The biggest Day 4 deals, and what matters most during the NBA's free-agent frenzy
NBA free agency is rolling along. Kevin Pelton is weighing in on all the comings and goings, including Julius Randle agreeing to an extension with the Knicks.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
48-24, 2nd in Atlantic
- 4/23W 109-104
- 4/25W 128-119
- 4/27W 116-103
- 4/29W 130-113
- 4/30L 128-109
- 5/2L 117-114
- 5/4L 124-118
- 5/6L 113-109
- 5/8W 125-119
- 5/11W 115-107
- 5/12W 128-116
- 5/15W 105-91
- 5/16W 123-109
- 5/22W 104-93
- 5/25W 130-108
- 5/28L 125-119
- 5/30W 141-126
- 6/1W 123-109
- 6/5W 115-107
- 6/7W 125-86
- 6/10L 86-83
- 6/13L 107-96
- 6/15W 114-108
- 6/17L 104-89
- 6/19L 115-111
- Full Schedule
Why Max doesn't see the Lakers winning the title over the Nets (1:54)
How Kevin Durant carried Team USA to the Olympic final (0:52)
Trade grades: How dealing for Spencer Dinwiddie boosts the Wizards' playoff chances
The Wizards had to get creative to land Spencer Dinwiddie, constructing a five-team trade to get it done. Kevin Pelton breaks down every angle.
Sources: Wiz to get Dinwiddie in sign-and-trade
The Wizards are finalizing a sign-and-trade to acquire Nets free-agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie on a three-year, $60 million deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
LaMarcus Aldridge seriously considering return to NBA (0:57)
Wizards agree to a sign-and-trade for Dinwiddie (0:52)
Sources: Ex-All-Star Aldridge eyeing NBA return
After medical consultation, seven-time All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge is seriously considering a return to the NBA this season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Patty Mills agrees to 2-year deal with Nets (0:35)
Bench press: Nets adding Mills, retaining Brown
The Brooklyn Nets bolstered their bench on Tuesday, reaching a deal with Patty Mills and retaining Bruce Brown, who is signing his qualifying offer.
Why KD is already the greatest American Olympic basketball player (0:49)
KD powers U.S. past Rubio, Spain and into semis
Kevin Durant's shooting rescued Team USA again Tuesday, as the Americans overcame a 10-point deficit and withstood 38 points from Ricky Rubio to beat Spain 95-81 and advance to the semifinals of the Olympic men's basketball tournament.
How the Nets can fill out their roster around the Big Three (2:04)
Source: Guard Dinwiddie nears deal with Wizards
Free-agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie is nearing a deal with the Wizards, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Ex-All-Star F Griffin returns to Nets on 1-year deal
Blake Griffin is returning to the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year deal, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
RaiQuan Gray's NBA draft profile (0:17)
Kessler Edwards' NBA draft profile (0:21)
Day'Ron Sharpe's NBA draft profile (0:22)
Cameron Thomas' NBA draft profile (0:21)
NBA trade grades: Who wins the Phoenix Suns-Brooklyn Nets deal for Landry Shamet?
The Nets have traded Landry Shamet to the Suns for Jevon Carter and the No. 29 pick in the 2021 draft. Kevin Pelton grades the deal.
Sources: Nets trade Shamet to Suns for 29th pick
The Nets traded shooter Landry Shamet to the Suns for point guard Jevon Carter and the No. 29 pick in Thursday's draft.
Nets assistant D'Antoni leaving Nash's staff
Mike D'Antoni is leaving the Brooklyn Nets, forcing Steve Nash to make another change on his coaching staff.
Nets' Tsais commit $220M to study of athletes
The Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation launched the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, which combines six public and private institutions aiming to study the biological principles contributing to peak performance in athletes.
NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Where the Bucks, Suns and every team stand right now
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
Nets open as '21-22 favorites; Lakers, Bucks next
The Brooklyn Nets have opened as the favorites to win the 2021-22 NBA championship, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks.
2020-21 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 49 | 23 | .681 | - | W2 |
| Brooklyn | 48 | 24 | .667 | 1 | W5 |
| New York | 41 | 31 | .569 | 8 | W3 |
| Boston | 36 | 36 | .500 | 13 | L1 |
| Toronto | 27 | 45 | .375 | 22 | L7 |
2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game118.62nd
Rebounds Per Game44.414th
Assists Per Game26.87th
Points Allowed115.226th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(27) | Cameron Thomas | SG | LSU |
| 2(14) | Kessler Edwards | SF | Pepperdine |
| 2(19) | Marcus Zegarowski | PG | Creighton |
| 2(29) | RaiQuan Gray | PF | Florida State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 35 | 37 | .486 |
| 2018-19 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 54 | .341 |