Celtics offseason recap and early-season preview: Tatum returns as the catalyst
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:50:10 ESTIt was an offseason of change for the Celtics. Can they still compete in the upgraded Eastern Conference?
NBA offseason recap and early-season previews: Team-by-team primers
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:50:10 ESTWe're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season.
Case closed: Silver says Clippers needed 'competitive consequences'
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:50:42 ESTNBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the LA Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.
Knicks add free agent Konchar on one-year deal
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:50:42 ESTJohn Konchar agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday night.
Celtics' George ready to prove self in wake of controversial trade
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:50:42 ESTPaul George acknowledged Celtics fans' angst toward the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for him, saying it's understandable.
Clippers, Raptors complete delayed Leonard trade
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:50:42 ESTThe trade sending Kawhi Leonard from LA to Toronto is now official after a monthslong delay due to the investigation into the Clippers.
Cunningham reveals she talked with Silver about next WNBA commissioner
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:50:42 ESTSophie Cunningham has discussed the soon-to-be-vacant WNBA commissioner's job with Adam Silver after the NBA commissioner reached out to her.
Gibson retires, joins Bulls as an assistant coach
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:50:42 ESTLongtime NBA forward Taj Gibson is retiring after 17 seasons in the league and joining the Chicago Bulls coaching staff as an assistant.
Leagues, unions urge action against escalating threats from bettors
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:25:42 ESTThe NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and their players' unions are urging state gambling regulators to combat escalating harassment and violent threats from sports bettors.
Ballmer says he will accept NBA's punishments: 'I have sincere regrets'
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:50:42 ESTLA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he is complying with the NBA's punishments of the franchise and will not pursue any legal action.
🏀 30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:50:42 ESTSix weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?
The 76ers' four 'super-users' have a math problem to solve
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:25:16 ESTLeBron, Maxey, Brown, Embiid. Can the 76ers' high-usage stars make it work? Here's what history reveals.
76ers offseason recap and early season preview: Is Philly a contender with LeBron?
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:25:16 ESTThe Sixers overhauled their front office and their roster. Will the major moves end Philly's title drought?
Suspensions, picks revoked and a $30 million fine: Making sense of the NBA's staggering Clippers punishment
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:09:08 ESTA $30M fine. Five first-round picks taken away. Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. ESPN's NBA insiders break down the harshest punishment in league history.





























