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Why LeBron didn't wait to extend with the Lakers
LeBron James could have hit free agency next summer, but he's locking up a new deal now. Why?
Why did the Lakers and LeBron do an extension now?
TOP HEADLINES
NBA DRAFT
NBA draft stock watch: Rising prospects and early surprises
Which 2021 NBA draft prospects have helped their stock the most?
NBA
How will the NBA season actually work? What we know and don't know about 2020-21
What happens when a player tests positive for COVID-19? Is there an All-Star break? We're tackling the biggest questions facing the new season.
CHRISTMAS DAY GAMES
What to watch in all five NBA Christmas Day games
The NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate is set. Here's everything we're most excited to see.
2020-21 SEASON
Projected W-L records, standings for every NBA team
How do the East and West races shape up with teams and players making big moves around the league?
How much pressure is on the Lakers to repeat? Stephen A. weighs in
THE NEW THREADS
Lowe: Why the Heat changed up their popular ‘Vice’ jerseys
The Heat's popular "Vice" uniforms get a colorful makeover unlike any other NBA jersey.
Tracking every new uniform release for the 2020-21 NBA season
Teams all across the league will be sporting new looks this season.
NBA TRAINING CAMPS
NBA debate: Predictions and top newcomers for this season
With the 2020-21 season tipping off in three weeks, which stars and storylines are we watching the closest?
FANTASY BASKETBALL
Fantasy NBA mock draft: 10-team, head-to-head points
Who went first? How far did Kawhi, KD and Kyrie slide? Is Zion a top-20 option this season? We break it all down in our first mock of 2020-21.
FREE AGENCY
NBA superstars, trades and teams to watch in 2021 free agency
Here are the superstars, X factors and big questions to watch next offseason.
NBA free agents: Team-by-team lists for 2021 and 2022
Who are the free agents for the next two years? We have the lists.
Top Headlines
- KD's Nets vs. Dubs to tip off NBA opening night
- Agent: LeBron, Lakers agree to $85M extension
- Zion: Didn't want to 'mess up' as Pelicans rookie
- CP3 chose Phoenix 'to hoop,' not just mentor
- Celtics' Walker won't rush back from knee injury
- Sources: Mavs-Lakers to highlight Christmas slate
- Lowe: Who won and lost free agency?
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Best new additions
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NBA trades and free agency: Most fascinating players in new places
Kirk Goldsberry highlights the newcomers he's watching most closely.
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