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Mar 07, 2026

Exhausted Wemby emotional after 25-point rally
Victor Wembanyama said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112 on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 07, 2026

LeBron (elbow), Ayton (knee) miss win vs. Pacers
The Lakers will be without LeBron James and two of their big men in Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber on Friday against the Pacers, the team announced.

ESPN NBA
Mar 07, 2026

Celts' Tatum calls 15-point return 'really good step'
Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he felt anxious in his first game in 298 days but was able to relax and finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 120-100 win over the Mavs.

ESPN NBA
Mar 07, 2026

Nuggets' Murray hobbles off, set for testing Sat.
Nuggets star Jamal Murray left with an ankle injury against the Knicks on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Achilles healed: Celtics' Tatum scores 15 in return
Jayson Tatum started his season debut in the Celtics' Friday night home game against the Mavericks. Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoffs less than 10 months ago.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Sources: Vucevic breaks finger, likely out month
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic fractured the ring finger on his right hand Friday, with sources telling ESPN's Shams Charania that he will miss approximately a month.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Why Tatum is coming back now and what it means for Boston
Here's the latest on Tatum's return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury -- and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks to go in the season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Achilles healed: Tatum starts for Celtics vs. Mavs
Jayson Tatum started his season debut in the Celtics' Friday night home game against the Mavericks. Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoffs less than 10 months ago.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

LeBron (elbow), Ayton (knee) out against Pacers
The Lakers will be without LeBron James and two of their big men in Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber on Friday against the Pacers, the team announced.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Achilles healed: Celtics OK Tatum for Fri. return
Jayson Tatum is officially available for the Celtics' Friday night home game against the Mavericks. Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoffs less than 10 months ago.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Risers and fallers: Sheppard, Achiuwa moving up; Vucevic, DeRozan sliding down
Should fantasy basketball managers keep players like Nikola Vucevic, Miles Bridges and others?

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Suns forward Brooks arrested on suspected DUI
Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Points league rankings: Where Young, Tatum rank upon return
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Trae Young and Jayson Tatum returning to the court.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
Brian, Vincent Goodwill and King McClure break down draft prospects, including the battle to be No. 1 pick.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

?? NBA All-Contract Team: Playoff contenders?
Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Sources: Celtics' Tatum expected to return Friday
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

As a 'mysterious' illness sidelines Kristaps Porzingis, the Warriors reckon with the future
The Warriors traded for Porzingis on Feb. 4. He made his debut on Feb. 19 and has not played since.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Ayton injures knee; LeBron (elbow) iffy for Friday
Deandre Ayton left Thursday night's loss to the Nuggets with a knee injury, and LeBron James complained of a sore elbow afterward and wasn't sure of his status for Friday's game against the Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Dubs surprise in OT as Curry says, 'Keep going'
In the hours leading up to the Warriors' overtime win in Houston on Thursday night, their absent superstar, Stephen Curry, sent their remaining big name, Draymond Green, a text message of encouragement.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Flagg return from injury spoiled by late Magic rally
Cooper Flagg returned to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup Thursday night after missing eight games because of a left midfoot sprain and had 18 points and six assists in a 115-114 loss to the Orlando Magic.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Despite rust, Young dazzles Wiz crowd in debut
In his limited time on the court, Trae Young proved in his Wizards debut that he's the type of player the team hasn't had since John Wall, thrilling the D.C. crowd and finishing with 12 points in a 122-112 loss to the Jazz.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

LeBron bests Kareem for most made FG in history
LeBron James made the 15,838th FG of his career on Thursday night, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history.

ESPN NBA
Mar 06, 2026

Pistons lose Thompson (ankle) in loss to Spurs
Pistons forward Ausar Thompson left Thursday's loss to the Spurs in the first quarter and didn't return because of a sprained right ankle.

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

Grizzlies' Morant still out at least 2 more weeks
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues to recover from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

Judge rules Beasley owes $1M to former agency
A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley on Thursday in a contract dispute with his former agency.

