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May 23, 2025

Shai day: OKC mayor proclaims May 22 as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day in the city
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard was announced as the NBA's MVP on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
May 23, 2025

NBA conference finals takeaways: Thunder dominate as issues plague Wolves
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 23, 2025

OKC rolls to 2-0 lead behind new MVP SGA's 38
After receiving his MVP trophy, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points, and the Thunder dominated the Wolves again in a 118-103 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

ESPN NBA
May 23, 2025

'Juiced' after MVP win, SGA hangs 38 on Wolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his league MVP trophy and proceeded to torch the Wolves for 38 points as the Thunder routed Minnesota to take a 2-0 series lead.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Malone clears air: Jokic, not SGA, my MVP choice
Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who drew the ire of Denver fans when he said Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander "showed why he's the MVP" earlier this week, said he would have picked Nikola Jokic if he had a vote this season.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Inside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's improbable two-decade rise
Since he was 6 years old, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard has dreamed of becoming the NBA's best player.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Spurs, Nuggets find successors, what's next for the other open jobs?
Which NBA coaching jobs are available? Which situations are the most appealing? We're breaking down each vacancy.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

?? Haliburton 'choke' latest in Pacers-Knicks beef
The 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Pacers include fresh beef between the two.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Fever star, Pacers fan Clark: Great time for Indy
Caitlin Clark, one of the WNBA's biggest stars, is relishing being a fan during the NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

?? Timeline of Pacers-Knicks off-court beef
The 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Pacers include fresh beef between the two.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Celtics sale reportedly gets $1 billion investment
Aditya Mittal, the CEO of steel giant ArcelorMittal, has agreed to invest $1 billion into a group purchase of the Celtics, according to multiple reports.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Nuggets make Adelman HC, remove interim tag
The Nuggets have agreed on a deal to make David Adelman the franchise's next head coach.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Warriors' Moody has surgery on torn thumb UCL
Warriors guard Moses Moody underwent surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Cavs' Mobley headlines NBA's All-Defensive Team
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers), Dyson Daniels (Hawks), Luguentz Dort (Thunder), Draymond Green (Warriors) and Amen Thompson (Rockets) made the NBA's All-Defensive first team.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

What this epic Knicks collapse means for the series -- and for New York's title chances
As the Pacers crept back into the game, the Knicks were confronted with a burden few franchises carry: 50 years of history.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Asian hoops league hopes to produce 'next Yao'
The new Asian University Basketball League hopes to bring together the top colleges across Japan, China and Korea and beyond -- and also to produce the NBA's next Asian superstar.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

The Wolves' offensive evolution is stalling in the West finals
Minnesota built itself into a juggernaut after the All-Star break. Here's how OKC is dismantling it.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Why the 26 eliminated teams should watch these conference finals
As four teams battle for the title, the rest are looking to improve -- watching these two series can help.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Are the NBA playoffs too physical? Have the refs actually lost control? Here's what the data says
The discourse -- and discord -- surrounding playoff officiating isn't new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost control. The NBA says its ref data is in line with past years. Who's right?

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

The story of Gilgeous-Alexander's improbable two-decade rise
Since he was 6 years old, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard has dreamed of becoming the NBA's best player.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Karl-Anthony Towns Square, Jalen Brunson Boulevard: NYC co-names streets after Knicks
Co-named street signs honoring the Knicks will remain on display during New York's playoff run.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Reggie's 8 points in nine seconds headlines wild Pacers-Knicks history
New York and Indiana have had some major playoff battles. Will the 2025 East finals live up to the drama?

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

?? Inside the NBA's obsession with hand care
Whether it's hand cream or powder, the on-court routines of NBA players have become a leaguewide obsession.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Inside the world of NBA 'ball boys,' the league's unsung heroes
Ball boys are everywhere on the court but are rarely seen or acknowledged. And yet, the NBA couldn't function without them.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Knicks acknowledge they 'let off the gas' late
The Knicks led the Pacers by 14 points with under three minutes to play Wednesday night, but through an array of defensive mistakes and costly turnovers, they lost in overtime to open the Eastern Conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

NBA conference finals takeaways: Pacers' miraculous OT Game 1 comeback over Knicks
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Haliburton's wild shot keys Pacers in G1 stunner
Tyrese Haliburton sent Game 1 to overtime with a dramatic buzzer-beater, and the Pacers pulled off their latest playoff comeback in a 138-135 win over the Knicks.

