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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

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

?? 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

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?

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Drubbed in Detroit, skidding Knicks seek answers
The Knicks agreed that "a lot needs to be addressed" after a blowout loss to the East-leading Pistons, New York's fourth straight defeat.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Clippers rookie, late add Sanders scores 20 in win
With James Harden a late scratch, rookie Kobe Sanders steps in and scores a career-high 20 points and had seven rebounds in the Clippers' win Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Kerr ejected, Curry fouls out as calls rile Warriors
Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected from his team's 103-102 loss to the Clippers in the fourth quarter Monday night after a string of officiating decisions set him off on the sideline. Stephen Curry also fouled out for the first time since 2021.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Hornets deal OKC 27-point loss, its worst of season
Brandon Miller scored 28 points, and the Hornets stunned the NBA-leading Thunder 124-97 on Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

Knicks 'gotta respond' after Pistons drubbing
The Knicks agreed that "a lot needs to be addressed" after a blowout loss to the East-leading Pistons, New York's fourth straight defeat.

ESPN NBA
Jan 06, 2026

KD savors winner vs. Suns after being 'kicked out'
Rockets star Kevin Durant said hitting the winning shot Monday night against the Suns meant more because it came against his former team, one "that booted you out of the building and scapegoated you for all the problems they had."

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

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

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Harden sits out for Clippers with shoulder issue
James Harden had stiffness in his right shoulder and went through warmups before being ruled out.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Dolan says Knicks can win Finals as constructed
New York Knicks owner James Dolan said he expects his team to be able to reach the NBA Finals as currently constructed.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

The most important moment in each of the past 72 NBA seasons
Analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that fans will remember for years to come.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Sources: Hawks, Young working together on trade
Atlanta Hawks four-time All-Star Trae Young and his agent, Aaron Mintz, are working with the franchise on a trade, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand
Our NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last rankings of 2025.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Feigin exiting as president of Bucks; Glessing in
Peter Feigin is stepping down as Bucks president after 12 seasons overseeing business operations and will be replaced by Josh Glessing.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Pickups: Grimes, Eason, Collier among 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 05, 2026

'The Hoop Collective': 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 05, 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 05, 2026

Mavs, Rockets to play in China next preseason
The NBA is going back to China next season, with the Mavericks and Rockets scheduled to play two preseason games in October at the gambling hub of Macao.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Pistons, Knicks and big questions along the race for the East's top seed
New York and Detroit meet for the first time since last season's thrilling first-round series.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Knicks, Pistons and big questions along the race for the East's top seed
New York and Detroit meet for the first time since last season's thrilling first-round series.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

MVP, ROY, All-NBA teams and more: Predictions for all the league's highest honors
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton projects the favorites to win each award and make the All-NBA teams, as well as other contenders and long shots.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Ayton rebounds as Lakers feed big man early in win
A game after DeAndre Ayton was benched in the fourth quarter, the Lakers got him more touches early and it ended up paying dividends late in Sunday's win over Memphis.

ESPN NBA
Jan 05, 2026

Booker hands OKC rare loss with game-winning 3
Suns star Devin Booker drained a stepback 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to hand the Thunder just their sixth loss this season.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

Sources: Clips' Jones out with another MCL sprain
Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and will be reevaluated in six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

Depleted Nuggets get Braun, Gordon back Sun.
Nuggets starters Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon will return from lengthy injury absences for Sunday's game against the Nets.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

Kings' LaVine returns from ankle injury vs. Bucks
Kings guard Zach LaVine is returning to the lineup against the Bucks after missing nine games with a left ankle injury.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

Nuggets get Braun, Gordon back but lose to Nets
Nuggets starters Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon will return from lengthy injury absences for Sunday's game against the Nets.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

?? $8 million on OKC? Wildest sports bets of 2025
You win some, you lose some ... or you win a lot, lose a lot. Inside the craziest bets the books saw last year.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

The Pope, the Super Bowl and YouTube influencers: The wildest sports bets in 2025
You win some, you lose some ... or you win a lot, lose a lot. Inside the craziest bets the books saw last year.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

Brown dazzles with 50 in Celts' blowout of Clips
Jaylen Brown tied a career high with 50 points and helped limit Kawhi Leonard to 22 points in the Celtics' 146-115 win over the Clippers on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

Draymond ejected again; 'we need him,' Kerr says
Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected for the second time in two weeks after arguing with officials over an uncalled three-second violation Saturday against the Jazz.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

Embiid's 1st dunk of season fires up rising Sixers
Joel Embiid and the Sixers had some fun with his first dunk of the season, an uncontested, two-handed jam that capped the team's 130-119 win over the Knicks on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

Rockets center Sengun exits loss with ankle sprain
Rockets center Alperen Sengun suffered a lateral sprain of his right ankle in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Mavericks and was ruled out for the rest of the game.

ESPN NBA
Jan 04, 2026

Warriors' Green earns second ejection in 2 weeks
Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected for the second time in two weeks after arguing with officials over an uncalled three-second violation Saturday against the Jazz.

ESPN NBA
Jan 03, 2026

Rockets' Sengun done for night with ankle sprain
Rockets center Alperen Sengun suffered a lateral sprain of his right ankle in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Mavericks and was ruled out for the rest of the game.

ESPN NBA
Jan 03, 2026

Magic's Suggs out indefinitely with MCL contusion
Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a Grade 1 MCL contusion in his right knee and is out indefinitely, according to the team.

