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Mar 31, 2025

Durant exits loss with ankle sprain; MRI up next
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was helped to the locker room with 6:57 left in the third quarter of his team's loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday after suffering a left ankle sprain while falling to the floor in a collision with Jabari Smith Jr.

ESPN NBA
Mar 30, 2025

Rockets' Brooks ejected after scuffle with Durant
Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was ejected Sunday night against the Suns after a brief shoving match with Kevin Durant.

ESPN NBA
Mar 30, 2025

Cavs reach 60 wins for first time without LeBron
Cleveland's victory over the Clippers on Sunday afternoon gave the Cavaliers at least 60 wins for only the third time in franchise history.

ESPN NBA
Mar 30, 2025

7 ejected after skirmish between Pistons, Wolves
Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter in the Timberwolves' game against the Pistons on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 30, 2025

Knicks' Brunson hopes to return before playoffs
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson said Sunday afternoon that his goal is to return before the end of the regular season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 30, 2025

Lakers answer Redick's challenge, top Grizzlies
After Los Angeles coach JJ Redick challenged his stars in a Saturday meeting to use more creativity on the floor, LeBron James and the Lakers later responded with a 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, an effort in which the club shot 50.6% overall.

ESPN NBA
Mar 30, 2025

LeBron card sells for $1M; Clark card sets record
A LeBron James rookie card sold for $1.159 million while a Caitlin Clark card numbered 1-of-1 sold for a record $366,000.

ESPN NBA
Mar 29, 2025

Curry lands 3-book deal with 1st due out in Sept.
Stephen Curry has landed a three-book deal, the first of which, "Shot Ready," a personal reflection, according to Curry, is set for an early September release.

ESPN NBA
Mar 29, 2025

Grizz GM: No player input on call to fire Jenkins
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman says he did not speak to anyone on the roster before firing Taylor Jenkins as coach.

ESPN NBA
Mar 29, 2025

Curry returns, relieved he avoided bigger injury
Warriors star Stephen Curry returned Friday night after a two-game absence because of a pelvic contusion and said that he will "feel it for a while" but that he avoided any type of break in the bone.

ESPN NBA
Mar 29, 2025

Giannis on LeBron's praise: Unfair to compare eras
Giannis Antetokounmpo appreciated LeBron James' take that the Bucks star could have scored 250 points in a game if he'd played in the 1970s, but said "you can't compare this era with that era."

ESPN NBA
Mar 29, 2025

NBA postseason tracker: Lakers, Nuggets on cusp of playoff spots
Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the 2024-25 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.

ESPN NBA
Mar 28, 2025

Hornets' Ball to have procedures, out for season
Hornets star LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two minor procedures to address right ankle and wrist issues.

ESPN NBA
Mar 28, 2025

Pistons All-Star Cunningham (calf) out vs. Cavs
Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham will miss his third straight game Friday night when Detroit plays host to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

ESPN NBA
Mar 28, 2025

Sources: Hornets' Ball set for pair of procedures
Hornets star LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two minor procedures to address right ankle and wrist issues, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 28, 2025

Sixers' Maxey to sit out at least two more games
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey will miss at least two more games due to his sprained finger, according to coach Nick Nurse.

ESPN NBA
Mar 28, 2025

Jenkins fired as Grizzlies coach after six seasons
Taylor Jenkins has been fired as Grizzlies coach, with the team currently in the No. 5 spot in the Western Conference.

ESPN NBA
Mar 28, 2025

'Special moment': Giddey's 47-footer stuns Lakers
Josh Giddey heaved a buzzer-beating 47-foot 3-pointer from half court to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 28, 2025

Lakers left feeling 'devastation' of late collapse
A day after LeBron James was L.A.'s hero with a tip-in to beat the Pacers as time expired, he was part of the Lakers' unraveling in a 119-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night that Josh Giddey won with a 47-foot 3-pointer from beyond half court.

ESPN NBA
Mar 28, 2025

Morant progressing, but sits out again for Grizz
Grizzlies star Ja Morant miss his sixth straight game Thursday against the Thunder with a strained left hamstring.

