise.
NBA draft
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Is Luka Doncic the new favorite for No. 1 draft pick?
Is Doncic really the early leader for the top pick over Michael Porter and Marvin Bagley, and is he the best Euro prospect ever? Kevin Pelton and Jonathan Givony break it down.
NBA
There has never been an NBA prospect like Doncic
Meet Luka Doncic, son of a former Slovenian star, one of the most decorated young European draft prospects of all time and maybe the next No. 1 overall pick.
NBA
Big names in new cities shaped the offseason.
Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward and Isaiah Thomas were only a few of the premier players to switch teams. Catch up on the rest of the moves across the league.
Fantasy Basketball
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Top faces in new places
With so much high-end player movement during the offseason, the fantasy value of myriad players has been altered dramatically -- and not just those players who changed teams.
Fantasy basketball
Second-year breakouts
Rookies get all of the hype, but second-year players are in a better position to actually break out in fantasy. Here are 10-plus players to consider.
Fantasy basketball
Sleepers, breakouts and busts for 2017-18
Every season, the manager of your league avoids flops, nabs a breakout player and comes out on top. Heed our experts' picks, so you can be that manager this time.
#NBArank
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The original #NBArank top 10: Where are they now?
LeBron James topped the original #NBArank list, as he did again this year, but there have been plenty of changes over the years.
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The top 10: How'd they get here?
When #NBArank debuted in 2011, players such as Anthony Davis and Draymond Green weren't even in the NBA. Now they're in the top 10.
Top Headlines
- Cavs expect Thomas (hip) to play by January
- Sources: Cavs emerge as leading Wade suitor
- It's official: Melo trade to Thunder announced
- Cuban offering Mavs open mic to talk America
- NBA champ Bradley: Sports model for America
- Spurs' Parker expects to return 2 months early
- Analyzing moves, including Bogut to Lakers
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Wild NBA summer
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NBA Summer of '17 was nonstop fireworks show
From Kyrie's request to the CP3 and Paul George trades to Gordon Hayward's decision, the NBA summer was a hot one.
NBA Future Power Rankings
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Future Power Rankings: NBA teams, from 1 to 30, the next three seasons
How will your team perform the next three seasons? Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks forecast the future for every NBA franchise.
Iguodala's free-agency flirtation
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Iguodala's wild free agency had him on verge of leaving Warriors
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at every twist and turn that had Andre Iguodala on the verge of leaving Golden State for a West rival this summer.
NBA salaries
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How much the NBA's biggest stars actually earn
NBA player salaries are enormous, and so are their payroll deductions. See what the top players make and what they take home at the end of the day.
#NBArank: Top 10
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The top 10: How'd they get here?
When #NBArank debuted in 2011, players such as Anthony Davis and Draymond Green weren't even in the NBA. Now they're in the top 10.
