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Mar 26, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Can Hornets keep moving up?
The streaking Knicks and Hornets clash. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2026

The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics
Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2026

New NBA rookie rankings: Has Kon Knueppel already clinched the ROY race?
Where do the NBA's top rookies stack up with a few weeks left in the regular season? We stacked the top 10.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2026

Wolves post largest OT comeback on record
With a game-closing 15-0 run, the Timberwolves came back from 13 points down for a 110-108 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2026

Draymond: Hated and loved Wemby's MVP case
Warriors forward Draymond Green said he both "hated" and "absolutely loved" the MVP self-promotion from Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2026

Murray drops 53, Jokic nearly has 20-20-20 game
Jamal Murray scored 53 points and Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists as the Nuggets held off the Mavericks on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2026

Doc says Giannis progressing but not yet healthy
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games. "He's progressing," Rivers said. "He's just not healthy."

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2026

OKC's Williams clears another test in 2nd game
The Thunder are being conservative with Jalen Williams' minutes as he works his way back into form following a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the past two months.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

Embiid, George lead 76ers past Bulls in return
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, while Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

Brown-led Celts hand Thunder first loss in month
Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points a pivotal third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night, snapping the defending champions' 12-game win streak.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

76ers get Embiid back as well as George vs. Bulls
Joel Embiid returned to the 76ers' lineup Wednesday against the Bulls after missing 13 consecutive games because of a right oblique strain.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

Silver: NBA ready to combat tanking 'full stop'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver made it clear Wednesday that fixing tanking is his top priority and that there will be fundamental changes to the league's draft system to try to prevent it from happening moving forward.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

NBA Futures: Lakers, Spurs title odds shorten; Nuggets, Pistons, Rockets odds get longer
The Lakers and Spurs continue to see their championship odds shorten, and Luka Doncic makes big move in MVP race.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

J. Cole breaks down why LeBron James was carrying his latest 'The Fall-Off' vinyl
The Los Angeles Lakers star brought the vinyl for the rapper to sign while James met Cole's children.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: A top-5 shakeup hits our March finale
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

Fast break: Who was the pick up of the year in 2026?
Eric Moody highlights the trends to monitor around the NBA as the fantasy playoffs continue.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

?? Latest intel: All we know about expansion
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

NBA votes to mull Vegas, Seattle expansion bids
The NBA's Board of Governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: The Thunder reign while East teams rise
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Is Thunder-Celtics a Finals preview?
The past two NBA champions meet in a possible June preview. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2026

'A lot of downside, but not a lot of upside': The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics
Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

Grizzlies rule Morant's season over due to elbow
Ja Morant will miss the rest of the season with an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

Warriors' Moody done for year with knee injury
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody has been diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

76ers' George says mental health led to PED use
The Sixers' Paul George, who was suspended 25 games for a failed drug test, is set to return Wednesday when Philadelphia faces the Boston Celtics.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

Bucks rebuked by NBPA over Giannis dispute
The NBA Players Association rebuked the Bucks over their dispute with Giannis Antetokounmpo, implying that Milwaukee is "tanking" and damaging the league's integrity by wanting to shut down the All-Star forward for the rest of the season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

NBA players' union calls for 65-game rule change
The NBPA is calling on the league to, at minimum, amend the 65-game rule for players to be eligible for end-of-season awards.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

Players union blasts Bucks over Giannis dispute
The NBA Players Association rebuked the Bucks over their dispute with Giannis Antetokounmpo, implying that Milwaukee is "tanking" and damaging the league's integrity by wanting to shut down the All-Star forward for the rest of the season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

?? Ranking best, worst moves since last summer
Bradley Beal to the Clippers? Jared McCain to the Thunder!? We ranked the best and worst moves since last offseason.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

NBA draft stock watch: Latest buzz, scouting reports on 21 top prospects
Which 2026 NBA draft prospects helped or hurt their stock after an exciting first weekend during March Madness?

