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Five questions that will define the 2022-23 Lakers' season
The Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA title has faded into the rearview mirror after the team failed to make the playoffs at all last year. Here are the biggest questions they'll face this season.
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LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE
The Warriors have two massive questions after the Wiggins extension -- one is Draymond's future
Here's why the Warriors could be headed for the largest luxury tax bill in NBA history.
KYRIE IRVING UNFILTERED
Kyrie talks Ben Simmons, his own future and turning down a big payday
Brooklyn's point guard talks with ESPN about his love for basketball, his teammate Ben Simmons and turning down a $100 million-plus extension.
NBA FREE AGENCY
Breaking down the biggest deals and what matters most during NBA free agency
How are the latest deals impacting the NBA landscape? Kevin Pelton is breaking down the biggest signings, opt-ins and contract extensions.
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SEASON STARTS TUESDAY
The contract extension decisions to watch before Monday's NBA roster deadline
Players like Cameron Johnson, P.J. Washington and Grant Williams have until Monday to ink extensions or become free agents next summer.
Get excited for Zion Williamson's return to NBA action
PUTTING UP BIG NUMBERS
NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama has 24 points in first game back in France
Back home after dazzling NBA fans, top draft prospect Victor Wembanyama had a big game in Metro 92's win over Le Mans.
BEN SIMMONS
Nets' Simmons dishes on Joel Embiid, air balls, KD and winning a title in Brooklyn
In an exclusive conversation with ESPN's Nick Friedell, the Nets' most intriguing player opens up about being on the court again, social media trolls and how he "can't wait to go" back to Philly.
Simmons can't help but laugh after fouling out in preseason win
That's what the preseason is for? Ben Simmons fouled out in record time on Friday night.
NO HARD FEELINGS?
Draymond Green shows Jordan Poole some love after his and-1 bucket
THE GUY WHO GUARDED ZION
Zion Williamson reunites with high school opponent Bryson Bishop
Bishop and Williamson have history dating back to 2017. On Friday, they reconnected before the Pelicans' preseason game.
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- Bucks guard Connaughton out at least 3 weeks
- Nets guards Curry, Harris won't play in opener
- Wiggins, Warriors agree to 4-year, $109M deal
- Warriors, Poole reach 4-year, $140M extension
- Hall of Fame center Mutombo has brain tumor
- Westbrook exits loss early with hamstring injury
- Ex-Suns employee sentenced in ticket fraud case
- NBA free agency 2022 buzz
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The contract extension decisions to watch before Monday's NBA roster deadline
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Zion Williamson reunites with high school opponent Bryson Bishop
Bishop and Williamson have history dating back to 2017. On Friday, they reconnected before the Pelicans' preseason game.
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Tracking 2022-23 NBA City jerseys and other uniform changes
Whether they're changing it up or throwing it back, teams across the NBA will be rocking fresh looks during the 2022-23 season.
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