ESPN NBA
May 22, 2025

Reggie's eight points in nine seconds headlines the wild history of Pacers-Knicks
New York and Indiana have had some major playoff battles. Will the 2025 East finals live up to the drama?

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Follow live: Haliburton's wild shot beats the buzzer to send Game 1 to OT
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ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Wolves' Edwards fined for postgame profanity
The NBA fined Wolves star Anthony Edwards $50,000 for "using profane language" during a news conference following Minnesota's Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Follow live: Pacers, Knicks firing on all cylinders early in ECF Game 1
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ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Thunder's SGA bests Jokic again to win first MVP
The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 32.7 points to win the league's scoring title, has earned his first NBA MVP, finishing ahead of Nikola Jokic.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Sources: OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander is NBA MVP
The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 32.7 points on 51.9% shooting to win the league's scoring title, has earned his first NBA MVP, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

From window-shopping to MVP short list: Inside SGA's improbable two-decade rise
Since he was 6 years old, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard has dreamed of becoming the NBA's best player.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Sources: OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP
The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 32.7 points on 51.9% shooting to win the league's scoring title, has earned his first NBA MVP, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

From Karl-Anthony Towns Square to Jalen Brunson Boulevard: NYC co-names streets after Knicks players
Co-named street signs honoring the Knicks will remain on display during New York's playoff run.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Reggie's 8 points in 9 seconds headlines the wild history of Pacers-Knicks
New York and Indiana have had some major playoff battles. Will the 2025 East finals live up to the drama?

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Why the NBA's 26 eliminated teams should watch these conference finals
As four teams battle for the title, 26 teams are looking to improve -- and watching the conference finals can help.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

NBA to name MVP award winner Wednesday night
The NBA will unveil this season's Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night. The winner will be Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver's Nikola Jokic or Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

?? Conference finals horoscopes: Read all about it
What does the zodiac have to say about the Knicks, Thunder, Pacers and Wolves? Neil Paine shares his reading.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

The secret routines fueling NBA players' grip on the game
Whether it's hand cream or powder, the on-court routines of players have become a leaguewide obsession.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

NBA playoff futures: Knicks favored in East; OKC is Finals favorite
With the conference finals underway, here are the updated odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Reggie vs. Spike, head-butts and phantom calls: Ranking every Knicks-Pacers series
New York and Indiana have had some major playoff battles. Will the 2025 East finals live up to the drama?

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Inside the NBA's hand care obsession
Whether it's hand cream or powder, the on-court routines of NBA players have become a leaguewide obsession.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

OKC, fueled by Wolves 19 turnovers, get G1 win
Fueled by their No. 1-rated defense, the Thunder converted 19 Minnesota turnovers into 31 points and pulled away for a 114-88 win in Game 1.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

NBA playoffs: Experts' picks for Pacers-Knicks
Our NBA experts pick which teams will advance to the Finals.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

NBA conference finals: Everything to know about Knicks-Pacers, Thunder-Wolves series
With the NBA Finals just a round away, our experts break down how each team got here and what we are hearing about each series.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

OKC's D lives up to 'identity' in dominant Game 1
Fueled by their No. 1-rated defense, the Thunder converted 19 Minnesota turnovers into 31 points and pulled away for a 114-88 win in Game 1.

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

Edwards optimistic Wolves will 'figure it out'
Despite his team being outscored by 30 points in the second half of a lopsided 114-88 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was optimistic about Game 2, saying "I definitely got to shoot more."

