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Follow live: LeBron, AD pacing Lakers in tight contest vs. Warriors
TOP HEADLINES
Giannis shows out on opening night with 32-point double-double
Giannis Eurosteps to get the fancy layup
Giannis gets MVP chants during Bucks' championship ring ceremony
PREVIEW AND PREDICTIONS
NBA Power Rankings, projections and intel for all 30 teams
Get ready for a new NBA season with rankings, projections, breakout picks and everything you need to know about all 30 teams.
It's opening night, but our NBA experts are already making their championship picks
Which teams will be the last ones standing in 2022?
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS
NBA's 75 greatest players of all time: The complete list so far
The first 25 players on the league's list of the NBA's 75 greatest have been unveiled.
LATEST ON BEN SIMMONS
Joel Embiid not interested in Ben Simmons drama
Silver unsure if there is a CBA fix to disputes like Simmons and the 76ers'
CADE CUNNINGHAM
The Undefeated
Diary: 'If I can get the NBA Rookie of the Year trophy, obviously I'd love to have it'
The Pistons No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft doesn't appear afraid of the pressure that comes with his selection.
The Undefeated
Grant Hill reflects on Pistons tenure, disdain for teal, and No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham
PREVIEWING THE WEST
Why the Western Conference appears to be as 'wild' as ever
BEST BETS
Best bets for the NBA's opening week: Can Steph Curry carry the Warriors in Laker Land?
Who are the teams and players to bet on during the opening nights of NBA action? Our experts lay it out for you.
FANTASY BASKETBALL
Karabell: Top fantasy basketball storylines I'm watching early this season
Eric Karabell goes over what he's paying extra attention to during the opening week of the NBA season, including the new-look Lakers.
Top Headlines
- Bucks raise title banner, open with rout of Nets
- Agent rips Kings after Bagley told he won't start
- Embiid: Not here to 'babysit' suspended Simmons
- Holiday (heel) leaves Bucks' opener; MRI clean
- Green: Warriors still long way from title contention
- No. 1 pick Cunningham out of Pistons' opener
- Nets favored for title, but bettors backing Lakers
- Six Ben Simmons trades we want to see
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ESPN Daily Podcast
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Playoff locks? (ESPN+)
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NBA predictions: Win-loss records for Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and every Eastern Conference team
The Nets and Bucks could be battling for conference supremacy all season long. Our NBA Summer Forecast kicks off with records and standings predictions for every East team.
Most likely to outperform (ESPN+)
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Five NBA rookies most likely to outperform this season
Which players are likely to make us ask why they weren't drafted higher? Mike Schmitz identifies five who have star potential.
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.
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