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Payne fired up after big 3
Cam Payne gets hyped up after knocking down a 3-pointer to put the Suns up 46-40 over the Clippers.
Ayton's two-handed dunk ignites Suns' crowd
Deandre Ayton gets fired up after he elevates to flush an and-1 alley-oop dunk on Ivica Zubac that sends the Suns crowd into a frenzy.
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NBA DRAFT
2021 NBA mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks after the lottery
The Pistons are on the clock. Here's who will head to Detroit, plus the 59 players who'll be drafted after him.
NBA draft assets for all 30 teams
What upcoming draft picks and traded picks does every NBA team owe and own?
ALL EYES ON DETROIT
NBA draft lottery 2021: Social media reacts as Detroit Pistons land No. 1 overall pick
Detroit, stand up. Social media had a varied reaction to the Pistons securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
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Ben Wallace reacts to news that Detroit will pick first in the draft for the first time since 1970
Jalen Rose fired up after Pistons get No. 1 overall pick
NBA DRAFT LOTTERY
Warriors, Magic each walk away with two NBA draft lottery picks
Swin Cash has hilarious reaction to Pelicans' No. 10 pick
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2021 NBA free agency and trades: Latest buzz, news and reports
NBA free agency officially opens on Aug. 2, but moves are already happening. Keep it here for the latest news and updates on signings and trades all offseason.
NBA trade tracker: Grades and details for every deal
Which players and picks are on the move? We have a rundown of the latest deals.
NBA PLAYOFFS MVP
NBA playoffs MVPs: Which superstar owned the conference semifinals?
How good were KD and Giannis in Round 2? How about the Point God? Our panel is ranking the MVPs of the conference semis.
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The difference in how fouls are called is warping NBA offenses
The level of contact allowed near the rim has accelerated the migration beyond the 3-point arc.
OPPORTUNITIES IN ABUNDANCE
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Black NBA coaches hope playoff success presents more opportunities
With seven head coach openings, there is optimism diversity in the coaching ranks will improve
Top Headlines
- Pistons win top pick in lottery; Rockets get No. 2
- Vanessa Bryant to settle suit over helicopter crash
- Sources: CP3, Lowry decline invites for Olympics
- Middleton, Love join USA; Holiday in, per source
- Morey: 25-26 teams would 'love' 76ers' situation
- Sources: Blazers continue Billups, Hammon talks
- What to expect at the draft combines
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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.
Historically good (ESPN+)
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NBA draft 2021: Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and the rest of the top five could be historically great
Scouts and execs are saying this year's top five could produce multiple All-Stars.
Keeping pace with Luka
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NBA playoffs 2021: Luka Doncic's superstar ascent has created a timetable for the Dallas Mavericks
Every franchise dreams of having an MVP-caliber player. But a rising superstar means needing a star partner and a title-worthy team.
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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