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Jan 29, 2026

Okongwu has dental fracture after elbow to face
The Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu suffered a dental fracture, losing at least one tooth, after being elbowed in the face. He will not play vs. the Rockets on Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Jan 29, 2026

Sources: Hayes, Bryant accept slam dunk invites
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and Spurs rookie Carter Bryant have accepted invitations to the NBA slam dunk contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, sources said.

ESPN NBA
Jan 29, 2026

Sources: Nuggets' Gordon to miss 4-to-6 weeks
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jan 29, 2026

?? Power Ranks: Can Pistons, Spurs catch OKC?
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.

ESPN NBA
Jan 29, 2026

The Warriors want Giannis, but does Giannis want t...
Can the Warriors make a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo? The biggest questions one week out from the deadline.

ESPN NBA
Jan 29, 2026

A Giannis trade, Jimmy Butler's future and the big...
Can the Warriors make a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo? The biggest questions one week out from the deadline.

ESPN NBA
Jan 29, 2026

Why the Wizards don't need Trae Young to be a fran...
The four-time All-Star wasn't brought in to be a franchise savior, the Wizards say. He was brought in to cultivate the player they believe is their next one, former No. 2 pick Alex Sarr.

ESPN NBA
Jan 29, 2026

Updated NBA Power Rankings: This might be the week...
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.

ESPN NBA
Jan 29, 2026

Blakeney goes from an NBA player to alleged game fixer
FBI investigation links 26 to an alleged point-shaving and wire-fraud conspiracy.

ESPN NBA
Jan 29, 2026

Tatum waiting to make call on a return this season...
Celtics All-Star forward Jayson Tatum told ESPN he hasn't made a decision about whether he will return from a torn Achilles tendon this season because he "wants to get it right the first time."

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

LeBron tears up during Cavaliers' tribute video
LeBron James teared up during a timeout when the Cavs showed video highlights of him scoring 25 straight points during Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference finals against the Pistons.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Stephen Currytakes home Sundance Film Festival awa...
The four-time NBA champion added another honor to his lengthy résumé on Tuesday night, this time off the court.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

The Lakers, the Cavaliers and LeBron's most domina...
There are many similarities between this season's Lakers team and the Cavaliers in 2017-18. He returns to Cleveland on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Jason Williams' rookie jersey sells for $140K
Jason Williams' game-worn home white Sacramento Kings jersey from the lockout-shortened 1998-99 NBA season, Williams' rookie year, has sold privately for $140,000. It's the most spent on any Williams item.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Sources: Rockets' Adams has surgery, season over
Rockets center Steven Adams, who is averaging 8.6 rebounds this season, has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

What 29 NBA teams can offer for Giannis -- and why 11 rise to the top
As the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

What we know about a potential Giannis trade: Why ...
The Bucks and an injured Antetokounmpo have reached a potential breaking point. What's next in Milwaukee?

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

What we know about a potential Giannis trade: Why the Bucks could make a deal now
The Bucks and an injured Antetokounmpo have reached a potential breaking point. What's next in Milwaukee?

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from arou...
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Bobby Marks' NBA trade deadline guide: What to kno...
What deals could kick-start the trade deadline? Marks examines the players, picks and priorities you need to know for every team.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

NBA Futures: Celtics make a big leap, SGA distance...
The Boston Celtics now have the third-shortest odds to win the NBA championship, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to distance himself in the MVP race.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

What 29 NBA teams can offer for Giannis -- and why...
As the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Trade Giannis now?! All we know about what's next ...
The Bucks and an injured Antetokounmpo have reached a potential breaking point. What's next in Milwaukee?

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Sources: Giannis preps for Bucks exit amid offers
Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home ahead of the trade deadline as several teams have made aggressive offers to the Bucks, league sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Cavs' Mobley sidelined by calf strain for 2nd time...
Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley will miss the next 1-3 weeks because of a left calf strain, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecomb top Rising Stars picks
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe were the first three picks for the NBA's Rising Stars Challenge.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Fast break: Nurkic piling up triple-doubles, Spenc...
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Jusuf Nurkic's incredible stretch to Cam Spencer's assist barrage and more.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Pickups: Look at Melton, Hield to help fill Butler...
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

How the NBA community helped JJ Redick and his fam...
A year after fires burned across Los Angeles, Redick has become a public face of the rebuild.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Copy of The Lakers, the Cavaliers and LeBron's most domina...
There are many similarities between this Lakers team and its season and the Cavaliers in 2017-18, which James says remains the best campaign of his illustrious career. He returns to Cleveland on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Updated NBA Power Rankings: This might be the week Detroit catches OKC
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

How the NBA community helped JJ Redick and his family rebuild
A year after fires burned across Los Angeles, Redick has become a public face of the rebuild.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

The Lakers, the Cavaliers and LeBron's most dominant season ever
There are many similarities between this Lakers team and its season and the Cavaliers in 2017-18, which James says remains the best campaign of his illustrious career. He returns to Cleveland on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 28, 2026

Power Rankings: Can the Pistons or Spurs catch the Thunder for the top spot?
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe get Rising Stars nods
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe were the first three picks for the NBA's Rising Stars Challenge.

