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Jun 14, 2025

?? What we're hearing at the NBA Finals
What are NBA insiders saying about the biggest offseason storylines? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2025

'The secret sauce': Inside the closets of superstars SGA and Tyrese Haliburton
From clutch performances to fashion icons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's and Tyrese Haliburton's closets contain the magic.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2025

The NBA draft's best at 20 different traits, skills: Where Flagg, Bailey and Fears stand out
Best clutch player? Top on-ball defender? Elite court vision? We hand out superlatives for this year's class.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2025

After Game 4 low, Pacers look to 'dig in' at 2-2
The Pacers are looking to put the disappointment of Game 4 behind them as they enter a hostile environment in Oklahoma City with the NBA Finals tied at 2. Said Tyrese Haliburton: "I wouldn't want to go to war with any other group."

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2025

SGA's 4th-quarter flurry saves OKC, evens Finals
Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 15-point fourth quarter, the Thunder rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to win 111-104 and tie the NBA Finals at 2-2.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2025

2025 NBA Finals: Thunder bounce back in Game 4 to tie series
NBA insiders break down the Thunder's 111-104 win over the Pacers and the biggest takeaways from Game 4.

ESPN NBA
Jun 14, 2025

SGA takes over in 4th as OKC rallies to steal G4
Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 15-point fourth quarter, the Thunder rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to win 111-104 and tie the NBA Finals at 2-2.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2025

Sources: Knicks set for talks with Brown, Jenkins
The Knicks are set to begin the first stage of formal interviews for their head coaching job next week, with plans to meet with Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2025

KD to the Knicks? It's one of five trade offers we pitched our resident GM -- see which deal he picked
With the Suns and Durant meeting to sift through trade destinations, our NBA insiders break down five deals that work -- and pick a winner in the potential KD sweepstakes.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2025

Source: Nuggets' Westbrook to decline option
Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is declining his $3.4 million player option for next season and will become a free agent later this month, a source told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2025

Overheard at the NBA Finals: Latest buzz on the futures of KD, Giannis and the Knicks
What are NBA insiders saying about the biggest offseason storylines? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2025

Tyrese Haliburton, Caitlin Clark and the most powerful friendship in basketball
From group chats to high-level X's and O's breakdowns, the two superstars have pushed themselves -- and each other -- to the top of the basketball universe.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2025

What Rick Carlisle learned in Dallas to help him coach Haliburton
From his time working with Jason Kidd and Luka Doncic, Carlisle is the ideal coach for Tyrese Haliburton.

ESPN NBA
Jun 13, 2025

What we're hearing at the NBA Finals: KD and Giannis' next move, Knicks' next coach
What are NBA insiders saying about the biggest offseason storylines? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

Kevin Love's tribute to legendary Brian Wilson
The Miami Heat forward had a close connection to the late Beach Boys co-founder -- who was a family member.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

Kevin Love extends heartfelt tribute to Beach Boys founding member Brian Wilson
The Miami Heat forward had a close connection to the late Beach Boys co-founder -- who was a family member.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

SGA on late-game fatigue: 'Got to suck it up'
Speaking to the media on Thursday, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't about to blame Wednesday night's Game 3 loss on fatigue: "You got to suck it up."

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

Sources: Lakers' Finney-Smith has ankle surgery
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be able to participate in training camp ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

Betting: Thunder still favorites despite Game 3 loss
Despite trailing 2-1 in the series, the Thunder are still the betting favorites to win the Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

Biggest takeaways from Pacers' first home win over Thunder
NBA insiders break down the Pacers' bench-powered win over the Thunder in Game 3 of the 2025 Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

NBA offseason 2025: 10 teams to watch this summer
Once the NBA Finals end, these 10 teams could decide the future of the league.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

'Just a basketball savant': How Rick Carlisle's past impacts Tyrese Haliburton's present
From his time with point guards Jason Kidd and Luka Doncic in Dallas, Rick Carlisle's experience has made him the ideal coach for Tyrese Haliburton.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

OKC points to 'unforced errors' amid unraveling
The Thunder were outscored 32-18 in the fourth quarter Wednesday night as they lost to the Pacers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

Pacers ride Mathurin, bench to Game 3 victory
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points, leading a Pacers unit that enjoyed a whopping 49-18 edge in bench points, and Indiana reclaimed the lead in the NBA Finals by beating Oklahoma City 116-107 in Game 3 on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

Pacers ride bench to Game 3 win over Thunder
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points, leading a Pacers unit that enjoyed a whopping 49-18 edge in bench points, and Indiana reclaimed the lead in the NBA Finals by beating Oklahoma City 116-107 in Game 3 on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

