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Sep 22, 2023

Minnesota Timberwolves pay homage to 1990s with throwback jerseys
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the latest team to unveil their classic jerseys for the 2023-24 season, Minnesota's 35th year in the NBA.

ESPN NBA
Sep 21, 2023

Middleton not concerned about Giannis' future
Bucks star Khris Middleton said he is not concerned about Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments regarding the uncertainty of his future in Milwaukee.

ESPN NBA
Sep 21, 2023

What you need to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's next contract
The two-time MVP can sign an extension starting Friday and up until Oct. 23. Here's why the next month will be nerve wracking for Milwaukee.

ESPN NBA
Sep 20, 2023

Police told Cavs' Altman he nearly caused wreck
Body camera footage shows officers telling the Cavaliers' Koby Altman that he nearly caused a wreck before he was charged with driving while impaired.

ESPN NBA
Sep 20, 2023

'The Basketball Gods will always reward this place': The NBA's premier pickup game, and the man behind it all
In what has been the summertime destination for generations of NBA players and star prospects, the Rico Hines runs on the UCLA campus is the ultimate pickup game -- with plenty of twists and high stakes.

ESPN NBA
Sep 19, 2023

Fantasy basketball rankings 2023-24: Head-to-head points
Where to draft Anthony Edwards, Zion Williamson, Victor Wembanyama and the rest of your favorite stars in ESPN standard scoring leagues.

ESPN NBA
Sep 19, 2023

Wemby to play in Paris: 'No other goal than gold'
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama affirmed his commitment to France's national squad at the 2024 Summer Games, saying "there's no other goal than gold."

ESPN NBA
Sep 19, 2023

The world is ready for Wemby, but Spurs' success might have to wait
San Antonio made huge leaps in David Robinson's and Tim Duncan's rookie years. Don't expect the same rapid improvement with Wemby.

ESPN NBA
Sep 18, 2023

Oubre expected to sign with 76ers, sources say
Free agent guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to sign a one-year deal with the 76ers, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN NBA
Sep 18, 2023

Smith, Sharpe, Mathurin: NBA sophomores to watch in 2023-24
Who is poised to break out in their NBA sophomore campaign -- and which second-year youngsters could be facing a make-or-break season?

ESPN NBA
Sep 16, 2023

Mavs re-sign Markieff Morris, part of Kyrie deal
Markieff Morris, the other player in the trade that brought Kyrie Irving to Dallas from Brooklyn, is re-signing with the Mavericks.

ESPN NBA
Sep 16, 2023

Cavs prez Altman faces impaired driving charge
Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman was arrested Friday night and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired.

ESPN NBA
Sep 15, 2023

Orlando Magic reveal classic jerseys for the 2023-24 season
The Orlando Magic unveiled their classic jerseys for the 2023-24 season, Orlando's 35th year in the NBA.

ESPN NBA
Sep 15, 2023

Wizards re-sign veteran F Gibson to 1-year deal
The Washington Wizards are re-signing veteran forward Taj Gibson to a one-year, $3.2 million contract.

ESPN NBA
Sep 15, 2023

Sources: Lakers give Vanderbilt 4-year extension
After helping the Lakers' push into the Western Conference finals, Jarred Vanderbilt has agreed to a four-year, $48 million extension, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Sep 15, 2023

Despite failing to medal, USA tops FIBA rankings
USA Basketball is back atop the FIBA men's world rankings, even after failing to medal at the World Cup.

ESPN NBA
Sep 14, 2023

After ditching cable, Suns offering free antennas
The Suns, who decided to walk away from a television rights deal with Bally Sports and makes games available on local stations, are giving fans free antennas.

ESPN NBA
Sep 14, 2023

Former Celtics, Magic player Hunter dies at 42
Brandon Hunter, who played briefly for Boston and Orlando, died Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Sep 13, 2023

NBA board OK's tougher resting policy, penalties
The NBA board of governors approved tougher resting policy rules and punishments for star players who sit out games.

ESPN NBA
Sep 13, 2023

Source: NBA board OKs stricter rest rule, penalty
The NBA Board of Governors approved tougher resting policy rules and punishments for star players that include national TV games, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Sep 13, 2023

Answering the big questions about the NBA's new rules on resting stars
The NBA is expected to implement new rules regarding when and how often teams can rest their healthy stars. How will this affect teams like the Clippers, Lakers and Warriors? And will it work?

