Writing the summary…
The NBA teams most desperate to win, ranked from 1 to 30
Original reporting
ESPN: read the full reportRelated stories

NFL suspends Rams LT Jackson two games for punch after Bills game
The NFL on Tuesday suspended Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson for two games without pay after he punched Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb following Monday night's game in Los Angeles.
👀 College Football Bottom 10: Texas takes major fall
There's no mercy for Texas: One loss and the Longhorns land on our dubious list.
SEC: LSU dispute remains 'live,' school lacks institutional control
The SEC is opposing LSU's request to dismiss the conference's lawsuit against the university and its officials, saying a live controversy still exists between the parties.
Parsons: 'Daniels probably cost my man Dan Quinn his job' with Commanders
Micah Parsons said on his podcast that Jayden Daniels' mistake at the end of overtime Sunday will probably end up getting Commanders coach Dan Quinn fired.
'Fastball Freddy' cranks up velocity, shuts down Guardians as Rays even ALCS
The Guardians knew what was coming but still couldn't touch starter Freddy Peralta, who topped 99 mph on his fastball and threw six scoreless innings as the Rays took Game 2 of the ALCS.
Game 1 star Ramirez shoulders blame as two costly miscues sink Guardians
Guardians star Jose Ramirez expressed regret for a pair of costly fourth-inning miscues that led to three unearned runs for the Rays, who evened the series with a 3-1 win in Game 2.