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Nov 14, 2025

Nuggets' Braun (ankle) to miss at least 6 weeks
Nuggets forward Christian Braun will be re-evaluated in six weeks after injuring his left ankle Wednesday night against the Clippers.

ESPN NBA
Nov 14, 2025

Risers and fallers: Jalen Johnson on his way to superstar status
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN NBA
Nov 14, 2025

NBA execs, scouts on Mavs' spiral and five more early-season trends
Are the Mavs really this bad? Are the Spurs and Lakers really this good? League insiders weigh in.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Sources: N.Y.'s Brunson has Grade 1 ankle sprain
Knicks star Jalen Brunson will be evaluated daily moving forward, sources said, but he has officially been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Sources: No effects for LeBron after practices
LeBron James practiced with the G League's South Bay Lakers again Thursday, sources said.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Warriors' Curry, Under Armour ending partnership
Stephen Curry and Under Armour are ending their long-standing partnership, and sources told ESPN that Curry is expected to have freedom to wear other brands over the next year and pursue new partnership deals.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Area 51, an alien and the most fearsome young duo in the NBA
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle are taking San Antonio to new heights this season on both ends of the floor.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Sources: Magic's Banchero (groin) out vs. Nets
Magic star forward Paolo Banchero will miss Friday's game against the Nets with a left groin strain and he will be considered day-to-day.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

?? Inside $241M week for Austin Reaves, Lakers
The Lakers' fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines: Helping the team win enough to convince LeBron James to stay in L.A., but playing so well that it might cost the franchise nearly $250M dollars to keep him.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Pelicans' Williamson cleared for on-court work
Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who has missed the last five games with a hamstring strain, has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Don't be surprised if ... Julius Randle leads the Timberwolves in fantasy points
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from Julius Randle, Russell Westbrook and Andrew Nembhard in the months ahead.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Fast break: Insights on Sabonis, Duren, Powell and more
Eric Moody details what you need to know, including Norman Powell's impressive start in Miami.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Power Rankings: Giannis dominates for Bucks, Pistons take the East
NBA insiders break down this week's power rankings and where all 30 teams stack up.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

NBA rookie rankings: Where do Flagg, Edgecombe and more land early this season?
From top-10 picks to late first-round draft steals, who are the top rookies that have impressed so far?

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Welcome to Area 51: The Spurs duo putting the NBA on notice
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle are taking San Antonio to new heights this season on both ends of the floor.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Luka on Harrison firing: Just focused on Lakers
Luka Doncic, asked for his reaction to the dismissal of the man who traded him from Dallas to L.A., said he's "just trying to move on and focus on what I'm doing here."

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Jokic puts up 55 to match SGA for season high
Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, as the Nuggets beat the Clippers on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

LeBron (sciatica) practices with G League team
LeBron James took a key step toward returning to the Lakers when he practiced with the team's G League affiliate on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Curry's 46 gets Dubs back in groove after blowout
Coming off a "humbling" defeat to the Thunder, the Warriors regrouped and shuffled their starting lineup against the Spurs on Wednesday

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Brunson turns ankle, seen exiting MSG on crutches
Knicks star Jalen Brunson turned his right ankle on a drive to the basket with under two minutes remaining Wednesday night and was seen leaving Madison Square Garden in a walking boot and using crutches.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Kawhi to remain out due to ankle, foot sprains
Kawhi Leonard will remain sidelined for the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle, as well as a "significant" right foot sprain, per team president Lawrence Frank.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2025

Wemby, Castle revel in dual 20-point triple-doubles
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle each completed 20-point triple-doubles in the closing seconds of Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, becoming the first Spurs duo to achieve the feat in the same game.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Kidd urges outraged Mavs fans to 'move forward'
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd urged fans to "move forward" after the firing of GM Nico Harrison and stressed that his players are playing hard and "trying to win."