ESPN NBA
Sep 12, 2023

OKC unveils plan for new $900M Thunder arena
Oklahoma City has finalized plans to build a new downtown arena for the Thunder that will keep the team in the city through at least 2050.

ESPN NBA
Sep 12, 2023

Draymond on CP3, Poole aftermath, and 'one of the most important years of my career'
The four-time NBA champion tells ESPN that this upcoming season isn't about past failures, heated foes or even redemption.

ESPN NBA
Sep 12, 2023

Porter arraigned; girlfriend has fractured vertebra
Prosecutors say the girlfriend of Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a fractured neck vertebra and other injuries during an alleged attack by the Rockets guard.

ESPN NBA
Sep 12, 2023

Porter arraigned; girlfriend has vertebrae fracture
Prosecutors say the girlfriend of Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a fractured neck vertebrae and other injuries during an alleged attack by the Rockets guard.

ESPN NBA
Sep 12, 2023

Draymond on CP3, Poole and 'one of the most important years of my career'
The four-time NBA champion tells ESPN that this upcoming season isn't about past failures, heated foes or even redemption. He says: "You can't break this team."

ESPN NBA
Sep 11, 2023

Cavaliers reach 1-year deal with center Thompson
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached agreement on a one-year contract to reunite with center Tristan Thompson.

ESPN NBA
Sep 11, 2023

Rockets' Porter Jr. arrested, charged with assault
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested in New York City on Monday and charged with assault and strangulation.

ESPN NBA
Sep 11, 2023

Sources: NBA to get tougher about resting stars
A new plan would give the NBA more oversight over discipline for missed games and an ability to fine teams over $1M for violating resting rules, sources said.

ESPN NBA
Sep 11, 2023

Sources: Spurs waiving vet point guard Payne
The Spurs are waiving veteran guard Cameron Payne, clearing the way for him to join a contending team, sources told ESPN on Monday.

ESPN NBA
Sep 11, 2023

Griffin foresees 'great partnership' with Giannis
New Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin says he is looking forward to forming a great partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

ESPN NBA
Sep 11, 2023

Rockets' Porter Jr. arrested on assault charges
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested in New York City on Monday on assault charges, police said.

ESPN NBA
Sep 11, 2023

Sources: LeBron, AD, Curry eyeing Paris Games
NBA stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Stephen Curry are showing interest in participating for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, sources said.

ESPN NBA
Sep 10, 2023

Agents: Marjanovic, Rockets agree on 1-year deal
Free agent center Boban Marjanovic, 35, who played 31 games for the Rockets last season, has agreed to a one-year contract to return to Houston, Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Sep 10, 2023

Unbeaten Germany tops Serbia for 1st WCup gold
Dennis Schroder scored 28 points, Franz Wagner added 19, and Germany capped off an unbeaten run through the World Cup by holding off Serbia 83-77 in the final Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Sep 10, 2023

FIBA staff lauds parity at unpredictable WCup
None of the teams that medaled in the 2019 Basketball World Cup made the medal round this year. And only two quarterfinalists from 2019 did so again. FIBA doesn't mind the almost unprecedented turnover.

ESPN NBA
Sep 10, 2023

Team USA fails to medal, loses to Canada in overtime
Team USA lost to Canada, which won a major international medal in men's basketball for the first time in 87 years.

ESPN NBA
Sep 10, 2023

Team USA fails to medal, loses to Canada in OT
Team USA lost a thrilling overtime contest at the World Cup to Canada, which won a major international medal in men's basketball for the first time in 87 years.

ESPN NBA
Sep 09, 2023

Takeaways from Team USA's FIBA World Cup exit
This team didn't have a character flaw, it had a physical one -- it wasn't big enough against European sides.

ESPN NBA
Sep 09, 2023

World Cup All-Stars: 10 players who made the biggest impact
Brian Windhorst picks his first and second teams from the World Cup, including Anthony Edwards' rise in becoming "the guy."

ESPN NBA
Sep 09, 2023

Doncic double-double lets Slovenia close with win
Luka Doncic finished with 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as Slovenia topped Italy 89-85 in the seventh-place game at the Basketball World Cup.

ESPN NBA
Sep 09, 2023

Haliburton on Canada: 'They're coming for us'
In a game years in the making, USA and Canada are finally playing for a basketball medal. But it wasn't supposed to be a bronze, which is what the two North American powers will compete for after both were upset in the FIBA World Cup semifinals.

