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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

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

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

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.

ESPN NBA
Mar 16, 2026

Pickups: Look to Jazz, Trail Blazers for waiver-wire options
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 16, 2026

Suns' Ishbia could bump ownership stake to 96%
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and two Suns minority owners are heading to a confidential binding mediation which could result in Ishbia buying out the minority owners' 13% stake of the team.

ESPN NBA
Mar 16, 2026

Everything we know about NBA expansion: Why add two teams now? Why Seattle and Las Vegas?
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 16, 2026

Sources: NBA eyes key 1st vote for expansion
The NBA will hold a vote at the Board of Governors meetings next week to explore adding expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 16, 2026

'Glass in my hand': Inside Marcus Smart's incredible return from The Punch
After a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

Strus nets 24 in long-awaited Cavaliers return
Max Strus scored 16 points in the first half against the Mavs. According to Elias, he is the first player since 1997-98 to score at least 15 points in the first half of a season debut after not playing in at least the first 60 games of the season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

Giannis exits Bucks' win after awkward landing
Giannis Antetokounmpo left Milwaukee's game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday after landing awkwardly as he completed a dunk.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

Horford, Seth Curry out at least week for Dubs
Seth Curry (mild left groin strain) and Al Horford (mild left calf strain) each will miss at least a week because of injuries.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

Businessman Kevin O'Leary wears card featuring Jordan, Kobe, LeBron at Oscar's
The card features game-used NBA logo patches worn by Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

Late flurry allows SGA to maintain 20-point run
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his record streak of games with at least 20 points to 128 during Sunday's win over the Timberwolves.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

NBA: Missed call late in Lakers-Nuggets thriller
The NBA ruled that Spencer Jones had a clean strip of Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation of Saturday's Nuggets-Lakers game and that Reaves should not have gone to the free throw line.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

?? Draft intel: Peterson or Dybantsa to go at No. 1?
Here's what league insiders are saying about Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and more top NBA draft prospects.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance resonated with his AAU coach
Ty White said his former star wowed him every game, but even this performance had him stunned.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

SGA passes Wilt: The 20 wildest facts of 127 dominant games
With Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

Kawhi limps off with sprained ankle in Clips' loss
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard suffered a sprained left ankle and missed the final 9:27 of Saturday night's home loss to the Kings.

ESPN NBA
Mar 15, 2026

Reaves, Luka deliver late-game magic in OT thriller
Austin Reaves executed a perfect missed free throw before sinking the game-tying bucket to force overtime, and Luka Doncic drained the winning jumper in the extra frame to lift the Lakers past the Nuggets on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 14, 2026

Wemby's do-it-all showcase propels red-hot Spurs
Victor Wembanyama made his mark in every facet of Saturday's game against the Hornets, posting 32 points, 12 boards, eight assists, four blocks and two steals as the Spurs improved to 17-2 since Feb. 1.

ESPN NBA
Mar 14, 2026

Warriors without several vets for game vs. Knicks
The Warriors will be without nearly all of their veteran players to open a road trip against the New York Knicks on Sunday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 14, 2026

Giannis out vs. Hawks; missed games up to 31
Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn't available for the Bucks' matchup with the Hawks on Saturday, marking the 31st game the two-time MVP has missed this season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 14, 2026

Warriors lose 4 more to injury as slide continues
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team is "as beaten up as any team I can ever remember" after losing four more players to injury Friday night, when they lost their fourth straight to fall two games behind the Clippers for the West's eighth seed.

ESPN NBA
Mar 14, 2026

Silver in Portland after arena refurb bill passes
Adam Silver attended the Trail Blazers' game against the Jazz on Friday night following the Oregon Legislature's approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center.

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

'83 is just wild': Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance resonated with his AAU coach
Ty White said his former high school star did something to wow him every game, but even this performance has him stunned.

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

Risers and fallers: Filipowski, da Silva moving up; Flagg a problem during playoffs?
Tristan da Silva is on the rise, and should fantasy basketball managers keep players like Bennedict Mathurin and Cameron Johnson?

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

?? 2026 NBA mock draft: Who's rising and falling?
Who's rising and falling in Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft ahead of March Madness?

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

The karmic power of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game
Adebayo's 83-point night on Tuesday presented fans with a choice that forces a side: Celebrate it, or audit it.

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

NBA draft intel and latest buzz: Peterson or Dybantsa at No. 1? What's Boozer's case?
Here's what league insiders are saying about Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and more top NBA draft prospects.

