Zach Lowe
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Vaccinated NBA staffers concerned about health risks of being exposed to unvaccinated players as season approaches
Though roughly 90% of NBA players are vaccinated as training camp approaches Tuesday, tension exists between those around the league mandated to be vaccinated and the nearly 40 unvaccinated players, league sources told ESPN. → Read More
Ten NBA things I like and don't like, including James Harden's beautiful dimes
Let's spotlight some James Harden art, the slumping Clippers and the Lakers' defense. → Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo's future, All-Star trades, the NBA draft and everything else to watch this offseason
Here are the teams and names that could make the biggest news when the NBA offseason ramps up. → Read More
Sources: Player reps expected to approve Dec. 22 start to NBA season
Sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe that player representatives are expected to approve an agreement with the NBA that will lead to a 72-game season starting on Dec. 22. → Read More
Sources: NBA discussions include Christmas start
The NBA's Board of Governors on Friday is discussing possible changes to plans for the 2020-21 season, including starting as quickly as possible, playing fewer than 82 games and not waiting for fans to be permitted to all league arenas, sources told ESPN. → Read More
James Harden vs. Luguentz Dort is the NBA's best one-on-one battle
James Harden might be the NBA's greatest one-on-one player ever -- in his toughest one-on-one challenge yet. → Read More
Saliva-based coronavirus test funded by NBA, NBPA gets emergency authorization from FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency authorization on Saturday allowing public use of a saliva-based test for the coronavirus developed at Yale University and funded by the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association. → Read More
NBA's 13 most fascinating lineups to watch in Orlando
Here are the teams with new lineups that will drive the action in the NBA restart. → Read More
Concern throughout NBA grows as coronavirus cases spike in Florida
With Florida posting a record number of coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day on Saturday, concern is rising among NBA players, team executives and the league office itself as plans go forward to resume play in Orlando next month. → Read More
Fist-bumps among short-term recommendations as NBA plots coronavirus strategy, memo says
In addition to on-court strategy, like fist-bumps instead of high-fives with teammates, the NBA is also gauging the possibility that pre-draft combines, on-site workouts and international scouting events could become more limited based on the coronavirus. → Read More
Philadelphia 76ers ownership considering dismissal of Bryan Colangelo after Twitter burner accounts fallout
Sources tell ESPN that members of Bryan Colangelo's staff are bracing for his dismissal as a probe into anonymous Twitter accounts becomes increasingly focused on Colangelo's wife. → Read More
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James dismisses story linking him to Golden State Warriors as 'nonsense'
LeBron James on Friday denied that he would listen to a pitch from the Warriors if they were interested, should he opt out and become a free agent this summer. → Read More
Alibaba co-founder Joseph Tsai agrees to purchase 49 percent minority stake in Brooklyn Nets
Joseph Tsai, executive vice chairman and co-founder of Alibaba, has reached an agreement in principle to purchase a 49 percent minority stake in the Nets that includes the option to acquire controlling interest of the NBA franchise in several years. → Read More
A confidential report shows nearly half the NBA lost money last season. Now what?
According to internal NBA documents, big spending after a massive influx of cash has set off an intense debate among owners about how to divide revenues. → Read More
Sacramento Kings cleared to speak to former Philadelphia 76ers GM Sam Hinkie
The Kings have been cleared by the 76ers to speak with former Philadelphia GM Sam Hinkie, sources told ESPN. → Read More
Doc: Think Pierce 'back and forth' on retirement
Doc Rivers said that while he thinks Paul Pierce is "going back and forth" on whether he should retire, the Clippers have plans that would let Pierce walk away as a member of the Celtics. → Read More
American war hero inspiring USA Basketball
Army Major Scotty Smiley, who saved his unit in Iraq at the cost of his sight, speaks to Team USA and highlights the idea of selfless service. → Read More
Everybody's favorite Amar'e Stoudemire dunk
Back in March of 2010 Amar'e Stoudemire did something very special. → Read More
Six things to watch for in Kevin Durant's Oakland sneak preview
With Kevin Durant set to debut at Oracle Arena for a Team USA exhibition, here are the kinds of treats Golden State fans should expect once KD hits the court in a Warriors jersey. → Read More
Viral Vault: The epic pizza throw in Boston
On April 16, 2007, the world witnessed a perfect pizza throw from an upset Red Sox fan, who, as the story goes, retaliated against another Boston fan while he was distracted by a foul ball. → Read More