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May 23, 2026

Wemby on G3 loss: Got to make teammates better
Victor Wembanyama had a team-high 26 points Friday night but acknowledged he needs to be "more of a team player" after the Spurs lost 123-108 in Game 3 and trail the Thunder 2-1 in the Western Conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 23, 2026

NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder steal Game 3 on the...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the series.

ESPN NBA
May 23, 2026

Thunder bench overwhelms Spurs in Game 3 win
Down 15-0 to the San Antonio Spurs, not even three minutes into Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Friday night, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault quickly went to his bench.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

Follow live: Thunder pulling away with Game 3 on t...
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ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

Adebayo named NBA's Social Justice Champion
Bam Adebayo has been honored with the NBA's Social Justice Champion award.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

Follow live: Thunder visit Spurs in battle for Gam...
Follow along for live updates and highlights from Game 3 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

Wemby, Holmgren lead NBA's All-Defensive Team
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was the only unanimous selection for the NBA's All-Defensive First Team, while Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White rounded out the first-team selections.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

'I can't promise you minutes': What OKC *did* prom...
Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso were the final pieces of the Thunder's championship roster, playing specific roles to level up Oklahoma City.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast...
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

OKC a playoff underdog for 1st time in 33 games
It has been two years and 33 games since the Oklahoma City Thunder have been underdogs in the playoffs, but that streak is in jeopardy as the Spurs opened as favorites Friday.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

Sources: Spurs' Harper a game-time call vs. OKC
San Antonio's Dylan Harper will be a game-time decision for Game 3 against Oklahoma City on Friday night due to a right adductor injury, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

NBA free agent rankings: Bobby Marks' offers for L...
Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's all-time leading scorer.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

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

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

Copy of Victor Wembanyama is shattering the NBA's age curv...
The Spurs' young superstar is defying conventional wisdom about the importance of playoff experience.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

Copy of Sam Presti bet on fit over flash to turn the Thund...
Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso were the final pieces of the Thunder's championship roster, playing specific roles to level up Oklahoma City.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2026

Down 2-0 again, Cavs say task ahead undaunting
Despite a double-digit loss that put them in a 2-0 series hole, the Cavs felt encouraged by how they played in Game 2 and took comfort in the fact that they have erased this deficit before.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 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 22, 2026

Takeaways: Knicks take 2-0 series lead over Cavs
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Knicks-Cavaliers series.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

Hart-led Knicks beat Cavs, seize 2-0 series lead
Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, and the Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

Copy of 'We were just rooted in the culture of LeBron': Ho...
The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

How ancient warrior training helped build a once-i...
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into the most unstoppable force in basketball.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

Sources: OKC's Williams (hamstring) day-to-day
Thunder star wing Jalen Williams will be evaluated day-by-day, game-to-game with a left hamstring injury, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

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

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

LeBron mulls Lakers-Thunder gap: 'Out-talented'
LeBron James says the Lakers were "out-talented" by the Thunder in the playoffs.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

'We were just rooted in the culture of LeBron': Ho...
The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

Seven days inside the Thunder's basketball utopia
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

Why Steve Kerr stayed with the Warriors
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ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

Copy of 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

The Cavs were 'in the wilderness' after LeBron lef...
The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

New York's best offense? Whoever just switched ont...
New York's massive Game 1 comeback was built off attacking James Harden to a historic level. What can Cleveland do for a Game 2 counter?

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2026

Ranking every possible Finals series: Which matchu...
Spurs-Knicks!? Thunder-Cavaliers!? As the top teams in the East and West battle for an NBA Finals bid, let's break down all four possible series.

ESPN NBA
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.

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