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Apr 08, 2026
If the Miami Heat are going to find their way back to the NBA playoffs, they'll have to survive the play-in tournament.
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Apr 08, 2026
Jayson Tatum said that although he's not thrilled to return to the arena where he tore an Achilles less than a year ago, he is aiming to treat Thursday's matchup against the Knicks at MSG as "just another game."
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Apr 07, 2026
Brad Stevens said Tuesday that he's happy with the Boston Celtics' play this season as well as his current role with the team.
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Apr 07, 2026
Doc Rivers declined to give a definitive answer but spoke about his desire to spend more time with his grandchildren when he was asked Tuesday about his coaching future.
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Apr 07, 2026
The Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical team examined the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body when the Lakers guard received an MRI by the Mavs' staff.
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Apr 07, 2026
Bulls CEO and president Michael Reinsdorf, who is looking for a new head of basketball operations after firing Arturas Karnisovas earlier this week, said Tuesday that retaining Billy Donovan as head coach would be a major requirement.
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Apr 07, 2026
There's optimism Spurs star Victor Wembanyama (rib contusion) will play in at least one of the Spurs' remaining three games to qualify for postseason awards.
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Apr 07, 2026
Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.
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Apr 07, 2026
The Lakers ruled LeBron James out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder with left foot soreness.
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Apr 07, 2026
A lost season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.
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Apr 07, 2026
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.
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Apr 07, 2026
A lost season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.
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Apr 07, 2026
NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch this week.
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Apr 07, 2026
Minnesota can lock up a top-six spot Tuesday. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Monday.
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Apr 07, 2026
Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Nuggets rallied from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Blazers and move into the No. 3 seed in the West.
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Apr 07, 2026
The Grizzlies tied the NBA single-game record with 29 3-pointers on Monday but still lost 142-126 at home to the Cavaliers.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Spurs ruled out Victor Wembanyama for the second half of Monday's win against the 76ers because of a left rib contusion.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Bulls fired vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. So ... what now? Here's what our insiders are hearing.
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Apr 06, 2026
Cade Cunningham was upgraded to doubtful to play Monday, signaling the Pistons' All-Star point guard could be nearing a return.
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Apr 06, 2026
Luka Doncic is in Spain on Monday to receive an injection in his injured hamstring with the hope to promote healing and expedite his return to the court
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Apr 06, 2026
The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley.
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Apr 06, 2026
NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 regular season.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks signed ex-Pacers C Tony Bradley on Monday to shore up their inside depth for the playoffs. Bradley averaged 4 points, 2.8 rebounds in 38 games for the Pacers.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Pistons are the 1-seed, but there's plenty still to be decided. Plus, updated playoff projections and more.
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Apr 06, 2026
NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 regular season.
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Apr 06, 2026
Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 29 points in 26 minutes Sunday night against the Rockets, a performance that was missing only the final punctuation point.
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Apr 06, 2026
Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain as he and Austin Reaves target a return to the Lakers' lineup during the playoffs.
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Apr 06, 2026
Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in an attempt to expedite his return to play, his agent said.
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Apr 06, 2026
After putting up 45 points in a near-triple double Sunday, Cooper Flagg passed Kon Knueppel as the favorite for Rookie of the Year.
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Apr 05, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers star said Saturday that the two cities he doesn't like playing in right now are Milwaukee and Memphis.
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Apr 05, 2026
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
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Apr 05, 2026
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, coach Joe Mazzulla told reporters, as he makes his return one month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger.
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Apr 05, 2026
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic was upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors one month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger.
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Apr 05, 2026
The Detroit Pistons clinched homecourt advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cade Cunningham.
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Apr 05, 2026
Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday, he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.
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Apr 05, 2026
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates Saturday as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.
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Apr 04, 2026
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.
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Apr 04, 2026
LA's lead for the 3-seed is down to a half-game. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.
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Apr 04, 2026
Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday, he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.
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Apr 04, 2026
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.
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Apr 04, 2026
Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.
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Apr 04, 2026
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry on Saturday detailed the persistent and "unpredictable" right knee injury that has kept him out of the previous 27 games.
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Apr 04, 2026
The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo after the star forward told reporters that he is being held out despite being healthy enough to play.
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Apr 04, 2026
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic was upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors one month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger.
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Apr 04, 2026
Lakers guard Austin Reaves underwent an MRI on his left oblique/rib area Saturday and is questionable to play vs. the Mavericks on Sunday.
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Apr 04, 2026
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.
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Apr 04, 2026
Wemby & Co. head to Denver. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.
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Apr 04, 2026
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in Friday's 138-127 home loss to the Magic.
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Apr 04, 2026
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in a 138-127 home loss to the Magic.
