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NBArank 2021: Five former No. 1 draft picks check in at 100-51
Our countdown of the league's best players is back for its 11th season. Which players made the cut? Here's a look at Nos. 100-51.
The players who could turn into (or back into) NBA superstars
The league's next superstar could be lurking in the first part of our countdown.
TOP HEADLINES
SIMMONS HOLDOUT
Woj: Ben Simmons intends to never play for Philly again
Stephen A. not surprised Ben Simmons isn't showing up to training camp
WHO COULD IMPLODE?
Predictions: Does Team Turmoil reside in Philadelphia or L.A. this season?
Which teams are headed for sudden rises and dramatic falls? Is Ben Simmons a Sixer on opening night? Will LeBron deliver another title to Lakerland? Our NBA forecast concludes with Team Turmoil, Team Turnaround and pressing NBA questions.
NBA PREDICTIONS
NBA predictions: Will the Warriors have the biggest turnaround this season?
Which teams are headed for sudden rises and dramatic falls? Is Ben Simmons a Sixer on opening night? Will LeBron deliver another title to Lakerland? Our NBA forecast concludes with Team Turmoil, Team Turnaround and pressing NBA questions.
THE UNDEFEATED
The Undefeated
Jaylen Brown on why it's important for Celtics and NBA to hire African American head coaches
'Whether it was because they were just trying to shut us up, or because they actually believed it was the right thing to do, it don't matter to me. That representation is important.'
FANTASY BASKETBALL
Fantasy basketball: Major changes at the top of draft make this the most interesting season in years
The top two rounds of fantasy basketball drafts look a lot different than recent years, making this one of the most interesting fantasy hoops seasons in years.
SHAQ'S MANSION MAKEOVER
Shaquille O'Neal's now $16.5 million Florida mansion is still on the market -- and underwent a huge makeover
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's Florida mansion underwent a big makeover in hopes of attracting potential buyers.
NBA PREDICTIONS
Win-loss records for Nets, Bucks and every East team
Our NBA Summer Forecast kicks off with records and standings predictions for the East.
Why our West forecast has the Lakers and Clippers headed in opposite directions
Are the Lakers locks for the No. 1 seed? Are the Clippers headed for the play-in?
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!
Kawhi, PG not entertained by Fitz and the Tantrums at Clippers' ceremony
Top Headlines
- Sources: Simmons won't report, done with 76ers
- Redick, 37, to retire after 15 seasons in NBA
- Warriors: Klay's making 'good progress' in rehab
- Ballmer: Clips forging 'own identity' with arena
- Giannis' mom, brother get Greek citizenship
- Ntilikina, Knicks' top pick in '17, signs with Mavs
- Six Ben Simmons trades we want to see
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ESPN Daily Podcast
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Playoff locks? (ESPN+)
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NBA predictions: Win-loss records for Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and every Eastern Conference team
The Nets and Bucks could be battling for conference supremacy all season long. Our NBA Summer Forecast kicks off with records and standings predictions for every East team.
Most likely to outperform (ESPN+)
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Five NBA rookies most likely to outperform this season
Which players are likely to make us ask why they weren't drafted higher? Mike Schmitz identifies five who have star potential.
Basketball: A Love Story
- Basketball: A Love Story
Stream the entire series on ESPN+
Director Dan Klores creates a vibrant mosaic of basketball by exploring the complex nature of love as it relates to the game. Stream 62 short stories on the NBA, ABA, college hoops, the women's game, international basketball, and socio-cultural issues told by 165 legends.
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