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ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2025

NBA Cup takeaways: Knicks, Magic clinch spots in quarters
The 2025 NBA Cup continues as group play wraps up. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2025

AD returns from 14-game absence to face Lakers
Dallas Mavericks star power forward/center Anthony Davis, who has been sidelined for the past month because of a calf strain, returned to face the Lakers in Los Angeles on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2025

Giannis returns for Bucks' Cup game vs. Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup for the Bucks in an NBA Cup game against the Knicks on Friday night after missing four games because of a groin strain.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2025

Giannis' 30 in return not enough in loss to Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup for the Bucks in their NBA Cup loss to the Knicks on Friday night after missing four games because of a groin strain.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2025

Court order: Lakers to use usual floor for Cup tilt
The Lakers will play Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Mavericks on their regular court following issues with the Cup-themed surface.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2025

Sources: AD (calf) returning to Mavs vs. Lakers
Anthony Davis will make his return to the Mavericks' lineup Friday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Davis has missed more than a month with a calf strain.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2025

Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Friday
Eric Moody breaks down Friday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2025

'Not just waiting around for Paul and Joel': NBA scouts, execs on what's next in Philly
What is the 76ers' ceiling? How good is the Maxey-Edgecombe duo? We talked to league insiders about the new era in Philly.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2025

How Tyrese Maxey went from the hardwood to the 2025 National Dog Show
The Philadelphia 76ers star ran two dogs through the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Agility Show while the show taped in Philadelphia.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2025

OKC's Williams off injury report; to debut Friday
Thunder All-NBA guard Jalen Williams is set to make his season debut against the Suns on Friday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2025

Sources: Thunder's Williams to make debut Friday
Thunder All-NBA guard Jalen Williams is set to make his season debut against the Suns on Friday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2025

Sources: Warriors star Curry (quad) to miss week
The Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week with a quad contusion, depending on how he responds to treatment, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2025

Sources: Warriors' Curry (quad) to miss week
The Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week with a quad contusion, depending on how he responds to treatment, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2025

Blazers ousted, get 'first taste' of playoff-like test
The Blazers fumbled their chance to clinch Group C in the NBA Cup's West bracket on Wednesday night, but considered it a "good loss" to learn from for a team that has been out of the playoff mix in recent seasons.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2025

Curry limps off with bruised quad, will have MRI
Warriors star Stephen Curry came up limping with a right quad contusion after a series of fourth-quarter collisions in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets and will undergo an MRI.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2025

Spurs' Harper (calf) returns, provides spark in win
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper had seven points, three rebounds and two assists off the bench in his return Wednesday at Portland after missing 10 games because of a strained left calf.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2025

NBA Cup takeaways: Everything to know before Friday's final night of group play
The 2025 NBA Cup continues as group play wraps up. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

Thankful Spoelstra wins 800th game with Heat
Erik Spoelstra won the 800th game of his career Wednesday night, as the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 106-103 in an NBA Cup matchup.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

Spurs' Harper (calf) makes return vs. Blazers
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper made his return Wednesday at Portland after missing 10 games because of a strained left calf.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

Celts halt Pistons' win streak at 13 in frantic finish
Cade Cunningham scored 42 points but missed a potential game-tying free throw in the closing seconds as the Pistons fell to the Celtics 117-114, ending their 13-game winning streak.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

Spurs' Harper (calf) expects to play Wednesday
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper expects to make his return Wednesday at Portland after missing 10 games due to a strained left calf.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

Sources: Knicks' Shamet out at least four weeks
Knicks guard Landry Shamet will be reevaluated in four weeks as the recovers from a right shoulder sprain, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

Fantasy fast break: Eric Moody on Mikal Bridges' durability, Kel'el Ware's rise and more
Eric Moody's fantasy basketball insights you need to know about, including Mikal Bridges' durability and production in New York, Kel'el Ware's second-year rise and more.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

New NBA Power Rankings: 1-30 poll
NBA insiders breakdown this week's power rankings one month into the 2025-26 regular season.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

How a South Korean fan caught the attention of the Pistons -- and its stars
Tom Hur, also known as Korea Pistons Fan on social media, has become known for his genuine and passionate fandom of the team while residing in Seoul, South Korea.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

One genre, many audiences: A quarter century of sports movies, ranked
A national Seton Hall poll crowns America's favorite modern sports movie.?