ESPN NBA
Jan 03, 2026

Pistons starters Duren (ankle), Harris (hip) out
The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons will be without starters Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris for at least the next few games.

ESPN NBA
Jan 03, 2026

Spurs star Wembanyama (knee) out vs. Blazers
Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama is listed as out for Saturday night's game against the Trail Blazers.

ESPN NBA
Jan 03, 2026

Risers and fallers: Kawhi Leonard dominates the box score, Paul George struggles
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN NBA
Jan 02, 2026

Warriors without Curry, Butler, Green in OKC loss
The Warriors were without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for their Friday night game against the Thunder.

ESPN NBA
Jan 02, 2026

Clippers' Zubac (ankle) available to return Sat.
LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac is available to return to action for Saturday's home game against the Boston Celtics.

ESPN NBA
Jan 02, 2026

Warriors without Curry, Butler, Green vs. Thunder
The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for their Friday night home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

ESPN NBA
Jan 02, 2026

Sources: Dubs' Curry, Butler, Green out vs. OKC
The Warriors are expected to be without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for their Friday night home game against the Thunder, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jan 02, 2026

?? 23 years, 23 photos: LeBron James' career
From The Block to poster dunks, here's a look back at the 23 photos that define James' 23-year NBA career.

ESPN NBA
Jan 02, 2026

NBA insiders predict 2026: Why LeBron, trade sagas, expansion news could rock the league
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the stars, sagas and storylines that will dominate 2026.

ESPN NBA
Jan 01, 2026

Durant sympathizes with Jokic's 'freak' injury
Kevin Durant sympathizes with the injury Nikola Jokic suffered earlier this week; the Rockets star twice suffered similar injuries himself.

ESPN NBA
Jan 01, 2026

Nuggets' Valanciunas (calf) out at least 4 weeks
Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after sustaining a right calf strain.

ESPN NBA
Jan 01, 2026

Sources: MRI comes back clean on Wemby's knee
An MRI on Thursday showed that Spurs center Victor Wembanyama did not suffer ligament damage to his left knee, sources told ESPN. He's out for Friday's matchup at the Pacers and will be questionable to face Portland on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Bulls' Giddey, White, Collins sidelined by injuries
The Bulls will be without Josh Giddey, Coby White and Zach Collins for at least a week.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Bulls lose Giddey, White and Collins to injuries
The Bulls will be without Josh Giddey, Coby White and Zach Collins for at least a week.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Wemby hyperextends knee, 'confident' he's OK
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night's win over the Knicks with a hyperextension of his left knee but said he believes he'll be "all right" and expects to play in the next game.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Edwards leaves bench after Wolves pull starters
Anthony Edwards made an unplanned and unapproved exit Wednesday, leaving the court and the bench during a timeout late in Minnesota's loss at Atlanta.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Bulls won't have injured Giddey, White, Collins
The Bulls will be without Josh Giddey, Coby White and Zach Collins for at least a week.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

NBA's Christmas viewership hits 15-year high
The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday, with more than 47 million tuning in to watch at least some of the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Judge dismisses crypto suit against Cuban, Mavs
A federal judge has dismissed a cryptocurrency lawsuit filed in 2022 against the Dallas Mavericks and former majority owner Mark Cuban.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Fast break: Insight on Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Black and more
A closer look at what to do with Kawhi Leonard now that the veteran forward is on a roll, plus more on Anthony Black and Jonas Valanciunas.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Thunder remain championship favorites; Spurs make leap
The Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Why a single injury could give long shots a real chance to win MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the clear leader to win the NBA's MVP award after the Nikola Jokic injury, but if SGA misses extended time a whole cast of long shots have a chance to win.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up
Our NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last rankings of 2025.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Our cheat sheet for 2026: Big questions, awards picks and All-NBA rosters
Here are the biggest storylines you missed in the first half of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and what to watch in the New Year.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up heading into the new year
Our NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last power rankings of 2025.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954
On the heels of the new year, ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that NBA fans will most likely learn about and remember for years to come.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Redick, Doncic say refs allowed Pistons fouling
After the Pistons turned what had been a tight game for most of Tuesday night into a 128-106 rout, Lakers coach JJ Redick admitted the officiating affected his team.

ESPN NBA
Dec 31, 2025

Edgecombe's last-second 3 propels Sixers in OT
Rookie VJ Edgecombe rewarded the Sixers' faith in him by connecting on a tiebreaking 25-foot jumper with 1.7 seconds left, lifting Philadelphia to a 139-136 win over the Grizzlies.

ESPN NBA
Dec 30, 2025

Sources: Bulls' Giddey out at least a few weeks
Bulls guard Josh Giddey will miss at least a few weeks after straining his left hamstring in Monday's loss to the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Dec 30, 2025

Suns guard Green fined $25K for using profanity
Suns guard Jalen Green has been fined $25,000 for using profanity during a teammate's postgame interview following Monday night's game against the Wizards

ESPN NBA
Dec 30, 2025

Porzingis (illness) to return Wed. for sliding Hawks
Kristaps Porzingis is set to return Wednesday night against the Wolves after missing 10 straight games because of an illness.

ESPN NBA
Dec 30, 2025

Betting buzz: NBA MVP favorite Nikola Jokic off the board after knee injury
Jokic's knee injury puts him in jeopardy of missing too many games to qualify for the MVP award.

ESPN NBA
Dec 30, 2025

Jokic avoids serious knee injury, to miss 4 weeks
Nikola Jokic suffered a left knee hyperextension Monday night against the Heat and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the Nuggets announced Tuesday.

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