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Nuggets, Suns face off in key West battle
Can Phoenix make up ground in the West standings? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Monday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

OKC's Williams returns: Wrist finally 100%, too
Jalen Williams made his return to the Thunder lineup Monday after missing 26 of the prior 28 games with a hamstring strain and said the time off helped his surgically repaired wrist as well.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

Lakers laud resiliency in losing effort to Pistons
The Lakers failed to extend their nine-game winning streak but still lauded their effort in rallying from a 16-point deficit in the second half.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

Warriors' Moody stretchered off with knee injury
Warriors wing Moses Moody suffered a non-contact left knee injury late in Monday night's overtime win in Dallas, needing the assistance of a stretcher to exit the floor.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

Udoka calls out 'soft' officiating in Rockets' loss
Rockets coach Ime Udoka blasted the officiating after he was ejected from his team's loss to the Bulls, saying they made "soft" calls.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2026

Wemby states MVP case: Want to leave no debate
Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA's MVP award this season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2026

Bucks waive guard Thomas to convert Nance
The Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas to convert the contract of forward Pete Nance into a standard deal.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2026

Kerr: Will play Curry in play-in tourney if healthy
Golden State coach Steve Kerr dismissed the notion that the Warriors would sit Stephen Curry without a guaranteed spot in the playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2026

'Why was Bron even in the game?': LeBron, Austin Reaves on the origins of their viral meme
Four years ago, a clip showing James giving instructions to a befuddled Reaves at the end of a 2022 game against the Nets went viral in a major way.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2026

Tyrese Haliburton trolls Kentucky NBA alums after Iowa State win
Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2026

Former No. 1 pick Fultz signing 10-day with Raps
Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is signing a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2026

Mexican prospect Lopez declares for NBA draft
Karim Lopez, who spent two seasons in the Australian NBL, has declared for the NBA draft and is poised to become the first player born in Mexico to be picked in the first round.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2026

Pickups: Jazz's Chandler, Wizards' Coulibaly among top adds
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
Mar 23, 2026

'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2026

Ranking the 10 best and 10 worst NBA transactions since last summer
Bradley Beal to the Clippers? Jared McCain to the Thunder!? We ranked the best and worst moves since last offseason.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2026

?? Haliburton trolls Kentucky alums after ISU win
John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2026

Luka avoids suspension after 16th tech rescinded
The NBA has rescinded Luka Doncic's 16th technical foul, allowing him to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' road game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2026

Sources: OKC star Williams to return vs. 76ers
Thunder star Jalen Williams will return from a nagging hamstring injury for Monday's road game against the 76ers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2026

Thunder's Mitchell, Wiz's Champagnie suspended
Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie were suspended one game without pay Sunday for an altercation that spilled into the stands Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2026

Kennard steals show, wins it for red-hot Lakers
Luke Kennard drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left for the Lakers, who won their ninth straight on a night LeBron James made history with his record-breaking 1,612th regular-season game.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2026

'Four more to go': KD passes MJ on scoring list
Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA's career scoring list after finishing with 27 points in a win over the Heat.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2026

Sources: Lakers appeal tech with Luka facing ban
Luka Doncic faces a one-game suspension after a verbal exchange with Orlando's Goga Bitadze earned him his 16th technical foul of the season Saturday night. Sources told ESPN the Lakers have already filed an appeal.

ESPN NBA
Mar 21, 2026

Four ejected after Thunder-Wizards altercation
Oklahoma City's Jaylin Williams and Washington's Justin Champagnie were ejected following an altercation late in the first half of Sunday night's 132-111 Thunder win.

ESPN NBA
Mar 21, 2026

Wizards' Young out with no timetable for return
Wizards PG Trae Young is dealing with a pair of injuries and is out indefinitely, the team announced before Saturday's game against the Thunder.

