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2026 NBA draft combine highlights: Biggest questions, risers and withdrawal watch
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.
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The Wizards have the No. 1 pick! Updated mock draft with all 60 picks
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.
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NBA draft: 14 big questions after Wizards win lottery, Bulls jump
The lottery results are in, and the 14 lottery teams finally know where they'll pick in Round 1. We answered questions for each spot.
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NBA combine primer: What to watch for and who could stand out
The NBA draft combine begins Monday, with dozens of prospects competing to raise their stock. Here's everything you need to know.
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ESPN's NBA mock draft simulator: Make picks as a general manager
Think you could do better than your team's GM? Now's your chance with our updated NBA mock draft machine.
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2026 NBA draft rankings: Stacking the top 100 prospects
With the NBA's early-entry deadline complete, it's time for an update on the best prospects in the 2026 class.
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2026 NBA draft order: Where all 60 picks stand
Where does the NBA draft order stand after the lottery? We have you covered.
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Latest NBA mock drafts for the 2026 class: Pick predictions for all 30 teams
Jeremy Woo's NBA mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected teams for Peterson, Dybantsa and Boozer.
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Who will go No. 1 in June's NBA draft? Where could Boozer land? We asked execs
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
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Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of the offseason, draft
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.
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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
For all but four NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Pistons, Wolves, Lakers and every eliminated team?
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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
For all but four NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Pistons, Wolves, Lakers and every eliminated team?
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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
For all but four NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Pistons, Wolves, Lakers and every eliminated team?
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How Darryn Peterson feels his game is similar to SGA's
Darryn Peterson makes his case for being the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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Giannis trade watch reset: 10 teams to monitor between now and the NBA draft
Bobby Marks examines 10 teams with draft assets, players, contracts -- and challenges -- in the pursuit of Giannis.
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2026 NBA draft rankings: Stacking the top 100 prospects
With the NBA's early-entry deadline complete, it's time for an update on the best prospects in the 2026 class.
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Lucky socks, a fishhook and pickup hoops: How the Wizards landed the No. 1 pick
ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.
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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
For all but four NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Pistons, Wolves, Lakers and every eliminated team?
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How to watch the 2026 NBA draft combine on ESPN
How to watch the 2026 NBA draft combine on ESPN
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Jokes, silence and ping-pong balls: Inside the secret NBA lottery room
Before one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory, here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.
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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
For all but four NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Pistons, Wolves, Lakers and every eliminated team?
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ESPN's NBA mock draft simulator: Make picks as a general manager
Think you could do better than your team's GM? Now's your chance with our updated NBA mock draft machine.
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The Wizards have the No. 1 pick! Updated mock draft with all 60 picks
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.
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Latest NBA mock drafts for the 2026 class: Pick predictions for all 30 teams
Jeremy Woo's NBA mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected teams for Peterson, Dybantsa and Boozer.
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NBA playoffs 2026: Live updates from Spurs-Thunder Game 1
Follow along for live updates and highlights from Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.
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Michael Jordan reconnects with old high school teacher in hospice care
A former high school teacher had a bucket list item they wanted to check off while in hospice care: reconnect with their former student, Michael Jordan.
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Ex-NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in Bahamas
Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox was appointed Monday as a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing in the general election.
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Shams to McAfee: Giannis' stance on moving on from Bucks has not changed
Shams Charania joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to report the latest on the trade saga between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
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Monday's NBA betting tips, DFS picks: Bets to make on Castle, Hartenstein for Game 1
Andre Snellings breaks down Monday's Thunder-Spurs series opener in the Western Conference Finals and offers his favorite bets and DFS plays.
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NBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Thunder, Spurs collide in conference finals as title favorites
The two favorites to win the NBA championship play one another in the Western Conference finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the San Antonio Spurs.
