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May 21, 2026

NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder take Game 2 at home...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder series.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

OKC's Jalen Williams exits G2 with tight hamstring...
Thunder wing Jalen Williams went to the locker room after receiving treatment on his left hamstring during the first half of Wednesday's Western Conference finals Game 2. The team later announced he would not return because of left hamstring tightness.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

Spurs, already minus Fox, lose Harper (hammy)
Spurs guard Dylan Harper suffered a right hamstring injury in Wednesday night's loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Thunder.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

Thunder tie series as SGA bounces back with 30
The Thunder got a bounce-back performance from MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored a game-high 30 points, and Oklahoma City held on for a 122-113 win over the Spurs to even their series at 1-1.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Follow live: Game 2 shaping up to be another Spurs...
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ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Spurs-Thunder Game 1 peaked at 12M viewers
San Antonio's 122-115 double-overtime victory over Oklahoma City on Monday night was the most-watched Western Conference Game 1 final in league history, averaging 9.2 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, according to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Copy of How 34 generations of ancient warrior training hel...
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into what he has now become: the most unstoppable force in basketball.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Follow live: Thunder look to even series on home c...
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ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Flagg, Knueppel lead way on All-Rookie 1st team
The NBA unveiled its All-Rookie selections Wednesday night, with the Mavs' Cooper Flagg, the Hornets' Kon Knueppel and the Sixers' VJ Edgecombe being unanimous picks for first-team honors.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Spurs' Fox (ankle) out again for Game 2 vs. OKC
Spurs starting guard De'Aaron Fox is sitting out his second consecutive game Wednesday night against the Thunder because of a right high ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Blazers lay off many business-side employees
The Portland Trail Blazers have laid off a significant number of business-side employees as part of a reorganization under new owner Tom Dundon.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

James, Haliburton to do live pod at Fanatics Fest
LeBron James will be appearing at Fanatics Fest NYC and recording a live version of the "Mind the Game" video podcast with Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

How 34 generations of ancient warrior training hel...
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into what he has now become: the most unstoppable force in basketball.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Mavs' Ujiri owns 'very tough decision' to fire Kid...
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Wednesday the "very tough decision" to fire coach Jason Kidd was his and his alone.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Blazers lay off many business side employees
The Portland Trail Blazers have laid off a significant number of business-side employees as part of a reorganization under new owner Tom Dundon.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Timberwolves prez seeks fix to 'not good enough'
After another blowout loss to end their season, the Timberwolves are planning an aggressive offseason to be part of the NBA's elite, team president of basketball operations Tim Connelly says.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Spurs, Wemby return to Paris in '27 vs. Pelicans
The Spurs will face the Pelicans in Paris and Manchester, England, on Jan. 14 and 17 next season.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

NBA draft asset tiers: Why OKC and San Antonio are...
The NBA's two best teams are also members of a group of franchises that control much of the next eight drafts.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

How 34 generations of ancient warrior training helped build a once-in-a-generation NBA superstar
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into what he has now become: the most unstoppable force in basketball.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Knicks flip script, attack Harden to spark rally
The Knicks flipped the script on the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, as Jalen Brunson sparked a historic rally by relentless targeting James Harden.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Atkinson OK keeping timeouts while Cavs collapsed
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson defended holding on to his timeouts down the stretch of the fourth quarter Tuesday, even as his team was blowing a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks in the final minutes of the Eastern Conference finals opener.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

A 0.1% chance to win: Key numbers of the Knicks' miraculous comeback against Cavs
Here's a look at the key numbers behind New York's wild come from behind victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Copy of NBA playoff takeaways: Knicks' fourth-quarter come...
Here's what we've learned and what's next in this series.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Predicting all 60 picks, plus what we learned at t...
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2026

Knicks rally from 22 down in 4th to take Game 1
The Knicks rallied from a 22-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter to stun the Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime to take Game 1.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons
Jason Kidd is out as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons in what the team described as a mutual decision Tuesday evening.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

NBA coaching carousel: Kidd, Mavericks part ways -...
Orlando and Chicago are still looking for long-term fits, while New Orleans and Milwaukee have found their next coaches. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

Wolverines star Johnson to remain in NBA draft
Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. is keeping his name in the NBA draft.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

Basketballs to blue marlins: Ben Simmons' sportfis...
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ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

Pistons GM wants to bring back Duren, Harris
Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said he hopes to reach deals to keep All-Star center Jalen Duren and veteran forward Tobias Harris in Detroit.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