Warriors' Podziemski has 2nd surgery of offseason
Warriors guard Brandon Podziemski, who had left wrist surgery in May, underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 12, 2025

NBA Finals: Biggest takeaways from Pacers' first home win over Thunder
NBA insiders break down the Pacers' bench-powered win over the Thunder in Game 3 of the 2025 Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Greenwood, UCLA star and No. 2 pick, dies at 68
David Greenwood, who was one of coach John Wooden's last recruits at UCLA and went on to win an NBA championship with Detroit, has died.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Tyrese Haliburton rocks all-black look with white buttons to lead Game 3 fashion
As the series shifts to Indianapolis, stars arrived in style ahead of Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Celtics' Brown has surgery, should be camp ready
Celtics star swingman Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to be ready to participate in training camp without limitation.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Sources: Suns, Durant rep consider trade options
The Suns and Kevin Durant's business partner, Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman, are sifting through trade scenarios as the sides are expected to work together on potential destinations for the 15-time All-Star, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Five biggest outliers of the NBA Finals
Among Pacers steals, Thunder free throws and other stats, which stand out and which might swing the Finals?

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

?? 2025 mock draft: Best available? Fill a need?
Best player available? Fill a need? We played out both strategies for 30 first-round slots in the draft.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Fired Thibs thanks players, coaches, fans in ad
Former New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau took out a full-page advertisement in The New York Times on Wednesday, thanking his players, coaches and the team's fans a little more than a week after being fired by the club.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Sources: Mavs join in denying Knicks' requests
The Knicks have now been denied permission to speak with Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Rockets coach Ime Udoka, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Pacers turnovers, Thunder free throws: Opening games produced statistical outliers
Among steals, scoring and other stats, which ones stand out and which might swing the rest of the Finals?

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Where Indiana lands among the NBA's most surprising Finals runs
When it comes to shocking NBA Finals runs, the 2025 Pacers are in rare company.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Grizzlies' Edey undergoes surgery to repair ankle
Zach Edey could miss the start of the 2025-26 season after the Memphis Grizzlies rookie center had surgery Tuesday on his left ankle.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Mavs, Pistons to meet in Mexico City on Nov. 1
The Mavericks and Pistons will play a regular-season game in Mexico City on Nov. 1.

ESPN NBA
Jun 11, 2025

Sources: Knicks' request for Udoka, Finch denied
The Knicks requested permission to speak to Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Rockets coach Ime Udoka, but were denied on both, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 10, 2025

Suns' Ott on MSU ties: 'Earned right to be here'
Amid questions about how much his ties to owner Matt Ishbia's alma mater Michigan State had to do with his hiring, new Suns coach Jordan Ott said he has "earned the right to be here."

ESPN NBA
Jun 10, 2025

Grizzlies' Edey, surgery, could miss start of season
Zach Edey could miss the start of the 2025-26 season after the Memphis Grizzlies rookie center had surgery Tuesday on his left ankle.

ESPN NBA
Jun 10, 2025

Sources: Flagg leads NBA's 13 green room invites
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Khaman Maluach, Jeremiah Fears and Kon Knueppel lead the first group of 13 prospects invited to the NBA draft's green room.

ESPN NBA
Jun 10, 2025

Pacers say Haliburton not limited by leg issue
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is dealing with a "lower leg thing" but was not limited in practice on Tuesday, according to Rick Carlisle.

ESPN NBA
Jun 10, 2025

Wemby in midst of stay at Shaolin temple in China
Victor Wembanyama is in the midst of a 10-day stay at a Shaolin temple that welcomes visitors who wish to study Chan meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu and traditional Chinese medicine.

ESPN NBA
Jun 10, 2025

Parenting and game plans: Inside Jenny Boucek's extraordinary basketball journey to the Pacers
For decades, Boucek had professional dreams and personal ones -- and believed they were mutually exclusive. Now, as a mom and the first front-of-the-bench female assistant in the NBA, she's finally living both.

ESPN NBA
Jun 10, 2025

Our latest NBA mock draft: Back-and-forth on team need vs. best value
Best player available? Fill a need? We played out both strategies for 30 first-round slots in the draft.

