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Last updated: September 16, 2026, 2:03 PM ET

NBA Future Power Rankings

ESPN insiders have stacked all 30 teams with a 2026-27 outlook, projecting how each franchise will look next season and as far out as 2029. The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs lead the way, while several rebuilding clubs face difficult decisions about their young cores. Brooklyn's offseason recap examines whether the Nets can finally build toward contention around their developing talent, with a Randle trade factoring into the equation.

Free Agency & Trades

The New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with veteran forward John Konchar on a one-year contract, per his agent George S. Langberg. In Los Angeles, Paul George said he is ready to prove himself with the Celtics after acknowledging fan angst over the trade that sent Jaylen Brown the other way. The Clippers and Raptors have completed the Kawhi Leonard trade, making the deal official after a month-long delay.

League Business

The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and their players' unions are urging lifetime bans for bettors who threaten athletes, pushing state gambling regulators to take action against escalating abuse. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league reviewed similar cases before penalizing the Clippers, insisting "competitive consequences" were necessary. Separately, Sophie Cunningham revealed she has discussed the WNBA job with Silver, weighing the soon-to-be-vacant commissioner's position.

Team Previews

Boston enters the season with Jayson Tatum returning as the catalyst following an offseason of significant change, leaving questions about whether the Celtics can still compete in an upgraded Eastern Conference. Philadelphia faces a math problem with four high-usage "super-users" in LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid, and must figure out how to share the ball effectively.

Retirement

Longtime NBA forward Taj Gibson is retiring after 17 seasons and joining the Chicago Bulls as an assistant coach, closing out a career defined by defensive grit and durability.