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Dawn Staley and the 1996 Olympic women’s basketball team paved the way for the WNBA and players such as Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw.
The Big Ticket’s jersey is headed to the rafters. The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Friday that Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey will be retired on Feb. 27 after a game against the Boston Celtics.
There's only one NBA player in this year's class, but these stars -- including the recently retired Russell Westbrook -- should hear their names called in the near future.
Bradley Beal is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers after missing most of last season because of a left hip injury.
Bradley Beal will return to the Clippers after reaching agreement on a two-year, $13.2 million deal with a player option in the second season, his agent told ESPN.
The Toronto Raptors will open the upcoming NBA season at home for the 14th time in 15 years.
After the stunning sale, ESPN spoke to more than a dozen NBA sources to find out why, what it could mean for the league and more. Here's what they said.
Doc Rivers wound up learning during the trial-and-error process of speechwriting was that the words he will say in entering the Hall of Fame aren't going to be about him.
Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.
One of the game’s greatest point guards is hanging them up. Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Wednesday.
The Toronto Raptors will open their 2026 NBA Cup schedule against the Orlando Magic in a matchup of two group winners.
The Lakers are being sold to American businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence once again that Stephen Curry -- who is on an expiring deal this season -- will remain with the Warriors until he retires.
The NBA announced its opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games on Tuesday, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20.
Cooper Flagg's coveted one-of-one numbered rookie debut patch autograph card was found in Rhode Island on Monday night.
What hurdles could the top 10 contenders in the NBA face during the 2026-27 season? Our NBA insiders break it down.
The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.
Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.
Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro said Saturday he isn’t dwelling on his contract status and what that means for his future now that he’s joined his hometown team.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said the 29-year-old basketball player’s death was accidental.
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