ESPN NBA
Jun 10, 2025

Two choices for all 30 first-round NBA draft picks: Will your team fill a need or choose the best value?
Best player available? Fill a need? We played out both strategies for 30 first-round slots in the draft.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

Matching top draft prospects to pro players ?
ESPN's Jeremy Woo shares high- and low-end comparisons for projected lottery picks, including Cooper Flagg.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

Cavs' Garland has toe surgery, out 4-5 months
Cavs guard Darius Garland had toe surgery and is expected to miss 4-5 months.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

SGA leads Thunder to Game 2 bounce-back
NBA insiders break down OKC's win and biggest takeaways from Game 2 of the 2025 Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

Sources: Hawks bringing in Pels GM, 76ers exec
Pelicans GM Bryson Graham and 76ers executive Peter Dinwiddie will report to new Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh as part of the new front office structure, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

What we've learned through two games of the NBA Finals
The Thunder evened the series on Sunday with a win over the Pacers. Here's what to watch heading into Game 3.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

NBA offseason: 10 teams to watch this summer
Once the NBA Finals end, these 10 teams could decide the future of the league.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

NBA experts debate Thunder-Pacers Game 3 storylines, what's next
The Thunder evened the series on Sunday with a win over the Pacers. Here's what to watch heading into Game 3.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

SGA's MVP performance lifts OKC to Game 2 win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points in a decisive Game 2 victory, bringing his total over his first two Finals games to an NBA-record 72 points.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

Haliburton says he needs to solve first-half woes
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton acknowledged he needs to "figure out how to be better earlier in games" after getting off to another slow start Sunday night in Oklahoma City -- one Indiana couldn't recover from in a 123-107 Game 2 loss.

ESPN NBA
Jun 09, 2025

2025 NBA Finals: SGA leads Thunder to Game 2 bounce-back
NBA insiders break down OKC's win and biggest takeaways from Game 2 of the 2025 Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 08, 2025

Thunder bounce back with dominant Game 2 win
The Thunder did what they have done all season after a loss and blew out the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals to even the series.

ESPN NBA
Jun 08, 2025

Don Nelson wears Luka's shoes 'in protest' of trade
Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson arrived for the Sunday news conference announcing him as the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award winner wearing a pair of Luka Doncic's signature Jordan Brand sneakers.

ESPN NBA
Jun 08, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's John Lennon shirt headlines NBA Finals Game 2 fits
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder showed off the drip before Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 08, 2025

Sources: Mavericks to work out Flagg on June 17
The Dallas Mavericks, owners of the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, have scheduled a private visit for projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg on June 17, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 08, 2025

HOF coach Nelson recipient of Chuck Daly Award
Hall of Famer and three-time NBA coach of the year Don Nelson has been selected as this year's winner of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.

ESPN NBA
Jun 08, 2025

'That's the Thundor dream': How one superfan contributes to OKC's 'free throw defense'
Garrett Haviland, also known as "Thundor," is at the forefront of what fans in OKC call "free throw defense."

ESPN NBA
Jun 08, 2025

'Always competitively present': Alex Caruso's journey from G League to veteran leader
From G League hopeful to veteran defensive stalwart, Alex Caruso's leadership shines on one of the league's youngest teams.

ESPN NBA
Jun 08, 2025

Tyrese Haliburton has made the leap, and the Thunder should be terrified
On a random Saturday in January 2022, the Pacers' star guard was issued a challenge.

ESPN NBA
Jun 07, 2025

Wright reportedly won't be in mix for Knicks job
Former Villanova coach Jay Wright confirmed that he is not interested in the Knicks' head coaching vacancy and wishes to remain retired, according to Seth Davis.

ESPN NBA
Jun 07, 2025

Report: Wright won't be in mix for Knicks job
Former Villanova coach Jay Wright confirmed that he is not interested in the Knicks' head coaching vacancy and wishes to remain retired, according to Seth Davis.

ESPN NBA
Jun 07, 2025

Daigneault unfazed by Chet, Williams struggles
Mark Daigneault put Chet Holmgren's and Jalen Williams' struggles into perspective, saying it's a credit to them to have even been put in this spot as third-year players.

ESPN NBA
Jun 07, 2025

Sources: Grizzlies' Edey likely out to start season
Grizzlies All-Rookie center Zach Edey reinjured his left ankle recently and will undergo surgery that will likely force him to miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 07, 2025

Let's match top NBA draft prospects to pro players: Our 14 best comps in the 2025 class
ESPN's Jeremy Woo shares high- and low-end comparisons for projected lottery picks, including Cooper Flagg.

