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Jan 27, 2026
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Nikola Jokic moving up as he nears a return.
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Jan 27, 2026
Benny the Bull had worn No. 1 since 1969. In honor of Derrick Rose's jersey retirement, the beloved mascot decided to enter a new era.
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Jan 27, 2026
What deals could kick-start the trade deadline? Marks examines the players, picks and priorities you need to know for every team.
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Jan 27, 2026
Here are the biggest highlights from Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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Jan 27, 2026
What deals could kick-start the trade deadline? Bobby Marks examines the players, picks and priorities you need to know for every team.
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Jan 27, 2026
If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have what it will take to get a deal done?
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Jan 27, 2026
Jrue Holiday said his welcome back to Boston "brought back good times" and complimented Celtics fans for having his back while he played there.
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Jan 26, 2026
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green won't play for Golden State while Anthony Edwards is out for Minnesota in Monday's matchup.
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Jan 26, 2026
Ten rookies -- all of whom were taken in the lottery in June's draft -- and 11 sophomores, as well as seven players from the G League are slated to take part in next month's Rising Stars Challenge.
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Jan 26, 2026
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Nikola Jokic moving up as he nears a return.
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Jan 26, 2026
Three-time defending NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will not defend his title, electing not to participate in the 2026 All-Star showcase.
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Jan 26, 2026
The Clippers' midseason surge turned a bold online statement into a literal follow-through.
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Jan 26, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential return date remains uncertain as the Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain.
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Jan 26, 2026
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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Jan 26, 2026
If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?
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Jan 26, 2026
What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league.
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Jan 26, 2026
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.
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Jan 26, 2026
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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Jan 26, 2026
If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?
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Jan 26, 2026
A year after fires burned across Los Angeles, Redick has become a public face of the rebuild and seen firsthand the generosity of those around him.
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Jan 25, 2026
Suns guard Devin Booker, who averaged a team-high 25.4 points and 6.2 assists, will miss at least a week with a sprained right ankle.
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Jan 25, 2026
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and will be reevaluated "in the coming days," the team announced.
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Jan 25, 2026
NBA matchups between the Nuggets and Grizzlies as well as the Mavericks and Bucks were among the sports events postponed because of the winter storm across much of the United States.
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Jan 25, 2026
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a deescalation of tensions and peace.
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Jan 25, 2026
Sunday's NBA matchup between the Nuggets and Grizzlies were among the sports events postponed because of the winter storm across much of the United States.
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Jan 25, 2026
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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Jan 25, 2026
The Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey after Saturday's 106-103 victory against the Boston Celtics, and the former guard grew emotional throughout the ceremony.
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Jan 25, 2026
Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Luka Doncic as "fantastic" after his clutch, late defensive plays against Dallas on Saturday night.
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Jan 25, 2026
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff was named a coach for the 2026 NBA-All Star game after his team clinched the East's best record.
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Jan 24, 2026
The Knicks battled back from an early deficit to earn a hard-fought victory against the 76ers, their second straight victory after losing nine of their last 11 games.
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Jan 24, 2026
The NBA has postponed Saturday's game between the Timberwolves and Warriors in Minneapolis amid growing unrest after a Saturday morning confrontation with federal immigration officers ended in a man being shot and killed.
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Jan 24, 2026
What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26?
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Jan 24, 2026
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow, meaning that he will be sidelined through the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
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Jan 24, 2026
The young fan's viral Jalen Brunson impression traveled from Instagram to Madison Square Garden.
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Jan 24, 2026
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI on his right calf but said he expects the injury to sideline him for at least four to six weeks.
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Jan 24, 2026
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon injured his hamstring near the end of the second quarter and did not return for the second half of Friday's game against the Bucks.
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Jan 24, 2026
The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga told ESPN he will wait to see how his hyperextended knee feels Friday morning before deciding whether to get an MRI.
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Jan 23, 2026
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon injured his hamstring near the end of the second quarter and did not return for the second half of Friday's game against the Bucks.
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Jan 23, 2026
Suns guard Devin Booker rolled his ankle late in the third quarter and limped off the court Friday night during a 110-103 loss to the Hawks.
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Jan 23, 2026
A former Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys.
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Jan 23, 2026
At least one NBA game and dozens of college basketball games across a wide swath of the country are rescheduled because of an approaching major winter storm.
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Jan 23, 2026
During his jersey retirement ceremony, the Chicago Bulls won't just be celebrating Derrick Rose in the rafters but also at concession stands.
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Jan 23, 2026
Helping you decide whether to give up on a few struggling players or believe in those who are ascending.
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Jan 23, 2026
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.
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Jan 23, 2026
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.
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Jan 23, 2026
What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league.
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Jan 23, 2026
Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have bullied their way into one of the NBA's best offenses this season.
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Jan 23, 2026
LeBron James said he wasn't bothered by an ESPN story this week that detailed his allegedly strained relationship with Lakers team governor Jeanie Buss, saying, "I don't care about how somebody feels about me."
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Jan 22, 2026
Joel Embiid put up a 32-point triple-double vs. the Rockets on Thursday. More importantly, he played 46 minutes -- the most he had played in a regular-season game in more than three years.
