Introducing ESPN’s Basketball Power Index for 2025-2026: Predictions for 23 NBA teams
The code is written. The simulations run. Here’s who BPI projects to be in the top six in each conference, those fighting for play-in spots and three teams with high-variance young prospects.
2025 NBA Cup: Schedule, groups and more
The 2025 NBA Cup tips off on Oct. 31. Here’s everything you need to know about the in-season tournament.
Durant, Rockets agree to 2-year, $90M extension
Rockets star Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension, taking about $30 million less than a potential maximum deal.
What we learned about 14 NBA contenders this preseason
The NBA preseason wraps up Friday. Here are the most noteworthy storylines from 14 of the league’s most intriguing teams.
Durant, Rockets agree to 2-year, $90M extension
Rockets star Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension, taking about $30 million less than a potential maximum deal. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Durant, Rockets agree to 2-year, M extension
Durant, Rockets agree to 2-year, $90M extension
Rockets star Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension, taking about $30 million less than a potential maximum deal.
Cooper Flagg put the league on notice before he ever played an NBA game
Flagg’s NBA coming out party was last summer as he nearly upset Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Lakers start Vincent for LeBron in opener preview
Using Friday’s preseason finale as a “dress rehearsal” for next week’s regular-season opener, Lakers coach JJ Redick put Gabe Vincent in the starting lineup to fill in for the injured LeBron James.
Fewest wins, NBA champs and everything in between: One bet to make on every team
Looking to place some NBA bets? Here are our best bets to make on every team before the season starts. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Fewest wins, NBA champs and everything in between: One bet to make on every team
👀 Takeaways from Season 2 of ‘Starting 5’
Season 2 of Netflix’s “Starting 5” followed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Jaylen Brown.
