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Predictions: Who will be crowned NBA champs in 2017-18?
Our NBA writers and analysts make their predictions for this season's division, conference and NBA champions.
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Warriors or the field?
Doug Kezirian joins SportsCenter to break down the outlook of the NBA season according to Vegas.
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Dwyane Wade has altered the dynamic in Cleveland, and not all for the better
The arrival of Dwyane Wade in northeast Ohio is clearly a boon for LeBron James, but it also forces the rest of the Cavaliers out of their comfort zone.
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LeBron, Wade still getting used to reunion.
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade share whether they envisioned ever playing together again and recall opposing fans' disdain the first time they teamed up.
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The inside story of how the Rockets landed Chris Paul
As last season ended, James Harden and Paul had the same revelation: They could not beat the Warriors alone. In this ESPN The Magazine cover story, we ask: Can they beat them together?
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CP3 disappointed in the culture of the Clippers.
Despite wanting to leave the Clippers, Chris Paul tells Jay-Z that he's concerned about uprooting his family for the third time. Watch Episode 1 of "Chapter 3," Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and in the ESPN App.
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Why Cavaliers won the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade
In a summer when seven 2017 All-Stars changed teams, the maneuvering between the Celtics and Cavaliers stood apart. So who won this arms race? Glad you asked ...
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RPM projections for every returning player in 2017-18
Our preseason version of real plus-minus projects the offensive and defensive contributions of every returning NBA player.
Power Rankings
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NBA Power Rankings: Living in a Warriors world
The West is as stacked as it has ever been. But can any of the conference's revamped rosters challenge Golden State? Who will rise in a depleted East? Our panel reveals its league hierarchy on the eve of a new season.
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Vote: How will this season play out for the Warriors?
Here are our top three storylines for the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors, along with an invitation for you to weigh in on how each will play out.
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Warriors vs. everybody power rankings: Who can dethrone the champs?
The only question this season: Who can beat the Warriors? That's it. So we created a Warriors Competition rating to rank every team's chance to take them down.
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Hamilton star raps about Warriors winning another title.
Tony Award-winning Hamilton star and Bay area native Daveed Diggs is already speaking another championship into existence for Golden State in his new song "Back to the Bay."
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Curry's 'Champ Pack' sets high bar for opening night sneakers
Here's what NBA stars will be rocking on opening night in Golden State and Cleveland.
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LeBron on Kyrie's return: 'Everybody's good'
Hostile crowds can make the return of a former player intimidating, but LeBron James and Dwyane Wade say Kyrie Irving has nothing to worry about in returning to Cleveland, especially in comparison to James' own experience.
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Kyrie not sweating reaction from Cavs fans.
Kyrie Irving says he's excited to see old friends while in Cleveland and he would be honored if the team plays a pregame video to honor him.
The next MVP
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500 players, 1 winner: Predicting the 2017-18 MVP
LeBron, Steph, Kawhi -- who has the best chance to grab the top hardware this season? Based on historical trends, here's our pick.
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Who will win the 2017-18 NBA MVP?
Using historical trends, we can narrow the field from all 517 players in the league to the former MVP runner-up who's most likely to claim the trophy.
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Projections: Updated W-L records, standings for all 30 teams
Who will make the playoffs, and who is headed to the lottery? Kevin Pelton projects the NBA standings and the 2017-18 record for every team.
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Every NBA team's 2017-18 over/under
The Golden State Warriors have the highest season win total (67.5) of any NBA team for the upcoming season. Here are the over/unders for all 30 teams from the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.
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Playoff odds for all 30 NBA teams
Will your favorite NBA team make the playoffs in the 2017 season? Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has complete odds for all 30 teams.
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Lauren Holtkamp's cool job: NBA referee
Holtkamp started her career as a referee officiating middle-school games in Springfield, Missouri. Now, she's reached the pinnacle of the profession, calling games in the NBA. But take it from her: There's always room to improve.
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Aschburner: Irving trade only ratchets up already high intensity for season's first game
Powell: Challengers reload in big ways, but will it be enough to dethrone Warriors?
2017-18 Kia Season Preview: Complete coverage of all 30 teams
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Being Muslim in the NBA
The Knicks' Enes Kanter, former player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and others have a roundtable discussion on the intersection of faith and career.
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Bretos channels David Bowie for NBA season preview.
Max Bretos trades the anchor desk for a trip through time as a hoops-loving David Bowie.
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The crazy, true story of the birth of the Warriors' historic offense
In the past three years, the Warriors have won two NBA titles with the most explosive offense in history. This is the inside tale of how it all began -- on a plate of appetizers.
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Can San Antonio catch the Warriors with Aldridge and Kawhi?
LaMarcus Aldridge's extension means the Spurs most likely can't sign a max free agent outright next summer. So how do they chase the Warriors now?
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Why Spurs and Aldridge committed to their less-than-perfect pairing
In a surprising move, the Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge agreed to a contract extension that would appear to be beneficial to both sides.
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Vote: How will this season play out for the Lakers?
Here are our top three storylines for the 2017-18 Los Angeles Lakers, along with an invitation for you to weigh in on how each will play out.
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Lakers already impressed by Lonzo.
With several highlight-reel plays in the summer league and preseason, Lonzo Ball has the Lakers buzzing ahead of the regular season.
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What's on Lonzo's feet? Follow the Lonzo Ball Sneaker Tracker
Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has a $495 signature sneaker of his own but could switch up his sneakers from game to game. When he does, we'll have you covered, as we're tracking his kicks throughout the 2017-18 season.
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Lowe's 32 crazy predictions: LeBron's future, trades and more
Zach Lowe sets up the new season with predictions on big deals, playoff races, superstars and more.
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Rating NBA tiers: Warriors to worst and every team between
After a whirlwind summer, Zach Lowe zooms out to take stock of each team heading into 2017-18.
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NBA Yearbook: Class of 2018
See the smiling, shining faces of the NBA's superstars and supporting players like you never have before.
Top Headlines
- Source: LeBron is game-time decision for Cavs
- LeBron dishes on MJ, Trump, race relations
- 76ers' Embiid says minutes restriction is B.S.
- Porzingis happy to see Melo get 'new challenge'
- Sources: Jefferson, Nuggets agree on contract
- Source: Spurs' Aldridge inks $72.3M extension
- NBA betting guide: MVP, champs, more
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'Chapter 3': Oct. 19, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
CP3 wants a team that can contend with the Warriors
In weighing his options, Chris Paul and his team look at which 2017-18 rosters have the ability to beat the Warriors. Watch Episode 1 of Chris Paul's Chapter 3, Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and in the ESPN App.
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32 crazy predictions: LeBron's future, a bunch of trades and more
Zach Lowe sets up the new season with predictions on big deals, playoff races, superstars and more.
Unsung rookies
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Most underrated NBA rookies, for this season and the future
These 10 rookies are flying under the radar but could either help their teams right now or break out with time to develop.
Team tier rankings
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Rating NBA tiers: Warriors to worst and every team between
After a whirlwind summer, Zach Lowe zooms out to take stock of each team heading into 2017-18.
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Joe Kaiser's ultimate draft board
When you've done as many preseason drafts as our expert has, you begin to see the best spots to draft certain players. Here is a look at who you should take and when.