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

NBA conference finals takeaways: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to win
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western Conference finals

ESPN NBA
May 21, 2025

SGA takes over in 2nd half as OKC stomps Wolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half and the top-seeded Thunder beat the Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2025

Unanimous choice Castle heads All-Rookie team
Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the only unanimous choice for the NBA's All-Rookie first-team, which also included Zaccharie Risacher, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Alex Sarr.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2025

Experts' picks for Pacers-Knicks, Timberwolves-Thunder
Our NBA experts pick which teams will advance to the Finals.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2025

Conference finals: Everything to know about Knicks-Pacers, Thunder-Wolves series
With the NBA Finals just a round away, our experts break down how each team got here and what we are hearing about each series.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2025

NBA conference finals horoscopes: Which teams are poised to ascend, and which will go in retrograde?
What does the Zodiac have to say about the Knicks, Thunder, Pacers and Wolves? Neil Paine shares his reading.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2025

NBA horoscopes: What's in the stars for each conference finals team?
What does the Zodiac have to say about the Knicks, Thunder, Pacers and Wolves? Neil Paine shares his reading.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2025

Playoff MVPs: Herring's new top 8 after the conference semis
Our playoff MVP update features a Game 7 savior, two Wolves and a superstar who hasn't played in three weeks.

ESPN NBA
May 20, 2025

Fanatics to debut $2M Pros vs. Joes competition
The "Fanatics Games," a Pros vs. Joes competition for roughly $2 million in prizes, features eight skills competitions and includes athletes, celebrities and fans.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

GM: Cavs must meet newly raised expectations
Cavaliers GM Koby Altman realizes expectations for the Cavaliers going into next season will be much different following a season that saw Cleveland win 64 games and earn the East's top seed.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

OKC's Williams fined $25K for profanity on shirt
The NBA has fined Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language during a postgame media session.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

Stevens: Celtics' focus remains on title contention
Celtics president Brad Stevens says the team will be taking a moment to breathe after their stunning elimination in the second round but that the focus going forward remains championship contention.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

How to bet the conference finals
Our experts provide the bets to make heading into the NBA's conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

Haliburton invites man trashed by N.Y. fans to G4
A Pacers fan pelted by garbage and heckled for wearing a Tyrese Haliburton jersey on the streets of New York City has been invited to Game 4 vs. the Knicks.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

Fired Nuggets coach Malone joins ESPN for WCF
Michael Malone, who was fired by the Denver Nuggets with three games remaining in the regular season, will join ESPN for coverage of the Western Conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

Predicting Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA draft after the combine
The draft could get interesting at No. 3. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

NBA playoff MVPs: Herring's new top 8 after the conference semis
Our playoff MVP update features a Game 7 savior, two Wolves and a superstar who hasn't played in three weeks.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

?? Rivalry continues: Trae Young trolls Knicks fans
Young and the New York Knicks have engaged in a rivalry since the 2021 NBA postseason.

ESPN NBA
May 19, 2025

New 2025 NBA mock draft: Cooper Flagg at No. 1, but who else makes the cut after the combine?
The draft could get interesting at No. 3. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

OKC conquers nerves to roll Nuggets, reach WCF
The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into the Western Conference finals after beating the Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7 on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

OKC overcomes tough Nuggets test to make WCF
The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into the Western Conference finals after beating the Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7 on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

?? Trae Young trolls Knicks fans
Young and the New York Knicks have engaged in a rivalry since the 2021 NBA postseason.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

NBA playoff takeaways: OKC routs Denver in Game 7 to advance to the WCF
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

MJ jersey from '92-93 season sells for $2.6M
A uniform Michael Jordan wore for 17 games with the Chicago Bulls during the 1992-93 NBA season was sold for $2.623 million.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

Thunder bludgeon Nuggets in Game 7 blowout
The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into the Western Conference finals after beating the Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7 on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

Rwanda President Kagame cheers APR to win over SA's MBB at BAL
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ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

Al Ahli Tripoli sets BAL points record in beating Nairobi City Thunder
Libya's Al Ahli Tripoli handed Kenya's Nairobi City Thunder (NCT) their second straight Basketball Africa League (BAL) thumping on Sunday with a 115-87 drubbing, setting a league scoring record for team points.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

