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May 14, 2026
The Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Pistons 117-113 in overtime Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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May 13, 2026
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Stephen A. Smith's radio show Wednesday that the NBA has landed on a proposal to present to the league's board of governors later this month to revamp the league's draft lottery in an attempt to curb tanking.
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May 13, 2026
The Pistons will be without starting guard Duncan Robinson in Wednesday's Game 5 because of lower back soreness.
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May 13, 2026
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the first stretch of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.
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May 13, 2026
There is growing optimism that Knicks forward OG Anunoby will return from his hamstring injury by the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
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May 13, 2026
Jason Collins, who died Tuesday, leaves a remarkable legacy as the NBA's first openly gay active player.
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May 13, 2026
Bulls guard Josh Giddey, limited this season due to hamstring and ankle injuries, is expected back in time for camp after ankle surgery.
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May 13, 2026
Stanford's Ebuka Okorie, North Carolina's Henri Veesaar and Duke's Isaiah Evans plan to stay in the NBA draft, each player said on Wednesday.
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May 13, 2026
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.
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May 13, 2026
NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.
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May 13, 2026
The French big men have been friends for a decade and now face off against each other in a 2-2 series.
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May 13, 2026
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.
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May 13, 2026
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.
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May 13, 2026
The Lakers are the latest team to cry foul over the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are officiated.
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May 13, 2026
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.
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May 13, 2026
The Cavaliers and Pistons are headed back to Detroit tied 2-2. We broke down the key factors ahead of Game 5.
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May 13, 2026
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards struck a defiant tone with his team facing elimination after a Game 5 loss to the Spurs, saying nobody on the team is "too worried."
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May 13, 2026
Victor Wembanyama, coming off his first career ejection, had 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks to propel the Spurs to a 126-97 win in Game 5, putting San Antonio one win away from the Western Conference finals.
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May 13, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 12, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 12, 2026
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the first stretch of testing and drills in Chicago.
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May 12, 2026
Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations after six seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
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May 12, 2026
The NBA concluded its investigation into the Bucks over the shutdown of Giannis Antetokounmpo and has determined that no further action is warranted.
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May 12, 2026
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who has served as a global ambassador for the sport for the past decade, has died of brain cancer, his family said Tuesday. He was 47.
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May 12, 2026
Lakers president Rob Pelinka made it clear the team would welcome LeBron James back for his 24th NBA season if he chooses not to retire.
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May 12, 2026
The 2019 first-round pick played seven seasons in the NBA. A cause of death was not announced.
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May 12, 2026
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.
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May 12, 2026
ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.
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May 12, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 12, 2026
ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.
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May 12, 2026
Here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.
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May 12, 2026
The French big men have been friends for a decade and now face off against each other in a 2-2 series.
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May 12, 2026
LeBron James, whose record-setting 23rd season ended with an unceremonious 115-110 loss to the Thunder in a Game 4 second-round sweep of the Lakers, was noncommittal about whether he will continue playing in L.A. -- or elsewhere.
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May 12, 2026
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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May 12, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 12, 2026
The Lakers refused to fold while facing elimination, but the Thunder ultimately pulled away to improve to 8-0 this postseason.
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May 12, 2026
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half and the Cavaliers evened their second-round series against the Pistons with a 112-103 victory Monday night.
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May 12, 2026
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff called the gulf in attempted free throws between his team and the Cavaliers in Monday's Game 4 loss "unacceptable."
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May 12, 2026
The Spurs listed guard De'Aaron Fox as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center because of right ankle soreness.
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May 11, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.
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May 11, 2026
The NBA draft combine is here, with dozens of prospects competing to raise their stock. Here's what to know.
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May 11, 2026
The Lakers are the latest team to cry foul over the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are officiated.
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May 11, 2026
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not face any further discipline for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid and will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves in San Antonio, sources told ESPN.
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May 11, 2026
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
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May 11, 2026
The Bucks are open for business on trade calls and offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN.
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May 11, 2026
The Lakers are the latest team to cry foul over the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are officiated.
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May 11, 2026
After a historic comeback gave way to a second-round sweep, the 76ers face another offseason of health and roster questions.
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May 11, 2026
Before one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory, here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.
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May 11, 2026
The Lakers want to get and keep stars. OKC's dominance is showing how antiquated that strategy truly is.
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May 11, 2026
The Lakers are the latest team to cry foul over the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are officiated.
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May 10, 2026
Droves of Knicks fans took over Xfinity Mobile Arena yet again Sunday, watching their team sweep its way into the NBA's final four with a resounding, record-setting 144-114 win over the 76ers on Sunday.