Inside the shift that turned the Knicks into an NB...
With Karl-Anthony Towns morphing into a point-center, New York's offense has looked unstoppable ahead of the East finals.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

2026 NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks, plus what we learned at the combine
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

Projecting picks 1-60 in June's NBA draft: How the...
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

2026 NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks plus ...
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

And just like that, Point KAT unlocked the Knicks'...
With Karl-Anthony Towns morphing into a point-center, New York's offense has looked unstoppable ahead of the East finals.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

'I have to be better,' SGA says of MVP night letdo...
After being presented his second straight MVP trophy in a pregame ceremony Monday, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, by his own admission, didn't perform up to that lofty standard in a thrilling Western Conference finals opener against the Spurs.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

Takeaways: Spurs defeat defending champions in Gam...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder series.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2026

Wemby spoils SGA's MVP night as Spurs stun OKC
Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds in a statement performance on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP night.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Follow live: Spurs, Thunder going down to the wire...
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ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

'Incredibly special': Boomer confirms NBL return
Australian basketball legend Joe Ingles has opened up on his "incredibly special" decision to join Melbourne United on a two-year deal.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Spurs' Fox (ankle) out for Game 1 vs. Thunder
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox was ruled out for Game 1 of the West finals against the Thunder on Monday night because of a right ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Follow live: Thunder host Spurs in Game 1
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ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

His Airness is on the line: Jordan reconnects with...
A former high school teacher had a bucket list item they wanted to check off while in hospice care: reconnect with their former student, Michael Jordan.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade target...
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in Bahamas
Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox was appointed Monday as a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing in the general election.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

'This is a chess match': We asked NBA scouts and e...
We canvassed the league ahead of one of the best conference finals matchups in NBA history.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

NBA experts' picks for Thunder-Spurs and Knicks-Ca...
NBA experts pick which teams will win the East and West to claim a spot in the NBA Finals.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Coaching carousel: Pelicans hire Mosley -- and det...
Orlando and Chicago are looking for long-term fits, while New Orleans and Milwaukee found their next coaches.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Pelicans hiring Mosley as head coach, sources say
The Pelicans are hiring Jamahl Mosley to a five-year contract as their new head coach, sources told ESPN. He spent the past five seasons in Orlando, going 189-221.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Kram predicts the historic Spurs-Thunder series: W...
Let's dive into what this season's Spurs-Thunder matchups can tell us about this epic clash of Western Conference titans.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

'From 2': SGA gives Thunder teammates watch, trenc...
The Oklahoma City Thunder star gave his teammates new Audemars Piguet watches, Burberry trench coats and golf clubs, among other items.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Best in the West: Why these seven trends could dec...
Let's dive into what this season's Spurs-Thunder matchups can tell us about this epic clash of Western Conference titans.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

NBA execs debate five questions on Spurs-Thunder: ...
We canvassed the league ahead of one of the best conference finals matchups in NBA history.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Knicks-Cavs, Thunder-Spurs: Big questions, stats, ...
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Pistons bounced, but year 'not a disappointment'
Though he watched his Pistons suffer a 125-94 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters afterward that the season, overall, was "not a disappointment."

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

NBA conference finals preview: What matters most i...
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

'It's always beat Michigan': Cavs troll Pistons, M...
Moments after the buzzer sounded, Cleveland turned its attention to trolling Detroit multiple times.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2026

Mitchell, Cavs break through, rout Pistons in G7
The Cavaliers throttled the top-seeded Pistons in Game 7 to advance to the franchise's first Eastern Conference finals since LeBron James' final year in Cleveland.

ESPN NBA
May 17, 2026

NBA playoff takeaways: Cavaliers close out Pistons...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs series.

ESPN NBA
May 17, 2026

Follow live: Cavs, Pistons battling in decisive Ga...
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ESPN NBA
May 17, 2026

Sources: SGA wins MVP for second straight year
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award, becoming the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVPs, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
May 17, 2026

Why the fallout from this Cavs-Pistons Game 7 coul...
A third straight second-round loss for the Cavaliers would invite enormous questions about their superstars -- and rival teams are watching.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2026

NBA playoff takeaways: Spurs close out Timberwolve...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs series.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2026

Knicks' Anunoby: hamstring not as bad as in past
OG Anunoby practiced again Saturday with the Knicks, saying afterward that his right hamstring injury is not as bad as the one he suffered in the 2024 playoffs.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2026

NBA to unveil MVP day before OKC-Spurs series
The NBA will announce this season's MVP winner on Sunday night, the day before two of the finalists, OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, meet in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2026