ESPN NBA
Sep 08, 2023

Oldest living ex-NBA player Von Nieda dies at 101
Stanley "Whitey" Von Nieda, who had been the oldest living former NBA player, has died at the age of 101.

ESPN NBA
Sep 08, 2023

Takeaways from Team USA's FIBA World Cup semifinals loss to Germany
This Team USA at the FIBA World Cup didn't have a character flaw, it had a physical one -- they just weren't big enough against the European sides.

ESPN NBA
Sep 08, 2023

Germany ends USA's FIBA World Cup run in semifinals
Germany knocked off Team USA to advance to Sunday's FIBA Basketball World Cup championship game.

ESPN NBA
Sep 08, 2023

College basketball's 25 duds of the past 25 years
From multiple blue-blood sightings to historic upsets to, yes, Kevin Durant's lone year at Texas -- these seasons were absolute letdowns.

ESPN NBA
Sep 08, 2023

Serbia beats Canada to reach FIBA WCup final
Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 23 points as Serbia defeated Canada 95-86 in the FIBA World Cup semifinals Friday.

ESPN NBA
Sep 07, 2023

Pelicans' Murphy (knee) likely out 10-12 weeks
Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III had successful surgery on the meniscus in his left knee and is expected to return to basketball activities in approximately 10-12 weeks, the team said.

ESPN NBA
Sep 07, 2023

Lithuania picks up victory over Slovenia, Doncic
Latvia will play Lithuania for fifth place at the Basketball World Cup. And Slovenia and Italy couldn't recover one day after seeing their hopes of making the tournament semifinals fall short.

ESPN NBA
Sep 07, 2023

All milestones and anniversaries for the 2023-24 season
A look at milestones and anniversaries ahead of the 2023-24 season, including LeBron James chasing 40,000 points and the evolving triple-double race.

ESPN NBA
Sep 07, 2023

Germany beats Latvia, to face U.S. in FIBA semis
Germany defeated Latvia 81-79 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup on Friday, when the team will face the U.S. for a spot in Sunday's gold-medal game.

ESPN NBA
Sep 07, 2023

Team USA vows to keep up attack vs. Germany
Team USA hopes to build off the success it had against Italy in the quarterfinals by pushing pressure, speed and relentless play when it meets undefeated Germany in Friday's FIBA World Cup semifinals.

ESPN NBA
Sep 07, 2023

The Lakers quietly added some major reinforcements this summer
The Lakers' latest signing caps a busy offseason that has checked some important boxes.

ESPN NBA
Sep 06, 2023

Luka tossed as SGA, Canada reach WC semis
Canada reached the World Cup semifinals thanks to a victory over Slovenia and star Luka Doncic, who was ejected after arguing with referees throughout the game.

ESPN NBA
Sep 06, 2023

'Ghosting' and betrayal: Why James Harden's feud with Philly is now personal
For so long, it was a perfect NBA marriage. But now, after a season of "sacrifice," the ongoing drama between Harden and team president Daryl Morey has the 76ers on the brink.

ESPN NBA
Sep 06, 2023

Promises, sacrifices and betrayal: Inside the feud between James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers
For so long, it was a perfect NBA marriage. But now, after a season of "sacrifice," the ongoing drama between James Harden and team president Daryl Morey has the 76ers on the brink.

ESPN NBA
Sep 06, 2023

Giannis and Doncic facing pivotal seasons? Biggest preseason questions and predictions
NBA insiders chime in on the biggest preseason questions, including which stars will make their next move.

ESPN NBA
Sep 06, 2023

Germany beats Latvia to face U.S. in FIBA semis
Germany defeated Latvia 81-79 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup on Friday, when the team will face the U.S. for a spot in Sunday's gold-medal game.

ESPN NBA
Sep 06, 2023

Green agrees to one-year deal to return to 76ers
Free agent guard Danny Green has agreed to a one-year deal with Philadelphia, his agent told ESPN on Tuesday night.

ESPN NBA
Sep 06, 2023

Lakers add Wood on 2-year deal, sources say
Versatile big man Christian Wood has agreed on a two-year, $5.7 million deal with the Lakers that includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Sep 05, 2023

Takeaways from Team USA's FIBA World Cup quarterfinals win over Italy
Anthony Edwards had an impact on the quarterfinal game despite scoring just three points while Italy got a bad draw and Paolo Banchero silenced the boos.

