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Feb 22, 2026

Towns fires up Knicks in 18-point 4th-quarter rally
Lifeless for the first three quarters, the Knicks woke up in the fourth to overcome an 18-point deficit and take down the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Feb 21, 2026

Sources: Suns lose Brooks to broken left hand
Suns guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Feb 21, 2026

Green hits buzzer-beater to spur Suns to 2OT win
Jalen Green hit a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 21, 2026

Lakers plan major price hikes for '26-27 tickets
The Lakers confirmed to ESPN on Saturday that they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season.

ESPN NBA
Feb 21, 2026

Bulls' Ivey to miss at least 2 weeks with sore knee
The Bulls will be without guard Jaden Ivey for at least two weeks because of soreness in his left knee.

ESPN NBA
Feb 21, 2026

Suns' Booker (hip strain) out at least a week
Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least one week with a right hip strain he suffered against the Spurs on Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

Lue clear on Clips' mindset: 'We're playing to win'
The LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue made it clear Friday that the organization's goals remain the same.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

Hunter has surgery, Kings' latest out for season
De'Andre Hunter had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

Gasol to be IOC board athlete rep through LA28
Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has been chosen by Olympic athletes to represent them on the IOC executive board through the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

Who players can you count on to play the most down the stretch?
The best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are some who should feature often.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

One proposal to fix tanking problem: Turning losses into wins
There's a clear solution the league should consider: Counting wins after the All-Star break.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

Risers and fallers: Tristan Vukcevic, Jarace Walker making the most of playing time
Should fantasy basketball managers keep or trade players like Tristan Vukcevic, Pascal Siakam and others?

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

?? 10 offseason storylines: LeBron, Giannis, more
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

NBA MVP straw poll 2.0: SGA, Jokic lead our update -- but chaos looms
With so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

'I don't believe we're ahead of schedule': Inside the Spurs' 365-day turnaround
One year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs bound for the playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

Our guide to the rest of the season: Big questions, big games, big award races
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the NBA regular season.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

Celtics' Brown weighs lawsuit vs. Beverly Hills
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN's Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

Booker leaves Suns' loss to Spurs with sore hip
Suns guard Devin Booker was ruled out in the first half Thursday night because of right hip soreness.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

Porzingis rusty but provides spark in Dubs debut
Kristaps Porzingis, making his Warriors debut in his first game since Jan. 7, opened slow but made an impact in his 17 minutes, scoring 12 points in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics.

ESPN NBA
Feb 20, 2026

'Special': Cunningham makes MVP case vs. Knicks
The Pistons' Cade Cunningham made his case to be the NBA's Most Valuable Player, erupting for 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 win over the Knicks.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

C's Brown not appeased by Beverly Hills' apology
The city of Beverly Hills apologized to Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Thursday over inaccuracies in a previous statement, but Brown continued to take issue with the police shutting down his All-Star Weekend brand event.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Hornets' Ball 'blessed' he wasn't hurt in car crash
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said Thursday he feels "blessed" one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Young closer to Wiz debut, AD in holding pattern
Trae Young is getting closer to his Washington Wizards debut, but Anthony Davis still isn't ready for the practice court.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Sources: Curry to miss 5 more games; MRI clean
Warriors star Stephen Curry will be re-evaluated again in 10 days for a persistent right knee injury, league sources told ESPN, sidelining him for at least another five games.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules
Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Lakers add Dodgers executive Rosen to front office
Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen is moving into the Los Angeles Lakers' front office in the latest significant change for the 17-time NBA champion organization following its sale last year.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Lakers expect healthy Doncic, Reaves vs. Clippers
The Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

OKC still sans SGA, Williams in return from break
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Mavs rule Flagg out for Friday game vs. Wolves
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will sit out the team's first game back from the All-Star break at Minnesota on Friday night because of a left midfoot sprain.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Sources: MRI on Curry's knee comes back clean
Warriors star Stephen Curry had another MRI on his bothersome right knee in the past 24 hours that came back clean, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, but persistent pain and swelling have not allowed him to return to the court.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Suns owner bashes tanking as 'done by losers'
Suns owner Mat Ishbia sounded off on the issue of tanking in the NBA, calling it a "losing behavior done by losers" and "much worse than any prop bet scandal."

