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We pitched trade offers for the No. 1 overall pick: What would it take for Dallas to pass on Cooper Flagg?
What if the Mavs traded the draft's top pick? Our NBA insiders offer three enticing offers -- and a verdict.
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Updated NBA draft rankings: How the NCAA withdrawal deadline shook up the top 100
With 18 of our top 100 NBA prospects returning to college, there's movement in our list, starting at No. 5.
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NBA draft withdrawal deadline: NIL's impact, Florida's gain, the 2026 draft, more
Who are biggest winners and losers from prospects' decisions to stay or go? We answer the burning questions.
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Predicting Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA draft after the combine
After Cooper Flagg, the draft could get interesting. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.
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Joan Beringer's NBA draft profile
Check out some of the highlights that have made Joan Beringer a top NBA draft prospect.
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NBA offseason 2025: Key dates and contracts for all 30 teams
NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks has every date, contract deadline and option you need to know ahead of the 2025 offseason.
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Trae, KAT, Luka and the NBA's biggest extension decisions
Which stars will sign extensions and which should wait it out? Bobby Marks examines the futures of 16 players.
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Knicks' biggest summer priority, plus offseason guides for every NBA team
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
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NBA draft player survey: Who's the most underrated prospect in this class?
Three players garnered the most votes while others recognized their college teammates.
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Coward forgoes Duke, to remain in NBA draft
Cedric Coward is keeping his name in the 2025 NBA draft and will forgo the opportunity to play at Duke next season, he told ESPN.
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Duke's Khaman Maluach a player to watch in the NBA draft
Duke big man Khaman Maluach, who came up through the NBA Academy Africa, is a player to watch in the NBA draft.
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One big thing to know about Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper's non-stop motor is the one big thing that stands out to Jonathan Givony.
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What Cooper Flagg brings to a franchise
Cooper Flagg's energy and leadership are the big traits that stand out to Jonathan Givony.
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One big thing to know about Cooper Flagg
Jonathan Givony breaks down the intangible quality Cooper Flagg can bring to an NBA franchise.
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Why this year's NBA draft gets interesting at the No. 3 pick
Jonathan Givony joins "NBA Today" and details the options Philadelphia has with the third pick in the NBA draft.
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Latest NBA mock drafts for the 2025 class: Pick predictions for all 30 teams
Here are our experts' NBA mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected teams for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more.
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Best of the NBA combine: Biggest draft risers and players who might withdraw
As the combine in Chicago ends, ESPN's insiders share the players who impressed and ones who need more time.
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Bryant, Sorber among those staying in NBA draft
Carter Bryant, Thomas Sorber, Drake Powell and Labaron Philon are among those who confirmed Wednesday that they will not return to school and will remain in the NBA draft.
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Stephen A. credits Carlisle's leadership, team effort in Pacers' Game 1 win
Stephen A. Smith highlights head coach Rick Carlisle's championship experience and the Pacers' collective performance as crucial to their Game 1 comeback win.
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Should the Knicks do whatever it takes to get Kevin Durant?
Marcus Morris, Markieff Morris and Jay Williams all agree the Knicks should do everything to bring Kevin Durant to the Mecca.
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Why Tyrese Haliburton's superstar ascension actually began three years ago
On a random Saturday in January 2022, the Pacers' star guard was issued a challenge. He met it -- and his rise began.
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JWill : Tyrese Haliburton is officially the 'most dangerous' man in chaos
Jay Williams has high praise for Tyrese Haliburton after his clutch performance lifted the Pacers to a Game 1 win over the Thunder.
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NBA Finals betting: Haliburton's heroics help tighten the odds
The NBA Finals are set and here are the updated odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP.
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Basketball Africa League 2025 - News, dates, scores, everything you need to know about the BAL
ESPN has everything you need to know about the NBA-affiliated Basketball Africa League (BAL) for 2025, from news to scores to interviews from players across the league.
