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Dec 16, 2025
Adam Silver laid out a definitive timeline for expansion for the first time, saying a decision will be made sometime in 2026 on whether to add more NBA teams.
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Dec 16, 2025
Adam Silver called the Terry Rozier situation "unprecedented" with him still being on the Heat's books while facing gambling charges but said the league will look into giving Miami some sort of "satisfactory relief."
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Dec 16, 2025
There were three incorrect calls in the last two minutes of Denver's OT victory over Houston that all favored the Nuggets, according to the NBA's report.
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Dec 16, 2025
Follow along for live updates and highlights as the New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas in the NBA Cup final.
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Dec 16, 2025
Steve Kerr acknowledged a leaked email exchange between Warriors owner Joe Lacob and a fan that illustrated frustrations with the team, but he maintained that he and Lacob still have a "great connection."
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Dec 16, 2025
Heat forward Nikola Jovic, who left Monday night's game with a splint-like device over his right arm after taking a hard foul, underwent an MRI that revealed a right elbow contusion/laceration, the team said.
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Dec 16, 2025
With NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.
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Dec 16, 2025
It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.
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Dec 16, 2025
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody provide the bets to make in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
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Dec 16, 2025
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.
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Dec 16, 2025
Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.
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Dec 16, 2025
It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.
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Dec 16, 2025
Rockets coach Ime Udoka was critical of the officiating after his team's OT loss to the Nuggets, calling out the crew for inconsistent calls.
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Dec 16, 2025
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points after he dropped 42 in an overtime loss Monday.
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Dec 15, 2025
Heat forward Nikola Jovic walked off the court with a splint-like device over his right arm after he took a hard foul while driving to the basket late in the first quarter Monday night.
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Dec 15, 2025
A meeting between Josh Hart and Mike Brown amid struggles for both the veteran guard and the team as a whole sparked a recent run that has New York in the NBA Cup final.
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Dec 15, 2025
The Spurs are discussing different ways to deploy Victor Wembanyama vs. the Knicks in the NBA Cup final, including having him come off the bench.
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Dec 15, 2025
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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Dec 15, 2025
Is the NBA Cup working? Tim Bontemps details what's next for the tournament on the eve of the Knicks-Spurs title game.
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Dec 15, 2025
Orlando point guard Jalen Suggs underwent an MRI that confirmed he suffered a left hip contusion during the Magic's 132-120 NBA Cup semifinal loss to the Knicks on Saturday.
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Dec 15, 2025
Coach Steve Kerr said "I'm not doing my job well this year" after the Warriors fell to 13-14 despite continued outstanding play from star Steph Curry.
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Dec 15, 2025
After three seasons, the NBA is considering moving the location of the NBA Cup away from Las Vegas next season, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 15, 2025
With trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.
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Dec 15, 2025
Is the NBA Cup working? Tim Bontemps details what's next for the tournament on the eve of the Knicks-Spurs title game.
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Dec 15, 2025
With trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.
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Dec 15, 2025
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our insiders.
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Dec 15, 2025
After hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12.2 seconds left, Suns forward Dillon Brooks earned his second technical foul for bumping his old nemesis, LeBron James, and was ejected. The Lakers superstar went on to secure the 116-114 win for L.A.
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Dec 14, 2025
Sacramento's Zach LaVine injured his left ankle midway through the second quarter Sunday against Minnesota and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
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Dec 14, 2025
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed his second straight game Sunday with soreness in his right foot, while center Rudy Gobert left midway through the third quarter for what the team announced as personal reasons.
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Dec 14, 2025
Zion Williamson scored 18 points off the bench in his return to the lineup Sunday after missing five games with a hip injury.
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Dec 14, 2025
The top moments, highlights from the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas between the Magic and Knicks, then Spurs and Thunder.
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Dec 14, 2025
Some Cleveland fans booed their team Sunday after the Cavaliers missed all 10 shots in overtime to lose to the Hornets.
