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Feb 25, 2026
The Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
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Feb 25, 2026
The Cavaliers ruled out guard James Harden for Wednesday night's game at Milwaukee after he suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks.
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Feb 25, 2026
The Cavaliers ruled out guard James Harden for Wednesday night's game at Milwaukee after he suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks.
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Feb 25, 2026
Jontay Porter, banned for life by the NBA for gambling in 2024 and currently awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a related federal charge, is planning to play for an upstart pro basketball league.
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Feb 25, 2026
Jontay Porter, banned for life by the NBA for gambling in 2024 and currently awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a related federal charge, is planning to play for an upstart pro basketball league.
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Feb 25, 2026
Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants more star players participating in All-Star Weekend events when Phoenix hosts next year -- and is hoping to entice them by offering a $1 million prize to the winners of the slam dunk and 3-point contests.
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Feb 25, 2026
The Cavaliers said guard James Harden is questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Bucks after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks.
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Feb 25, 2026
Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joined the Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka.
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Feb 25, 2026
The Thunder, Nuggets and Spurs have the top odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham's MVP odds continue to get shorter.
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Feb 25, 2026
The odds to win the NBA's regular-season MVP have tightened, with the top two betting favorites -- Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver's Nikola Jokic -- at risk of not qualifying for the award
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Feb 25, 2026
The Cavaliers said guard James Harden is questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Bucks after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks.
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Feb 25, 2026
A look around the league reveals Zion Williamson finding the ability to stay on the court, plus emerging options on the Clippers, Kings and Jazz.
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Feb 25, 2026
Our NBA insiders break down the biggest questions for 10 lottery-bound teams after the trade deadline and ahead of the draft.
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Feb 25, 2026
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams land coming out of the All-Star break.
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Feb 25, 2026
In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.
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Feb 25, 2026
The Lakers lost to the Magic 110-109 on Tuesday after a botched sidelines out-of-bounds play between LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the final seconds failed to produce a quality shot.
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Feb 25, 2026
After the Cavaliers beat the Knicks on Tuesday night, coach Kenny Atkinson noted the "renewed confidence" the addition of James Harden has brought to his team.
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Feb 25, 2026
The Pelicans raved over Dejounte Murray's return to action Tuesday, when he scored 13 points in his comeback from a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
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Feb 25, 2026
New Lakers president of business operations Lon Rosen made it clear that GM Rob Pelinka will remain in his role and be flanked by Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi.
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Feb 25, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga, after months of riding the bench in Golden State, shined in his debut for the Hawks.
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Feb 25, 2026
Hawks All-Star forward Jalen Johnson played only 5½ minutes before leaving Tuesday's win over the Wizards with a left hip flexor injury.
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Feb 24, 2026
Trae Young, who is recovering from a sprained right knee and quadriceps contusion, returned to Atlanta on Tuesday night, his first appearance in his longtime home since he was dealt to the Wizards in a blockbuster trade last month.
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Feb 24, 2026
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said the NBA did not speak with team doctors or players before issuing a $100K fine for violating the league's player participation policy, a claim the NBA has disputed.
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Feb 24, 2026
Bulls guard Anfernee Simons' aggravated a fractured left wrist that he suffered while with the Celtics, and the team did not offer a timeline for his return.
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Feb 24, 2026
Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe was diagnosed with a stress reaction of the left fibula and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, the team said Tuesday.
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Feb 24, 2026
Our NBA insiders break down the biggest questions for 10 lottery-bound teams after the trade deadline and ahead of the draft.
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Feb 24, 2026
The Suns will be without Dillon Brooks for four to six weeks as the guard recovers from surgery for a broken left hand.
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Feb 24, 2026
The Hawks have removed former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the starting lineup in favor of veteran CJ McCollum.
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Feb 24, 2026
Coby White is set to make his Charlotte Hornets debut on Tuesday night against his former Bulls team.
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Feb 24, 2026
One year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs bound for the playoffs.
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Feb 24, 2026
NBA insiders break down biggest questions for 10 lottery-bounds teams after the trade deadline and ahead of the draft.
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Feb 23, 2026
A grand jury returned a no-bill in the case involving former NBA guard Patrick Beverley, who was arrested last fall in what police called a "family violence" incident.
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Feb 23, 2026
Russell Westbrook scored 25 points as the Kings snapped a 16-game losing streak -- the longest in franchise history -- with a 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies on Monday night.
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Feb 23, 2026
The Spurs won their ninth straight game, beating the Pistons in a potential NBA Finals preview Monday night.
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Feb 23, 2026
The Spurs won their ninth-straight game Tueday in what could be an NBA Finals preview Monday night agaisnt the Pistons.
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Feb 23, 2026
Utah center Jusuf Nurkic will undergo nose surgery this week and miss the remainder of the season.
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Feb 23, 2026
Dejounte Murray is expected to make his return from a ruptured Achilles on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors.
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Feb 23, 2026
Another year brings another dunk for Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson.
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Feb 23, 2026
In a time of transition for USA basketball, here's what the squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like.
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Feb 23, 2026
The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend.
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Feb 23, 2026
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
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Feb 23, 2026
Kevin Durant told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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Feb 23, 2026
The Suns will be without Dillon Brooks for four to six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, as the guard recovers from a broken left hand.
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Feb 23, 2026
With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball?
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Feb 23, 2026
In a time of transition for USA basketball, here's what the 12-man squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like.