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

Cavs' Mobley sidelined by calf strain for 2nd time
Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley will miss the next 1-3 weeks because of a left calf strain, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

Wembanyama 'horrified' by Minnesota shootings
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama on Tuesday articulated his thoughts on a pair of fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, saying, "Every day I wake up and see the news and I'm horrified."

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

Points league rankings: How Giannis' injury shakes things up
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Nikola Jokic moving up as he nears a return.

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

Benny the Bull picks new number after Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey retirement
Benny the Bull had worn No. 1 since 1969. In honor of Derrick Rose's jersey retirement, the beloved mascot decided to enter a new era.

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

Bobby Marks' NBA trade deadline guide: What to know about all 30 teams
What deals could kick-start the trade deadline? Marks examines the players, picks and priorities you need to know for every team.

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

Latest intel from Brian Windhorst's podcast
Here are the biggest highlights from Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

NBA trade deadline primer: 30 teams, 30 outlooks ahead of Feb. 5
What deals could kick-start the trade deadline? Bobby Marks examines the players, picks and priorities you need to know for every team.

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

The 10 teams that have the most to trade for Giannis
If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have what it will take to get a deal done?

ESPN NBA
Jan 27, 2026

Celtics pay tribute to champion Holiday in return
Jrue Holiday said his welcome back to Boston "brought back good times" and complimented Celtics fans for having his back while he played there.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

Curry, Green out for Dubs; Edwards out for Wolves
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green won't play for Golden State while Anthony Edwards is out for Minnesota in Monday's matchup.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

Mavs' Flagg headlines Rising Stars player pool
Ten rookies -- all of whom were taken in the lottery in June's draft -- and 11 sophomores, as well as seven players from the G League are slated to take part in next month's Rising Stars Challenge.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

Fantasy basketball points league rankings: How Giannis' injury shakes things up
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Nikola Jokic moving up as he nears a return.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

No return of the Mac: McClung sits dunk contest
Three-time defending NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will not defend his title, electing not to participate in the 2026 All-Star showcase.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

After Clippers' 15-3 run, fan follows through on eating his words
The Clippers' midseason surge turned a bold online statement into a literal follow-through.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

Bucks don't offer timetable for Giannis return
Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential return date remains uncertain as the Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

Buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

The 10 NBA teams that have the most to trade for Giannis
If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

?? Midseason lessons for all 30 NBA teams
What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

Pickups: Look at Melton, Hield to help fill Butler void
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.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

Should Milwaukee seek a Giannis trade? State of the Bucks, plus what 29 teams can offer
If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?

ESPN NBA
Jan 26, 2026

Fires, destruction and hope: One year later for JJ Redick, the Lakers and Los Angeles
A year after fires burned across Los Angeles, Redick has become a public face of the rebuild and seen firsthand the generosity of those around him.

ESPN NBA
Jan 25, 2026

Suns' Booker out at least week with ankle sprain
Suns guard Devin Booker, who averaged a team-high 25.4 points and 6.2 assists, will miss at least a week with a sprained right ankle.

ESPN NBA
Jan 25, 2026

Warriors' Kuminga out with bone bruise in knee
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and will be reevaluated "in the coming days," the team announced.

ESPN NBA
Jan 25, 2026

Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a deescalation of tensions and peace.

ESPN NBA
Jan 25, 2026

Nuggets-Grizz, Mavs-Bucks ppd. by winter storm
NBA matchups between the Nuggets and Grizzlies as well as the Mavericks and Bucks were among the sports events postponed because of the winter storm across much of the United States.

ESPN NBA
Jan 25, 2026

Grizz-Nuggets among events PPD by winter storm
Sunday's NBA matchup between the Nuggets and Grizzlies were among the sports events postponed because of the winter storm across much of the United States.

ESPN NBA
Jan 25, 2026

Buzz: Ripple effects from the Antetokounmpo, Morant injuries
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.

ESPN NBA
Jan 25, 2026

'Fantastic': Luka's clutch defense seals Lakers' win
Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Luka Doncic as "fantastic" after his clutch, late defensive plays against Dallas on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 25, 2026

Emotional Rose sees Bulls' No. 1 jersey retired
The Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey after Saturday's 106-103 victory against the Boston Celtics, and the former guard grew emotional throughout the ceremony.

ESPN NBA
Jan 25, 2026

Pistons clinch All-Star selection for Bickerstaff
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff was named a coach for the 2026 NBA-All Star game after his team clinched the East's best record.

ESPN NBA
Jan 24, 2026

Robinson sparks Knicks' rally in win vs. Sixers
The Knicks battled back from an early deficit to earn a hard-fought victory against the 76ers, their second straight victory after losing nine of their last 11 games.