ESPN NBA
Mar 21, 2026

Sources: Doncic wants child support filing nixed
Luka Doncic has filed documents to dismiss a petition filed by his ex-fiancée that is seeking child support for their two daughters and attorney fees, sources told ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

ESPN NBA
Mar 21, 2026

Curry (knee) gearing up for live contact in practice
The Warriors have ruled Stephen Curry out for their next two games but plan to incorporate him into live contact practices in the coming days.

ESPN NBA
Mar 21, 2026

76ers' Drummond fined $25K for gun-like gesture
The NBA has fined Sixers center Andre Drummond $25,000 for making what appeared to be a shooting motion toward the Kings' bench.

ESPN NBA
Mar 21, 2026

Sources: Nuggets' Watson expected to return Sun.
Peyton Watson is expected to return for Denver on Sunday against the Trail Blazers after missing more than six weeks due to a hamstring strain.

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

Warriors' Porzingis leaves loss with back spasms
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis left Friday night's road loss in Detroit with lower back spasms.

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

Cavaliers' Mitchell sits vs. Bulls with bruised eye
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell sat out Thursday's 115-110 win over the Chicago Bulls because of a bruised left eye.

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

OKC won't make White House visit, cites 'timing'
The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their road trip to the nation's capital this weekend.

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

Risers and fallers: Is it time to drop Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mikal Bridges?
Luka Doncic is on another planet, and Ayo Dosunmu and Daniss Jenkins are on the rise, but should fantasy basketball managers keep Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mikal Bridges rostered?

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

Rodman to be inducted in WWE HOF, sources say
Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for his time in WCW during the Monday night wars, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

'They're not even close': Why a Giannis trade might be even more complicated this summer
As the Giannis trade watch enters another offseason, a rare ownership structure and financial turmoil have left opposing teams wondering: Who's in charge here?

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

Luka drops 60, gets MVP chants from Heat crowd
Luka Doncic scored 60 points, the first Laker to do so since Kobe Bryant's career finale in 2016, as L.A. won in Miami to push its season-best win streak to eight games.

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

Wemby's game winner puts Spurs back in playoffs
Victor Wembanyama nailed a go-ahead 17-foot fadeaway with 1.1 seconds left Thursday night, and the Spurs clinched a postseason berth for the first time in six seasons.

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

LeBron in Miami -- where he was at his career best
When was LeBron James' peak? There's an argument to be made for 2013, when his Miami Heat did not lose for 52 straight days.

ESPN NBA
Mar 20, 2026

Luka puts up 60 vs. Heat as Lakers stay hot
Luka Doncic scored 60 points, tying the second-most points he has scored in a game, as the Lakers pushed their season-best winning streak to eight games.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

27 straight wins: The most dominant stretch of LeBron James' career
When was LeBron James' peak? There's an argument to be made for 2013, when his Miami Heat did not lose for 52 straight days.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

Dell Curry fights back tears as No. 30 retired
The Hornets raised Dell Curry's jersey at halftime of their game with the Magic on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

Cavs' Mitchell sits vs. Bulls with bruised eye
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell will sit out Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls because of a bruised left eye.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

LeBron ties Parish's record with 1,611th game
LeBron James tied Robert Parish for the NBA's all-time games-played mark, with the Hall of Famer saying James is "deserving" of breaking the record.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

LeBron available, could tie games record vs. Heat
LeBron James is available for the Los Angeles Lakers' game in Miami on Thursday night, putting him on track to tie Robert Parish for the NBA's all-time games played record.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

Nets say Porter Jr. out 2-3 weeks due to hammy
Michael Porter Jr. will miss at least two weeks with a strained left hamstring, perhaps leaving the Nets without their leading scorer for the rest of the season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

LeBron, Doncic, Reaves questionable for Lakers
Lakers stars LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are questionable for Thursday night's matchup against the Miami Heat.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

Sources: Heat to waive Rozier before playoffs
The Miami Heat are expected to waive guard Terry Rozier before the end of the regular season to create a roster spot for the team's playoff run, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

LeBron is back in Miami, where he was at his career best
When was LeBron James' peak? There's an argument to be made for 2013, when his Miami Heat did not lose for 52 straight days.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

