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Apr 17, 2026
LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets says he's relieved that Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo wasn't more hurt after the run-in with Ball in the second quarter.
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Apr 17, 2026
Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.
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Apr 17, 2026
Dillon 'The Villain' Brooks has helped turn around two franchises.
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Apr 17, 2026
Summer is here for 12 franchises to miss the playoffs. What lies ahead for the Clippers, Mavericks and others?
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Apr 17, 2026
Did your team meet its preseason projections? Tim Bontemps grades all 30, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.?
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Apr 17, 2026
Orlando hopes its all-in approach for Bane will help stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner win a championship.
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Apr 17, 2026
Wembanyama has made his case for MVP, DPOY and All-NBA. Here are the top 10 plays that highlight his season.
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Apr 17, 2026
Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.
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Apr 17, 2026
Dillon Brooks has the Suns one win away from the playoffs as they host the Warriors on Friday (10 p.m. ET, Prime).
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Apr 16, 2026
The NBA is sending Denver and Indiana to Mexico City for a regular-season game Nov. 7, the league said Thursday.
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Apr 16, 2026
LeBron James is looking forward to sharing the floor with son Bronny James in the playoffs when the Lakers face the Rockets.
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Apr 16, 2026
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.
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Apr 16, 2026
Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
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Apr 16, 2026
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that LaMelo Ball didn't need to be "penalized more moving forward" in the wake of the Hornets star's fine for tripping Miami's Bam Adebayo.
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Apr 16, 2026
The Wizards expect to have Brian Keefe return as their coach in 2026-27 after a season that saw them add Anthony Davis and Trae Young and finish with the NBA's worst record.
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Apr 16, 2026
The Clippers' season ended Wednesday night, and an ex-Clipper made sure to rub salt in the wound.
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Apr 16, 2026
Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale will miss at least the first two weeks of the NBA playoffs because of his sprained right ankle.
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Apr 16, 2026
Damon Jones has requested a change-of-plea hearing for charges he provided sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, ABC News reported Thursday, citing a court filing.
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Apr 16, 2026
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for season honors after their challenge of the 65-game rule was approved, while Anthony Edwards' challenge was declined.
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Apr 16, 2026
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.
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Apr 16, 2026
Morant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.
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Apr 16, 2026
Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss his future with the Clippers after Wednesday's play-in loss and said he's "not stressing" the NBA's investigation into his deal with Aspiration.
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Apr 16, 2026
With Joel Embiid watching from the bench, Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points to lead the Sixers past the Magic 109-97 and lock up a first-round playoff date with the rival Boston Celtics.
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Apr 16, 2026
The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Clippers and advance in the NBA's play-in tournament.
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Apr 16, 2026
The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Clippers and advance in the NBA's play-in tournament.
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Apr 16, 2026
Referee Ben Taylor left the play-in tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers because of an injury.
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Apr 16, 2026
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?
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Apr 15, 2026
The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.
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Apr 15, 2026
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, and the Sixers pulled away late to top the Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night to secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Apr 15, 2026
Milwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
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Apr 15, 2026
Coming off a rather uninspiring regular season, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves said "we're here now" and are ready to take on the Nuggets for the start of the playoffs.
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Apr 15, 2026
The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo that resulted in the Miami Heat star's lower back injury during Tuesday's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Apr 15, 2026
The NBA says 170 million people in the U.S. watched NBA games across the league's four primary broadcast platforms during the regular season, a number that represents an 86% rise over last season.
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Apr 15, 2026
Built to disrupt, the Intuit Dome's most intense section affects games in real time by turning fans into participants -- and opponents into targets.
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Apr 15, 2026
Tim Bontemps grades all 30 teams, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.?
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Apr 15, 2026
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.
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Apr 15, 2026
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
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Apr 15, 2026
Tim Bontemps grades all 30 teams, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.?
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Apr 15, 2026
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.
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Apr 15, 2026
Deni Avdija scored 41 points to help the Blazers erase an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 114-110 win over the Suns that secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
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Apr 15, 2026
Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury after a fall in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half.
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Apr 15, 2026
Amazon Prime Video's stream of the Miami-Charlotte play-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, causing fans to miss a Hornets possession.
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Apr 14, 2026
LaMelo Ball made the go-ahead bucket with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, and Miles Bridges sealed it with a block at the buzzer to propel the Hornets and oust the Heat in Tuesday night's play-in game.
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Apr 14, 2026
Rap megastar J. Cole said Tuesday that his time playing professional basketball in China has come to an end after one game.
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Apr 14, 2026
Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the title.
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Apr 14, 2026
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?
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Apr 14, 2026
Our NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and who wins first-round matchups.
