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Dwight Howard finds the best place for one more chance
The Charlotte Hornets have high hopes for the once-dominant big man, who is now on his fifth team in seven years.
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How steep is his decline?
Howard has continued to put up solid numbers on the offensive end, even as he has changed teams multiple times. But the stats show his defense slipping since playing in Orlando.
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Teams that will outperform, underperform their forecasts
Are we underrating the Spurs? Will the new-look Timberwolves live up to their lofty predictions? Our five experts weigh in on the Summer Forecast standings for 2017-18.
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With Paul Pierce's number headed to rafters, we remember big games against Cavs
The Celtics will retire Pierce's No. 34 on Feb. 11 after a Sunday showdown with LeBron James and the Cavaliers. That Boston chose this particular opponent is likely not a coincidence.
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How teams draft game-changing specialists
What do they look like in the modern NBA, and how do scouts find them in the draft? These are the 13 types to watch.
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Simmons leads Rookie of the Year odds.
The 76ers' Ben Simmons is favored by Westgate to be named Rookie of the Year, but he has stiff competition from a strong class.
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Warriors
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KD won't visit White House, is critical of Trump
Finals MVP Kevin Durant has no intention of visiting the White House if the defending champion Warriors are invited by President Trump, and believes "my guys" will "all agree with me."
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Stephen A. applauds Durant's White House stance.
Stephen A. Smith appreciates how Durant communicated the many reasons he won't be in attendance if the Warriors are invited to the White House.
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Meet Guo Ailun, Jordan Brand's first Chinese signature star
Unlike players in the United States, Guo Ailun didn't grow up watching highlights of Michael Jordan -- but he'll carry on MJ's legacy as the first Chinese player signed as a Jordan Brand signature athlete.
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How the best week of this rookie's life tragically became the worst
One year ago, Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney was celebrating his first NBA contract. Days later, his brother could barely remember his own name.
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Wall shows off elite passing skills with a football.
John Wall tries his hand at quarterback and makes a great pass by lofting a nice deep ball to his intended receiver.
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The NBA goes south to nurture a Mexican fan base
The Nets will host the Thunder and Heat in December, bringing to seven the number of regular-season NBA games in Mexico City.
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Summer Forecast: More history for Golden State?
Does our panel predict a 70-win season for the defending champs? How many victories for the improved Rockets and Wolves? ESPN Forecast concludes with a look at the 2017-18 Western standings.
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Celtics
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Four years of wheeling and dealing have transformed the Celtics
What started with a blockbuster deal that sent two future Hall of Famers to Brooklyn has turned into a master class in roster reshaping. Four years and 20 trades later, Boston is back on the fast track to title contention.
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After missing summer league to rehab following ankle surgery, Celtics 2016 first-round pick Guerschon Yabusele said he expects to be full-go at the start of training camp later this month and will resume basketball activities with informal practices on Monday.
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25 Years Ago Today: Larry Bird Retires
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Picked as worst in NBA, Bulls where they want to be
With incredible talent poised to enter the league in the 2018 draft, the Bulls would be best served to lose as often as possible this season. And it looks like they're set up to do just that.
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Summer Forecast: LeBron, Cavs losing grip on East?
How will the East standings project in the season ahead? Will there be changes at the top?
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LeBron ready to ball with or without Kyrie.
Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James is a true professional and is ready to play with whoever shows up to training camp in September.
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Inside look at Damian Lillard working on his new album
The Portland Trail Blazers point guard and hip-hop artist explains how he's spent his summer balancing basketball and music.
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Teams interested in Kyrie are stuck while Cavs wait on LeBron
Cleveland's fear that LeBron James will leave after the 2017-18 season has changed its priorities in possible deals for Kyrie Irving.
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LeBron hampering Cavs' future?
Adrian Wojnarowski explains how LeBron James' strategy to keep the Cavaliers guessing about his commitment might impact his ability to win in the season ahead.
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Schedule tweaks put full-court press on protecting marquee games
The league's most recent schedule adjustment won't do away with the DNP-Rest dilemma, but it likely will ensure stars are suiting up for the big, nationally televised matchups.
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NBA giving teams no excuses to sit stars in big games
The new schedule purposely keeps the national TV showdowns separate from the back-to-backs.
Top Headlines
- Westbrook honored by players as '16-17 MVP
- Vegas split on Ball, Simmons as ROY favorite
- LeBron calls for healing, takes swipe at Trump
- Kyrie-LeBron rift 'regular' for NBA, Durant says
- LeBron flies in for pickup games with Melo, KD
- Sources: McDaniels agrees to join Raptors
- Mock draft: Crowded race for 2018 No. 1 pick
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The 2018 champs will be ...
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Summer Forecast, NBA champs for 2017-18
Will the Warriors get their third title in four years? Or will the Cavaliers, Rockets or another contender emerge? Our ESPN Forecast panel is forecasting the most likely NBA champion for 2017-18.
The Undefeated
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The 10 games that should be on your radar
Get ready for Kyrie's first game in Cleveland, Rockets at Warriors and so much more.
Better because of you
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Summer Forecast: 2017-18's best newcomer
Plenty of stars changed uniforms this summer, but which offseason addition will make the biggest impact? Our ESPN Forecast panel predicts the league's best newcomer for 2017-18.
Darko's second chapter
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Finding Darko
The world is quick to label Darko Milicic an epic NBA bust, but here are 10 reasons he is an utter success.