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

LeBron (sciatica) practices with G-League team
LeBron James took a key step toward returning to the Lakers when he practiced with the team's G League affiliate on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Banchero (groin) leaves Magic's win vs. Knicks
Magic forward Paolo Banchero exited Wednesday night's victory against the Knicks with a left groin injury.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

'U can dunk?': Doncic trolled by teammates after dunk against Hornets
According to Basketball Reference, the dunk marked Luka Doncic's third slam in the past two seasons -- two with Los Angeles this season.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Bucks rule out Giannis (knee) Wed. vs. Hornets
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo won't play in Milwaukee's Wednesday night matchup against the Charlotte Hornets as he deals with a knee issue.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Clippers' Beal to have season-ending hip surgery
Clippers guard Bradley Beal has a fracture in his left hip and will undergo season-ending surgery.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Sources: AD won't play until OK from Mavs owner
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont wants medical data on Anthony Davis' left calf strain before giving his OK for the 10-time All-Star to return, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Breakfast is over: How OKC is planning for its dynastic future
The Thunder's identity was built on being an up-and-coming team. Now they have a ring and massive expectations.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Is Oklahoma City's Ajay Mitchell a strong bet for Sixth Man of the Year?
Andre Snellings looks at why to bet on the Thunder's rising guard, as well as what should give you pause.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Fantasy fast break: Eric Moody on Sabonis, Duren, Powell and more
Eric Moody's fantasy basketball insights you need to know about, including Domantis Sabonis' lack of assists and Norman Powell's impressive start in Miami.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Inside an unbelievable $241M week for Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers' fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

?? What's next for Mavs after firing Nico Harrison?
Everything we know about the Dallas Mavericks firing Harrison, and where Cooper Flagg and the Mavs go from here.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

?? Looming questions for Mavs after firing Harrison
Everything we know about the Dallas Mavericks firing Harrison, and where Cooper Flagg and the Mavs go from here.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

'Amnesia to success': Inside the Thunder's pursuit of a dynasty
The Thunder's identity was built on being an up-and-coming team. Now they have a ring and massive expectations.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Thunder join Warriors, Bulls and Lakers on list of best starts by defending champs
Here's a look back at the best 12-game starts to a season by a defending NBA champion.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

NBA Power Rankings: Giannis dominates for Bucks, Pistons take the East
NBA insiders break down this week's power rankings and where all 30 teams stack up after an exciting stretch of games.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Green questions Warriors' commitment to winning
After the Warriors were blown out by the Thunder on Tuesday for their sixth consecutive road loss, Draymond Green was asked to describe the difference between how they finished last season following the Jimmy Butler trade and what is happening now.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Embiid day-to-day; George in final stage of return
The 76ers announced that Joel Embiid is day-to-day with knee soreness and that Paul George is in the "final stage" of his return to play.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2025

Fiery Christie promises Kings will 'get it right'
Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie indicated change is coming, saying the struggling team is facing a "bumpy" path and that the organization is "aligned in what we're doing."

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Cavs' Garland to be sidelined Wed. with toe injury
Cavs guard Darius Garland, who left Monday's game against the Heat because of a toe injury, will miss Wednesday's rematch with the same issue, while Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley will be held out to rest.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

NBA presents new ASG format, selection process
The NBA announced its overhauled All-Star Game format, including how Adam Silver will make sure the American and International teams both hit their quota of players.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Sources: Suns' Green (hamstring) out 4-6 weeks
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green will be reevaluated in four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Suns' Green (hamstring) out at least 4-6 weeks
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green will be reevaluated in four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Grizzlies' Clarke slated to return in 6-9 weeks
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke is slated to return from his right knee injury in six to nine weeks after having a procedure earlier in the fall.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Embiid out vs. Celtics with right knee soreness
76ers center Joel Embiid is out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics with right knee soreness.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Why fire Nico Harrison now? Could Anthony Davis get traded? Five looming questions in Dallas
Everything we know about the Mavericks firing Harrison, and where Cooper Flagg and the Mavs go from here.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Lauri Markkanen, Luka Doncic make gains in first NBA 2K26 ratings update
Here's every player who gained or lost points in the latest NBA 2K26 ratings update.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Mavs fire GM Harrison amid continued fan angst
The Mavericks on Tuesday fired general manager Nico Harrison, who had been under fire from fans following last season's trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Sources: Mavericks expected to fire GM Harrison
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to fire general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Richardson, NBA star before ban, dies at age 70
Four-time NBA All-Star Micheal Ray Richardson, who was banned from the NBA for drug use, died at the age of 70 shortly after getting diagnosed with prostate cancer.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

?? Contract Year All-Stars: Our 12-man lineup
Austin Reaves is headed for a massive raise in the offseason. He's not alone.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Breaking down each NBA team's 2025-26 City Edition uniform
This year's City Edition theme is all about "remixing" previous designs, with most teams reviving fan favorites with slight tweaks, if any.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

