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Forecasts Say Lakers Likely to Regress as Luka Dončić Era Starts

ESPN’s panel points to frontcourt and defensive shortfalls and limited roster flexibility as reasons the team may slide this season.

Justin Tatum Predicts Knicks Will Repeat and Slams Celtics’ Roster

Malika Andrews Says Lakers Could Drop Into Play‑In After Major Roster Overhaul

Star Moves Reorder the NBA East as Many Teams Stand Pat

Caleb Wilson’s Summer League Surge Draws Star Comparisons and Crude Praise from Bill Simmons

Summer League Spotlights Rookie Breakouts as Lendeborg Wins MVP

Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and Multiple Draft Picks

Former Spurs Assistant’s 'Bad Luck' Defense Draws Backlash After Knicks Win Finals

Kingston Flemings Shows Defensive Playmaking Strength as Shooting Struggles Continue

Nets Top Bucks 89-69 in Summer League Behind Stout Defense

NBA Sets 2026-27 Salary Cap at $164.961 Million as Free-Agency Talks Begin

Pelicans Leave Draft With One Late Pick and Turn to Cost‑Conscious Free Agency

Timberwolves Land LaMelo Ball to Team With Anthony Edwards

Pistons Trade Up to Draft Stanford Guard Ebuka Okorie

Cavaliers Trade Down, Take Meleek Thomas at No. 34

Warriors Run Intensive Pre-Draft Workouts Headlined by Brayden Burries

Mike Gansey Takes Charge of Sixers’ Draft as Team Prepares at No. 22

Jaylen Brown Lists Boston Penthouse as Trade Rumors Swirl

Sixers Hire Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations

Mike Gansey Installed as Sixers President to Oversee Draft Strategy