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Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league — no max or rookie deals allowed — reach the playoffs?

Here’s the latest on Tatum’s return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury — and how it could shift the NBA’s balance of power with just weeks to go in the season.

What key questions remain for Boozer, Peterson and seven other top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft class?

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN.

The NBA’s Eastern Conference just got Eastier. Before we dive into it, let’s take a look at the latest NBA title futures at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 5. This page may contain affiliate links […]

The Lakers, as underdogs, are on a whole different planet right now. And not in a good way.

Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league — no max or rookie deals allowed — reach the playoffs?

“SGA, he’s a tough cover, and he does a great job of convincing the referees — probably better than anybody in the league — that he’s getting hit,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said after his […]

Alex Caruso (left hip contusion) and Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf tightness) were ruled out during the team’s 103-100 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday night and will be reevaluated Thursday.