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

Mavs' Flagg cleared return after missing 8 games
Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg was cleared to return after missing the past eight games because of a left midfoot sprain, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

Sources: Mavs' Flagg (foot) cleared for return
Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg has been cleared to return after missing the last eight games due to a left midfoot sprain, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

How Jayson Tatum's improbable return could change the NBA title race
Here's the latest on Tatum's return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury -- and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks to go in the season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

Sources: Celtics' Tatum expected to return Fri.
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

?? Power Rankings: The most intriguing games left
With six weeks left until the playoffs, what are the most interesting games left on the schedule for every team?

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

NBA All-Contract Team: Brunson, Avdija, Johnson lead 15-player roster
Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

Nine big questions for the nine top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft
What key questions remain for Boozer, Peterson and seven other top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft class?

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

Caruso, Hartenstein exit OKC win with injuries
Alex Caruso (left hip contusion) and Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf tightness) were ruled out during the team's 103-100 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday night and will be reevaluated Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 05, 2026

Knicks' Brown: SGA tops in convincing refs of fouls
"SGA, he's a tough cover, and he does a great job of convincing the referees -- probably better than anybody in the league -- that he's getting hit," Knicks coach Mike Brown said after his team's 103-100 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

Nov. trial date set for Billups, Jones in poker case
Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, former guard Damon Jones and nearly three dozen co-defendants will stand trial beginning Nov. 2, a federal judge said.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

Man pleads guilty in athlete home burglaries case
Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez, a member of a theft group comprising Chilean nationals that burglarized the homes of athletes across the United States in 2024, pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of stolen property on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

Points league rankings: Anthony Edwards isn't slowing down
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Anthony Edwards being one of the most reliable options in the top 10.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

76ers' Edgecombe (back) out at least 1 game
VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered by the 76ers' star rookie a night earlier on a hard fall.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

The NBA's Eastern Conference is better than you think -- here's what that means for the playoffs
ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the Western Conference's recent dominance and how the East's underrated strength could surprise in the postseason.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

Kerr, Rivers sign college 'independence' letter
A number of prominent basketball coaches, including Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers, signed a public letter released Wednesday contending that political interference in universities threatens to undermine college athletics.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

'Best thing I've ever seen': Wembanyama reflects on recent visit to see Alaska's northern lights
The San Antonio Spurs star visited Alaska to see the northern lights after the All-Star break.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

NBA fast break: Who should you pick up before the fantasy playoffs begin?
Here's everything managers should be looking around the league at ahead of the fantasy playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: The most intriguing games left for all 30 teams
With six weeks left until the playoffs, what are the most interesting games left on the schedule for every team?

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

Is the West truly the best? Why the East could flip the script in the NBA playoffs
ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the Western Conference's recent dominance and how the East's underrated strength could surprise in the postseason.

ESPN NBA
Mar 04, 2026

Wemby 'so happy' to hear missing friend located
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama expressed gratitude to the public for its help in finding a longtime friend of his who had disappeared after being dropped off at a Chicago airport.

ESPN NBA
Mar 03, 2026

Redick calls sideline tiff with Luka 'very normal'
Lakers coach JJ Redick called his testy bench exchange with Luka Doncic over the weekend much ado about nothing, saying he didn't understand why it went viral.

ESPN NBA
Mar 03, 2026

Barnes has iron man streak ended by sore ankle
San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes missed his first game since 2021 because he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle.

ESPN NBA
Mar 03, 2026

Prosecutors to offer plea agreements in poker case
Prosecutors said on Tuesday that they expect to extend formal plea agreements to 12 of the 31 defendants in the federal case into rigged poker games involving Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones.

ESPN NBA
Mar 03, 2026

Fantasy basketball pickups: Add Dejounte Murray, Precious Achiuwa before it's too late
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
Mar 03, 2026

Chauncey Billups back in court: Why the Blazers coach is facing decades in prison
After a Hall of Fame NBA career, here's what we know about Billups' connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling.

