Eric MoodyJun 24, 2025, 02:58 PM ET Close Eric Moody is a writer for fantasy football, men’s and women’s basketball, and sports betting at ESPN. Eric joined ESPN in 2021 after working as a senior fantasy analyst at Pro Football Network. Prior to that, he spent much of his career as a manager at a … Read more
Jun 24, 2025, 06:29 PM ET DENVER — Josh Kroenke balked at the word “abnormal” when it was used to describe the Denver Nuggets’ new front-office setup. Instead, he countered with a different choice — unorthodox. The Nuggets are relying on a unique co-partnership approach between executive vice presidents Ben Tenzer and Jonathan Wallace. It’s … Read more
Our annual breakdown of the draft’s most intriguing traits is back. From the fastest end-to-end burners to the top leapers, high-risk/high-reward swings, and purest scorers, we spotlight the five best prospects in each defining category. Here’s a look at which 2025 NBA Draft hopefuls stand out by superlatives across a number of attributes including athleticism, … Read more
Jun 24, 2025, 06:31 PM ET NEW YORK — Ace Bailey has worked out for zero teams and canceled on one, but the NBA draft prospect doesn’t seem too bothered by any questions of his maturity. “I can control what I can control. Me playing basketball,” Bailey said Tuesday on the eve of the first … Read more
The NBA announced Tuesday afternoon that the league’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to new owners Marc Lore and former MLB star Alex Rodriguez. The transaction, which is expected to close this week, also includes ownership of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. Lore, the founder, chairman … Read more
Getty Images The Philadelphia 76ers hold the No. 3 overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft, and with a consensus on the top two picks (Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper), many point to Philly’s decision as the spot where the Draft really begins. Rutgers forward Ace Bailey has the talent and upside to be an intriguing … Read more
Getty Images Luka Dončić could enter his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers in better shape than when he arrived from the Dallas Mavericks. The 26-year-old guard already lost a significant amount of weight this offseason and is focused on improving his conditioning, according to The Athletic’s Dan Woike. Conditioning was reportedly among … Read more
Jun 24, 2025, 05:14 PM ET The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to an investment group led by e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez gained NBA approval on Tuesday, finalizing a complex and contentious process more than four years after the deal was reached. The ownership … Read more
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy and Golden State’s power brass has had plenty of time to prepare for this week’s NBA Draft along with determining a plan for restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, rumored this month to be a potential trade piece for the franchise this summer. Golden State’s only pick this cycle is No. … Read more
Getty Images The Oklahoma City Thunder don’t have any glaring offseason needs on their roster, as the newly crowned NBA champions have a young core that will be the biggest threat to becoming a dynasty since the Golden State Warriors. Even so, general manager Sam Presti has plenty of work to do, as Oklahoma City … Read more
I can tell you with relative certainty that the Dallas Mavericks will select Cooper Flagg No. 1 overall in Wednesday’s 2025 NBA Draft. He’s been a preordained top choice for years now, and the Mavericks, still smarting from the public relations Hindenburg that was the Luka Dončić trade, cannot afford to pass up the chance … Read more
The Boston Celtics have made a cost-cutting decision as they reportedly traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and a pair of future second-round draft picks. The deal frees up $4.7 million for the Celtics for the 2025-26 season, but the team also is off the hook for the $72 million … Read more