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NBA betting: One bet to make - and another to consider - in the Rookie of the Year race
Coming out of Tuesday's first round of the NBA draft, Andre Snellings pinpoints the bet to make on 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year.
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Live NBA trade tracker: Updates for every deal of the 2026 offseason
We have the updates, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.
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2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions
We're grading the biggest NBA free agent signings and extensions, including Austin Reaves' new deal with the Lakers.
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Stephen A.: Lakers have to keep LeBron after signing Reaves
Stephen A.: Lakers have to keep LeBron after signing Reaves
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing ahead of free agency.
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Sources: Lakers' Reaves intends to sign 4-year, $185M max deal
Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.