ESPN NBA
Mar 28, 2025

Giddey's 47-ft, buzzer-beating heave stuns Lakers
Josh Giddey heaved a buzzer-beating 47-foot 3-pointer from half-court to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

Pacers score franchise-record 162, rout Wizards
The Pacers set a franchise record for points in a game in a 162-109 rout of the Wizards on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

Grizzlies' Morant (hamstring) to miss 6th straight
Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss his sixth straight game Thursday against the Thunder with a strained left hamstring.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

Curry practices; Warriors optimistic he'll play Fri.
The Warriors are optimistic that star Stephen Curry, who has missed the past two games with a pelvic contusion, will return vs. the Pelicans on Friday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

NBA, FIBA take next steps exploring Euro league
The NBA and FIBA are exploring partnering on a new league in Europe and further expanding their roles there, the leagues announced on Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

NBA 'digesting' Celtics sale before expansion talk
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that the league will consider the topic of expansion more fully once the recently agreed upon sale of the Celtics is completed.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

NBA, FIBA take next steps toward Euro league
The NBA and FIBA are exploring partnering on a new league in Europe and further expanding their roles there, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

NBA to scrap All-Star mini-tournament for 2026
The NBA will not bring back its All-Star Game mini-tournament next season, with Commissioner Adam Silver calling it "a miss."

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

France, Slovenia in same EuroBasket grouping
France and Slovenia were slotted into the same group for this year's EuroBasket tournament on Thursday, opening the possibility of a Victor Wembanyama-Luka Doncic matchup during the summer event which starts in late August.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

Warriors' Payton has torn ligament in left thumb
Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II sustained a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb and will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

3-pointer problem? Why the NBA has no qualms with it -- yet
The 2024-25 NBA season has witnessed a historic number of 3-point attempts. But does the league really need to rein in the 3s?

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

NBA postseason tracker: Knicks join Cavs, Celtics as East playoff teams
Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the 2024-25 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

Sources: Dubs' Payton (thumb) out indefinitely
Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II has sustained a torn ligament in his left thumb and will be out for an indefinite period, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

Lakers convert Goodwin contract, waive Reddish
The Lakers have converted two-way guard Jordan Goodwin to a standard NBA contract and waived forward Cam Reddish, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

Sources: Lakers convert Goodwin, waive Reddish
The Lakers are converting two-way guard Jordan Goodwin to a standard NBA contract and will waive forward Cam Reddish to create a roster opening, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

Three-pointer problem? Why the NBA has no qualms with it -- yet
The 2024-25 NBA season has witnessed a historic number of 3-point attempts. But does the league really need to rein in the 3s?

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

SGA or Jokic for MVP? Answering the biggest NBA awards questions
Our insiders break down the biggest NBA awards questions, including the MVP battle between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

LeBron saves day as putback at buzzer lifts L.A.
LeBron James tipped in a missed floater by Luka Doncic with 0.2 seconds remaining for his eighth career game-winning buzzer-beater, lifting the Lakers past the Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 27, 2025

Knicks suffer another hit at PG as Payne exits
Cameron Payne started Wednesday night's 126-113 loss to the LA Clippers with Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Deuce McBride (groin) both out, but he was forced to leave after rolling his ankle following a made basket in the first half.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Mavs' Irving has successful surgery on torn ACL
Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL on Wednesday at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, the team announced.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Rivers offers 'emotional support' to injured Lillard
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said it would take "a committee" of players to fill Damian Lillard's void and offered his "emotional support" to the star guard, who is sidelined by deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Sources: Mavs' Irving has surgery on torn ACL
Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL on Wednesday at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Jordan game-worn rookie jersey fetches $4.215M
The only game-worn jersey to surface from Michael Jordan's rookie season with the Bulls -- believed to be the first worn by him in the NBA -- has sold for $4.215 million.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

LeBron opens up on relationship with idol Jordan
LeBron James opened up about the current relationship between him and Michael Jordan as part of a long-ranging interview that aired Wednesday on "The Pat McAfee Show."

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

LeBron relaunching 'Mind the Game' with Nash
LeBron James is relaunching the "Mind the Game" podcast with a new basketball brain to pick at.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Giannis won't play vs. Nuggets due to foot sprain
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Wednesday's game against the Nuggets because of a sprained left foot.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Should you fade the Celtics in these two markets?
The Celtics lead two key futures markets entering Wednesday night's game but here's why bettors should be cautious.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Sources: Nash to co-host on LeBron's podcast
LeBron James is relaunching the "Mind the Game" podcast with a new basketball brain to pick at.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

NBA Power Rankings: Pacers make playoff push, Nuggets hold on
Where all 30 teams stack up with less than a month left in the NBA regular season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

NBA Power Rankings: Pacers playoff push, Nuggets hold on
Where all 30 teams stack up with less than a month left in the NBA regular season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Heat cruise to a win over Warriors in Butler's return to Miami
With Jimmy Butler back in the building, the Miami Heat handled the Golden State Warriors to get the win.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