What's real and what's a mirage so far? We have verdicts on six early-season NBA trends
From the Bulls' hot start to the onslaught of free throws, ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton explores which early-season trends are real or not.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

The 76ers, Ghost and the most remarkable 16th man in the NBA
Eagle screeches, slot machines, glass breaks and more: Introducing the ghost behind all these good vibes in Philadelphia.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Real or not? Early NBA trends that are either here to stay or will fade quickly
From the Bulls' hot start to the onslaught of free throws, ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton explores which early-season trends are real or not.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Inside an unbelievable $241M week for Austin Reaves and the Lakers
The Lakers' fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines: Helping the team win enough to convince LeBron James to stay in L.A., but playing so well that it might cost the franchise nearly $250M dollars to keep him.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

'Fire Nico' chants overshadow Flagg's career night
"Fire Nico!" chants -- a reference to embattled Mavericks GM Nico Harrison -- rang out in the fourth quarter in Dallas on Monday night, overshadowing No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's season-high 26-point performance.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Heat steal OT win with buzzer-beating lob play
The Miami Heat sealed a thrilling 140-138 victory over the Cavaliers off a brilliantly designed out-of-bounds play that ended in an Andrew Wiggins alley-oop dunk.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Pistons' Cunningham has 46 on 45 shots in OT win
Pistons star Cade Cunningham scored 46 points on 45 shots in a wild overtime win vs. the Wizards. His 31 misses were the most since the 1976-77 merger.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Wemby shows 'finish,' nets 38 as Spurs top Bulls
Putting his final stamp on a game he dominated Monday, Victor Wembanyama scored 18 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, including back-to-back 3-pointers in the final seconds, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 121-117 win over the the Chicago Bulls.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2025

Magic's Bane busts slump with buzzer-beating 3
Desmond Bane hit the biggest shot of his young Magic career on Monday, a rainbow 3-pointer at the buzzer to propel Orlando to a 115-112 win.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Bulls' Giddey (ankle) sits; injury not long term
Bulls guard Josh Giddey sat out Monday's loss to the Spurs because of a sprained right ankle.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Cavaliers' Garland exits vs. Heat with toe injury
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland left Monday's game against the Heat because of a toe injury.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

LeBron on track to practice with South Bay Lakers
LeBron James will practice with the G League's South Bay Lakers this week as he prepares for his season debut.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Bucks' Prince out indefinitely with herniated disk
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince is out indefinitely with a herniated disk in his neck.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Bulls' Giddey (ankle) out Monday against Spurs
Bulls guard Josh Giddey will sit out Monday's game against the Spurs because of a sprained right ankle.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Raptors' Ingram fined $25K for spiking water bottle
The NBA has fined Toronto's Brandon Ingram $25,000 for forcibly throwing a water bottle to the floor while on the bench during the Raptors' game at Philadelphia on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

James practices with G League team; Reaves back
LeBron James is practicing with the Los Angeles Lakers' G League affiliate as he ramps up for a return from sciatica on his right side.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Magic PG Suggs out Monday to rest injured knee
Magic PG Jalen Suggs is out for Monday night's game against the Trail Blazers due to left knee injury management.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Pickups: Memphis' Edey, OKC's Mitchell among top players to add
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

?? Latest intel on five stars we're watching closely
How close are the Grizz, Pelicans and Hawks to trading their stars? Is Giannis Watch over? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Top 100 prospects for the 2026 NBA draft: Peterson, Dybantsa or Boozer at No. 1?
Which top prospects lead our first rankings? Who needs to make their mark before the draft in June? Here's our first top 100 big board for the 2026 NBA draft class.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

An NBA fan's guide to college basketball: 10 teams with the most prospects
Duke is loaded with talent. Here are nine other teams NBA fans should be watching this college season.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Bobby Marks' NBA Contract Year All-Stars: Reaves, Lakers lead 12-man lineup
Austin Reaves is headed for a massive raise in the offseason. He's not alone.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

'Sky's the limit': Proud Pistons win sixth in row
Cade Cunningham scored 24 of his 26 points after halftime and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the Philadelphia 76ers, 111-108, on Sunday night, a sixth straight victory that clinched the franchise's best start to a season since the club went 9-1 in 2005-06.

