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‘It was great’: LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard makes long-awaited return from injury in preseason win over Portland Trail Blazers

In his first game in 15-plus months, Leonard began his return to the court by hitting his first shot from behind the arc before finishing with 11 points and four rebounds in the Clippers’ 102-97 preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena on Monday night “It was great,” Leonard said […]

The NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, ranked: Where 76 basketball legends check in on our list

Earlier in the 2021-22 season, the NBA unveiled its 75th Anniversary Team, a squad full of iconic players representing different points in the evolution of basketball. But the league never ranked them. We did. ESPN’s NBA expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head player matchups, taking into consideration the quality and quantity of their NBA […]

NBA Finals 2021: If history is any lesson, expect something amazing to happen in this year’s Finals

We already know that the 2021 NBA Finals are going to produce a champion that hasn’t lifted the Larry O’Brien Trophy in 50 years. The Phoenix Suns have never claimed a title in their 53-season history, while the Milwaukee Bucks last won the NBA championship in 1971. So this edition of the Finals is set […]

From Jordan to LeBron, our experts pick every NBA franchise’s greatest dunker

A dunk is worth just two points, but the best dunkers in the world always find ways to make it feel like more. From signature in-game slams to unforgettable posterizations to you-had-to-be-there dunk contest moments, players from generations past and present have left an indelible mark on the game with their ability to finish at […]

Fantasy basketball 30: Big minutes mean big numbers … and big risk

Here’s a look at the most fantasy relevant news and notes for all 30 teams: Atlanta Hawks: Danilo Gallinari‘s rise into a prominent role with the Hawks after an early-season ankle injury has been a slow one, and the veteran forward is rostered in only 35.9% of ESPN leagues because of it. In his first […]

How Kobe Bryant almost became Boston Celtic

SITTING ACROSS FROM a reporter in a Denver hotel ballroom recently, Kobe Bryant listens to a story that is nearly two decades old but is new to his ears. As the story unfolds, Bryant’s eyes widen. When it is finished, he calls it “the coolest f—ing story ever — ’cause I haven’t heard that story […]

NBA’s five best franchises to bet on over the past 30 years

With the help of research from ESPN Stats & Information, we broke down the five teams with the best cumulative records against the spread over the past three decades. If there is a recent franchise that other teams in the NBA look toward as a paragon of sustained excellence, it’s the Spurs. Since 1990, the […]

How ‘The Last Dance’ changed the way we think about Michael Jordan

What will be the legacy of “The Last Dance”? ESPN’s 10-part documentary series about Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls concluded on Sunday night, offering unprecedented access to one of the greatest dynasties and players of all time. With the NBA season on hold, Jordan and that era of basketball helped fill the void. […]

Which player had the best sneakers in the NBA during Week 18?

“Today is a big day for me,” the owner of a few thousand sneakers captioned on Instagram to announce the agreement. “I’m blessed and honored to say that I have found a shoe company that is for me and what I envision in shoes, both in style and performance.” As the brand continues its retro-heavy […]