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Sep 17, 2025
A closer look at the players our experts don't want to leave the draft without this season.
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Sep 17, 2025
Just weeks after the Clippers shocked the NBA world by signing the 2019 NBA MVP, a feeling percolated across the organization: fear.
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Sep 16, 2025
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the new European basketball league the NBA and FIBA have been working on could begin play in 2027 or 2028.
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Sep 16, 2025
Where could the next three seasons take your favorite team? Our NBA insiders are mapping out the futures of all 30.
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Sep 16, 2025
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for roto and category leagues, including where Stephen Curry lands in the top 150.
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Sep 16, 2025
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, including where Cooper Flagg lands in the top 150.
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Sep 15, 2025
Andre Snellings lays out what it takes to put yourself in the best position to win your league.
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Sep 15, 2025
Free agent center Bismack Biyombo, who averaged 5.1 points and 5.6 rebounds last season, has signed a one-year deal to return to the Spurs.
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Sep 15, 2025
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, sources told ESPN.
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Sep 15, 2025
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, including where Cooper Flagg lands in the top 150.
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Sep 15, 2025
Free agent center Bismack Biyombo, who averaged 5.1 points and 5.6 rebounds last season, has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Spurs, sources told ESPN.
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Sep 15, 2025
Kuminga's future with the Warriors will determine how the team fills its remaining roster spots as training camp nears.
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Sep 14, 2025
EuroBasket MVP Dennis Schroder came up clutch, scoring the final six points to help Germany beat Turkey in a classic gold medal final.
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Sep 14, 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo called Greece's victory in the EuroBasket bronze medal game "probably one of the biggest accomplishments" of his career.
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Sep 13, 2025
Here's what we know about now-defunct Aspiration, the company at the center of the salary cap circumvention accusations.
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Sep 13, 2025
The former chief executive officer of Aspiration, the company that LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is accused of using to circumvent the salary cap, said Friday that claims that Kawhi Leonard signed a no-show contract with his former company are false.
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Sep 12, 2025
Paul Allen's estate has formally reached an agreement to sell the Portland Trail Blazers to a group of investors led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon.
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Sep 12, 2025
Turkey is headed to the EuroBasket final for the first time in 24 years, set to face World Cup champion Germany for the gold medal.
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Sep 12, 2025
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery Friday to repair a ligament tear in his right thumb, the team announced, and is likely to miss time into the regular season, sources tell ESPN.
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Sep 12, 2025
Free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon has agreed to a one-year deal with the Knicks, his agent told ESPN.
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Sep 12, 2025
Andre Snellings lays out what it takes to put yourself in the best position to win your fantasy basketball league.
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Sep 12, 2025
Here is everything you need to know, so you can join in on the fun.
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Sep 12, 2025
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down the most important issues facing each NBA team before the start of the season.
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Sep 11, 2025
Free agent guard Landry Shamet has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the New York Knicks, his agent told ESPN on Thursday.
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Sep 11, 2025
A Clippers limited partner invested $1.99 million in Aspiration nine days before the company made an overdue $1.75 million payment to Kawhi Leonard, according to a report.
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Sep 11, 2025
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who played through the 2013-14 season, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family said in a statement through the league.
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Sep 11, 2025
A Clippers limited partner invested $1.99 million in Aspiration nine days before the company made an overdue $1.75 million payment to Kawhi Leonard, according to a report.
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Sep 11, 2025
Thinking about trying out fantasy basketball for the first time this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join in on the fun.
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Sep 10, 2025
Luka Doncic's 39 points were not enough for Slovenia as it lost 99-91 to Germany in a thrilling EuroBasket quarterfinal.
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Sep 10, 2025
Adam Silver said it's up to the NBA to prove wrongdoing during its investigation of potential cap circumvention by the Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard.
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Sep 10, 2025
Saint Joseph's head coach, Billy Lange, is expected to be hired by the Knicks for a role on the coaching staff, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
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Sep 10, 2025
The NBA will implement a change for the 2025-26 season with unsuccessful end-of-period heaves being recorded as a missed attempt for the team, not the player.
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Sep 10, 2025
The NBA will implement a change for the 2025-26 season with unsuccessful end-of-period heaves being recorded as a missed attempt for the team, not the player.