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Feb 23, 2026
After Jaylen Brown fueled the Celtics' win over the Lakers on Sunday, he received an MVP endorsement from the other side of the storied rivalry.
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Feb 22, 2026
Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.
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Feb 22, 2026
Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija, who has been battling lower back issues for weeks, left Sunday's win against the Suns.
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Feb 22, 2026
Bulls guard Anfernee Simons will have additional imaging on his injured left wrist Monday and see a hand specialist, coach Billy Donovan said.
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Feb 22, 2026
Nikola Jokic put up a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double on Sunday afternoon, but his Denver Nuggets still lost 128-117 to an undermanned Golden State Warriors team that was missing its four highest-paid players.
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Feb 22, 2026
Suns guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand Saturday night against Orlando. Brooks was still undergoing tests Sunday, and coach Jordan Ott wasn't sure when he might return to the floor.
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Feb 22, 2026
The 7-foot center is having his best season as a pro, averaging 9.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks heading into Sunday.
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Feb 22, 2026
Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for a few weeks, coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday.
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Feb 22, 2026
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis was a late scratch for Sunday's game against the Nuggets with what the team termed a general illness.
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Feb 22, 2026
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and forward Draymond Green (back soreness) were late scratches for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
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Feb 22, 2026
Lifeless for the first three quarters, the Knicks woke up in the fourth to overcome an 18-point deficit and take down the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night.
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Feb 21, 2026
Suns guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 21, 2026
Jalen Green hit a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
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Feb 21, 2026
The Bulls will be without guard Jaden Ivey for at least two weeks because of soreness in his left knee.
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Feb 21, 2026
The Lakers confirmed to ESPN on Saturday that they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season.
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Feb 21, 2026
Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least one week with a right hip strain he suffered against the Spurs on Thursday.
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Feb 20, 2026
The LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue made it clear Friday that the organization's goals remain the same.
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Feb 20, 2026
De'Andre Hunter had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days.
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Feb 20, 2026
Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has been chosen by Olympic athletes to represent them on the IOC executive board through the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
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Feb 20, 2026
The best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are some who should feature often.
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Feb 20, 2026
There's a clear solution the league should consider: Counting wins after the All-Star break.
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Feb 20, 2026
Should fantasy basketball managers keep or trade players like Tristan Vukcevic, Pascal Siakam and others?
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Feb 20, 2026
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.
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Feb 20, 2026
With so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.
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Feb 20, 2026
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the NBA regular season.
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Feb 20, 2026
One year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs bound for the playoffs.
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Feb 20, 2026
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN's Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.
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Feb 20, 2026
Suns guard Devin Booker was ruled out in the first half Thursday night because of right hip soreness.
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Feb 20, 2026
Kristaps Porzingis, making his Warriors debut in his first game since Jan. 7, opened slow but made an impact in his 17 minutes, scoring 12 points in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics.
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Feb 20, 2026
The Pistons' Cade Cunningham made his case to be the NBA's Most Valuable Player, erupting for 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 win over the Knicks.
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Feb 19, 2026
The city of Beverly Hills apologized to Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Thursday over inaccuracies in a previous statement, but Brown continued to take issue with the police shutting down his All-Star Weekend brand event.
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Feb 19, 2026
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said Thursday he feels "blessed" one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.
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Feb 19, 2026
Trae Young is getting closer to his Washington Wizards debut, but Anthony Davis still isn't ready for the practice court.
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Feb 19, 2026
Warriors star Stephen Curry will be re-evaluated again in 10 days for a persistent right knee injury, league sources told ESPN, sidelining him for at least another five games.
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Feb 19, 2026
Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 19, 2026
Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen is moving into the Los Angeles Lakers' front office in the latest significant change for the 17-time NBA champion organization following its sale last year.
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Feb 19, 2026
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will sit out the team's first game back from the All-Star break at Minnesota on Friday night because of a left midfoot sprain.
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Feb 19, 2026
The Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.
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Feb 19, 2026
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.
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Feb 19, 2026
Warriors star Stephen Curry had another MRI on his bothersome right knee in the past 24 hours that came back clean, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, but persistent pain and swelling have not allowed him to return to the court.
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Feb 19, 2026
Suns owner Mat Ishbia sounded off on the issue of tanking in the NBA, calling it a "losing behavior done by losers" and "much worse than any prop bet scandal."
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Feb 19, 2026
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is not listed on the team's injury report and is expected to play Thursday night against the Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash.
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Feb 19, 2026
The NBA has a tanking problem, but there's a clear solution the league should consider: counting wins after the All-Star break. Let us explain.
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Feb 19, 2026
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.
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Feb 19, 2026
The best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are players to count on down the stretch.
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Feb 19, 2026
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and more.
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Feb 19, 2026
The jersey worn by Cooper Flagg in the first half of his NBA debut has been sold for $1 million, a record for a collectible of the Mavericks rookie.
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Feb 19, 2026
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.
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Feb 19, 2026
The NBA has a tanking problem, but there's a clear solution the league should consider: counting wins after the All-Star break. Let us explain.
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Feb 19, 2026
A strong run after the NBA All-Star break is not rare. Which team could be the next to make a push?
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Feb 19, 2026
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
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Feb 18, 2026
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.
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Feb 18, 2026
The Golden State Warriors will be without star guard Stephen Curry when they exit the All-Star break on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics and the length of his ongoing absence is unclear.
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Feb 18, 2026
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Jan. 21.
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Feb 18, 2026
The Denver Nuggets are converting two-way Spencer Jones to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
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