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Klay says he joined Heat to taste winning again β
Klay Thompson said he's relishing the chance to win at the highest level again with a revamped Miami Heat team featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Lowry joining Carter with retired Raptors number β
The Raptors will retire the No. 7 jersey of Kyle Lowry on Jan. 10 after they face the 76ers.
Offseason recap and early-season previews: Team-by-team primers β
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out team profiles.
Suns offseason recap and early season preview: How Brooks, Booker, Green fit β
What could be in store Phoenix this season? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.
NBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Which teams will surprise ... and disappoint? β
Our expert panel predicts which teams will surprise and disappoint this season -- and answers nine other questions, including the next star to request a trade.
Sources: Blazers' Sharpe (knee) to miss 6 months β
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss six months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania
π¬ Blake Griffin to host new late night talk show β
The weekly talk show will debut Oct. 20, opening day of the NBA regular season, and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.
β‘οΈ Westbrook offered hint ahead of retirement β
The nine-time All-Star and former MVP announced his retirement on Wednesday after 18 NBA seasons.
Grading the Peyton Watson multiteam trade (and more): Which team gets a D? β
We're grading the biggest offseason, including the multiteam deal that sent Peyton Watson to Cleveland.
Grades for every NBA free agent signing, extension: Kuminga, Mathurin and more β
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including DeMar DeRozan signing with the Nuggets.