National Basketball Association

Knicks offseason recap and early-season preview: Can New York go back-to-back? https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49956980/new-york-knicks-offseason-recap-early-2026-27-season-preview-jalen-brunson The Knicks snapped their 53-year title drought in 2026. What's next for the historic franchise during the 2026-27 season?

Pelicans, Bey agree on 3-year, $55.5M extension https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49965682/pelicans-saddiq-bey-agree-3-year-555m-contract-extension The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Saddiq Bey have agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension, his agents tell ESPN.

Cavaliers promote Weems to take over GM role https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49972620/cavaliers-promote-brandon-weems-general-manager-sources-say The Cavaliers are promoting Brandon Weems, who has been with the team for the past decade, to serve as general manager.

Sources: Jazz, George reach $157.5M extension https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49973626/sources-jazz-keyonte-george-agree-5-year-1575m-extension The Utah Jazz and guard Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Heat lock up Larsson on 4-year, $60M extension https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49975177/heat-pelle-larsson-agree-4-year-60m-extension The Heat and guard Pelle Larsson have reached agreement on a four-year, $60 million extension, his agents told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Watson eager to showcase all-around game for Cavaliers https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49966846/watson-eager-showcase-all-game-cavaliers The Cavaliers weren't one of the first teams interested in acquiring Peyton Watson, but once they began their pursuit of the restricted free agent, the 23-year-old forward saw how it made sense for both parties.

Knicks pause ticket sales after pricing error leads to much higher costs https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49966211/knicks-pause-ticket-sales-error-leads-higher-prices The Knicks said they are pausing ticket sales after an error caused them to be listed for amounts that were too high.

Sweetney, who played for the Hoyas, Knicks, Bulls, dies at 43 https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49967767/sweetney-played-hoyas-knicks-bulls-dies-43 Michael Sweetney, who played four seasons in the NBA with the Knicks and Bulls after a standout college career at Georgetown, has died. He was 43.

Lights, camera, Brunson: Knicks star to appear on 'Law & Order: SVU' episode https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49967701/new-york-knicks-jalen-brunson-law-order-svu-guest-appearance-mariska-hargitay NBC announced Thursday that Brunson will appear in the season's fifth episode, which is scheduled to air Nov. 5.

'We ain't gonna play it safe': Anthony Edwards calls out Sixers' James, Brown in Adidas ad https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49966107/anthony-edwards-adidas-troll-lebron-james-jaylen-brown-minnesota-timberwolves-philadelphia-76ers The Minnesota Timberwolves star had a few jokes up his sleeve for the new 76ers duo.

Raptors offseason recap and 2026-27 season preview: Does Kawhi make them a title contender? https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49951883/toronto-raptors-2026-27-season-preview-stats-roster-kawhi-leonard-scottie-barnes With Leonard and Barnes, the Raptors are hoping to bring the franchise back to title contention. Question is: Do they have enough in a stronger East to do it?

Sources: Suns add center depth with free agent Reath https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49961989/sources-suns-add-center-depth-free-agent-duop-reath The Phoenix Suns, looking for depth in the wake of Mark Williams' injury, are signing center Duop Reath to a deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Fantasy basketball H2H Roto and Category rankings: Who is No. 1? https://www.espn.com/fantasy/basketball/story/_/id/49959975/fantasy-basketball-roto-category-league-rankings-2026-27-nba-season Updated fantasy basketball rankings for roto and category leagues, with Tyrese Haliburton and Kyrie Irving back after a missed season.

What does the future hold for Knicks, Spurs, Thunder and every NBA team? We stacked all 30 https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49894769/nba-future-power-rankings-three-year-outlooks-all-30-teams How does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029? NBA insiders unveil the latest rankings, based on five key metrics.

Nets' offseason and 2026-27 season preview: Can Brooklyn build on its young core? https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49904334/brooklyn-nets-2026-27-season-preview-stats-roster-michael-porter-jr-julius-randle Can Brooklyn finally build toward contention? We're recapping the offseason and taking an early look at 2026-27.

Celtics' George ready to prove self in wake of controversial trade https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49952238/paul-george-ready-prove-self-wake-controversial-trade Paul George acknowledged Celtics fans' angst toward the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for him, saying it's understandable.

Knicks add free agent Konchar on one-year deal https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49953279/knicks-add-free-agent-john-konchar-one-year-deal John Konchar agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday night.

Case closed: Silver says Clippers needed 'competitive consequences' https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49951012/nba-weighed-precedent-punishing-clippers-salary-cap-case NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the LA Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.

Leagues, unions urge action against escalating threats from bettors https://www.espn.com/betting/sports/story/_/id/49949715/nfl-nba-mlb-nhl-mls-urge-action-threats-bettors The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and their players' unions are urging state gambling regulators to combat escalating harassment and violent threats from sports bettors.

Cunningham reveals she talked with Silver about next WNBA commissioner https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49949851/sophie-cunningham-talked-adam-silver-next-wnba-commissioner Sophie Cunningham has discussed the soon-to-be-vacant WNBA commissioner's job with Adam Silver after the NBA commissioner reached out to her.