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Apr 14, 2026
After putting his team through its first practice in preparation for the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Tuesday he doesn't have any more information about when Luka Doncic could return, only saying that the star is "out indefinitely."
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Apr 14, 2026
The seats underwent a pregame makeover presumably for the rollout of the Canadian rapper's upcoming album, "Iceman."
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Apr 14, 2026
The Pelicans have not yet completed a short list of coaching candidates and might keep interim coach James Borrego on a permanent basis, according to Joe Dumars.
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Apr 14, 2026
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.
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Apr 14, 2026
Summer is here for the franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for each eliminated team?
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Apr 14, 2026
Nike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.
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Apr 14, 2026
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
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Apr 14, 2026
Stephen Curry is one of three Golden State Warriors who will be on a minutes restriction in the team's play-in game against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
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Apr 14, 2026
The Thunder are the favorites to win the NBA championship, and the Celtics are favored to represent the Eastern Conference.
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Apr 14, 2026
Our NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and who wins first-round matchups.
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Apr 14, 2026
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
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Apr 14, 2026
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?
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Apr 13, 2026
Despite enjoying one of his healthiest seasons in the NBA, Zion Williamson is aiming for a "different summer" this offseason to help propel him and the Pelicans to the next level.
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Apr 13, 2026
Star UNC freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for the Tar Heels.
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Apr 13, 2026
The seats underwent a pregame makeover presumably for the rollout of the Canadian rapper's upcoming album, "Iceman."
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Apr 13, 2026
Anthony Davis isn't sure of his long-term future with the Wizards, but he's committed to helping the franchise win for at least one more season.
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Apr 13, 2026
NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.
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Apr 13, 2026
Are the Lakers toast? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.
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Apr 13, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks dismissed director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive year the franchise has made major changes in that department.
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Apr 13, 2026
Luka Doncic is returning to L.A. on Friday from Spain, where he received multiple injections for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain.
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Apr 13, 2026
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his battle with shingles, saying it slowed the recovery of his torn Achilles.
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Apr 13, 2026
NBA referee Natalie Sago thought a bad call was about to take place. A bad phone call, that is.
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Apr 13, 2026
The Eastern and Western Conference playoff brackets are set after Sunday's games.
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Apr 13, 2026
From teammates and opponents to coaches, officials and staff, those who were there remember how Bryant's last game became something no one expected -- and no one will forget.
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Apr 13, 2026
Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the 2026 NBA title.
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Apr 13, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave contradicting messages about his future after a disappointing Bucks season, expressing frustration with where the Bucks are at while also not ruling out the possibility of a return.
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Apr 13, 2026
Timberwolves franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the team's regular-season finale Sunday, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand after player introductions.
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Apr 13, 2026
Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources said.
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Apr 13, 2026
Doc Rivers is out as the head coach of the Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources said.
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Apr 13, 2026
Milwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
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Apr 12, 2026
Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year favorite, sustained the injury early in the second quarter of the Mavericks' regular-season finale.
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Apr 12, 2026
Mikal Bridges' consecutive games played streak reached 638 in Sunday's season finale, after the Knicks wing played all of 23 seconds before leaving the game.
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Apr 12, 2026
The Nuggets are resting the majority of their rotation vs. the Spurs on Sunday, while three-time MVP Nikola Jokic will play at least the first half in order to qualify for postseason awards.
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Apr 12, 2026
Kawhi Leonard, who averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists during a mostly healthy season, sat out the Los Angeles Clippers' regular-season finale Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors to rest before the play-in tournament.
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Apr 12, 2026
Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
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Apr 12, 2026
The Nuggets are resting the majority of their rotation vs. the Spurs on Sunday, while three-time MVP Nikola Jokic will play at least the first half in order to qualify for postseason awards.
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Apr 12, 2026
Mikal Bridges' consecutive games played streak reached 638 in Sunday's season finale, after the Knicks wing played all of 23 seconds before leaving the game.
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Apr 12, 2026
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injury, the Lakers are signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. to a new two-year contract, his agent told ESPN.
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Apr 12, 2026
The Kings are retaining head coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN on Sunday.
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Apr 12, 2026
From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.
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Apr 12, 2026
We break down every seeding possibility, plus a look at the race to secure the best odds for the No. 1 pick.
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Apr 12, 2026
Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six key storylines.
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Apr 11, 2026
The Nuggets are resting the majority of their rotation vs. the Spurs on Sunday, and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable.
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Apr 11, 2026
Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.
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Apr 11, 2026
We break down every seeding possibility, plus a look at the race to secure the best odds for the No. 1 pick.
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Apr 11, 2026
Summer is here for 10 franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?
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Apr 11, 2026
NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.
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Apr 11, 2026
The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans on Friday night.
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