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

'[Bam] didn't need to': Heat troll Bucks after Milwaukee references 83-point game
Miami responded online after Milwaukee brought up the Heat star's historic scoring performance.

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

Luka drops 51 as Lakers explode in LeBron's return
Buoyed by LeBron James' return, Luka Doncic scored 51 points on a night in which the Lakers' starting five totaled 137 points, the most by a starting lineup in a regulation game since the 1970-71 season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

Celts' Brown calls out NBA's 'foul baiting' trend
The Celtics' Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with what he called the league's trend of rewarding players for "foul baiting," saying, "I just don't think it's basketball."

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

SGA breaks Wilt's record: The 20 wildest facts of Thunder star's 127 games of dominance
With Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

SGA eclipses Wilt for NBA's longest 20-point streak
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history Thursday night against the Celtics, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record with his 127th consecutive regular-season game with at least 20 points.

ESPN NBA
Mar 13, 2026

Wemby (ankle) sits out loss to Jokic, Nuggets
The Spurs were without star center Victor Wembanyama for Thursday night's 136-131 loss to the Nuggets because of right ankle soreness.

ESPN NBA
Mar 12, 2026

Follow live: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on pace to pass Wilt Chamberlain for longest streak of at least 20-points per game in NBA history
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ESPN NBA
Mar 12, 2026

Wemby (ankle) sits out clash vs. Jokic, Nuggets
The San Antonio Spurs ruled out star center Victor Wembanyama for Thursday night's showdown against the Denver Nuggets because of right ankle soreness.

ESPN NBA
Mar 12, 2026

Spoelstra sorry to 'absolutely no one' for Bam's 83
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, saying, "You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling."

ESPN NBA
Mar 12, 2026

Tre Johnson, GG Jackson and other 'silly season' stars to roster
Our experts identify their favorite players to add in the final stretch of the NBA regular season, when lesser-known players often rise up.

ESPN NBA
Mar 12, 2026

?? 2026 mock draft: Who's rising and falling?
Who's rising and falling in Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft ahead of March Madness?

ESPN NBA
Mar 12, 2026

127 games of dominance: The 20 wildest facts of SGA breaking Chamberlain's record
With Gilgeous-Alexander one game away from holding the most consecutive 20-point games in history, ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the 20 most impressive stats about the streak.

ESPN NBA
Mar 12, 2026

Can the Knicks get Towns, Brunson on track? Five issues they need to solve -- fast
The Knicks are 42-25 and third in the Eastern Conference, but they have a few problems to solve if they want to make a deep playoff run.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

Cook: Global issues hurting overseas hoops career
American Quinn Cook, a two-time NBA champ, has lost two basketball jobs internationally this year because of global political issues, he told ESPN's Andscape.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points, Adrian Peterson's 296 yards and more single-game bests
Both all-time legends and half-forgotten journeymen are on the list of the greatest single-game performances in American professional sports.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

Warriors' Curry out 10 more days with knee issue
The Golden State Warriors have ruled out star guard Stephen Curry for another 10 days with a persistent right knee issue, the team announced Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

Fast break: The numbers behind Bam Adebayo's shocking 83-point night
Here's everything managers should be looking at around the league during the fantasy playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

'Something we talk about forever': The karmic power of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game
Adebayo's 83-point night on Tuesday presented fans with a choice that forces a side: Celebrate it, or audit it.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

'Something we talk about forever': The karmic power of Adebayo's 83-point game
Adebayo's 83-point night on Tuesday presented fans with a choice that forces a side: Celebrate it, or audit it.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Who's rising and falling ahead of March Madness?
Who's rising and falling in Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft ahead of March Madness?

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

NBA stars reflect on Wilt Chamberlain as SGA nears record
As Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars reflect on Chamberlin's legacy.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Spurs rule the West, Celtics rise
The NBA playoffs are near. Which teams are best positioned for the homestretch of the regular season?

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

Excuse me?! All the records Adebayo broke in his 83-point night
Heat big man Bam Adebayo just put up the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

All the records Bam Adebayo set in his stunning 83-point(!) night
Heat big man Bam Adebayo just put up the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, with 83 points in a win over the Wizards.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

Celtics' Brown ejected, then takes to social media
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's matchup at the Spurs after officials whistled him for back-to-back technical fouls.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

LeBron sits out 3rd straight as Lakers beat Wolves
Lakers star LeBron James remained out Tuesday night against the Timberwolves because of left foot arthritis and a right hip contusion.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

Pippen's personal memorabilia auctions for $6.2M
The jersey that Scottie Pippen wore in the famed "Flu Game" was among 71 lots from his personal collection that sold via Sotheby's for over $6.2 million.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

All the records Adebayo set in his stunning 83-point night
Heat big man Bam Adebayo just put up the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, with 83 points.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

'Wilt, me, then Kobe': Adebayo scores 83 points
Bam Adebayo scored the most points since Wilt Chamberlain's iconic 100-point game in 1962 as the Miami Heat star went for 83 points in a blowout win over the Wizards.