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Sep 10, 2025
The NBA is conducting its own investigation into gambling allegations against Malik Beasley, the free agent guard linked to a federal probe this offseason, the league confirmed Wednesday.
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Sep 10, 2025
Trey Lyles, a 10-year NBA veteran, signed a one-year deal Wednesday with Real Madrid, which plays in Spain and in the EuroLeague.
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Sep 09, 2025
A story by The Associated Press on Tuesday incorrectly reported that James wrote an op-ed for Chinese state media, setting off a round of criticism from many in conservative media and from the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post.
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Sep 09, 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Alperen Sengun led Greece and Turkey to the EuroBasket semifinals with dominant games on Tuesday.
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Sep 09, 2025
Victor Wembanyama is planning on auditioning Spurs fans for a new "supporter's section," loosely modeled after what he's seen from sports teams overseas.
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Sep 09, 2025
Victor Wembanyama is planning on auditioning Spurs fans for a new "supporter's section," loosely modeled after what he's seen from sports teams overseas.
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Sep 09, 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Alperen Sengun led Greece and Turkey to the EuroBasket semifinals with dominant games on Tuesday.
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Sep 09, 2025
Restricted free agent Josh Giddey has reached agreement on a four-year, $100 million contract to re-sign with the Chicago Bulls.
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Sep 09, 2025
LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media this week, pointing to basketball as an avenue for diplomacy amid tensions with the U.S.
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Sep 09, 2025
Coach Mike Brown, Kevin Durant, Myles Turner and others are ranked by who will be the most impactful on their new teams.
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Sep 08, 2025
The sister of Timberwolves player Naz Reid was fatally shot at a New Jersey apartment complex, and her boyfriend has been charged with murder.
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Sep 07, 2025
Lakers star Luka Doncic had 42 points and 10 rebounds as Slovenia held off a fourth-quarter surge from Italy to win 84-77 and set up a quarterfinal match against World Cup winner Germany, while Georgia advanced with a dominant 80-70 win over France.
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Sep 07, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
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Sep 06, 2025
Lauri Markkanen and Finland stunned Nikola Jokic and Serbia, ousting the EuroBasket favorites to advance to the quarterfinals.
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Sep 06, 2025
Dylan Harper, the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, might recover in time for the Spurs' Oct. 22 opener after having surgery to repair a partially torn collateral ligament in his left thumb.
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Sep 05, 2025
Thunder rookie big man Thomas Sorber tore the ACL in his right knee and will miss the 2025-26 season, the team announced.
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Sep 05, 2025
From top-75 locks to vets on the bubble, Zach Kram runs down the active NBA players on the path to Springfield.
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Sep 05, 2025
From top-75 locks to vets on the bubble, Zach Kram runs down the active NBA players on the path to Springfield.
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Sep 05, 2025
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer told ESPN that he would "want the league to investigate" if another owner and another team were accused of circumventing the NBA's salary cap, as the Clippers were Wednesday in a podcast by Pablo Torre.
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Sep 04, 2025
Defending champion Spain was eliminated from EuroBasket in the group stage when it lost to Greece, which was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Sep 04, 2025
Here's why Melo's career will forever be known for far more than just a Hall-of-Fame resume.
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Sep 04, 2025
Restricted free agent Cam Thomas has opted for the qualifying offer with the Nets that gives him a full no-trade clause and sets him for unrestricted free agency next summer with at least 10 teams set to have cap space, sources told ESPN.
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Sep 03, 2025
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will likely be a round-robin tournament consisting of three eight-player teams of two USA teams and one World team, sources told ESPN.
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Sep 03, 2025
Myles Hesson scored 25 points to lead Britain to its first victory in 12 years at the EuroBasket tournament on Wednesday, a 89-83 upset of Montenegro that ended their rivals' hopes of qualifying for the knockout phase.
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Sep 03, 2025
Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension, per his agent, Kevin Bradbury of Lift Sports Management. The deal keeps Washington, 27, in Dallas through 2029-30.
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Sep 03, 2025
The Clippers reportedly have been accused of circumventing the NBA's salary cap by paying $28 million to Kawhi Leonard for a "no-show job."