ESPN NBA
Sep 05, 2023

Sources: Pels' Murphy has injury to left meniscus
Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III suffered a left knee meniscus injury Tuesday at the team's practice facility, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. More testing is needed to determine if he needs surgery.

ESPN NBA
Sep 05, 2023

Team USA bounces back at WC, reaches semis
Team USA bounced back at the FIBA World Cup with a 100-63 rout of Italy in the quarterfinals.

ESPN NBA
Sep 05, 2023

Serbia hands Lithuania first loss, reaches semis
Lithuania, less than 48 hours after beating the U.S., lost for the first time in the FIBA World Cup, falling to Serbia 87-68 in the quarterfinals.

ESPN NBA
Sep 04, 2023

Giannis and Doncic facing pivotal seasons? Biggest 2023-24 NBA preseason questions and predictions
NBA insiders chime in on the biggest 2023-24 preseason questions, including best contenders to take on the Nuggets and which star players will make their next move.

ESPN NBA
Sep 03, 2023

Takeaways from Team USA's FIBA World Cup loss to Lithuania
Despite its first loss in this tournament, Team USA is embracing a roster that lacks in height but doesn't lack for agile players who can defend bigger teams.

ESPN NBA
Sep 03, 2023

U.S. loses to Lithuania, but quarterfinals up next
Team USA suffered its first loss of the FIBA World Cup, falling 110-104 to Lithuania. The U.S. next plays Tuesday against Italy in the quarterfinals.

ESPN NBA
Sep 02, 2023

Brightest Stars: South Sudan earns Olympic berth
In an indelible moment of this FIBA World Cup, the South Sudan earned the nation's first berth into the Olympics in any sport Saturday and did so with a team filled with refugees and the children of refugees from the war-torn nation.

ESPN NBA
Sep 02, 2023

Natalia Bryant tosses first pitch at Dodgers game
Natalia Bryant was joined at the game by her mother, Vanessa, and sisters, 6-year-old Bianka and 4-year-old Capri. They all wore Dodgers jerseys.

ESPN NBA
Sep 02, 2023

Kings add center McGee; 1-year deal, sources say
Veteran center JaVale McGee, who was waived by the Mavericks on Tuesday, has signed with the Kings, with sources telling ESPN it's a one-year guaranteed minimum contract.

ESPN NBA
Sep 02, 2023

Natalia Bryant throws out first pitch at Dodgers
Natalia Bryant was joined at the game by her mother, Vanessa, and sisters, 6-year-old Bianka and 4-year-old Capri. They all wore Dodgers jerseys.

ESPN NBA
Sep 01, 2023

Team USA survive tough test from Montenegro
Team USA overcame a halftime deficit to beat Montenegro 85-73 in the second-round opener at the FIBA World Cup for both teams.

ESPN NBA
Sep 01, 2023

Takeaways from Team USA's FIBA World Cup win over Montenegro
Anthony Edwards scores 17 points in the second half, while Jaren Jackson Jr. struggles with foul trouble and Paolo Banchero impresses.

ESPN NBA
Sep 01, 2023

LeBron chasing 40,000 points: All milestones and anniversaries for the 2023-24 season
A look at milestones and anniversaries ahead of the 2023-24 season, including LeBron James chasing 40,000 points and the evolving triple-double race.

ESPN NBA
Sep 01, 2023

Team USA survives tough test from Montenegro
Team USA overcame a halftime deficit to beat Montenegro 85-73 in the second-round opener at the FIBA World Cup for both teams.

ESPN NBA
Aug 31, 2023

Sources: Veteran C McGee planning to join Kings
Veteran center JaVale McGee, who was waived by the Mavericks on Tuesday, is planning to sign a one-year guaranteed minimum contract with the Kings, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Aug 31, 2023

Celtics sign guard Mykhailiuk to one-year deal
The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 31, 2023

After $230M Pacers deal, Haliburton thriving in Team USA role
The 23-year-old All-Star has often been overlooked while playing in smaller markets, but his play so far at the FIBA World Cup is changing that.

ESPN NBA
Aug 31, 2023

Takeaways from Team USA's win over Jordan
Anthony Edwards impresses on both ends while Brandon Ingram is still trying to find his rhythm with Team USA.

ESPN NBA
Aug 31, 2023

Japan tops Venezuela at WC, nears Olympic berth
Japan rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat Venezuela 86-77 on Thursday at the Basketball World Cup in Okinawa and is now just one win away from earning a second consecutive Olympic berth.