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Apr 04, 2026
A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should relocate.
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Apr 03, 2026
The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the star forward told reporters Friday that he is being held out despite being healthy enough to play.
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Apr 03, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns took part in the Knicks' pregame warmups but was ultimately held out of Friday's game against the Bulls because of a right elbow impingement.
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Apr 03, 2026
A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture Friday following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should just relocate.
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Apr 03, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns took part in the Knicks' pregame warmups but was ultimately held out of Friday's game against the Bulls because of a right elbow impingement.
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Apr 03, 2026
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be to return from his latest injury.
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Apr 03, 2026
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be to return from his latest injury.
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Apr 03, 2026
Lakers star Luka Doncic has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will be out at least through the end of the regular season, the team announced Friday.
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Apr 03, 2026
Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.
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Apr 03, 2026
Following two successful scrimmages, Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to get official clearance for a Sunday return to the lineup after missing the previous 27 games with a persistent right knee issue, league sources told ESPN.
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Apr 03, 2026
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
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Apr 03, 2026
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
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Apr 03, 2026
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
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Apr 03, 2026
Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he won't reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons.
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Apr 03, 2026
Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.
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Apr 03, 2026
Victor Wembanyama got the night off Thursday night due to right ankle injury management, but the Spurs still beat the Clippers 118-99.
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Apr 03, 2026
Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.
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Apr 02, 2026
Phoenix guard Collin Gillespie set the Suns' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season on Thursday night.
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Apr 02, 2026
Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season.
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Apr 02, 2026
New Blazers owner Tom Dundon said the team's mindset is shifting from a mindset of developing young talent to having loftier goals, saying, "It's more fun to win."
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Apr 02, 2026
Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he can't reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons.
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Apr 02, 2026
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
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Apr 02, 2026
The panel identifies the NBA playoff futures bets that can pay off big.
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Apr 02, 2026
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will sit out Thursday night's matchup against the LA Clippers because of right ankle injury management.
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Apr 02, 2026
Only one game Friday features a pair of playoff teams. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Thursday.
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Apr 02, 2026
The Wizards have apologized for an April Fools' "skit" in which a planted fan was seemingly tricked into believing he made a half-court shot for $10,000, saying the entire bit was scripted but that they "missed the mark."
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Apr 02, 2026
Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham will be out at least another week as he continues to recover from a collapsed lung.
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Apr 02, 2026
Built to disrupt, the Intuit Dome's most intense section affects games in real time by turning fans into participants -- and opponents into targets.
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Apr 02, 2026
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
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Apr 02, 2026
Luka and SGA go head-to-head. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Wednesday.
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Apr 02, 2026
What was actually in Leonard's contract? What do league insiders think of it? Here's what we know about the allegations -- and where the investigation stands.
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Apr 02, 2026
After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.
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Apr 02, 2026
After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.
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Apr 02, 2026
Rap megastar J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
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Apr 02, 2026
The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history Wednesday night, scoring 53 points in the opening 12 minutes of a 147-129 victory over the Miami Heat.
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Apr 01, 2026
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
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Apr 01, 2026
The NBA has fined the Trail Blazers $100,000 and suspended assistant GMs Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva for two weeks for illegal contact made with Yang Hansen in December 2023 - two years before the 7-footer from China was drafted.
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Apr 01, 2026
Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" with Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia about Phoenix's head coaching job last summer before the team ultimately hired Jordan Ott.
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Apr 01, 2026
The Lakers continue to see their championship odds shorten, while Victor Wembanyama is still in the mix with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP.
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Apr 01, 2026
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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Apr 01, 2026
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
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Apr 01, 2026
Advancing in the fantasy basketball playoffs means finding available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
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Apr 01, 2026
With just a handful of matchups left for each team in the regular season, where do all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings?
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Apr 01, 2026
San Antonio will try to keep pace with OKC. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Tuesday.
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Apr 01, 2026
Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points and adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.
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Apr 01, 2026
The Pistons clinched their first Central Division title since the 2007-08 season with a win over the Raptors on Tuesday.
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Apr 01, 2026
As the Warriors face another season lost to injuries, Green confronts an uncertain future.
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Apr 01, 2026
The Pistons clinched their first Central Division title since the 2007-08 season with a win over the Raptors on Tuesday.
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Mar 31, 2026
Stephen Curry finally received the medical green light to compete in a five-on-five scrimmage, the latest and largest step toward a potential return for his persistent right knee injury.
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Mar 31, 2026
Stephen Curry took the latest and largest step toward a return from a persistent right knee injury, getting the green light to compete in a five-on-five scrimmage.
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Mar 31, 2026
Former WNBA MVP and champions Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with former NBA star A'mare Stoudemire and current coach Doc Rivers will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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