'Appreciative' Butler returns to Miami; Dubs fall
Forward Jimmy Butler returned to Kaseya Center in Miami on Monday night, for the first time since being traded to the Golden State Warriors, but the Heat stole the show in the end, cruising to a 112-86 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 19,897 fans.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Thunder first to 60 wins behind SGA's 32 points
The Thunder rolled to their 46th double-digit win of the season, beating the Kings 121-106 on Tuesday night to become the first 60-win team this season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Warriors opt to sit Curry, eye Friday for return
Coach Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry felt something toward the end of his individual workout Monday, and the team decided that it was best to give the point guard more time to recover from a pelvic contusion he suffered Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

'Appreciative' Butler returns to Miami, Dubs fall
Forward Jimmy Butler returned to Kaseya Center in Miami on Monday night, for the first time since being traded to the Golden State Warriors, but the Heat stole the show in the end, cruising to a 112-86 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 19,897 fans.

ESPN NBA
Mar 26, 2025

Hart, KAT make triple-double history for Knicks
Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns each logged triple-doubles in a 128-113 victory over the Mavericks on Tuesday night, marking the first time in Knicks history that two teammates accomplished that feat in the same game.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

Lillard out indefinitely due to blood clot in calf
Bucks guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is out indefinitely.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

Follow live: Heat hold control over Warriors in Butler's return to Miami
The Golden State Warriors take on the Miami Heat with Jimmy Butler returning to face the team that traded him in January.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

NBA will continue exploratory talks with FIBA
The NBA's ongoing exploration of expanding its role in European basketball will continue this week at the league's Board of Governors meeting in New York, as Commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this year would be the case.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

Warriors opt to sit Curry; eye Friday for return
Coach Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry felt something toward the end of his individual workout Monday, and the team decided that it was best to give the point guard more time to recover from a pelvic contusion he suffered Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

Tatum doubtful for Celtics' next game in Phoenix
Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who sprained his ankle against the Kings on Monday, is doubtful for the team's game at Phoenix on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

Sources: NBA cap to increase by 10% in '25-26
The NBA informed teams Tuesday that it intends the salary cap to increase 10% for the 2025-26 season, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

The Warriors risked pairing Draymond Green with Jimmy Butler. Their new bond is fueling a playoff run
Jimmy Butler faces the Heat on Tuesday for the first time since the trade that sent him to Golden State on Feb. 5.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

The Warriors' season hinges on an unlikely friendship
Jimmy Butler faces the Heat on Tuesday for the first time since the trade that sent him to Golden State on Feb. 5.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

Luka: It's on 'me and Bron' to recharge Lakers
The struggles continued for Los Angeles on Monday, as Luka Doncic and the Lakers dropped a 118-106 decision to the Orlando Magic, a seventh loss in the past 10 games for a club that has just 11 games remaining to get back in a rhythm before the playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

Celtics star Tatum exits with left ankle sprain
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum left Monday's game late in the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings after taking a hard foul.

ESPN NBA
Mar 25, 2025

AD: 'No doubt' about return to help hobbled Mavs
Anthony Davis had 2 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a block in 26 minutes in his return, a blowout victory over the Nets.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Mavericks star Davis to make return vs. Nets
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis -- who has been out since Feb. 8 with an adductor strain -- will return Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Waiver wire pickups: Stephon Castle among surging rookies to add
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add this week.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Jimmy Butler's Miami coffee shop posts special prices -- for Warriors employees
The Golden State Warriors forward opened his first Big Face Coffee store in Miami in December 2024.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Steph joins Dubs in Miami; questionable to play
Stephen Curry, who has been sidelined with a pelvic bruise, joined the team in Miami and underwent an individual practice ahead of Tuesday's game against the Heat.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Sources: Stephen Curry joining Warriors in Miami; Tue. status TBD
Warriors star Stephen Curry is traveling to join the team in Miami, and his status for Tuesday's game against the Heat will depend on how his pelvic bruise responds to treatment over the next two days, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Mavs' Anthony Davis nearing return ahead of road trip
Anthony Davis could be close to returning to the Mavericks after a six-week injury absence, with the star forward listed as questionable for Monday's game vs. the Nets.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Nuggets expect Nikola Jokic back during 5-game homestand
Nikola Jokic, who has been sidelined due to left ankle impingement, plans to return "at some point" during the Nuggets' upcoming five-game homestand, coach Michael Malone said Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Mavs' Davis upgraded to questionable vs. Nets
Anthony Davis could be close to returning to the Mavericks after a six-week injury absence, with the star forward listed as questionable for Monday's game vs. the Nets.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