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

?? Why LeBron's most remarkable streak is at risk
James has scored in double-digits for nearly 1,300 straight games. But there is another streak that's even more remarkable -- and now in danger.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors, Pistons battle for top of East standings
NBA insiders breakdown this week's power rankings one month into the 2025-26 regular season.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

How a legendary historian is quietly fueling OKC's championship rise
As OKC GM Sam Presti formed a Thunder team built for a dynasty, he was inspired by a man who has been working on the same project for more than 50 years.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

NBA Cup takeaways: Lakers clinch behind Doncic, Reaves and James
The NBA Cup continues as group play wraps up. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

Luka calls out slippery court after win over Clips
Luka Doncic had 43 points and fell one rebound shy of a triple-double, Austin Reaves had 31 points and LeBron James had 25 to lead the Lakers past the Clippers for their fifth straight win.

ESPN NBA
Nov 26, 2025

Luka, LeBron, Reaves combine for 99 to sink Clips
Luka Doncic had 43 points and fell one rebound shy of a triple-double, Austin Reaves had 31 points and LeBron James had 25 to lead the Lakers past the Clippers for their fifth straight win.

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

Suggs tossed, 4 others T'd up in Magic-Sixers tiff
A heated altercation toward the end of the first half in Tuesday night's Magic-Sixers game resulted in Jalen Suggs being ejected and four other players receiving technical fouls.

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

Mavs' Lively out at least 3 games with foot injury
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will miss at least the next three games while being evaluated for swelling and discomfort in his surgically repaired right foot.

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

Best MVP race ever coming? These four stars are playing out of this world
Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic are off to scorching starts. What does it mean for the MVP race?

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

Mitchell, Cunningham move up in latest NBA 2K26 ratings
Here's every player who gained or lost points in the latest NBA 2K26 ratings update.

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

Ex-NBA champ Fox entering Bahamian politics
Former NBA player Rick Fox will run for a legislative seat in the Bahamas in next year's general election, he announced Monday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

?? Queen claps back after Falcons name-drop troll
The New Orleans Pelicans rookie already marked his calendar for the Hawks after the Falcons poked fun at him.

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

From LeBron and CP3 to KD and PG: NBA draft classes down to just a few active players
The aughts are over? Here's a look at draft classes with the fewest players remaining in the league.

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

Jokic, SGA, Giannis and Luka are off to historic starts: Why this MVP race could be epic
Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic are off to scorching starts. What does it mean for the MVP race?

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

Early contender questions: How top 16 teams can keep playoff hopes alive
Our insiders answer one big question on the top NBA teams with title ambitions.

ESPN NBA
Nov 25, 2025

Why LeBron James' most remarkable NBA streak is now at risk
James has scored in double-digits for nearly 1,300 straight games. But there is another streak that's even more remarkable -- and now in danger.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Pistons tie '90, '04 title teams, win 13th in row
Guard Cade Cunningham and the surging Detroit Pistons, who set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28 in 2023, tied a franchise record Monday night with their 13th straight victory, defeating the Indiana Pacers 122-117.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Herro keeps red-hot Heat rolling in season debut
Tyler Herro eventually got going in his return from ankle surgery in September and led Miami to a win over Dallas on Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Lakers rule out Ayton, sign Timme to 2-way deal
The Los Angeles Lakers, who will be missing Deandre Ayton for the immediate future, signed 6-foot-10 big man Drew Timme to a two-way contract.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Lakers sign ex-Zags star Timme to 2-way deal
The Los Angeles Lakers signed 6-foot-10 big man Drew Timme to a two-way contract.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Heat's Herro set to make season debut Monday
Miami Heat All-Star guard Tyler Herro is set to make his season debut on Monday against the visiting Dallas Mavericks, the team confirmed.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Minority owners claim Ishbia mismanaging Suns
A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners allege that Mat Ishbia is using the franchise as "his personal piggy bank" in a lawsuit claiming misconduct and mismanagement by the Suns' governor.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Pels' Poole OK'd for on-court work; Jones out week
Pelicans guard Jordan Poole was cleared to resume on-court basketball activities Monday after missing 10 games because of a quad strain. Also, forward Herb Jones will miss at least one week because of a mild right calf strain.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Draymond has sprain; Kuminga also out vs. Jazz
Warriors forward Draymond Green, who suffered a right foot sprain after Portland's Donovan Clingan fell on him on Friday, will miss Monday's game against the Jazz.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

