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We picked pro comps for the NBA draft's top 12 prospects: AJ Dybantsa to Jaylen Brown?
From best-case ceilings to realistic floors, which NBA players do the top 12 prospects in the 2026 draft most resemble?

NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects after college withdrawal decisions
After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.

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Who's guarding Wemby? Can the Knicks stay hot? How the NBA Finals will be won
How can the Knicks slow Wemby on both ends? Can Jalen Brunson defy the logic about small guards? Here's what Knicks-Spurs will tell us about these teams and the league.

NBA Finals preview: Everything that will decide Knicks-Spurs
Our experts examine everything to know ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 (8:30 ET, ABC)


GET SET FOR THE FINALS!
GAME 1: WEDNESDAY, 8:30 P.M. ET (ABC)
Why Stephen A. believes Brunson has more pressure than Wemby to win title

Perk, J-Will call out disrespect of Jalen Brunson


TIME TO MOVE ON?
Stephen A.: Chet Holmgren should be traded for someone like Giannis ASAP


TRENDING FROM THE NBA FINALS
Back to the 2000s: Revisiting NBA Finals trophy logo courts of the past
The NBA will have the Larry O'Brien Trophy on center court once again. Here's a look back at the previous series that had this look.


SPORTS BETTING
NBA futures: San Antonio Spurs favored vs. New York Knicks entering Finals showdown
The San Antonio Spurs open up as favorites to win the NBA championship heading into the matchup with the New York Knicks.


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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
For all but two NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?


ANDSCAPE
Julian Champagnie's hard work pays off with NBA Finals
Brookyln native went undrafted. Now he's starting for the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks.

Donovan Mitchell diary: 'I'm not going to stop chasing a ring'


Top Headlines
- SGA calls MVP year a failure after OKC falls short
- Trophy image, script logo back for Finals courts
- Bettors heavily invested in Knicks to win Finals
- Ahead of schedule, Wemby's Spurs roll into Finals
- KO'd by Spurs, OKC says no excuses, 'get better'
- 76ers bring in Cavs' Gansey to lead basketball ops
- Magic name Spurs' Sweeney as new head coach
- Sources: Knicks' Robinson to play after surgery
- 🏀 Offseason guide: What's next for Thunder?
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Photo by Melissa Tamez/NBAE via Getty Images The pros and cons of the new NBA draft lottery reform
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