ESPN NBA
Mar 11, 2026

Celtics' Brown ejected after arguing with official
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's matchup at the Spurs after officials whistled him for back-to-back technical fouls.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

Adebayo scores 83, second-most in NBA history
Bam Adebayo scored the most points since Wilt Chamberlain's iconic 100-point game in 1962.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

Bam sets mark with 31 in first quarter, 43 in half
Bam Adebayo scored 31 points in the opening quarter against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, breaking the Miami Heat record for points in any period.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

Celtics' Brown ejected after back-to-back techs
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's matchup at the Spurs after officials whistled him for back-to-back technical fouls.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

LeBron shoots pregame, then sits out 3rd straight
Lakers star LeBron James remained out Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of left foot arthritis and a right hip contusion.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

Doncic says he's in custody battle for daughters
Lakers star Luka Doncic has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, and is in a custody battle over their two daughters, he told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

76ers' Maxey (finger tendon) out at least 3 weeks
76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey has been diagnosed with a tendon injury to his right pinkie and will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

Sources: Doncic in custody battle for daughters
Lakers star Luka Doncic has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, he told ESPN, and is in a custody battle over their two daughters, according to sources.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

Sources: Maxey injured finger tendon, out 3 weeks
76ers star Tyrese Maxey has been diagnosed with a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

Lakers' Doncic fined $50K for gesture toward ref
Lakers star Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 for directing an inappropriate "money" gesture toward a game official during Sunday's win over the Knicks.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

Kerr again calls for league to shorten season
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Monday that the NBA would be better off if it shaved games off its 82-game schedule, echoing previous comments he has made about the pace of play and long season affecting its quality and competitiveness.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

How the NBA would've changed if KD's sneaker were smaller: An alternate timeline with new champs and wild trades
ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines a reality in which Durant's foot didn't touch the 3-point line in the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals -- and its ripple effects throughout the NBA.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

How the schedule could impact three key NBA playoff races
With so many teams tanking, some playoff-bound teams could capitalize on easy schedules down the stretch.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

SGA ties Wilt, drains clutch 3s in MVP showdown
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied a more than 60-year-old record by Wilt Chamberlain before drilling a pair of clutch 3-pointers to hand the Nuggets a 129-126 loss.

ESPN NBA
Mar 10, 2026

Dort apologizes to Jokic after another flagrant
Thunder wing Luguentz Dort said he apologized to Nuggets center Nikola Jokic after committing a second fourth-quarter flagrant foul on him in the past two weeks.

ESPN NBA
Mar 09, 2026

SGA ties mark for consecutive 20-point games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tied Wilt Chamberlain's record by scoring at least 20 points in 126 consecutive games.

ESPN NBA
Mar 09, 2026

Tests on Maxey's sprained finger show no break
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinky, according to medical tests, coach Nick Nurse said Monday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 09, 2026

NBA halts Hawks' planned tribute to Magic City
The NBA has called off the Hawks' plans for celebrating Atlanta's famed strip club, saying it did so because of "concerns" from across the league.

ESPN NBA
Mar 09, 2026

Tyrese Maxey, girlfriend Myra Gordon expecting first child
Gordon announced the news on Sunday via social media, posting a number of photos, including multiple of her and Maxey together.

ESPN NBA
Mar 09, 2026

Hornets send pick to Heat to resolve Rozier trade
The Hornets are sending a second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute over Terry Rozier being under investigation during a 2024 trade.

ESPN NBA
Mar 09, 2026

Five keys to winning in the playoffs
Now that the fantasy basketball playoffs have started, Eric Karabell lays out how to take home the championship.

ESPN NBA
Mar 09, 2026

Pickups: Bulls backcourt among top waiver-wire options
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 09, 2026

NBA stars reflect on Wilt Chamberlain's 'mythical' legacy
As Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars reflect on Chamberlin's legacy.

ESPN NBA
Mar 08, 2026

Pistons hit with 'dose of adversity' in 4-game skid
The Pistons are facing their first real adversity of the season after dropping their fourth straight game Sunday to the Miami Heat.

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