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All NBA →- NBA2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensionsWe're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Keyonte George's extension with the Jazz.
- NBAWindhorst’s Global Pod Tour Raises EyebrowsThe Play ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is taking his Hoop Collective pod on a three-city swing—Macao, Manila, Melbourne—in October. Windy told Glasspiegel the trip was a "no-brainer" once the league green-lit the dates around preseason. The Line Clippers opened at -180 to win the West; books already shading that number after Kawhi’s summer workouts looked sharp. LeBron to Philly is still +650 at Circa, but the Sixers’ cap sheet is a mess—Dollar General math says it’s a pipe dream. Macao is the wild card: sports-betting handle there hit $12B last quarter, and the Clippers are the 3rd-most-backed team behind Warriors and Lakers. The Take "Look, I get the content play," says a Westgate oddsmaker. "But if Windy’s dropping intel on live mics in Asia, sharp money’s gonna move before the pod even drops. That’s a leak risk the league didn’t price in."
- NBANBA Future Power Rankings: Three-year outlooks for all 30 teamsHow does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029? NBA insiders unveil the latest rankings, based on five key metrics.
- NBANBA intel: What to expect at next week's owners' meetingsThe next steps in the Clippers investigation, league expansion and NBA Europe could all be decided next week.
- NBANBA, Nike announces new 'Specter' uniforms for league's oldest teamsEach of the uniforms include details inspired by the franchises' history, city heritage and fan culture.
- NBASources: Lakers to hire Heat exec Eric Amsler as assistant GMThe Lakers are hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.
- NBASources: Lakers to hire Heat exec Eric Amsler as assistant GMThe Lakers are hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.
- NBASources: Lakers to hire Heat exec Eric Amsler as assistant GMThe Lakers are hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.
- NBANBA preview 2026-27: Zach Kram tiers all 30 teamsSix weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?
- NBALakers to unveil statue of Hall of Fame coach Phil JacksonThe Lakers are honoring legendary coach Phil Jackson with a statue to be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9.
- NBALakers to unveil statue of Hall of Fame coach Phil JacksonThe Lakers are honoring legendary coach Phil Jackson with a statue to be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9.
- NBAESPN Analyst Says Clippers Still Have ‘Little Brother Syndrome’ In LAThe LA Clippers have spent years trying to build their own lane in Los Angeles. They left Staples Center for Intuit Dome and built a separate identity, but the Lakers remain the city’s established basketball power. That fight for relevance has come with some major swings. ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst now believes the Clippers’ approach [...]
- NBALakers insider takes shot at ESPN's Shams Charania for protecting Clippers' Kawhi LeonardThe Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers rivalry will always be going. After the Clippers were punished, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Kawhi Leonard had no idea, this Lakers insider is not believing it for one second.
- NBARanking the top 10 NBA rivalries to watch in 2026-27 seasonA competitive postseason and buzzy offseason have elevated some of the league's feistiest conflicts.
- NBA‘He Will Be Scary’ – ESPN Insider Predicts LeBron James’ Exit Will Lead to Major Leap for Lakers Superstar Luka DončićLuka Dončić could be in line for an even bigger role with LeBron James gone, and an ESPN insider has an intriguing prediction.
- NBAESPN picks Lakers as the likeliest NBA team to be a disappointmentESPN's NBA insiders feel the Lakers are likely to take a tumble this coming NBA season.
- NBAESPN picks Lakers as the likeliest NBA team to be a disappointmentESPN's NBA insiders feel the Lakers are likely to take a tumble this coming NBA season.
- NBAESPN insider predicts huge MVP breakthrough for Luka DoncicESPN insider Tim MacMahon believes Luka Doncic could be perfectly positioned to capture his first NBA MVP award if he stays healthy and leads the Lakers to another 50-plus-win season.
- NBA"It's pretty well set up for Luka" analyst sees the perfect path for Doncic to win his first MVPLuka Doncic has a new opportunity to carry the Lakers and potentially claim the first MVP of his career.
- NBALakers news: ESPN expert thinks this will be Luka Doncic's final season in LAThe Los Angeles Lakers are trying to keep their attention on the basketball court as the ownership drama surrounding the organization continues. The Lakers made some interesting moves this summer after catching wind that LeBron James would be bolting town, trying to give Luka Doncic the best supporting cast they could put together. However, not […] The post Lakers news: ESPN expert thinks this will be Luka Doncic's final season in LA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- NBANBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Which teams will surprise or disappoint, plus biggest questionsOur expert panel predicts which teams will surprise and disappoint this season -- and answers nine other questions, including the next star to request a trade.
- NBAJeanie Buss asks court to block siblings' vote to sell Lakers sharesIn a petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Jeanie Buss is challenging the legality of her siblings' vote to sell the family's remaining Lakers shares.
- NBAJeanie Buss asks court to block siblings' vote to sell Lakers sharesIn a petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Jeanie Buss is challenging the legality of her siblings' vote to sell the family's remaining Lakers shares.
- NBANBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Predictions for every major awardOur Summer Forecast panel reveals its predictions for all major NBA awards for the 2026-27 season.
- NBABuss brothers joining new Padres ownership groupThe Buss brothers' new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.
- NBABuss brothers joining new Padres ownership groupThe Buss brothers' new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.
- NBA6 biggest eyebrow-raisers in ESPN's preseason NBA predictionsThese six teams are misplaced in ESPN's predicted standings for the 2026-27 season, including Kawhi Leonard's Raptors to the new-look Lakers.
- NBANBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Conference champions and Finals predictionsOur Summer Forecast panel reveals its championship predictions for the East and West conferences and the 2027 NBA Finals.
- NBALos Angeles Lakers offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previewThe LeBron James era in Los Angeles is officially over; what's next for the Lakers? We're looking at the offseason and previewing the 2026-27 season.
- NBANBA Landscape Shifts Through Free Agency and International PlayKey StoriesFrance Hosts Serbia for High Profile International RematchFrance is set to host Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team in Orleans, featuring a squad with three NBA players prepared for a rematch against the Olympic rivals.Concerns Rise Over Luka Doncic Future and PlaystyleInternal reports suggest potential long-term concerns regarding Luka Doncic's situation as he also leads recent player rankings for controversial foul-drawing tactics.James Harden Re-signs as 2026 Free Agency Market CrystallizesFollowing James Harden's decision to remain with the Cavaliers, the landscape for the 2026 free agent class is becoming clearer with several stars already secured.NBA Veterans and Prospects Eye International OpportunitiesWhile Bronny James addresses his father's Lakers tenure during a Slovenia trip, retired legends suggest Russell Westbrook consider the Michael Jordan model of international influence.Fantasy Draft Preparation Begins for Upcoming SeasonMock draft analy
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