ESPN NBA
Aug 31, 2023

Team USA's Haliburton ready to take Pacers into prime time
The 23-year-old All-Star has often been overlooked while playing in smaller markets, but his play so far at the FIBA World Cup is changing that.

ESPN NBA
Aug 31, 2023

'From Chicagoooo': Why the Bulls value bringing in hometown players
The Windy City's lone NBA team has long leaned on local talent, and 2023 will be no exception.

ESPN NBA
Aug 31, 2023

Crunch time: Team USA charts path through WC
Ahead of its first second-round game Friday, Team USA charted its path through the FIBA World Cup, with big games looming.

ESPN NBA
Aug 30, 2023

Mavs-Real Madrid preseason game set for Spain
The Dallas Mavericks will face reigning EuroLeague champion Real Madrid in a preseason game Oct. 10 in Spain, the NBA announced Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 30, 2023

NBA ends investigation with ref Lewis retiring
NBA referee Eric Lewis is retiring, so the league is closing its investigation into his social media activity.

ESPN NBA
Aug 30, 2023

Takeaways from Team USA's FIBA World Cup win over Jordan
Anthony Edwards impresses on both ends while Brandon Ingram is still trying to find his rhythm with Team USA. Plus, a historic game for Jordan.

ESPN NBA
Aug 30, 2023

Edwards, Hollis-Jefferson duel highlights U.S. rout
Team USA's Anthony Edwards and Jordan's Rondae Hollis-Jefferson went back-and-forth racking up points as the Americans wrapped up pool play 3-0 with a 110-62 win over Jordan.

ESPN NBA
Aug 29, 2023

Mavs waive McGee year after signing him to start
The Mavericks on Tuesday waived center JaVale McGee, whom they had signed to a three-year contract last summer.

ESPN NBA
Aug 29, 2023

D.R. shakes off KAT foul trouble, advances at WC
The Dominican Republic overcame a foul-plagued effort by Karl-Anthony Towns to reach the knockout stage of the FIBA World Cup with Tuesday's 75-67 victory over Angola.

ESPN NBA
Aug 29, 2023

How Rondae Hollis-Jefferson reinvented himself as a Kobe clone for Jordan
The former Brooklyn Net has been off NBA radars for a few years but reemerged at the FIBA World Cup looking a lot like the Lakers legend.

ESPN NBA
Aug 29, 2023

World track champion Noah Lyles stirs up NBA world
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker were among the NBA players who objected to Lyles' 'world champion' viewpoint.

ESPN NBA
Aug 29, 2023

Angola coach slams FIBA naturalization after loss
Angola coach Pep Claros Canals has called for a change to FIBA's naturalization rules after a costly World Cup loss to Dominican Republic on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Aug 28, 2023

World champion Noah Lyles stirs up NBA world
United States track and field star Noah Lyles shared his thoughts on the appropriate use of the "world champion" title. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker were among the NBA players to express their displeasure with Lyles' viewpoint.

ESPN NBA
Aug 28, 2023

Takeaways from Team USA's FIBA World Cup win over Greece
Josh Hart has found his role on Team USA, while Austin Reaves is getting used to being a worldwide name.

ESPN NBA
Aug 28, 2023

U.S. routs Greece to reach FIBA WC 2nd round
Team USA played a more focused, cleaner and overall better game in beating Greece, 109-81, to move to 2-0 at the FIBA World Cup.

ESPN NBA
Aug 28, 2023

Maluach, 16, makes hoops World Cup debut
Khaman Maluach, 16, became one of the youngest people to ever play in the basketball World Cup, playing 16 minutes in South Sudan's victory over China.

ESPN NBA
Aug 28, 2023

Harden-Morey join Iverson-Brown, Samuel-Belichick and more pairings that soured
James Harden and Daryl Morey's alliance is on the rocks. See when other players and coaches/GMs were at odds.

ESPN NBA
Aug 28, 2023

A timeline of every James Harden trade request
A look back at how Harden has asked out of NBA stops -- including the Rockets, Nets and 76ers.

ESPN NBA
Aug 27, 2023

France bounced from hoops WC with Latvia loss
France came to the World Cup planning to win gold. It won't even make the second round, a stunning development for the reigning Olympic silver medalists.

ESPN NBA
Aug 26, 2023

Takeaways from Team USA's FIBA World Cup win over New Zealand
Paolo Banchero came off the bench to give the United States an offensive spark after a slow start.

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