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Dec 14, 2025
Sacramento Kings leading scorer Zach LaVine injured his left ankle midway through the second quarter on Sunday against Minnesota and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
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Dec 14, 2025
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed his second straight game on Sunday with soreness in his right foot.
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Dec 14, 2025
Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the next two weeks and undergo further evaluations while dealing with a recent illness.
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Dec 14, 2025
Far from despondent, the Thunder said Saturday's 111-109 loss to the Spurs was an "exciting" test and a chance for the team to grow from its mistakes.
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Dec 14, 2025
Finally whole with the return of Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs took a big step forward in showing they're title contenders in a 111-109 win over the defending champion Thunder.
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Dec 14, 2025
NBA insiders break down the latest rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.
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Dec 14, 2025
Victor Wembanyama made an impact in limited minutes as the French phenom led the Spurs to a stunning victory over the Thunder to make the NBA Cup final.
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Dec 13, 2025
Knicks head coach Mike Brown made Jalen Brunson's case for MVP after the superstar PG dropped 40 to beat the Magic and advance to the NBA Cup final.
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Dec 13, 2025
After a spectacular 25-point first half, Magic guard Jalen Suggs exited Saturday's game against the Knicks after attempting to play through a left hip injury he suffered in the third quarter.
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Dec 13, 2025
Jalen Brunson's season-high 40 points helped the Knicks get past the Magic and into the NBA Cup final.
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Dec 13, 2025
Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is out for around 2-4 weeks due to a Grade 1 left calf strain.
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Dec 13, 2025
Here is everything to know ahead of Spurs-Thunder games.
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Dec 13, 2025
Which youngsters are among the next class of superstars? Which are already there? Our NBA experts rank their top 25 under 25.
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Dec 13, 2025
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, who is averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists but has been out with a right knee MCL sprain since suffering the injury against the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 29, is expected to return to practice next week, the team announced.
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Dec 13, 2025
The top moments, highlights from the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.
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Dec 13, 2025
Despite a brilliant 39-point performance from Stephen Curry, who returned from a quad injury, the Warriors lost 127-120 to the Wolves after allowing 39 fourth-quarter points.
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Dec 13, 2025
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 of his 48 points in the fourth quarter, the highest-scoring fourth quarter in the NBA this season, as the Cavaliers rallied to beat the Wizards 130-126 on Friday night.
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Dec 13, 2025
Ja Morant returned to the Memphis Grizzlies' lineup on  Friday night after missing 10 games due to a right calf strain and had 21 points and 10 assists in a 130-126 loss to the Utah Jazz.
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Dec 12, 2025
Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been medically cleared and will start Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves without a minutes restriction.
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Dec 12, 2025
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has a mild left calf strain and will be reevaluated in approximately a week, the team announced Friday.
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Dec 12, 2025
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who is expected to return on a minutes restriction Saturday after missing 12 games, said he wanted to come back much sooner but had to "trust the process."
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Dec 12, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the Thunder are after every trophy or record they can obtain, including the NBA's record of 73 wins.
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Dec 12, 2025
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been listed as probable to return for Saturday's NBA Cup semifinal against the Thunder in Las Vegas.
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Dec 12, 2025
One superstar trade away from NBA title contention? You better be right. If not, the consequences have never been harsher.
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Dec 12, 2025
Lakers 2000 and 2001 championship basketballs, signed by Kobe Bryant and other members of the team, sold for $508,000 and $317,500, respectively, at auction.
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Dec 12, 2025
The former UConn guard joins the ownership group for men's and women's professional franchises where he starred in college.
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Dec 12, 2025
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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Dec 12, 2025
NBA insiders break down the latest rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.
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Dec 12, 2025
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks.
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Dec 12, 2025
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
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Dec 12, 2025
One superstar trade away from NBA title contention? You better be right. If not, the consequences have never been harsher.