'They traded me on draft night': Derik Queen sets record straight after Falcons name-drop troll
The New Orleans Pelicans rookie already marked his calendar for the Hawks after the Falcons poked fun at him.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Blazers' Billups pleads not guilty in poker case
Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges tied to his alleged role in rigged poker games involving Mafia figures.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Pickups: Time to add Collin Gillespie, Derik Queen, Jusuf Nurkic
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
Nov 24, 2025

Early NBA contender questions: How top 16 teams can keep playoff hopes alive
Our insiders answer one big question on the top NBA teams with title ambitions and explain what they need to do to stay a contender.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

What to know about Damon Jones, the man at the center of two NBA scandals
After making more than $21 million across 11 seasons in the NBA, the NBA journeyman fell hard -- and, prosecutors allege, into a life of crime.

ESPN NBA
Nov 24, 2025

Durant to miss two games due to family issue
Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss the next two games -- at Phoenix and at Golden State -- while tending to a family matter.

ESPN NBA
Nov 23, 2025

Ayton exits Lakers' win at Utah with knee contusion
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was injured in the first quarter Sunday when Jazz rookie Ace Bailey collided with his right knee.

ESPN NBA
Nov 23, 2025

Sources: Herro set to make season debut Monday
Heat All-Star guard Tyler Herro plans to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Nov 23, 2025

Sources: Durant to miss 2 games for family issue
Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss the next two games -- at Phoenix and at Golden State -- while tending to a family matter, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Nov 23, 2025

Sources: Grizzlies add Bufkin as hardship signing
The injury-ravaged Grizzlies plan to sign guard Kobe Bufkin via 10-day hardship exception, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. A 2023 first-round draft pick, Bufkin has played two games this season in the G League.

ESPN NBA
Nov 23, 2025

Nuggets' Gordon (hamstring) to miss 4-6 weeks
Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon has a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Gordon will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.

ESPN NBA
Nov 23, 2025

Sources: Nuggets' Gordon out at least 4-6 weeks
The Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon for at least four to six weeks as the starting forward deals with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Nov 23, 2025

Klay claps back at Morant's postgame trash talk
After their verbal confrontation following Saturday's game, the Mavericks' Klay Thompson ripped Ja Morant, saying the Grizzlies' star "has a lot to say all the time, especially for someone who rarely takes accountability."

ESPN NBA
Nov 23, 2025

Ivey makes season debut as Pistons extend streak
Jaden Ivey rejoined the red-hot Pistons after missing more than 10 months, scoring 10 points in 15 minutes as Detroit won their 12th straight.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

Knicks guard Shamet exits with shoulder injury
Knicks guard Landry Shamet exited Saturday's game against the Magic because of a right shoulder injury.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

Ex-Wake Forest, NBA'er Rodney Rogers dies at 54
Former Wake Forest star and 12-year NBA player Rodney Rogers has died. He was 54.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

Harden hangs 55 on Hornets to set Clips record
Clippers star James Harden set a franchise record with 55 points in Saturday's win over the Hornets; it was the 25th 50-point game of his career.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

Sources: Clips plan for Kawhi to return vs. Cavs
The Clippers are planning to have star forward Kawhi Leonard return to action in Sunday's road game against the Cavaliers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

'LeBron watches us': Duquesne coach talks Akron roots ahead of game at former high school
Joyce, now the coach of Duquesne, won a state championship with LeBron James at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where his team will now play on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

CP3 will retire at end of the season, sources say
Chris Paul will retire at the end of the season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The 40-year-old future Hall of Famer is in his 21st NBA season.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

Down by 8, Suns stun Wolves in last-minute rally
The Suns erased an eight-point deficit in a furious last-minute comeback to silence the Timberwolves 114-113 on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

Flagg outduels HS teammate Queen in career night
Cooper Flagg got a measure of revenge against former high school teammate Derik Queen, scoring 12 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavs to a 118-115 win over the Pelicans.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

OKC rallies, rides 33-4 run to 32-point win vs. Jazz
The Thunder finished the third quarter on a 33-4 run, including 22 points in a row, to defeat the Jazz 144-112 on Friday night in NBA Cup play and push their winning streak to eight.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

NBA Cup takeaways: Heat stay hot, while Raptors become first to reach knockout rounds
The 2025 NBA Cup continues group play Friday. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament.

