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Tracking political donations of wealthy sports owners
American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015.
Sports owners donate millions to politicians every year, and here's why
For people who run professional sports franchises, these contributions aren't always what they appear to be.
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STEPHEN SILAS
NBA
How Stephen Silas can make life easier for Harden and Westbrook
The Rockets have their new coach, but how can Stephen Silas improve things around James Harden and Russell Westbrook?
Why the Rockets hired Stephen Silas as head coach
76ERS
NBA
Will the Sixers make big trades with Daryl Morey in charge?
Under new management, major roster changes might be in store for the 76ers.
NBA DRAFT
NBA draft rankings: The 100 best available players
Our experts update their rankings of the 100 best prospects for the 2020 NBA draft.
'THAT'S WHAT WE DO OUT HERE'
LeBron celebrates Dodgers' World Series title
L.A. is title town: Dodgers, Lakers are rare feat of consecutive titles for a city
It's not often that a sports city or metropolitan area follows up one title by also winning the next major sports championship awarded. Los Angeles has done it again.
TALKIN' MONEY
Predicting starting salaries for best available 2020 NBA free agents
What are the likely salary ranges for every available player in the 2020 offseason?
THE UNDEFEATED
The Undefeated
Lakers' Danny Green doesn't care how you feel about his social activism
The NBA champ discusses the importance of the Black vote and what accountability for police shootings would look like
Why Bradley Beal is voting for the first time
WILL THE NBA SEASON START IN 2020?
Stephen A. on why the NBA is incentivized to start season before Christmas
Danny Green doubts LeBron will show up if NBA restarts in December
Top Headlines
- Sources: Rockets hiring Mavs' Silas as new coach
- Sources: NBA revenue dropped 10% to $8.3B
- Sources: Morey near deal to be 76ers hoops prez
- Sources: Jazz being sold in $1.66B agreement
- Lakers' Green: Expect vets to rest if Dec. 22 start
- Raptors' Davis allegedly assaulted woman in NYC
- Marks: What's next for Rockets
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First look at next season
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NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Next for Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and all 30 teams
The Lakers just won the title, but how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2020-21.
Future moves
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Biggest 2020 NBA free-agency, draft and trade decisions for all 30 teams
Which decisions on free agents, trades and draft picks will be priorities for each franchise?
Answering the big questions
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What we know and don't know ahead of the draft, free agency and the start of the 2020-21 NBA season
When will next season tip off? Will fans be allowed at games? How will the draft and free agency work?
Basketball: A Love Story
- Basketball: A Love Story
Stream the entire series on ESPN+
Director Dan Klores creates a vibrant mosaic of basketball by exploring the complex nature of love as it relates to the game. Stream 62 short stories on the NBA, ABA, college hoops, the women's game, international basketball, and socio-cultural issues told by 165 legends.
More NBA coverage on NBA.COM
From the hardwood to the desktop, get additional NBA coverage from the association on NBA.COM