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Jan 14, 2026

Hornets to retire Dell Curry's No. 30 in March
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Sources: Young to be out through All-Star break
New Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Hornets to retire Dell Curry's No. 30 jersey
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Fast break: Porter Jr.'s trade window, Daniels' poor shooting from 3 and more
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Michael Porter Jr.'s high usage and heavy trade interest to Dyson Daniels' 3-point struggles and more.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Fantasy fast break: Porter Jr.'s trade window, Daniels' poor shooting from 3, and more
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Michael Porter Jr.'s high usage and heavy trade interest to Dyson Daniels' 3-point struggles and more.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Why averaging a 25 PPG triple-double is in range for Jalen Johnson after Trae Young trade
Johnson's numbers should get even better following the Trae Young deal.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Sources: Hornets to retire Dell Curry's jersey
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Grizzlies' Edey (ankle) to miss another 6 weeks
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will miss another six weeks to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle that has sidelined him since Dec. 7, the team announced Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Who deserves to make the NBA All-Star team: We made 25 picks
Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Dirk linking up with Wagner brothers leads top Magic-Grizz scenes in Europe
The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic crossed the Atlantic this week to play regular-season games in Berlin and London.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Morant on possible Grizzlies exit: 'Live with it'
Ja Morant says he has to "live with it" over the possibility of the Grizzlies seeking to trade him. He also told reporters he will "hopefully" play in a pair of games in Europe this week.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Suns on the rise, Celtics backslide
The 2025-26 regular season is almost halfway over. Where do all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings?

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Who should be an NBA All-Star? Bontemps' full roster, plus two agonizing decisions
Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

LeBron separates himself from agent's Reaves take
LeBron James cleared the air following the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, separating himself from the opinion of his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who said that L.A. should trade away fan favorite Austin Reaves.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Mavs' Davis won't have surgery, out six weeks
After a second opinion with a specialist, Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery to his injured hand and will be reevaluated in six weeks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Fueled by SGA's 34, Thunder respond, swat Spurs
Still smarting after a loss to the Spurs on Christmas Day, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder responded with authority Tuesday night, as the defending NBA champions authored a 119-98 home victory over San Antonio.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Blazers' Hansen exits, returns after knee to head
Trail Blazers reserve center Yang Hansen walked off the court on his own after a scary collision and head injury midway through the fourth quarter against the Warriors on Tuesday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 14, 2026

Giannis boos fans back as Bucks drubbed at home
Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to boos from his home fans in kind, giving two thumbs down to the crowd following an and-1 layup during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Wolves.

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

Mavs' Davis won't have surgery; out six weeks
After a second opinion with a specialist, Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery to his injured hand and will be reevaluated in six weeks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

NBA sides with Celts' Mazzulla: Screen was illegal
The NBA sided with Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on Tuesday, saying in its Last Two Minutes Report that Indiana Pacers star Pascal Siakam did indeed set an illegal screen ahead of his game-winning shot against Boston the previous night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

Sources: AD out several months for hand surgery
Anthony Davis is expected to have surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand and miss the next several months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

The budding Spurs-Thunder rivalry that could shape the future of the West
The Spurs and Thunder face each other Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

Clips to Thunder, Pels to Hawks and more NBA draft assets to watch at the trade deadline
Plenty of coveted draft assets could move at the deadline. Bobby Marks examines the picks, swaps and protections to watch.

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

Are blockbuster trades actually worth it? Evaluating 14 deals since 2013
As teams shy away from dealing first-rounders for stars, which moves have succeeded -- and which failed?

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

6 questions, same Mazzulla retort: 'illegal screen'
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked six questions after his team's 98-96 loss to the Pacers on Monday night, and to each one, his answer was the same: "Illegal screen."

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Which new names enter the first round?
Which new names enter Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft and who slid into the top 30 picks or out of the first round?

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

Lakers shoot 8-of-36 from 3, fail to contain Kings
After a historically inept performance by their 3-point defense in a 124-112 loss to the hapless Kings on Monday, the Lakers blamed their own shoddy shooting as the reason for the defeat.

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

Mazzulla calls out refs, repeats 'illegal screen'
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked six questions after his team's 98-96 loss to the Pacers on Monday night, and to each one, his answer was the same: "Illegal screen."

