Let's dive into the trends, storylines and statistical nuggets that could define the NBA season.

After being punished for cap circumvention in 2000, Minnesota went nearly two decades without any playoff success. Is the same in store for Steve Ballmer's franchise?

ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines the moment from last season that could be remembered years -- if not decades -- to come.

Can Toronto make a run in the East with Kawhi Leonard? Will LA make more moves? Let's grade the Raptors-Clippers trade.

The Bucks sent star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Which side won the trade?

We're grading the biggest NBA free agent signings and extensions, including Collin Gillespie's new deal with the Suns.

With the Knicks now crowned NBA champions, which players were the most impactful across all of the 2026 postseason?

The Knicks are NBA champions! Here's how they built their team to get there, and what the Finals outcome means for both them and the Spurs.

ESPN analyst Zach Kram studied years of NBA film and spoke with dozens around the league to determine whether it works and its impact on basketball.

How, exactly, did the Spurs stun the Knicks at home? Let's break down Game 3 from all angles, then evaluate what it means for Game 4 and beyond.

Let's break down Knicks-Spurs Game 1 from all angles, from the most important plays to the key indicators and matchups to watch in Game 2.

How can the Knicks slow Wemby on both ends? Can Jalen Brunson defy the logic about small guards? Here's what Knicks-Spurs will tell us about these teams and the league.

As the NBA considers dramatic lottery reform, the numbers show that drafting in the top five hasn't turned into NBA titles over the past 20 years.

From Wemby's dominance to the Cavs' scoring problems, these storylines are shaping the conference finals.