ESPN NBA
Mar 03, 2026

What's next in the gambling scandal that has ensnared Chauncey Billups and the NBA
After a Hall-of-Fame NBA career, here's what we know about Billups' connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling -- and what might come next.

ESPN NBA
Mar 03, 2026

Warriors' Curry sidelined with lingering knee issue
Warriors star Stephen Curry will sit out at least the next five games because of his persistent right knee issue, the team announced Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

Giannis rusty but 'just happy that I'm out there'
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Monday night against the Celtics, his first game in more than five weeks after straining his right calf.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

Giannis back vs. Celtics after missing 15 games
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will return Monday night against the Celtics, his first game in more than five weeks after straining his right calf.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

Giannis puts up 19 in return as Bucks fall to C's
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Monday night against the Celtics, his first game in more than five weeks after straining his right calf.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

Nuggets bolster depth with vet point guard Jones
The Nuggets are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

Trae day: Young to make Wiz debut Thu. vs. Jazz
Trae Young will make his Wizards debut on Thursday night at home against the Jazz. Young was traded to Washington by Atlanta in early January, but has not played in a game since Dec. 27.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

Trae tossed from bench ahead of Wizards debut
Trae Young, who is set to make his Wizards debut Thursday vs. Utah, was ejected for leaving the bench in Monday's loss to Houston.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

NBA 2025-26 postseason tracker: The Thunder clinch the first postseason spot
The 2025-26 NBA postseason is a little over six weeks away. Stay up to date with which teams have clinched.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

Sources: Giannis expected to return vs. Celtics
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

Sources: Young to make Wiz debut Thu. vs. Jazz
Trae Young will make his Wizards debut on Thursday night, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Young was traded to Washington by Atlanta in early January, but has not played in a game since Dec. 27.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

Thunder sign Sandfort to 2-way, waive Boeheim
Former Iowa hoops foward Payton Sandfort has signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, who also waived guard Buddy Boeheim.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

'Confidence renewed': James Harden, Jose Ramirez and a fresh hope in Cleveland
Entering January, the Cavaliers were stuck in a play-in spot. They've since racked up the best record in the NBA and added an 11-time All-Star.

ESPN NBA
Mar 02, 2026

76ers' Embiid to miss games with oblique strain
Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique, the 76ers said Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 01, 2026

Born on leap year, Haliburton shares appreciation for birthday wishes
The Indiana Pacers star has spoken about being born on a leap year, sharing that it's "just as good" when it's not technically his birthday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 01, 2026

Harden, dealing with broken thumb, returns in win
James Harden, still dealing from a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand, made a successful return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 01, 2026

Curry (knee) sidelined at least five more games
Warriors star Stephen Curry will sit out at least the next five games because of his persistent right knee issue, the team announced Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 01, 2026

Grizzlies' Edey to have another surgery on ankle
Memphis Grizzlies second-year center Zach Edey is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle and his return is to be determined.

ESPN NBA
Mar 01, 2026

Knicks end Spurs' streak with 'high-level' defense
The Knicks held a streaking Spurs team to just 89 points in a dominant showing Sunday by New York.

ESPN NBA
Mar 01, 2026

Lakers' win caps Zhuri and LeBron James' father-daughter road trip
LeBron James' latest achievement in his 23-year career? A successful father-daughter road trip.

ESPN NBA
Mar 01, 2026

Pels' Williamson 'tweaks' ankle in win over Jazz
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson "tweaked his ankle" and was forced to leave Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter.

ESPN NBA
Mar 01, 2026

Curry, still rehabbing knee, out 'little longer'
Warriors star Stephen Curry has yet to advance to court work in his rehab from persistent right knee issues, acknowledging he'll be out a "little longer."

ESPN NBA
Feb 28, 2026

Kerr walks back comments on Porzingis' diagnosis
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday night due to general illness.

ESPN NBA
Feb 28, 2026

76ers' Embiid (oblique) to miss at least 3 games
Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique, the 76ers said Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 28, 2026

Spoelstra: KD in '28 Games would be 'incredible'
Erik Spoelstra says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play.