ESPN NBA
Jan 24, 2026

Warriors-Wolves ppd. after Minneapolis shooting
The NBA has postponed Saturday's game between the Timberwolves and Warriors in Minneapolis amid growing unrest after a Saturday morning confrontation with federal immigration officers ended in a man being shot and killed.

ESPN NBA
Jan 24, 2026

Midseason lessons for all 30 teams: Trade dramas, standings surprises
What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26?

ESPN NBA
Jan 24, 2026

Morant out past trade deadline with elbow sprain
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow, meaning that he will be sidelined through the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

ESPN NBA
Jan 24, 2026

How a 3-year-old Knicks fan's viral videos led Jalen Brunson to meet his youngest -- but biggest -- fan
The young fan's viral Jalen Brunson impression traveled from Instagram to Madison Square Garden.

ESPN NBA
Jan 24, 2026

Giannis expects to miss 4-6 weeks with calf injury
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI on his right calf but said he expects the injury to sideline him for at least four to six weeks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 24, 2026

Kuminga injures knee, ankle, holding off on MRI
The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga told ESPN he will wait to see how his hyperextended knee feels Friday morning before deciding whether to get an MRI.

ESPN NBA
Jan 24, 2026

Nuggets' Gordon injures hamstring, awaits tests
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon injured his hamstring near the end of the second quarter and did not return for the second half of Friday's game against the Bucks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

Nuggets' Gordon (hamstring) exits vs. Bucks
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon injured his hamstring near the end of the second quarter and did not return for the second half of Friday's game against the Bucks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

Suns' Booker exits loss after rolling right ankle
Suns guard Devin Booker rolled his ankle late in the third quarter and limped off the court Friday night during a 110-103 loss to the Hawks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

Ex-Heat employee gets 3 years for jersey thefts
A former Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

NBA, college sports adjust due to winter storm
At least one NBA game and dozens of college basketball games across a wide swath of the country are rescheduled because of an approaching major winter storm.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

Themed concession items planned for Derrick Rose's jersey retirement
During his jersey retirement ceremony, the Chicago Bulls won't just be celebrating Derrick Rose in the rafters but also at concession stands.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

Keep, cut or add? What to do with George, Markkanen and six other trending players
Helping you decide whether to give up on a few struggling players or believe in those who are ascending.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

Inside the Buss family's $10B sale of the Lakers
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

NBA midseason report card: Cooper Flagg 'better than advertised'
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

Midseason lessons for all 30 NBA teams: Trade dramas, standings surprises dominate the first half
What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

KD, rising guards and bully ball: Inside the Rockets' Texas-sized offense
Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have bullied their way into one of the NBA's best offenses this season.

ESPN NBA
Jan 23, 2026

LeBron brushes off Buss report: 'Don't really care'
LeBron James said he wasn't bothered by an ESPN story this week that detailed his allegedly strained relationship with Lakers team governor Jeanie Buss, saying, "I don't care about how somebody feels about me."

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

'Big step': Embiid logs triple-double in 46 minutes
Joel Embiid put up a 32-point triple-double vs. the Rockets on Thursday. More importantly, he played 46 minutes -- the most he had played in a regular-season game in more than three years.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Kuminga injures knee, ankle; holding off on MRI
The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga told ESPN he will wait to see how his hyperextended knee feels Friday morning before deciding whether to get an MRI.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Kuminga leaves early after injuring ankle, knee
The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga had a strong start Thursday against the Mavs before his night was cut short because of a twisted ankle and knee hyperextension at the end of the first half.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Report card: Flagg 'better than advertised'
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

'She fired everyone': Inside the Buss family's $10B sale of the Lakers
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

'I was a deer in headlights': What it was like to defend Kobe
Years after Kobe dropped 81, those who went up against him shared what it was like to face the Black Mamba.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Report card: Flagg 'better than advertised
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Why Cooper Flagg is NOT atop our midseason rookie rankings
With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Don't be surprised if ... Cooper Flagg finishes as a top-25 fantasy option, Jalen Green averages 20 PPG
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Cooper Flagg, Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga and more.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

NBA eyes more Abu Dhabi games after extension
The NBA and Abu Dhabi's department of culture and tourism have extended their partnership, with the league agreeing to continue bringing preseason games to the Middle East.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Report card: Cooper Flagg 'better than advertised
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe: Who is the NBA's No. 1 rookie in our midseason rankings?
With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

We bought a soccer team! What NBA greats Kerr, Nash & Co. learned owning LaLiga's Mallorca
Steve Kerr and Steve Nash own Mallorca with a former USMNT international and an ex-tennis pro. What has it taught them about sport, leadership and life?

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Giannis cites chemistry, selfish play after routs
Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks' recent penchant for lopsided losses.

ESPN NBA
Jan 22, 2026

Giannis cites chemistry, selfish play after rout
Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks' recent penchant for lopsided losses.

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