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Here are the 25 best NBA players under 25 entering 2026-27, led by Victor Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, and a loaded group of rising young stars.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 20: A view of the Nike shoes of Maxime Raynaud #42 of the Sacramento Kings against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half of the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Kings 83-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo...

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards doesn't consider himself the best dunker in NBA history, but he does put himself above a few notable names.

Doc Rivers, who is being inducted tonight into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is a strong advocate for having other NBA coaches receive that honor while they’re still active. It just barely happened for Rivers, who was notified of his selection shortly before parting ways with the Bucks, but it still fulfilled a personal […]

Zach Lowe is concerned by Luka Doncic getting injured despite being in better shape.

LeBron James has spent 23 seasons in the NBA ignoring the usual rules about age, and he’s not finished yet. The 41-year-old opens his 24th...

The Golden State Warriors haven't signed anyone new this offseason, but ESPN doesn't view the contracts they've handed out in a negative light.

As the Minnesota Timberwolves were seen gathering in Paris, France for a Rudy Gobert sponsored team-building vacation, the NBA schedule-makers were hard at work determining who goes to play where and when after the fallout from LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers decision. The Timberwolves were highlighted by the league a lot due to the Anthony Edwards and now LaMelo Ball effect. It should be a fun season with plenty of marquee matchups that Minnesota will be on the front lines of national cover...

D’Antoni explains how trust, freedom and the right personnel helped turn Phoenix into one of basketball’s most influential teams.

Klay Thompson is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He is also a sure-fire future Hall of Famer. So his takes carry legitimate weight in NBA circles. On Friday, he was asked who has been the most difficult player to guard throughout his professional career. His answer? “LeBron [James],” Thompson said on a...

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers’ roster is imbalanced. The majorit...

Here are five NBA stars whose massive contracts could look really ugly by 2028 if age, injuries or declining production start to hit.

Players who are in the fourth and final year of their rookie scale contracts became eligible to sign rookie scale extensions starting on July 1. Those players, who were all 2023 first-round selections, will have until the day before the 2026/27 regular season starts to finalize long-term agreements with their current teams. Players eligible for […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni shared the origin of the infamous 2013 photo that played off the supposed feud between stars Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard.

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Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, fully guaranteed $73MM extension a week ago. The Suns forward told the Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin that it was a product of his work ethic. “That always keeps my engine going, and I’ve seen around the NBA, when I was coming up, that sometimes the money makes you content and […]

Here is a three-team trade idea that reunites Bronny James with LeBron in Philadelphia while giving the Lakers a perfect defender.

JJ Barea got to play against a lot of incredible players.

With how popular the NBA 2K video game series is, one of the most anticipated times every year is when player ratings are revealed. While some don’t care, many players take their ratings seriously and if they feel it is too low, want to know why. Ratings for the top 100 players in the newest […]

Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images This week’s question asked which Rocket is the most important for the upcoming season. When the Houston Rockets entered the 2021 draft, they were entering a new era for the franchise. The R...

Every first-round pick from the 2026 NBA Draft has signed. The second round remains a little messier. Nine of the 30 second-round picks remain unsigned with training camps approaching, as relayed by Hoops Rumors. Some will eventually land NBA contracts. Others may not be coming to the league this season at all. The unsigned group […] The post Nine 2026 NBA Draft picks still unsigned appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Philadelphia 76ers have put an All-Star-caliber team together, but that doesn't guarantee success with one thing standing in their way.

The 2026-27 NBA season sees plenty of impact players in new places, on new contracts and with new teammates, making for what should be a highly-anticipated campaign. Lakers Nation continues our series ranking the 100 best players in the league for that upcoming anticipated season. A reminder that this list ranks only with the 2026-27 […]

The numbers make a compelling case, but Chambers’ role in changing NBA free agency makes it even stronger.

The NBA is now without one of its staples of the league as point guard Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 years in the league. Westbrook spent most of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but also had stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Clippers, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets and […]

Kevin Durant says everyone wants to be an MVP.

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A card collector since he was 12, Jason Williams still hasn't decided what to do with the incredible find.

Dwyane Wade Sr. and Justin Tatum air their frustrations with the NBA.

Our readers pass up on a shot to grab the former #1 pick.