Natalia Bryant dons Kobe's iconic logo on USC graduation sash
The eldest daughter of the Los Angeles Lakers legend graduated from USC's School of Cinematic Arts.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

Gordon starts Game 7 despite hamstring strain
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is available to play in Sunday's Game 7 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder and is in the starting lineup.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

Sources: Nuggets' Gordon has Grade 2 strain
Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon faces long odds to play in Game 7 against the Thunder, as he has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and needs several weeks to recover from the injury, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
May 18, 2025

Denver's biggest summer priority, plus offseason guides for every NBA team
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.

ESPN NBA
May 17, 2025

NBA playoff takeaways: Nuggets, Thunder brace for pressure-packed Game 7
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

ESPN NBA
May 17, 2025

Sources: Celts' Brown has partial meniscus tear
Celtics star Jaylen Brown finished the season with a partially torn right meniscus and will be evaluated this coming week to determine if surgery is needed, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
May 17, 2025

Brown: Loss to Knicks 'feels like death,' but life after
After a 38-point drubbing by the Knicks in Game 6 ended the Celtics' reign as NBA champions, Jaylen Brown acknowledged, "Finishing in May feels weird, it's definitely not something we were prepared for."

ESPN NBA
May 17, 2025

Knicks finish off Celtics as fans rejoice in NYC
The Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years and ended the one-year NBA title reign of the Celtics with astonishing ease, rolling to a 119-81 victory in Game 6 on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
May 17, 2025

Takeaways: New York's Game 6 knockout seals conference finals berth
The Knicks were not prepared to leave things to chance any longer against the shorthanded Celtics.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

Knicks pound Celtics by 38 to reach East finals
The Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years and ended the one-year NBA title reign of the Celtics with astonishing ease, rolling to a 119-81 victory in Game 6 on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

Thibs, Brunson carryovers from last time Knicks were in the Eastern Conference finals
The New York Knicks are in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since May 2000.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

Timothée Chalamet, Bad Bunny among celebs attending Celtics-Knicks
The stars were out in Manhattan as the Knicks closed out the Celtics in Game 6.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

How Boston avoids breaking up its roster, plus offseason guides for every NBA team
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

Dubs value Kuminga, but return 'a 2-way street'
The Warriors' Mike Dunleavy and Steve Kerr expressed interest in bringing Jonathan Kuminga back, but said his return is "a two-way street."

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

Sources: Nuggets' Gordon in doubt for Game 7
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is in doubt for Sunday's Game 7 after being diagnosed with a strained left hamstring, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

NBA playoff futures: Thunder the big favorites to win championship
An updated listing of the odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP heading into the conference finals.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

Mock draft: With Flagg, Harper, Bailey slotted to teams, we project all 59 picks
After Dallas won the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

Tatum out of hospital, meets with C's ahead of G6
Celtics star Jayson Tatum won't be far from Madison Square Garden when Boston faces a must-win situation against the New York Knicks on Friday night as the defending champions attempt to force a deciding Game 7.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

This is why the Knicks gave up all those picks for Mikal Bridges
Chris Herring examines why the Mikal Bridges-OG Anunoby duo is so important to the Knicks' closeout chances.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

The Knicks might need more OG-Mikal magic to stop the Celtics
Chris Herring examines why the Mikal Bridges-OG Anunoby duo is so important to the Knicks' closeout chances.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

NBA playoff takeaways: Nuggets force Game 7 vs. top-seeded Thunder
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

ESPN NBA
May 16, 2025

Despite illness, Murray helps Nuggets force G7
Jamal Murray fought through an illness to score 25 points, and the Nuggets defeated the Thunder to force Game 7 in their series.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2025

Ronaldo tops Curry, Fury on Forbes' earnings list
Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career.

ESPN NBA
May 15, 2025

Steph 'excited' about returning with Butler, Green
Stephen Curry said he is excited about returning next year and playing a full season with Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.

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