ESPN NBA
Feb 28, 2026

Sources: Warriors ink Santos to 3-yr., $15M deal
The Warriors signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Feb 28, 2026

Betting buzz: Kon Knueppel overtakes Cooper Flagg as NBA Rookie of the Year favorite
Kon Knueppel's hot play has shaken up the Rookie of the Year odds, as the Hornets' star passes Cooper Flagg as the favorite.

ESPN NBA
Feb 28, 2026

Jokic angrily confronts Dort for 'unnecessary' foul
Thunder guard Lu Dort was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move."

ESPN NBA
Feb 28, 2026

Blaring horn causes short delay in Pistons-Cavs
Friday night's game between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers was delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter by a blaring horn after a power surge caused the overhead scoreboard to malfunction.

ESPN NBA
Feb 28, 2026

Celtics roll behind historic performance from floor
The Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2026

Mitchell, Harden among 4 Cavs out vs. Pistons
All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden each missed their second straight game Friday for the Cavs, who also ruled out Keon Ellis and Dean Wade.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2026

Heat say Powell (groin) to miss at least a week
All-Star guard Norman Powell, the Heat's leading scorer, has a Grade 1 right groin strain and will be out for at least a week, the team said Friday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2026

Sources: Suns waive Anthony 3 weeks after trade
Cole Anthony was waived Friday by the Suns, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the guard did not appear in any games since he was acquired at the NBA trade deadline.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2026

Spurs sign Plumlee for remainder of season
Mason Plumlee has signed a deal with the San Antonio Spurs for the remainder of the season, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2026

NBA awards update: Best bets to make for MVP
Andre Snellings looks at the NBA awards races and explains which ones to bet on, and which to avoid entirely.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2026

Pistons? Cavs? Knicks? Celtics? A wild card? We asked NBA insiders to pick an East favorite
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league to see who has the edge in the wide-open Eastern Conference.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2026

'Beef Stew' is carrying on the legacy of an iconic Detroit big man
The intimidation, the electric blocks -- and the suspensions -- are all part of the Beef Stew experience.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2026

Isaiah Stewart, Ben Wallace and the legacy of Detroit's enforcer
The intimidation, the electric blocks -- and the suspensions -- are all part of the Beef Stew experience.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2026

Why the East race is full of high stakes: 'Not a lot of honeymoons going on'
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league to see who has the edge in the wide-open Eastern Conference.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

Sources: Markkanen (hip) out at least 2 weeks
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will be reevaluated in two weeks after an MRI on his hip Thursday, sources told ESPN, making him the latest Utah player to be sidelined because of an injury.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

Hawks plan Magic City night to honor 'institution'
The Hawks are paying tribute to Magic City, Atlanta's famed strip club, with a promotional night planned for March 16.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

Knueppel sets rookie 3-pt. record -- in 59 games
Kon Knueppel broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th on Thursday night against the Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

Gibson, 40, agrees to 2-year deal with Grizzlies
Free agent Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies, his representative Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

Edwards, Bane fined $25K each for ball heaves
The NBA fined Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane $25,000 each for throwing the ball into the stands in recent games.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

SGA cleared to return for short-handed Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed the Thunder's past nine games because of an abdominal strain, will be available Friday against the Nuggets.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

Chris Bosh: 'Lucky to be alive' after health scare
Chris Bosh said that he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up "covered in my own blood."

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

Don't be surprised if ... Randle finishes in top 10, Nembhard in top 50
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Julius Randle, LaMelo Ball and more.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

Can the Lakers solve their Deandre Ayton dilemma? Why the stakes are high for both sides
Ayton and the Lakers are entering the most crucial stretch of the season. The question is: Will he accept the role they desperately need him to play?

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

?? Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history
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.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2026

Why the Lakers' success depends on Deandre Ayton -- and vice versa
Deandre Ayton and the Lakers are entering the most crucial stretch of the season. The question is: Will he accept the role they desperately need him to play?

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