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Hornets' Ball OK to play day after car accident
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is not listed on the team's injury report and is expected to play Thursday night against the Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

One proposal fixes the NBA's tanking problem: Turning losses into wins
The NBA has a tanking problem, but there's a clear solution the league should consider: counting wins after the All-Star break. Let us explain.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

The NBA's 10 biggest offseason questions: Why this summer could get wild
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Which fantasy basketball players can you count on to play the most down the stretch?
The best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are players to count on down the stretch.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Don't be surprised if ... Tyrese Maxey is top points scorer
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and more.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Flagg's Mavericks debut jersey sells for $1 million
The jersey worn by Cooper Flagg in the first half of his NBA debut has been sold for $1 million, a record for a collectible of the Mavericks rookie.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

10 NBA storylines that will define the summer: LeBron, Giannis, trade decisions and a loaded draft
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Here's how the NBA can fix its tanking problem -- and incentivize teams to win
The NBA has a tanking problem, but there's a clear solution the league should consider: counting wins after the All-Star break. Let us explain.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

Our guide to the rest of the NBA season: Big questions, big games, big award races
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

ESPN NBA
Feb 19, 2026

From Miami's hot streak to Denver's turnaround: Top post-All-Star break runs
A strong run after the NBA All-Star break is not rare. Which team could be the next to make a push?

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

Embiid out against Hawks due to sore right shin
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

Curry still out for Warriors; Porzingis set to debut
The Golden State Warriors will be without star guard Stephen Curry when they exit the All-Star break on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics and the length of his ongoing absence is unclear.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

Grizzlies' Morant to miss at least two more weeks
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Jan. 21.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

Embiid out vs. Hawks due to sore right shin
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

Sources: Nuggets convert Jones to standard deal
The Denver Nuggets are converting two-way Spencer Jones to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

Sources: Kings' Sabonis, Lavine done for season
Sacramento Kings stars Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Zach LaVine (hand) both underwent season-ending surgeries on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

'I'd rather retire': Caitlin Clark reacts to LeBron James giving up cookies and wine
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

Magic's Wagner (ankle soreness) out indefinitely
Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely because of lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

Kyrie to miss rest of season, eyes '26-27 return
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from knee surgery last March.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

NBA regular-season viewers guide: Biggest storylines, matchups and awards races
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

The 2026 Jalens vs. the World: We ranked the 11 best seasons of identical first names
The Jalens (and Jaylens, Jaylins and Jaylons) are running the modern NBA -- but could they beat some of the all-time greats if they teamed up?

ESPN NBA
Feb 18, 2026

How the sports memorabilia industry tries to stay ahead of fraud
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

Lawyer: Lakers' Ayton briefly detained in Bahamas
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained Tuesday while at an airport in the Bahamas on suspicion of being in possession of a "very small amount of marijuana," according to his lawyer.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

Brown disputes Beverly Hills' version of shutdown
Celtics star Jaylen Brown said the City of Beverly Hills' explanation for shutting down his brand event Saturday night was "completely false."

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

Buss says dad Jerry would approve of Lakers sale
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said her father, Jerry, would've approved of selling the franchise he made famous, citing the need for more resources.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

Conley back with Wolves two weeks after trade
Mike Conley is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves two weeks after he was traded in a deadline move, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

Spurs signing vet center Plumlee to 10-day deal
Free agent center Mason Plumlee is signing a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

Jazz's Jackson has surgery for growth in knee
Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

Moe, legendary former Nuggets coach, dies at 87
Doug Moe, who engineered one of the best offenses of its era as coach for the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s, has died at the age of 87.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

Cuban: NBA should 'embrace tanking' for fans
Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, says the fan experience is chief among the reasons the NBA should "embrace tanking," and that affordability is key in the formula.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

The top bets to make heading into the NBA's second half
Who will make the playoffs? Win MVP? Andre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets heading into the NBA's second half.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

NBA Finals odds: Thunder, Nuggets still big favorites
The Cavs' title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but the Thunder and Nuggets are clear favorites.

ESPN NBA
Feb 17, 2026

Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.

ESPN NBA
Feb 16, 2026

Sources: 76ers set new deal for Walker, add Payne
The 76ers plan to sign two-way forward Jabari Walker to a new two-year contract and veteran guard Cam Payne for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Feb 16, 2026

Lillard, Curry message about adding Klay and Booker to 2027 3-point contest
The Portland Trail Blazers guard messaged Stephen Curry about inviting Klay Thompson, Devin Booker and "4 more real shooters" to the event.

ESPN NBA
Feb 16, 2026

BC star Bill Donovan, father of Bulls coach, dies
Bill Donovan, the father of Bulls coach Billy Donovan and whose own basketball exploits propelled him to the Boston College Hall of Fame, has died.

ESPN NBA
Feb 16, 2026

What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.

ESPN NBA
Feb 16, 2026

Wemby's passion, Silver's tank talk and more storylines from NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.

ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

Brown refutes Beverly Hills' account of shutdown
Celtics star Jaylen Brown said Beverly Hills' explanation for shutting down his brand event Saturday night was "completely false."

ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

Edwards, Wemby 'set tone' for competitive ASG
Anthony Edwards led Team Stars to a victory in the revamped NBA All-Star Game, earning MVP honors after a refreshingly competitive display by the stars involved.

ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

Team Stars prevails in competitive new ASG format
Anthony Edwards led Team Stars to a victory in the revamped NBA All-Star Game, earning MVP honors after a refreshingly competitive display by the stars involved.

ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

Follow live: World takes on Team Stripes in third round-robin game
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ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

Curry to make return to 3-point contest in 2027
Two-time 3-point contest winner Stephen Curry will make his return to the shootout for next year's All-Star Weekend in Phoenix

ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

LeBron: Still unsure about future past this year
LeBron James said Sunday he's still unsure whether he'll continue playing past this season.

ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

Which L.A. NBA stars would've made an All-Star roster in high school?
From LaMelo Ball to James Harden, these Los Angeles NBA stars' high school résumés would land them on an All-Star roster.

ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

Giannis: 'As of today, I'm committed' to Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his commitment to the Bucks while also acknowledging his desire to be a winner and pursue a second title to go with the one he won in 2021.

ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

Brown toying with idea of UFC, boxing after NBA
Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who has training in Muay Thai, says he's "toyed" with the idea of competing in combat sports once his NBA career is finished.

ESPN NBA
Feb 15, 2026

?? Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend edition
Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?

ESPN NBA
Feb 14, 2026

Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: The biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend
Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.

ESPN NBA
Feb 14, 2026

Wemby vows to set competitive tone at ASG
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama vowed to bring a competitive spirit to Sunday's NBA All-Star Game.

ESPN NBA
Feb 14, 2026

Dame claims 3rd title; Johnson wins dunk contest
Damian Lillard, nine months after undergoing surgery on his torn Achilles, won his third All-Star 3-point contest to tie with Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most ever.

ESPN NBA
Feb 14, 2026

Dame returns to win third shootout, tying mark
Damian Lillard, nine months after undergoing surgery on his torn Achilles, won his third All-Star 3-point contest to tie with Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most ever.

ESPN NBA
Feb 14, 2026

Silver considering all fixes for NBA's tanking issue
NBA commissioner Adam Silver called tanking the worst its been in "recent memory" and said he's not ruling out any potential remedy, including taking away draft picks, to stop overt tanking.

ESPN NBA
Feb 14, 2026

NBA All-Star 2026: All the latest action from Saturday
All of the live updates, top moments and results from NBA All-Star 2026 weekend in Los Angeles.

ESPN NBA
Feb 14, 2026

Inside the ugly Chris Paul-Clippers divorce -- and a season on the brink of disaster
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.

ESPN NBA
Feb 14, 2026

Suns agree to deal with free agent Highsmith
Free agent Haywood Highsmith has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Phoenix Suns, his agent Jerry Dianis told ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 14, 2026

Free agent Beasley to play for Bad Bunny in P.R.
Free agent Malik Beasley has signed a deal to play in Puerto Rico for Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny's team, Santurce Crabbers, both parties told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

76ers' Edgecombe named MVP in Rising Stars win
Philadelphia rookie VJ Edgecombe led Team Vince to victory in the Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

NBA All-Star 2026: Top moments, live updates from the weekend
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ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

Free agent Beasley to play for Bad Bunny in PR
Free agent Malik Beasley has signed a deal to play in Puerto Rico for Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny's team, Santurce Crabbers, both parties told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

Inside the ugly Chris Paul-Clippers divorce
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the reunion was doomed.

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

Paul announces NBA retirement after 21 seasons
Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA via a social media post Friday. Paul had previously said he would retire at the end of this season, his 21st NBA campaign.

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

Inspired by Stephen Curry, 'GOAT' aims to be the ultimate underdog story
Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film -- plus a guide to every NBA and WNBA player in it.

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

NBA All-Star Game uniforms through the years -- from short shorts to '90s flair
NBA All-Star Game jerseys have had several style changes since the game's inception in 1951.

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

?? Pick a U.S. team for the NBA All-Star Game
In this year's NBA All-Star Game, the U.S. is taking on the World -- or at least its best hoops talent. This is your chance to build a team that can win this first-of-its-kind event.

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

Why Dallas hit the reset button, and what's next
The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade happened when the Mavericks won the draft lottery. Can they make the most of building around Flagg?

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

The language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game
For many of today's NBA All-Stars, English is their second language, and that impacts how they think about the game.

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

Beyond dunking: Mac McClung's quest for full NBA roster status
Jumping over cars -- and Shaq -- wins fans but doesn't translate into the talents recruiters want to see

ESPN NBA
Feb 13, 2026

LeBron oldest with triple-double in NBA history
LeBron James broke the record held by Karl Malone in the Lakers' win over the Mavericks on Thursday night.

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