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The winners and losers in the NBA's pre-Christmas start
Our experts weighed in with who is helped and hurt most by the NBA starting the season in late December.
Player reps OK plan to start NBA season Dec. 22
The NBPA approved starting the 2020-21 season on Dec. 22 and playing a reduced 72-game schedule.
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NBA DRAFT
NBA draft 2020: Is James Wiseman the best big in this class?
Who deserves the top spot among the best bigs in the draft?
NBA draft sleepers who could surprise at the next level
These four prospects filled a role in college, but their games are likely better suited for the NBA.
NBA OFFSEASON
Lowe's offseason watch list: Giannis' decision, Bradley Beal trades and NBA draft
Here are the teams and names that could make the biggest news when the NBA offseason ramps up.
NBA DRAFT
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Our experts' top five wings in this class
Who deserves the top spot among the best wings in the draft?
Our experts' top five guards in this class
Edwards or Ball? Who else is in the running? Our draft experts break down their picks.
'ARE YOU KIDDING ME?'
Pacers forward brings mom to tears with new house
2020-21 SEASON SCHEDULE
Windhorst: 2020-21 NBA season likely to start before Christmas
POLITICAL DONATIONS
Inside the political donation history of wealthy sports owners
American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015.
Top Headlines
- Pistons intrigued by LaMelo, moving up in draft
- Rockets' new coach, GM: Goal remains NBA title
- LeBron seeks answers in death of friend's sister
- 'Fast Eddie' Johnson, ex-NBA All-Star, dies at 65
- KAT talks mom's COVID battle, coping with loss
- Obama details call that helped save NBA season
- How Nets build contender w/ KD, Kyrie
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Shaking up the offseason
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NBA free agency: The people with the power to make big moves
Here's who will be making the biggest decisions in the NBA transaction game, all their options and the potential fallout.
Making a change
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What the work behind political change looks like for LeBron James and star athletes
Here's how athletes have spent the past six months trying to channel the power of their collective voice into political action.
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