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

In potential Toronto finale, 76ers' Lowry lauded
76ers guard Kyle Lowry, 39, a six-time All-Star and former Raptor, received an ovation when he checked in for the final 1:57 of Philadelphia's 115-102 win at Toronto Monday in what could be his final appearance in the city where he won the 2019 NBA title.

ESPN NBA
Jan 13, 2026

Harden passes Shaq for 9th on all-time scoring list
Clippers star James Harden passed Shaquille O'Neal for ninth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

ESPN NBA
Jan 12, 2026

NBA fines Celtics' Brown $35K for ref criticism
The NBA fined Celtics star Jaylen Brown $35,000 on Monday because of "public criticism of the officiating" after the team's 100-95 loss to the Spurs over the weekend.

ESPN NBA
Jan 12, 2026

Gobert suspended, to miss Wolves' game at Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 12, 2026

Pickups: McConnell, Watson, Nurkic among top players to add
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 12, 2026

Are blockbuster NBA trades actually worth it? We evaluated 14 big deals since 2013
As teams shy away from dealing first-rounders for stars, which trades have been the biggest successes and utter failures?

ESPN NBA
Jan 12, 2026

Slippery court forces Bulls, Heat grueling stretch
The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat will have a stretch of four games in five days later this month after a slippery court issue forced the postponement of a game between the two teams last week.

ESPN NBA
Jan 12, 2026

LeBron gets jersey patch honoring 23rd season
To mark his record 23rd season, LeBron James will wear a jersey patch featuring a silhouette of his pregame chalk toss and the colors of the teams he has played for.

ESPN NBA
Jan 12, 2026

Four first-round picks for a star?! It's risky. Lessons from the past 14 blockbuster trades
As teams shy away from dealing first-rounders for stars, which trades have been the biggest successes and utter failures?

ESPN NBA
Jan 12, 2026

Party like '99? Three reasons for -- and three against -- New York winning the East
Nearly halfway through the season, do the Knicks look any closer to reaching the Finals for the first time in 26 years?

ESPN NBA
Jan 12, 2026

Ant sinks winner to cap wild Wolves rally vs. Spurs
Anthony Edwards put the finishing touches on a wild, comeback win for Minnesota over San Antonio, a game they opened by trailing 16-0.

ESPN NBA
Jan 11, 2026

Wagner makes debut, joins Magic for Germany trip
Orlando's Moritz Wagner received an ovation when came off the bench on Sunday against New Orleans, ultimately making his season debut versus the Pelicans hours before he flew home to Germany for the Magic's international games with the Memphis Grizzlies.

ESPN NBA
Jan 11, 2026

Fantasy picks, DFS, betting tips
Jim McCormick breaks down Sunday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.

ESPN NBA
Jan 11, 2026

C's Brown rips refs after loss: 'I'll take the fine'
Celtics star Jaylen Brown was furious with the officiating in his team's 100-95 loss to the Spurs, saying he's tired of not getting the same calls as the opponent.

ESPN NBA
Jan 10, 2026

Mavs' Kidd ejected for arguing with ref Foster
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was ejected midway through the first quarter of Dallas' game at Chicago after arguing with referee Scott Foster.

ESPN NBA
Jan 10, 2026

Schroder suspended for trying to strike Doncic
Kings point guard Dennis Schroder was suspended three games for confronting and attempting to hit Luka Doncic after a loss to the Lakers on Dec. 28.

ESPN NBA
Jan 10, 2026

Magic's Moritz Wagner to return from ACL on Sun.
Magic big man Moritz Wagner will make his return from an ACL tear Sunday vs. the Pelicans.

ESPN NBA
Jan 10, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Where Mavs, Hawks and others stack up ahead of trade deadline
Where do all 30 NBA teams stack up one month ahead of the 2026 trade deadline?

ESPN NBA
Jan 10, 2026

?? Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.

ESPN NBA
Jan 10, 2026

Sources: Mavs' Davis (hand) out; surgery possible
The Mavericks said on Friday that Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, an injury that could require surgery that would sideline him for several months, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jan 10, 2026

Giannis gets block, steal on LeBron, plus his jersey
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo helped seal Milwaukee's 105-101 victory against the Lakers on Friday night with a pair of clutch defensive plays down the stretch against LeBron James.

