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Grades for all 30 NBA draft classes: Best picks, biggest reaches and which teams got value
Who won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Kevin Pelton grades every team's moves.
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Winners, surprises and big questions from Round 1 of the NBA draft: Wolves, Lakers make our list
Our ESPN draft insiders break down the twists, turns and trades of Wednesday's first round.
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Bronny James' fit and future with the Lakers -- and next to LeBron
Bronny James is a Laker. How does the No. 55 pick fit in L.A.? Our NBA insiders discuss the biggest questions surrounding Bronny's future in the NBA.
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NBA draft trade tracker: Every deal involving a pick or veteran player
We tracked every trade in the 2024 NBA draft, which concluded Thursday.
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Sarr, Dillingham headline best dressed for the 2024 NBA draft
The red carpet is rolled out for the first night of the 2024 NBA draft. Here are the top looks from the memorable evening.
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From No. 1 to 100: Here's our ranking of the 2024 NBA draft prospects
Who's No. 1? Where do the Kentucky, Duke and UConn players rank? Did Bronny rise up the board? Here's all the intel in our final Top 100 Big Board.
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NBA trade tracker: Details for all deals for 2024-25
Tracking all the major trades and their details as the NBA offseason rolls on.
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Playing dumb: Behind the surprising betting interest on Bronny James
The volume of money surrounding Bronny James in betting markets for the NBA draft was eye-opening. Here's how it all went down.
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Who has cash? Stacking all 30 NBA teams into tiers based on salary cap flexibility
Following the draft and ahead of the free agency window, let's look at which teams have space for new players, along with their salary cap situations.
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Free agency primer: Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's window
With free agency now here, let's revisit where each team stands with its finances and free agents.
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Undrafted NBA stars with championships, All-Star games, more
Not all NBA players enter the league during a draft. Check out this list of notable players who went undrafted at the start of their careers.
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Knecht's fall, Edey's rise: College coaches react to the NBA draft
College coaches saw a deep pool of talented players from Reed Sheppard to Cam Christie get selected -- and had something to say about it.
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'This is historic': LeBron, Magic lead congratulations for Bronny James
The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James with the No. 55 overall pick on Thursday. Here's how the sports world reacted.
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The highlights Justin Edwards is bringing to the 76ers
Relive some of the best highlights that made Kentucky star Justin Edwards a top NBA draft prospect.
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Is Bronny James a genuine NBA prospect?
NBA draft analyst Jonathan Givony breaks down what kind of player the Lakers are getting in Bronny James.
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The highlights Keshad Johnson is bringing to the Heat
Check out some of Keshad Johnson's best highlights that make him a top NBA draft prospect.
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Lakers select Bronny James at No. 55
The Lakers draft Bronny James out of USC with the 55th pick in the NBA draft.
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The highlights Ulrich Chomche is bringing to the Raptors
Check out some of the highlights that have made Ulrich Chomche a top NBA draft prospect.
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The highlights Kevin McCullar Jr. is bringing to the Knicks
Relive some of the best highlights that made Kansas star Kevin McCullar Jr. a top NBA draft prospect.
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The highlights Bronny James is bringing to the Lakers
Check out the top moments from Bronny James' time at USC as he joins up with LeBron and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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The highlights Cam Spencer is bringing to the Grizzlies
Check out some of the highlights that make UConn's Cam Spencer an intriguing draft prospect.
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Steph Curry believes the days of NBA dynasties are done "because it's very hard to keep things together in this league." The Warriors know firsthand given Klay Thompson's exit. "It's something that I never imagined would be a reality," Curry said.
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