ESPN NBA
Jun 07, 2025

The Thunder's five-step plan to avoid a 2-0 NBA Finals hole
The top seed is on the ropes. Here's everything the MVP and OKC need to clean up in Sunday's Game 2.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

Silver: NBA's European league talks continuing
The NBA's talks with FIBA and other entities about the process of adding a new league in Europe are continuing, commissioner Adam Silver said.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

Sources: Knicks interested in speaking with Kidd
The New York Knicks are conducting active due diligence on Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd among other head coaching candidates in their search to replace Tom Thibodeau, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

Why Tyrese Haliburton's superstar ascension actually began three years ago
On a random Saturday in January 2022, the Pacers' star guard was issued a challenge. He met it -- and his rise began.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau
Despite back-to-back 50-win seasons, whispers about Thibodeau's future in New York had percolated for months.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

Haliburton's heroics help tighten the odds
The NBA Finals are set and here are the updated odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

NBA Finals betting: Haliburton's heroics help tighten the odds
The NBA Finals are set and here are the updated odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

OKC on Game 1 collapse: 'We've been here before'
After Thursday night's dramatic loss, the Thunder pointed to their collapse against the Nuggets in Round 2 as proof they can bounce back from heartbreaking Game 1 setbacks.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

'Resilient': Haliburton's late shot sinks OKC in G1
Tyrese Haliburton scored with 0.3 seconds left for Indiana's first and only lead of the game and the Pacers beat the Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

2025 NBA Finals: How Haliburton and Indy stole Game 1
NBA insiders break down the Pacers comeback win over the Thunder.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

?? Social reaction to wild NBA Finals Game 1
Tyrese Haliburton's go-ahead basket to win Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals shocked social media.

ESPN NBA
Jun 06, 2025

Pacers rally to win G1 on Haliburton's late jumper
Tyrese Haliburton scored with 0.3 seconds left for Indiana's first and only lead of the game and the Pacers beat the Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

ESPN NBA
Jun 05, 2025

Silver: Owners likely to urge exploring expansion
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he believes there is enough interest among league owners to begin "a more formal exploratory phase" of expansion.

ESPN NBA
Jun 05, 2025

Tyrese Haliburton's all-white button up leads stylish arrivals to Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Before the Finals could tip off, stars from both teams looked to set the tone in the pregame tunnel with their style.

ESPN NBA
Jun 05, 2025

'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau
Despite back-to-back 50-win seasons, whispers about Thibodeau's future in New York had percolated for months.

ESPN NBA
Jun 05, 2025

'He got outcoached': Why the Knicks fired their most successful coach in decades
Despite back-to-back 50-win seasons, whispers about Tom Thibodeau's future in New York had percolated for months.

ESPN NBA
Jun 05, 2025

Pitino 'absolutely not' interested in Knicks job
St. John's coach Rick Pitino, who previously led the Knicks from 1987-89, says he's "absolutely not" interested in coaching the team again in the wake of Tom Thibodeau's firing.

ESPN NBA
Jun 05, 2025

Everything you need to know ahead of Pacers-Thunder
Our NBA insiders break down everything you need to know ahead of this championship showdown.

ESPN NBA
Jun 05, 2025

Betting public backing heavy underdog Pacers
The Indiana Pacers enter the NBA Finals as one of the biggest long shots in the past 20 seasons. The betting public thinks they have a chance.

ESPN NBA
Jun 05, 2025

The two quotes that explain everything about the Pacers-Thunder matchup
What's fueling the Pacers and Thunder? The NBA Finals matchup can be understood through these two quotes.

ESPN NBA
Jun 05, 2025

SGA at No. 1, Haliburton at No. 2 ... then who? We ranked the top 20 players in Thunder-Pacers
Two of the league's deepest teams are meeting in the Finals. Here are the top 20 players in this championship series.

ESPN NBA
Jun 04, 2025

What's next for Knicks' coaching job?
Which NBA coaching jobs are available? Which situations are the most appealing? We break down each vacancy.

ESPN NBA
Jun 04, 2025

Underdog Pacers: Always been us vs. everyone
The Pacers will begin the NBA Finals as heavy underdogs against the league-best Thunder -- but they wouldn't have it any other way.

ESPN NBA
Jun 04, 2025

?? Finals betting: Thunder heavily favored to win
The NBA Finals are set and here are the updated odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP.

ESPN NBA
Jun 04, 2025

Sources: Suns hiring Cavs assistant Ott as coach
The Suns are hiring Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 04, 2025

?? Coaching carousel: Suns, Knicks vacancies
Which NBA coaching jobs are available? Which situations are the most appealing? We're breaking down each vacancy.

ESPN NBA
Jun 04, 2025

NBA coaching carousel: What's next for Knicks' coaching job?
Which NBA coaching jobs are available? Which situations are the most appealing? We're breaking down each vacancy.

ESPN NBA
Jun 04, 2025

Sources: KAT gets treatment on playoff injuries
Karl-Anthony Towns has undergone treatment on his bruised left knee and to repair ligament damage on his left finger after suffering both injuries during the playoffs, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 04, 2025

How to bet the Finals: Series bets and props that stand out
Our experts provide the bets to make for the NBA Finals.

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