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Dec 12, 2025
The Emirates NBA Cup semifinals are officially set. Here is everything to know ahead of Saturday's games.
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Dec 12, 2025
Which youngsters are among the next class of superstars? Which are already there? Our NBA experts rank their top 25 under 25.
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Dec 11, 2025
Grizzlies center Zach Edey will be reevaluated in four weeks with a stress reaction in the left ankle he had surgically repaired in the offseason.
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Dec 11, 2025
A 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Emblems of Endorsements card of Kobe Bryant recently sold for $1.22 million, including buyer's premium, with Goldin Auctions.
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Dec 11, 2025
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks.
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Dec 11, 2025
Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race -- one of whom could completely transform it.
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Dec 11, 2025
The futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here's everything we're hearing.
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Dec 11, 2025
With AD trade buzz ramping up, our experts propose five deals that could shift the league's balance of power.
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Dec 11, 2025
With AD trade buzz ramping up, our experts propose five deals that could shift the league's balance of power.
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Dec 11, 2025
In an exclusive with ESPN, the 13-year NBA veteran and pioneer reveals that he is fighting for his life.
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Dec 11, 2025
LeBron James and the Lakers agreed it's too early to discuss how far the Lakers can go in the postseason, especially after the Spurs exposed their already suspect perimeter defense Wednesday to eliminate L.A. from the NBA Cup.
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Dec 11, 2025
The top moments, highlights and takeaways as the Thunder and Spurs won their respective games to advance to Las Vegas.
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Dec 11, 2025
The Thunder punched their ticket to Las Vegas with a 49-point blowout of the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the 2015-16 Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1.
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Dec 10, 2025
Warriors star Stephen Curry, who has missed the past five games because of a bruised thigh, is expected to return Friday against the Wolves.
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Dec 10, 2025
Suns guard Grayson Allen was ejected from an NBA Cup quarterfinal game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday night after he shoved Thunder center Chet Holmgren and knocked him to the floor.
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Dec 10, 2025
The NBA Cup quarterfinals continue Wednesday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs take on Los Angeles Lakers. Follow along for live updates.
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Dec 10, 2025
The NBA Cup quarterfinals continue Wednesday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs take on Los Angeles Lakers. Follow along for live updates.
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Dec 10, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to repeat as champions, with Denver and Houston next in line.
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Dec 10, 2025
The Lakers will host the Spurs on their standard court in the NBA Cup quarterfinals Wednesday, rather than their bright yellow alternative Cup court, which had been flagged for its slippery surface, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 10, 2025
Here are the key moments from Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals as the Knicks and Magic advanced.
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Dec 10, 2025
As NBA trade season nears, the futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here's everything we're hearing.
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Dec 10, 2025
Andre Snellings digs into the numbers and explains what has to happen for LeBron to get back on track, and what the chances are of that happening this season.
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Dec 10, 2025
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, the team announced Wednesday.
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Dec 10, 2025
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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Dec 10, 2025
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign
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Dec 10, 2025
NBA insiders break down the latest Power Rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.
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Dec 10, 2025
Paul only spent one season in OKC but left a lasting impression on reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Dec 10, 2025
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth victory in nine games.
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Dec 10, 2025
Here are the top moments and highlights from the NBA Cup quarterfinals as the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks advanced to Las Vegas.
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Dec 10, 2025
Our NBA insiders break down Spurs-Lakers and Thunder-Suns.
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Dec 09, 2025
Desmond Bane matched his season high with 37 points and the Magic advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals with a 117-108 victory over the Heat.
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Dec 09, 2025
Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help stars win a championship.
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Dec 09, 2025
A filing in a lawsuit against Mat Ishbia includes new financial details that two Suns minority owners say could threaten Ishbia's majority ownership.
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Dec 09, 2025
Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and is going to try to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup game vs. the Spurs after missing the last six games with a back injury.
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Dec 09, 2025
Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for Wednesday night's NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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