Edwards tips his hat to Spurs as 'the better team'...
With Game 6 out of reach, Anthony Edwards walked over to the Spurs bench to "give them their respect" after the Wolves fell short in the playoffs for the third straight season.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2026

Copy of Takeaways: Spurs close out Timberwolves
Here's what we've learned from the Wolves-Spurs series.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2026

Spurs oust Wolves in rout, set up clash with OKC
Stephon Castle had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Spurs ran away with a 139-109 win to close out the Wolves in six games and set up a Western Conference finals clash with the Thunder.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2026

Harden overtakes Curry for 10th in playoff points
James Harden passed Stephen Curry for 10th place on the NBA's all-time postseason scoring list with a step-back 3-pointer in the first quarter of Cleveland's Game 6 Eastern Conference semifinal against Detroit.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2026

Takeaways: Spurs close out Timberwolves
Here's what we've learned from the Wolves-Spurs series.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Follow live: Spurs in control vs. Wolves with hope...
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ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Takeaways: Cavs storm back in Detroit to take a 3-...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons series.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Pistons' huge 2nd half buries Cavs, forces Game 7
The top-seeded Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cavaliers on Friday night to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Follow live: Pistons in control vs. Cavs with seas...
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ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Thunder's Williams says he's healthy entering WCF
Thunder star wing Jalen Williams, who has missed the past six games due to a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, declared himself healthy entering the Western Conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Kerr on return to Warriors: 'I have to be better'
In his first media availability since deciding to return to the Golden State Warriors for a 13th season, Steve Kerr was critical of the job he did in his 12th season as the head coach.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

eBay user pays $9 million for private lunch with S...
The user paid $9,000,100 to win a private lunch with the Warriors star and legendary investor.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Love and basketball: Cooper Flagg, Arianna Roberso...
The couple shared memories of their vacation to Turks and Caicos together, confirming relationship rumors.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Anunoby (hamstring) practices in full with Knicks
OG Anunoby fully practiced with the Knicks on Friday for the first time since injuring his hamstring. New York will host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on either Sunday or Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Copy of The familiar legends teaching the young Spurs: Why...
From Pop to Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson, team legends are teaching this inexperienced squad the "Spurs Way."

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

NBA Futures: Pistons now 60-1 long shots after Gam...
Cleveland's win over Detroit on Wednesday night had a major impact on the odds.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Food for thought? eBay user pays $9 million for pr...
The user paid $9,000,100 to win a private lunch with the Warriors star and legendary investor.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

The familiar legends teaching the young Spurs: Why...
From Pop to Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson, team legends are teaching this inexperienced squad the "Spurs Way."

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Five star decisions that could swing the NBA offse...
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league on five teams with league-altering decisions this summer.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Turner: No fines from Rivers; Giannis always late
Bucks center Myles Turner said on his podcast that former coach Doc Rivers "didn't fine anybody ever" and that Giannis Antetokounmpo would "show up whenever he wants."

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

?? Thompson: Why Kerr stayed with the Warriors
Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

How the Spurs are learning from the greats who cam...
From Pop to Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson, team legends are teaching this inexperienced squad the "Spurs Way."

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

Copy of Giannis trade watch reset: 10 teams to monitor bet...
Bobby Marks examines potential suitors and their pathways to a trade.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2026

What's next for LeBron, Giannis and Kawhi? We aske...
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league on five teams with league-altering decisions this summer.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

Sources: Warriors' top two assistants won't return...
Warriors assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse are departing the franchise, league sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

NBA draft combine highlights: Biggest questions, r...
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

Playoff takeaways: Cavs storm back in Detroit to t...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs series.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

NBA: Refs right in no-call at end of Cavs-Pistons
The NBA said Thursday that officials were correct in not calling a foul on Jarrett Allen in the closing seconds of regulation of Game 5 between the Cavaliers and Pistons on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

Myers: 76ers' next GM must work 'in harmony'
Bob Myers, who is overseeing the 76ers' general manager search, said the franchise is looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

Why Steve Kerr stayed with the Warriors
Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

Draft combine highlights: Who stood out on Wednesd...
The biggest takeaways from the first stretch of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

NBA Futures: Pistons now 60-1 longshots after Game...
Cleveland's win over Detroit on Wednesday night had a major impact on the odds.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

?? Why LeBron's return to L.A. is not so simple
When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.

ESPN NBA
May 14, 2026

Giannis trade watch reset: 10 teams to monitor bet...
Bobby Marks examines 10 teams with draft assets, players, contracts -- and challenges -- in the pursuit of Giannis.

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