ESPN NBA
Nov 10, 2025

Warriors' Curry (illness) expected back vs. OKC
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry missed his third straight game because of an illness but is expected back Tuesday vs. the Thunder.

ESPN NBA
Nov 09, 2025

Warriors' Curry out 3rd straight game with illness
Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss a third straight game because of an illness. He was ruled out two hours prior to their matchup with the Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Nov 09, 2025

Legendary NBA player, coach Wilkens dies at 88
Lenny Wilkens, a smooth playmaker who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, has died. He was 88.

ESPN NBA
Nov 09, 2025

Why was Morant suspended? What we know about the latest Grizzlies drama
NBA insiders break down how we got here, and what could come next.

ESPN NBA
Nov 09, 2025

Ex-All-Star Oladipo joins Bucks' G League team
Two-time NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo is joining the Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks G-League affiliate.

ESPN NBA
Nov 09, 2025

Fox nets 24 in season debut as Spurs beat Pels
De'Aaron Fox scored 24 points in his season debut for the Spurs, a 126-119 win over the Pelicans on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 09, 2025

Suns' Green aggravates hamstring injury, exits
Suns guard Jalen Green appeared to aggravate a right hamstring injury during Saturday's game against the Clippers and had to be helped off the court.

ESPN NBA
Nov 09, 2025

Spurs' Fox hits ground running, has 24 in debut
De'Aaron Fox scored 24 points in his season debut for the Spurs, a 126-119 win over the Pelicans on Saturday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 08, 2025

Kawhi to miss 'next few games' with ankle sprain
Kawhi Leonard will miss "the next few games" due to a sprained ankle but the injury doesn't seem serious, according to coach Tyronn Lue.

ESPN NBA
Nov 08, 2025

Hawks rule Porzingis, Johnson, NAW out vs. L.A.
The Hawks will be without Kristaps Porzingis, Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker for Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

ESPN NBA
Nov 08, 2025

Adubato, former NBA and WNBA coach, dies at 87
Richie Adubato, a former head coach of the NBA's Pistons, Mavericks and Magic, as well as the WNBA's Liberty and Mystics, has died at 87, his family announced.

ESPN NBA
Nov 08, 2025

Hawks rule Porzingis out with illness management
The Atlanta Hawks have ruled Kristaps Porzingis out for Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to illness management.

ESPN NBA
Nov 08, 2025

NBA Cup: Big battle in Texas as Wemby takes down the Rockets
The 2025 NBA Cup continued group play Friday. Here's everything you need to know.

ESPN NBA
Nov 08, 2025

2025 NBA Cup: Big battle in Texas as Wemby takes down the Rockets
The 2025 NBA Cup continued group play Friday. Here's everything you need to know.

ESPN NBA
Nov 08, 2025

Heat set team mark with 53-point 1st, rip Hornets
The Miami Heat rode a franchise-record 53-point first quarter to a 126-108 NBA Cup win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 07, 2025

Spoelstra grateful for help after fire ravages home
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra expressed gratitude for the support he received after a fire destroyed his home.

ESPN NBA
Nov 07, 2025

Nets' Thomas (hamstring) out at least 3-4 weeks
Cam Thomas will miss at least the next three to four weeks with a left hamstring strain, the Nets announced Friday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 07, 2025

Spurs' Fox set to make season debut vs. Pelicans
After rehabbing from an offseason hamstring injury, Spurs star De'Aaron Fox is set to make his season debut against the Pelicans on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 07, 2025

NBA's Europe-based league may launch in 2027
The NBA is targeting October 2027 as a potential launch date for the new Europe-based league that it and FIBA have been working to make happen, a league official said.

ESPN NBA
Nov 07, 2025

NBA Europe-based league may launch October 2027
The NBA is targeting October 2027 as a potential launch date for the new Europe-based league that it and FIBA have been working to make happen, a league official said Friday.

ESPN NBA
Nov 07, 2025

Ex-Spurs star Parker to coach France U17 team
Former NBA star Tony Parker will start his coaching career in charge of France's under-17 team, the French basketball federation said.

ESPN NBA
Nov 07, 2025

Why was Ja Morant suspended? What we know about the latest Grizzlies drama
NBA insiders break down how we got here, and what could come next.

ESPN NBA
Nov 07, 2025

In search of the real Nikola Jokic
A trip to Sombor, Serbia, paints a portrait of the elusive Nuggets star by the people who know him best.

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