Pistons star Cunningham out with collapsed lung
Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

Sources: Cunningham out with collapsed lung
Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

27 straight wins: Remembering the most dominant stretch of LeBron James' career
When was LeBron James' peak? There's an argument to be made for 2013, when his Miami Heat did not lose for 52 straight days.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

LeBron's 6 dunks key Lakers' 7th straight win
LeBron James put on a show Wednesday night in Houston as the Lakers matched their winning streak to a season-best seven games.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

LeBron says no interest in Vegas expansion bid
LeBron James, who has publicly entertained the possibility of being part of an ownership group for a potential NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas, said he no longer intends to pursue the venture.

ESPN NBA
Mar 19, 2026

Kerr to the point: Dubs 'going to be in the play-in'
After a sixth loss in seven games, Warriors coach Steve Kerr laid bare the cold reality his team has been facing as it hobbles toward the regular season's conclusion: "We're going to be in the play-in. We know that."

ESPN NBA
Mar 18, 2026

?? Everything we know about NBA expansion
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.

ESPN NBA
Mar 18, 2026

Sources: Giannis refuses Bucks' shutdown pitch
The Bucks want to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season after his latest injury and their postseason chances dwindled, but Antetokounmpo has refused the team's requests and wants to play again, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 18, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Sixth men, rookies and unsung heroes for all 30 teams
From rookies, veterans and Sixth Man of the Year candidates, NBA insiders break down each team's unsung hero this season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 18, 2026

Other shoe drops: Caruso T'd up for desperate D
Thunder guard Alex Caruso was called for goaltending and a technical foul for an illegal defensive move after he swatted away a layup attempt with his shoe.

ESPN NBA
Mar 18, 2026

Biggest questions, projections and more: Storylines to watch ahead of NBA playoffs
Our NBA Insiders answer the biggest questions facing contenders in the East and West as the regular season winds to a close.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Pistons' Cunningham leaves game with back spasms
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, among the leaders in this season's NBA MVP race, left Tuesday night's game against the Wizards with back spasms.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Pistons' Cunningham leaves win with back spasms
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, among the leaders in this season's NBA MVP race, left Tuesday night's game against the Wizards with back spasms.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Pippen, Aldama have season-ending surgery
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama will miss the rest of the season after each had surgery on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Sources: Giannis (knee) to miss at least 1 week
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be reevaluated in one week after tests revealed he has a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Wolves' Edwards to miss time with knee soreness
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI on his right knee that revealed inflammation, and he will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Hawks fans rep Magic City despite nixed promo
Hawks fans showed up in Magic City gear Monday night even though the NBA shut down the team's short-lived promotion with the well-known strip club.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Green galore: Revisiting NBA St. Patrick's Day uniforms of the past
Taking a look back at notable St. Patrick's Day specific jerseys for NBA teams through the years.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'
The Lakers, in the process of carving out a defensive identity, threw a steady diet of double-teams at Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter Monday, leading to disastrous results for Houston. "I just felt like I lost the game for us tonight," said Durant.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Clips' Leonard (ankle) sits vs. Spurs, is day-to-day
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard missed Monday night's game against the Spurs because of a left ankle sprain. He is considered day-to-day and will join the team on its upcoming three-game road trip.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Clippers' Leonard (ankle) misses loss to Spurs
LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard missed Monday's 119-115 loss to the Spurs due to a left ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
Mar 17, 2026

Kerr wins 600th, fourth fastest among coaches
Steve Kerr reached 600 wins in his 943rd regular-season game Monday night in Washington.

ESPN NBA
Mar 16, 2026

Clippers star Leonard (ankle) ruled out vs. Spurs
LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Spurs due to a left ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
Mar 16, 2026

Kerr part of Oscar win for documentary short
Golden State coach Steve Kerr was an executive producer on "All the Empty Rooms," a documentary short about the families of children killed in mass shootings that won the Oscar on Sunday night.

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