ESPN NBA
Jan 10, 2026

Durant passes Wilt for 7th on career scoring list
Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh on the NBA's career scoring list when he hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter of the Rockets' game against the Trail Blazers on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

NBA official Kennedy exits 76ers-Magic with injury
NBA official Bill Kennedy left the court in a wheelchair after suffering an apparent leg injury during the first quarter of the 76ers-Magic game on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Young embraces 'opportunity' to help revitalize Wiz
The Wizards expect change at the excitement, win and fan-participation levels once the newly introduced Trae Young dons their uniform at a to-be-determined time.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Risers and fallers: Michael Porter Jr., Derrick White among hottest players this week
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Sources: Mavs' Davis (hand) out, surgery possible
The Mavericks said on Friday that Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, an injury that could require surgery that would sideline him for several months, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Ja Morant trade guide: Four offers for Memphis -- if it can find a suitor
After a tumultuous tenure in Memphis, Ja Morant could find a new home. Here are four trades the Grizzlies should consider.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Sources: Grizzlies open to offers on Morant move
The Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially trade Ja Morant, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant, 26, is eligible to sign up to a three-year, $178 million extension this summer.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

'Not sure why they felt the need': NBA execs on the Trae deal and trade season's next move
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the Trae Young deal and what comes next for the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Young writes Hawks farewell, embraces Wiz move
Trae Young addressed his trade to the Wizards on social media, writing that he was willing to take a chance outside Atlanta for the first time in his NBA career.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

The 2026 championship parlays: From conservative plays to huge potential payouts
We go on record picking this year's champions, beginning with the CFP and ending with the World Series

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

The 2026 championship parlays: Who will take home this year's trophies?
We go on record picking this year's champions, beginning with the CFP and ending with the World Series

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Latest NBA trade intel: What's next for Atlanta, Washington, other teams after the Trae Young deal
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the Trae Young deal and what comes next for the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Heat-Bulls ppd. due to condensation on court
The scheduled game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat was postponed because of condensation on the court in Chicago on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Pacers' Carlisle finally reaches 1,000-win mark
Indiana coach Rick Carlisle waited a full month to earn career win No. 1,000, becoming the 11th coach to reach the milestone when the Pacers won at Charlotte on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Ant 3rd youngest to 10k points: 'Lot more to go'
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, behind LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

ESPN NBA
Jan 09, 2026

Ant 3rd-youngest to 10k points: 'Lot more to go'
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, behind LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

Heat-Bulls PPD due to condensation on court
The scheduled game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat was postponed because of condensation on the court in Chicago on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

Wolves hold moment of silence for Renee Good
The Timberwolves held a moment of silence before their game Thursday night for the 37-year-old woman fatally shot in her car by an ICE officer.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

Louisville reveals Donovan Mitchell-designed 'Spida' uniforms
The Donovan Mitchell-designed uniforms features nods to his "Spida" nickname.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

ESPN NBA ratings off to best start since 2010-11
ESPN has had one of its most-viewed starts to the NBA regular season since it started to carry games in 2002.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

Giannis says he would 'never' ask Bucks for trade
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says there "will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment" that he asks the team to trade him, adding he plans to be with Milwaukee for the rest of his career.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

Knueppel, Adebayo headline biggest surprises and disappointments
Our panel of fantasy basketball experts lists their biggest surprises and disappointments so far this season.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

NBA trade proposals: Why teams should consider these six offers
Let's help Milwaukee build around Giannis, the Lakers and the Timberwolves fill major needs, and Golden State end its long saga.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

Six NBA trade proposals: How the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and others could make major moves
Let's help Milwaukee build around Giannis, the Lakers and the Timberwolves fill major needs, and Golden State end its long saga.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

Don't be surprised if ... Jayson Tatum returns this season, Kawhi Leonard remains hot
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Cedric Coward and more.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

Spurs' Sochan: 'Polite exchange' with Vanderbilt
Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan downplayed the severity of a postgame incident Wednesday that involved Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt poking him in the face.

