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Five things every NBA rookie should know heading into the 2020-21 season
We asked players past and present what challenges rookies should be prepared to face as they enter their first NBA season.
TOP HEADLINES
NEWCOMERS TO WATCH
The seven most fascinating NBA players on new teams
Kirk Goldsberry highlights the newcomers he's watching most closely.
The most interesting NBA players on new teams
ON THE GREEN
How a different Charles Barkley the golfer and Phil Mickelson beat Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning
Charles Barkley showed off a smooth swing as he and Phil Mickelson coasted to an easier-than-expected win over Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning.
FREE AGENCY
Lowe: Winners and losers of NBA free agency after a wild week
The Lakers made big moves, but so did other teams. Let's look at how the league has changed in free agency.
Free agency and trades: Latest buzz, news and reports
Keep it here for the latest news and updates on signings and trades.
LAKERS ADDING ON
Perkins says Lakers are bullying Clippers in free agency like Deebo in 'Friday'
BAM'S PAYDAY
Is Bam Adebayo worth the $195M extension?
How Bam's max extension changes the Giannis sweepstakes
Can Miami still sign Giannis next summer? Kevin Pelton addresses the big questions with the Adebayo news.
'I JUST CAN'T SLEEP ON THEM'
Stephen A. isn't sleeping on Steph, Warriors without Klay
2021 NBA DRAFT
NBA mock draft: Loaded No. 1 pick race, new top 60
Here are the stars of the 2021 NBA draft class and what to watch.
FANTASY BASKETBALL
NBA trades and free agency: Fantasy winners and losers
A wild week of NBA trades and free-agent moves altered the landscape of fantasy basketball for the 2020-21 campaign. Here are the players whose value changed the most.
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Top Headlines
- NBA releases preseason slate for Dec. 11-19
- Sources: Barea, Mavericks agree to 1-year deal
- Belinelli leaves NBA for Italy after 13 seasons
- Kaminsky agrees to one-year deal with Kings
- Klay has surgery, expected to make full recovery
- Sources: Whiteside lands 1-year deal with Kings
- Bold predictions, top trade targets
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NBA draft 2020: Inside the LaMelo Ball Draft Night Extravaganza
The NBA draft looked different in 2020 -- but that didn't stop the Ball family from turning the night into one more massive marketing opportunity.
Dates to know
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New NBA calendar: Key dates for free agency and the 2020-21 season
Here's every date you need to know for the upcoming 2020-21 NBA season.
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