ESPN NBA
Nov 22, 2025

NBA Cup takeaways: Late-night drama unfolds in the West
The 2025 NBA Cup continued group play Friday. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament.

ESPN NBA
Nov 21, 2025

LaMelo denies Hornets trouble: 'Love being here'
LaMelo Ball says he wants to stay with the Hornets despite the team's struggles and increasing speculation about his future from outside the organization.

ESPN NBA
Nov 21, 2025

Sources: Two Dodgers execs working with Lakers
Two key executives with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Farhan Zaidi and Andrew Friedman, have stepped into new advisory roles with the Los Angeles Lakers as the team transitions ownership to Mark Walter and TWG Sports.

ESPN NBA
Nov 21, 2025

NBA first-month lessons: What we're hearing on all 30 teams
Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league on OKC's chase for 70 wins, the potential post-Trae Hawks and more first-month standout storylines.

ESPN NBA
Nov 21, 2025

Don't be surprised if ... Lauri Markkanen averages 30 PPG
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect in the months ahead.

ESPN NBA
Nov 21, 2025

Risers and fallers: November to remember for Daniss Jenkins, Kon Knueppel
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN NBA
Nov 21, 2025

Maxey has career-high 54 as 76ers outlast Bucks
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey had a career-high 54 points and nine assists in a 123-114 overtime victory over the Bucks on Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

NBA sees best opening-month ratings in 15 years
National NBA games being shown on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video or ESPN have drawn more than 60 million viewers through the first month of the regular season, the league announced Thursday, noting that is the highest opening total in 15 years.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

Sabonis out at least 3-4 weeks with meniscus tear
Kings center Domantas Sabonis has suffered a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

Sources: Kings' Sabonis out at least 3-4 weeks
Kings center Domantas Sabonis has suffered a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

Mavs' Exum to undergo season-ending surgery
Mavericks guard Dante Exum will miss the entire season due to complications with his right knee that will require another surgery, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

Lakers fire Buss brothers from scouting roles
The Lakers are reorganizing their basketball operations department and have terminated brothers Joey and Jesse Buss from their respective front office positions.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

Trade questions for eight NBA title contenders: What each needs and what could be next
Early trade deadline questions for the Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

How Mark Cuban regained his seat at the table -- and helped oust Nico Harrison
Here's what led to the end of Nico Harrison's tenure with the Dallas Mavericks 11 games into the season, and how Mark Cuban was involved.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

Early trade deadline questions: What's next for Giannis, Lakers and top contenders?
Early NBA trade deadline questions for Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr and the Warriors' quest to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle
Butler has taken on a mentorship role with Kuminga, who is still trying to find his role with the Warriors after a tumultuous summer.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

Power Rankings: Who provides the most stealth help for all 30 teams?
insiders break down this week's power rankings, plus who is the most important role player on each team.

ESPN NBA
Nov 20, 2025

Don't be surprised if ... Lauri Markkanen averages 30 PPG all season
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from Lauri Markannen, two Pelicans rookies and a number of Celtics' scorers in the months ahead.

ESPN NBA
Nov 19, 2025

Curry, Butler, Green sit out Warriors' loss to Heat
Warriors star Stephen Curry (ankle soreness) missed Wednesday night's game in Miami, as did Jimmy Butler (back) and Draymond Green (illness).

ESPN NBA
Nov 19, 2025

Flagg misses first game with illness as Mavs fall
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Wednesday night's 113-111 loss to the Knicks with an illness, coach Jason Kidd said.

ESPN NBA
Nov 19, 2025

Brunson returning for Knicks after ankle sprain
Knicks star Jalen Brunson is making his return Wednesday night against the Mavericks after missing a week with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
Nov 19, 2025

Brunson returns as Knicks prevail vs. Mavericks
Knicks star Jalen Brunson made his return Wednesday night against the Mavericks after missing a week with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
Nov 19, 2025

Brunson returns for Knicks, leads win over Mavs
Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 28 points in a 113-111 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday night after sitting out two games with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
Nov 19, 2025

Zion makes return in Pelicans' loss to Nuggets
Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson returned to the court Wednesday night after missing eight games with a hamstring strain.

ESPN NBA
Nov 19, 2025

76ers' Oubre (knee) to be reevaluated in 2 weeks
76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was expected to sit out at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his left knee, the team said Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 19, 2025

Mavs rookie Flagg misses first game with illness
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is out for Wednesday night's game against the Knicks with an illness, coach Jason Kidd said.

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