ESPN NBA
Jan 08, 2026

Grading the Trae Young trade: How did the Hawks and Wizards fare?
Trae Young is headed from the Hawks to the Wizards. Which team fared best? We graded the trade.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

?? NBA trade tracker: Details for every deal
What deals are getting done in the NBA? Here's every trade of the 2025-26 regular season, starting with the Hawks dealing away franchise star Trae Young.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

Cunningham (wrist) sits out Pistons' win vs. Bulls
Cade Cunningham will miss the Detroit Pistons' game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night with a wrist contusion.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

Sources: Hawks end Young era, send G to Wiz
The Hawks are trading four-time All-Star Trae Young to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources said.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

Is there a clear winner in the Trae Young trade? Grading the deal for the Hawks, Wizards
Trae Young is headed from the Hawks to the Wizards. Which team fared best? We graded the trade.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

LeBron ruled out vs. Spurs with multiple injuries
Lakers star LeBron James will not play against the Spurs on Wednesday -- the second game of a back-to-back -- with the team citing multiple injuries.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

Cunningham (wrist) out for Pistons' game vs. Bulls
Cade Cunningham will miss the Detroit Pistons' game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night with a wrist contusion.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

NBA Futures: Thunder remain huge championship favorites; Nuggets next
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still favorites to repeat as champions, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic the two leaders in the MVP race.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

Sources: Hawks' Young prefers trade to Wizards
Hawks star Trae Young has the Washington Wizards as his preferred destination as player and his current team work together on a possible trade, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

Roster overhaul, six pillars and the Pittsburgh Steelers: Inside the Kings' latest revamp
The Kings fired Mike Brown last season, but one year later don't seem any closer to finding their way.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

Power Rankings: Where Mavs, Hawks and others stack up ahead of trade deadline
Where do all 30 NBA teams stack up one month ahead of the 2026 trade deadline?

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

Italian team, down to 1 player, ousted by forfeit
An Italian basketball team was left with just one player on the court during a European game, leading to an automatic loss and elimination from the competition.

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

LeBron says it's on him to bend game around Luka
Amid his recent scoring surge, Lakers star LeBron James reiterated Tuesday night that teammate Luka Doncic doesn't "need to bend his game [for me]," adding, "It's up to us to bend our game around him."

ESPN NBA
Jan 07, 2026

Wemby has 30 in return, sits out crunch time loss
Victor Wembanyama had 30 points off the bench in his return to the court Tuesday, but his minutes restriction had him sitting on the bench for the last 3:46 of a one-point loss to the Grizzlies.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Wemby has 30 in return; sits out crunch time loss
Victor Wembanyama had 30 points off the bench in his return to the court Tuesday, but his minutes restriction had him sitting on the bench for the last 3:46 of a one-point loss to the Grizzlies.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Wemby returns, to come off bench vs. Grizzlies
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will make his return Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies after sitting out the past two games because of a bone bruise in his left knee, coach Mitch Johnson said.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Kings' Murray to miss 3-4 weeks with ankle sprain
Kings forward Keegan Murray is out at least three to four weeks with a left ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Cavs without Strus for at least another month
Cavaliers forward Max Strus will be sidelined for at least another month as he continues to recover from surgery on his broken left foot.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Thunder trying to 'be resilient' after 6-6 stretch
The defending champion Thunder, who entered the season with a 24-1 record, are struggling through a 6-6 stretch.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Best trade fits for 16 contenders -- and two wild-card teams
One month from the NBA trade deadline, which top contending teams could make a move for a potential playoff push?

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Best fits for 16 contenders -- and two wild-card teams
One month from the NBA trade deadline, which top contending teams could make a move for a potential playoff push?

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

?? 'Bing Bong': Pistons troll Knicks after big win
The Detroit Pistons recorded their fourth-largest regular-season victory over the New York Knicks.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Four trade proposals for Trae Young: What could Atlanta get for the star guard?
Young could become trade season's first domino. Let's help Atlanta find the best move for its star guard.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

NBA trade deadline: Best fits for Bucks, Lakers and top contenders
One month from the NBA trade deadline, which top contending teams could make a move for a potential playoff push?

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