Are the Grizzlies a safe bet to make the playoffs? (0:55)

Why Stephen A. was glad to see Ja Morant's apology (2:39)

Pelicans or Grizzlies: Who's taking the 8th seed in the West? (2:07)

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Morant apologizes for anti-police jersey post

The Grizzlies' Ja Morant apologized for reposting an image of his jersey with an anti-police slogan on the back, clarifying that it "didn't clearly and accurately convey what I wanted to share."

Blazers, Grizzlies or Pelicans: Who's taking the 8th seed? (1:32)

The winners and losers of the new NBA schedule (0:51)

Jalen makes his predictions for the NBA restart (0:40)

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6dNick Friedell and Tim MacMahon

2020 NBA schedule: The 12 most important games of the restarted regular season

The schedule for the NBA's restart is set. Here are the must-watch games as teams push for the postseason.

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13dAndrew Lopez

Winslow: Finishing NBA season in Orlando 'tricky'

Grizzlies swingman Justise Winslow, in a conversation with former NBA forward Caron Butler on the league's Twitter feed on Friday, said playing out the rest of the season in Orlando is "tricky," adding "it's almost the opposite of social distancing."

The Hoop Collective: A Hitch In The NBA's Return Plans

With some players openly expressing their concerns with the NBA's return plans, Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin talk about the impact of such comments and how they will be received around the league. Plus, the guys discuss players they're excited to watch next month (27:07) and how winning a championship this season would affect LeBron's legacy (35:05).

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Morant asks for removal of Murray's Lee statue

Former Murray State star Ja Morant is asking a Kentucky judge to remove a Confederate monument in downtown Murray.

Ja Morant looks ready for the NBA season to resume (0:54)

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20dMike Schmitz

Ranking the 12 most important rookies in the NBA restart

Is Zion Williamson or Ja Morant more likely to lead his team on a surprise run?

Morant throws down sweet windmill in return to gym (0:25)

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The fight for the 8-seed in the West (2:10)

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Welcome to the bubble: Everything to know about the NBA's 22-team restart

Get ready for the NBA's return with the biggest questions, stats and storylines to know for every team headed to Orlando in July.

The Hoop Collective: Life Inside The NBA Bubble

While the NBA players await the protocol that outlines the rules and regulations of life inside the bubble, Brian Windhorst, Bobby Marks and Disney aficionado Royce Young discuss what questions remain and how challenging life down in Orlando could be.

ESPN Daily: How Some NBA Teams Will Fare Upon Returning In Late July

The NBA is finally set to return in July, and players and owners have agreed on a format for the comeback. But which teams actually stand to benefit from the standings, what's the fate of those facing play-in games, and where does the draft lottery come into play? ESPN basketball insider Zach Lowe (and host of "The Lowe Post" podcast) explains what's at stake in the East and West. Plus, which bubble teams could make it in, and whether this year's NBA champion deserves an asterisk due to the weirdness of the season.

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26dTim Bontemps

Sources: Win percentage to set NBA standings

With teams having played an uneven number of games heading into the NBA's restart next month, the league will determine the order in the standings by winning percentage, league sources told ESPN's Tim Bontemps.