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Jan 22, 2026
The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga told ESPN he will wait to see how his hyperextended knee feels Friday morning before deciding whether to get an MRI.
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Jan 22, 2026
The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga had a strong start Thursday against the Mavs before his night was cut short because of a twisted ankle and knee hyperextension at the end of the first half.
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Jan 22, 2026
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.
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Jan 22, 2026
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.
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Jan 22, 2026
Years after Kobe dropped 81, those who went up against him shared what it was like to face the Black Mamba.
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Jan 22, 2026
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.
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Jan 22, 2026
With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance.
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Jan 22, 2026
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Cooper Flagg, Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga and more.
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Jan 22, 2026
The NBA and Abu Dhabi's department of culture and tourism have extended their partnership, with the league agreeing to continue bringing preseason games to the Middle East.
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Jan 22, 2026
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.
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Jan 22, 2026
With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance.
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Jan 22, 2026
Steve Kerr and Steve Nash own Mallorca with a former USMNT international and an ex-tennis pro. What has it taught them about sport, leadership and life?
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Jan 22, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks' recent penchant for lopsided losses.
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Jan 22, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks' recent penchant for lopsided losses.
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Jan 21, 2026
The Knicks ended their four-game losing streak Wednesday night with the most lopsided victory in franchise history, beating the Nets 120-66.
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Jan 21, 2026
Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will miss Wednesday's game against the Thunder with a strained oblique and "won't be able to play anytime soon," coach Doc Rivers said.
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Jan 21, 2026
A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.
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Jan 21, 2026
The Denver Nuggets have closed the gap on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham has made up ground in the MVP race.
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Jan 21, 2026
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Tyrese Maxey's career-best season to Peyton Watson's breakout and more.
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Jan 21, 2026
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.
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Jan 21, 2026
What are the biggest questions hovering above all 30 teams midway through the season, and where do the teams land in this week's rankings?
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Jan 21, 2026
Who needs the eye test? This metric shows the NBA's best players at several categories based on every line of the play-by-play.
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Jan 20, 2026
The start of Tuesday night's Spurs-Rockets game at Toyota Center was delayed by 22 minutes because of a rim that was bent by a player before tipoff.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
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Jan 20, 2026
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy told reporters he has no plans to move Jimmy Butler's contract at the trade deadline, despite the veteran forward suffering a season-ending ACL tear.
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Jan 20, 2026
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey is feeling "pretty good" and could return at Minnesota on Thursday.
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Jan 20, 2026
Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a "severely sprained ankle," coach Ime Udoka said.
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Jan 20, 2026
The meme of Jimmy Butler dressed as an army general first went viral during the 2018-19 season.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
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Jan 20, 2026
Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night's 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it's on them to turn things around.
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Jan 20, 2026
Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
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Jan 20, 2026
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Jimmy Butler III's season-ending injury shaking things up in Golden State.
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Jan 20, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers guard's kicks will debut sometime in 2026.
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Jan 20, 2026
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league's biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.
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Jan 20, 2026
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
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Jan 20, 2026
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league's biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.
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Jan 20, 2026
In 2009, Mike Brown met Jordi Fernandez and got him an internship with the Cavaliers. Seventeen years later, their relationship runs far deeper just than New York City basketball rivals.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jimmy Butler had to be helped from the Warriors' win against the Heat after landing awkwardly.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jimmy Butler left the Warriors' win Monday night against the Heat after landing awkwardly and grabbing his right knee in pain.
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Jan 20, 2026
Warriors wing Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending torn right ACL against the Heat on Monday, his agent told ESPN.
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Jan 20, 2026
The Pistons stretched their lead in the East to a season-high 5½ games with a 104-103 win over the Celtics on Monday.
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Jan 20, 2026
VJ Edgecombe rocked the basketball with his right hand and posterized a Pacer with a dunk that would have made Dr. J proud, a dunk that capped the highlight reel of the short NBA career for the No. 3 pick out of Baylor.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jimmy Butler left the Warriors' win Monday night against the Heat after landing awkwardly and grabbing his right knee in pain.
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Jan 19, 2026
The Heat's Andrew Wiggins received a warm welcome in his return to Golden State on Monday, nearly a year after he was traded.
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Jan 19, 2026
The Knicks have gone from NBA Cup champions to not even being able to rule out the play-in tournament thanks to a January freefall that saw them lose for the ninth time in 11 games with their 114-97 defeat to the Mavericks.
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Jan 19, 2026
Cooper Flagg had 18 in his first pro game at Madison Square Garden and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the New York Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
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Jan 19, 2026
For the first time in over two decades, LeBron James has not been voted an All-Star starter. A trio of former MVPs join Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama for the West. The East sports three first-time starters along with Giannis and Jalen Brunson.
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Jan 19, 2026
The NBA will resume having referees wear headsets with earpieces and microphones Tuesday, with the test scheduled to continue through games of Feb. 12.
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Jan 19, 2026
The 2026 NBA All-Star starters are set! Who was the biggest surprise or snub? Which superstar duo are we most excited to see? Experts break it down.
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Jan 19, 2026
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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Jan 19, 2026
Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams has a right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in "a couple of weeks," the team said Monday.
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