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Cooper Flagg called it a "blessing" to be the rare No. 1 overall pick who isn't the centerpiece of a rebuilding franchise, landing instead on a Dallas Mavericks roster loaded with veterans, including a few future Hall of Famers.

An autographed 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold at Joopiter -- 13-time Grammy winning artist and producer Pharrell Williams' auction house -- for $2.5 million, including a 25% buyer's premium.

Sixers center Andre Drummond, who received extra playing time in place of an injured Joel Embiid, has picked up his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources told ESPN.

Masai Ujiri is out as vice chairman and president of the Raptors, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

What can NBA teams and fans expect from their new rookies? Coaches who game-planned against them weigh in.

There's considerable excitement around next year's draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.

Alijah Martin, delayed in his first chance to work out for the Raptors when he forgot his passport, made sure he brought it to New York for the draft.

Who won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Kevin Pelton grades every team's moves.

The Suns opened the second round of the NBA draft by taking Rasheer Fleming after agreeing to acquire the pick earlier Thursday from the Timberwolves.

Ace Bailey's representatives informed a team drafting inside the top five they didn't want that team to select the Rutgers wing, and that he wouldn't report if they did, sources told ESPN.