NBA executives assess Cooper Flagg
ESPN talks with execs on what they see in the projected No. 1 pick whose Blue Devils are in March Madness.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Back on court, Knicks' Brunson out at least another week
New York veteran Jalen Brunson is doing some work on the court as he recovers from a sprained right ankle that will keep the Knicks All-Star guard out until at least the final two weeks of the regular season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Jimmy Butler shrugs off Miami return: Just 'another game'
Jimmy Butler called his return to Miami on Tuesday just "another game," shrugging off the notion of any extra emotions tied to the matchup.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke out for season due to PCL sprain
Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Inside the incredibly high-risk, low-reward LeBron James bet
LeBron James' streak of scoring 10 points in a game continues, but with significant money on the line each game, two people are paying attention to this trend more than most.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Ten points at a time: Inside the incredibly high-risk, low-reward LeBron James bet
LeBron James' streak of scoring 10 points in a game continues, but with significant money on the line each game, two people are paying attention to this trend more than most.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Why the NBA could be headed for 'worst tanking stretch we've ever seen'
Teams are getting really good at tanking. Can the NBA do anything more to stop it? Here's what's next for the race to the bottom.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

Can the NBA fix tanking? Why it's worse this season, plus 5 solutions
Teams are getting really good at tanking. Can the NBA do anything more to stop it? Here's what's next for the race to the bottom.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

'The Wonder Boy': How the Mavericks lost out on Jalen Brunson
An excerpt from Tim MacMahon's book "The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness," which hits shelves Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 24, 2025

NBA postseason tracker: Who clinched playoff, play-in spots?
Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the 2024-25 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2025

Mavs' Davis nearing return ahead of road trip
Anthony Davis could be close to returning to the Dallas Mavericks after a six-week injury absence, with the star forward listed as doubtful against the Nets.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2025

Jokic expected back during Nuggets' homestand
Nikola Jokic, who has been sidelined due to left ankle impingement, plans to return "at some point" during the Nuggets' upcoming five-game homestand, coach Michael Malone said Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2025

Sources: Curry joining Dubs in Miami; status TBD
Warriors star Stephen Curry is traveling to join the team in Miami, and his status for Tuesday's game against the Heat depends on how his pelvic bruise responds to treatment over the next two days, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2025

Zion (back) to miss Sunday's game vs. Pistons
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will sit out Sunday afternoon's game against the host Detroit Pistons due to a low back contusion.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2025

With LeBron back, Lakers lose, eye strong finish
The Lakers were whole for the first time in weeks Saturday, but the long-awaited return of LeBron James from a strained left groin couldn't prevent Los Angeles from posting a 146-115 blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls, an effort that dropped them to 43-27.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2025

LeBron returns to healthy Lakers in loss to Bulls
Lakers star LeBron James returned after a two-week absence because of a strained groin to play against the Bulls on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 23, 2025

Butler shrugs off Miami return: Just 'another game'
Jimmy Butler called his return to Miami on Tuesday just "another game," shrugging off the notion of any extra emotions tied to the matchup.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2025

Lakers healthy again as LeBron returns vs. Bulls
Lakers star LeBron James returned after a two-week absence because of a strained groin to play against the Bulls on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2025

Turner, Pacers win after sister's medical issue
Under trying circumstances in a win over the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner delivered one of his best efforts of the season Saturday. Hours earlier, his sister, Mya, was taken off the court on a stretcher during pregame warmups.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2025

Sister of Pacers' Turner stretchered out pregame
Pacers officials confirmed Myles Turner's sister, Mya, suffered a "medical situation" and was being evaluated and receiving treatment. They had no further comment.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2025

Knicks' Brunson (ankle) out at least 1 more week
New York veteran Jalen Brunson is doing some work on the court as he recovers from a sprained right ankle that will keep the Knicks All-Star guard out until at least the final two weeks of the regular season.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2025

Grizz lose Clarke for season due to knee injury
Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2025

Sources: Warriors to sign Knox for rest of season
The Golden State Warriors will sign forward Kevin Knox II to a deal for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2025

Ingles given rare start; autistic son able to watch
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gave Joe Ingles his first start since January 2022 on Friday night, allowing his autistic son Jacob the chance to see him play.

ESPN NBA
Mar 22, 2025

Nets' Watford, Pacers' Turner fined for altercation
The NBA fined Brooklyn Nets swingman Trendon Watford and Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner $35,000 each for an altercation in a game this week.

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