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• And-Ones: Core Trios, MVP, Hayward, NBA App
Tim Bontemps of ESPN ranks the core trios of every NBA team based on their current and future value. Unsurprisingly, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren of the defending champion Thunder sit atop Bontemps’ tiered list, followed by the Nuggets trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. Bontemps’ final tier (“rebuilding”) is […]...2025Check it out Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• NBA Rank 2025: What league insiders say about the top 100
With NBA Rank 2025 complete, Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league on the countdown's biggest talking points....2025
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• And-Ones: ESPN Survey, S. Cash, Bargain FAs, More
A panel of 20 coaches, executives, and scouts around the NBA polled by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps overwhelmingly picked Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as the current best player in the NBA, with Jokic receiving 19 votes while Lakers guard Luka Doncic earned the last one. However, the predictions for 2025/26 MVP were more divided — Jokic […]...2025See more Nikola Jokic
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• NBA Survey Roundup: Best player, LeBron James, conference picks, worst offseasonA new season is nearly here, which means the annual survey of NBA insiders is back. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps spoke with 20 coaches, scouts and executives to get their take on the offseason — from MVP favorites to best and worst moves, emerging trends and, ultimately, who will be left holding the trophy in June. […] The post NBA Survey Roundup: Best player, LeBron James, conference picks, wo...2025Continue with LeBron James -
• NBA Survey: Insiders pick Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic as best player, MVP favoriteThe new NBA season is almost here, which means it’s time for predictions. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps polled 20 coaches, scouts and executives around the league to get their thoughts on the offseason and what’s ahead — and Nuggets star Nikola Jokic once again tops the list. MVP Race According to Bontemps’ survey, Jokic received seven […] The post NBA Survey: Insiders pick Nuggets’ Nikola...2025See more Nikola Jokic -
• Rumor: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Could Make $30 Million Annually On Next NBA ContractLos Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to decline his 2026-27 player option to become an unrestricted NBA free agent next offseason. One NBA executive told Tim Bontemps of ESPN that Reaves could make $30 million annually on his next deal. Reaves played well for the Lakers last season. He averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 […] The post Rumor: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Could M...2025Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers -
• Bontemps' ballot: Final selections for MVP, All-NBA and every award
Who is the MVP? The top rookie? The Defensive Player of the Year? Tim Bontemps reveals his official award ballot....2025
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• And-Ones: Rebuilding Teams, Free Agency, Flagg, NBL
Among 11 NBA teams in various stages of their respective rebuilds, the Spurs are best positioned for the long run, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link). San Antonio’s place atop the rankings has a lot to do with the presence of Victor Wembanyama on the roster, but Bontemps points to Stephon Castle, Devin […]...2025Check it out Victor Wembanyama
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• How Well Could Lakers Finish With Luka Doncic? Rival Execs Weigh InBefore Luka Doncic dropped 32 points in the Lakers’ win over the Nuggets on Saturday, his return to Los Angeles after a six-week calf injury had been underwhelming. Many expected a quicker adjustment, but that was never going to be the case, as written by NBA insider Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The transition from playing […] The post How Well Could Lakers Finish With Luka Doncic? Rival Exec...2025Visit the page Luka Doncic -
• Joel Embiid Admits He Needs To “Fix The Problem” With His Left Knee
After shooting just 3-of-9 from the field in Thursday’s loss to Boston, Joel Embiid told reporters he needs to “fix the problem” in his left knee before he can become dominant again, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Sixers‘ nightmarish season continued as their arch rivals embarrassed them by 20 points on their home court […]...2025See more articles Joel Embiid
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• ESPN’s latest straw poll has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of Nikola Jokic for MVP
With the all-star weekend upon us, roughly 27-30 games are left for teams across the league. First place in the Western Conference is the Oklahoma City Thunder at 44-10. In 2024-25, PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having an incredibly dominant season for OKC. Recently, ESPN released their results from the latest straw polls. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps […] The post ESPN’s latest straw pol...2025See also Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Knicks Expected To Trade Jericho Sims By DeadlineThe New York Knicks are expected to trade Jericho Sims ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, sources tell Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Sims is on a $2 million expiring contract. Sims, who is represented by Jason Glushon and Josh Ketroser, is averaging 1.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in 10.8 minutes over 39 games for the Knicks. Sims was a late second round ick in 2021 out of Texas....2025Continue with New York Knicks -
• Pistons Agree To Two-Way Deal With Ron Harper Jr.