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May 10, 2026
Anthony Edwards rallied the Timberwolves with 16 of his 36 points in the fourth to help even the series with a Spurs team missing Victor Wembanyama.
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May 10, 2026
Joel Embiid, who was limited to just 38 games this season, said he is as "confident as I've ever been" with his health and isn't thinking about his injured knee anymore.
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May 10, 2026
The couple also revealed they will be launching I Am Fertility, a nonprofit "dedicated to supporting women navigating fertility and IVF journeys."
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May 10, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 10, 2026
Wembanyama experienced his first career ejection in Game 4, when officials whistled him for a flagrant foul 2.
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May 10, 2026
The couple also revealed they will be launching I Am Fertility, a nonprofit "dedicated to supporting women navigating fertility and IVF journeys."
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May 10, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.
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May 10, 2026
Pacers president Kevin Pritchard apologized to fans and said he owns losing this year's No. 5 pick after trading it with protections to the Clippers for Ivica Zubac.
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May 10, 2026
The Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference finals, setting an NBA postseason record with 11 3-pointers in the first quarter and rolling past the 76ers 144-114 on Sunday to sweep the second-round series.
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May 10, 2026
The lottery results are in, and the 14 lottery teams finally know where they'll pick in Round 1.
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May 10, 2026
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft, here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock order.
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May 10, 2026
Here is how the NBA 2026 draft lottery unfolded from Chicago on Sunday as the Wizards won the No. 1 pick.
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May 10, 2026
The Washington Wizards have won the 2026 NBA draft lottery and will have the No. 1 overall pick in next month's draft.
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May 10, 2026
OG Anunoby was ruled out again for Game 4 with a strained right hamstring, and the Knicks forward remains day-to-day.
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May 10, 2026
Why did Kerr decide to return? How will this impact the Warriors' offseason? Here's everything you need to know about Kerr's new deal with Golden State.
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May 10, 2026
The Thunder improved to 7-0 in the playoffs after running away from the Lakers in the third quarter of Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead.
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May 09, 2026
Steve Kerr has agreed to a two-year contract to return as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Dan Eveloff and Rick Smith of Priority Sports told ESPN on Saturday.
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May 09, 2026
Why did Kerr decide to return? How will this impact the Warriors' offseason? Here's everything you need to know about Kerr's new deal with Golden State.
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May 09, 2026
James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cavaliers beat Detroit 116-109 on Saturday to cut the Pistons' lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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May 09, 2026
The NBA draft combine begins Monday, with dozens of prospects competing to raise their stock. Here's everything you need to know.
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May 09, 2026
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called it "completely unprofessional behavior" for official Tony Brothers to confront him on two separate occasions during a fourth-quarter stoppage Friday night in Game 3.
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May 09, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers got back Joel Embiid Friday night -- but it didn't prevent them from moving to within one game of elimination in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks.
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May 09, 2026
Victor Wembanyama had 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead with a 115-108 victory over the Timberwolves on Friday night.
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May 09, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.
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May 08, 2026
Behind 33 points from Jalen Brunson, including big buckets late, the Knicks held off the 76ers to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the semifinal series.
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May 08, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.
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May 08, 2026
Former NBA coach David Fizdale was hired as the Nigeria men's basketball coach, with aspirations of leading the country to the 2028 Olympics in his hometown of Los Angeles, he told ESPN Andscape on Friday.
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May 08, 2026
Nuggets governor Josh Kroenke backed first-year coach David Adelman after a disappointing first-round exit but said changes to the roster could be on the table.
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May 08, 2026
The 76ers got star center Joel Embiid back for Game 3 in Philadelphia, while the Knicks will be without key forward OG Anunoby.
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May 08, 2026
New York heads to Philly up 2-0, but Friday's Game 3 could easily shift the series momentum. Here's how.
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May 08, 2026
The Mavericks are hiring former Blazers assistant GM Mike Schmitz to run the franchise's basketball operations under president Masai Ujiri.
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May 08, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.
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May 08, 2026
The Cavaliers have the third-longest odds to win the NBA championship.
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May 08, 2026
The 76ers will donate 500 tickets for each remaining home second-round playoff game to area community groups in their latest attempt to keep more of their own fans in the building and avoid a takeover by Knicks supporters.
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May 08, 2026
How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of a league seemingly tanked just to get into it.
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May 08, 2026
New York heads to Philly up 2-0, but Friday's Game 3 could easily shift the series momentum. Here's how.
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May 08, 2026
Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping during his freshman season at Kansas.
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