The Pistons have agreed to a two-way deal with Ron Harper Jr., ESPN’s Tim Bontemps tweets. Harper was waived in training camp by the Celtics and has been playing for the Maine Celtics in the G League. He averaged 22.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in four regular season G League games. He also […]...2025Visit the page Pistons Agree
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• And-Ones: 2025, Balance, Expansion, Neto, MVP
In an Insider-only story for ESPN.com, Tim Bontemps lists seven storylines people around the NBA will be monitoring in 2025. Due to their combination of young players, draft assets and a coach (Ime Udoka) that players want to play for, the Rockets are widely viewed as the team to watch the next time a star […]...2025Click for news about Ime Udoka
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• Community Shootaround: 2024/25 NBA MVP Race
As we relayed on Friday, three-time Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic led the way in the first MVP straw poll conducted by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps for the 2024/25 season. However, while Jokic earned 57 first-place votes from the 100 media members polled by Bontemps, it’s clearly a three-player race at this point. Jokic totaled 827 […]...2024Check it out Nikola Jokic
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• And-Ones: MVP Race, Redick, Birch, Obst
Nikola Jokic has a commanding lead in ESPN’s first straw poll of the season on the MVP race, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Nuggets center captured 57 first-place votes among the 100 ballots, giving him 827 total points. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came in second with 24 first-place votes and 678 points, followed by […]...2024See more Nikola Jokic
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• Hawks Notes: Bogdanovic, Young, Risacher, Daniels, NBA Cup
While the Hawks are excited by their young core of Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu and Zaccharie Risacher, they’re also willing to listen to trade offers for veterans given their place in the standings, sources tell Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link). Atlanta is currently 14-12, the No. 7 seed in the East, and […]...2024See also Dyson Daniels
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• Bulls Have Yet To Generate Any Trade Market On Zach LaVineBoth the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine have been interested in parting ways via trade for at least one calendar year, but the size of his contract in a new more restrictive CBA environment coupled with his injury history and good but not All-Star level production has made finding an interested team challenging. LaVine has had a bounce back season with 22.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 3...2024See also Zach LaVine -
• New York Notes: Achiuwa, Brunson, McBride, Thomas, Claxton
Knicks big man Precious Achiuwa made his season debut on Thursday after missing the first 22 games of the season with a hamstring injury. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps first reported (via Twitter) that Achiuwa’s debut was dependent on how warmups went. He played 12 minutes in a blowout win over Charlotte, finishing with two points and […]...2024
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• Sixers Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Contract, Waive Lester QuinonesThe Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to sign Pete Nance to a Two-Way contract, reports ESPN's Tim Bontemps. In a related move, the Sixers will waive Lester Quinones, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nance has appeared in eight G League games this season with the Cleveland Charge, averaging 18.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 34.5 minutes. Quinones has appeared in four games this season...2024Visit the page Lester Quinones
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• Sixers To Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Deal
The Sixers have agreed to a two-way contract with Pete Nance, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps tweets. Nance is the younger brother of veteran NBA forward Larry Nance Jr. Pete Nance has played eight games this season in the G League’s Showcase Cup for the Cleveland Charge — the Cavaliers’ affiliate. He’s averaging 18.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, […]...2024Check it out Pete Nance
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• Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Nets, Djurisic, McCain
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis reclaimed his spot in the starting lineup on Monday in his return from a leg injury that had sidelined him since June and looked like his old self. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, Porzingis helped Boston secure a blowout 126-94 win over the Clippers by racking up 16 points, […]...2024See more articles Kristaps Porzingis
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• Sixers Not Deviating From Plan To Prioritize Health Of Stars For Playoffs Over Regular Season RecordThe Philadelphia 76ers have started the season 2-9 with Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey each missing significant time, but sources tell ESPN's Tim Bontemps that there is no changes long-term when it comes to how they will handle their stars' playing time this season. The Sixers' goal is to get Embiid and George to the playoffs as healthy as possible and do not feel compelled to change th...2024Read about Joel Embiid -
• Sixers Signing Isaiah Mobley To Exhibit 10 Deal
Isaiah Mobley has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Sixers, sources tell Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Twitter link). The 25-year-old power forward spent the past two seasons on a two-way deal with the Cavaliers, where he played alongside his younger brother, Evan. He appeared in 22 total games, averaging 2.5 points and 1.4 rebounds […]...2024See more Isaiah Mobley
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• Jokic Tops Poll For Best Player; Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Nod For 2024/25 MVP
Nikola Jokic is the best NBA player right now but he’s not going to win another Most Valuable Player award next season. That’s the majority opinion of the 18 NBA coaches, scouts and executives that ESPN’s Tim Bontemps polled. All but three of them believe Jokic is the league’s top player. However, when the subject […]...2024See also Nikola Jokic
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• Wizards Planning To Re-Sign Anthony GillThe Washington Wizards intend to re-sign power forward Anthony Gill, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Gill, 31, is 6-foot-7 and has been an underrated hustle player off the bench, appearing in 50 games last season and averaging 3.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.7 assists and shooting 46.9% from the field. He has spent all four […] The post Wizards Planning To Re-Sign Anthony Gill appeared first ...2024See also Anthony Gill -
• Anthony Gill To Re-Sign With Wizards
Free agent forward Anthony Gill is re-signing with the Wizards, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps tweets. Gill, 31, has played the last four seasons with Washington. Last season, Gill appeared in 50 games (three starts) and averaged 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds in 9.3 minutes. Gill reached double figures in points in six of the last 11 […]...2024See more Anthony Gill
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• Celtics Notes: Porzingis, Brown, Mazzulla, Kyrie, Takeaways
Making his first appearance in five-plus weeks due to a strained left calf he sustained in the first round, big man Kristaps Porzingis gave the Celtics a major spark off the bench in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The 28-year-old finished with 20 points (on 8-of-13 shooting), six rebounds […]...2024Visit the page Kristaps Porzingis
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• Central Notes: Mitchell, Pistons Draft, Olshey, Haliburton
Donovan Mitchell had 33 points in Game 3 of the Cavaliers’ series against the Celtics on Saturday but there’s no guarantee he’ll play in Game 4 on Monday night. He’s listed as questionable due to a left calf strain, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen is also listed as questionable […]...2024Visit the page Donovan Mitchell
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• And-Ones: MVP Race, Awards Announcements, Barton, Betting, Barkley
Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the finalists for the Most Valuable Player award. ESPN’s Zach Lowe and Tim Bontemps take a closer look at the contenders and reveal the results of a straw poll. Jokic is the clear favorite to win the award for the third time, while Lowe gives Doncic the […]...2024Check it out Nikola Jokic