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Sep 03, 2025
Following a disappointing bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics, the 2008 Team USA roster was out for redemption.
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Sep 02, 2025
76ers guard Jared McCain said his plan "for sure" was to return to play in training camp after his promising rookie season was cut short due to a torn meniscus.
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Sep 02, 2025
Slovenia, led by Luka Doncic, as well as France and Israel, qualified for the knockout stage at EuroBasket on Tuesday.
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Sep 02, 2025
The long, undistinguished final arc of Dwight Howard's career masks just how high he climbed at his peak.
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Sep 01, 2025
NBA free agent Gary Payton II is launching a professional skateboard league, joining a growing movement of athlete-led leagues aimed at providing year-round relevance to Olympic and action sports.
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Sep 01, 2025
Ahead of enshrinement weekend, let's take a closer look at where this year's class ranks in both leagues.
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Aug 31, 2025
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who missed last season with a torn Achilles, has re-signed with the Bucks, meaning he'll again join his brother, 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Aug 31, 2025
Luka Doncic posted the fourth triple-double at EuroBasket since 1995 to power Slovenia to its first win, while Giannis Antetokounmpo returned with 27 points to help Greece stay perfect with a 94-53 rout of Georgia.
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Aug 31, 2025
Jeremy Lin, who took the NBA by storm in 2012 during a stretch of games for the Knicks that was dubbed "Linsanity," announced his retirement from professional basketball.
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Aug 30, 2025
Luka Doncic's 39 points wasn't enough vs. France as Slovenia lost again at Eurobasket, thanks in part to France's 78 bench points.
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Aug 30, 2025
Luka Doncic's 39 points wasn't enough as Slovenia lost again at EuroBasket while Serbia and Germany advanced to the knockout round.
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Aug 30, 2025
Germany captain Dennis Schröder faced racial abuse during his team's 107-88 victory over Lithuania at EuroBasket. FIBA officials said one fan was identified by video and is banned from the rest of the event.
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Aug 30, 2025
Germany captain Dennis Schroder faced racial abuse during his team's 107-88 victory over Lithuania at EuroBasket on Saturday. German officials said two were identified and ejected from the arena in Finland.
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Aug 29, 2025
Too low on OKC? Too high on the Spurs? Tim Bontemps breaks down ESPN's Summer Forecast win predictions.
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Aug 29, 2025
Our final Summer Forecast panel reveals its championship predictions for the conferences and the 2026 NBA Finals.
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Aug 28, 2025
Our final Summer Forecast panel reveals its championship predictions for the East and West conferences and the 2026 NBA Finals.
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Aug 28, 2025
Are the Celtics and Bucks still contenders? Suns headed for a reset? What to expect in the upcoming season.
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Aug 28, 2025
Our final Summer Forecast panel reveals its championship predictions for the East and West conferences and the 2026 NBA Finals.
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Aug 27, 2025
Suns minority owners Andy Kohlberg and Scott Selding have filed a lawsuit against the team, alleging that owner Mat Ishbia has refused access to internal records.
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Aug 27, 2025
Had the Knicks offered their head coaching job to South Carolina women's coach Dawn Staley, who interviewed for the position, she said she would have taken it.
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Aug 27, 2025
NBA 2K26 is expanding its management modes with multiplayer capabilities.
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Aug 27, 2025
Matthew Caldwell is leaving the two-time Stanley Cup-winning Panthers to accept a 10-year deal as CEO of the NBA's Timberwolves and WNBA's Lynx, the teams announced Wednesday.
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Aug 27, 2025
The top five seeds, play-in group and bottom five. NBA experts predict where all 30 teams will land in the standings for the 2025-26 season.
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Aug 27, 2025
The top five seeds, play-in group and bottom five. NBA experts predict where all 30 teams will land in the standings for the 2025-26 season.
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Aug 27, 2025
Which teams will reach new heights and which will take a tumble? Which superstar will request a trade next?
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Aug 26, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot and will miss around three to four months.
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Aug 26, 2025
Can Nikola Jokic claim a fourth MVP? Which rookie will impress? Our NBA Summer Forecast panel reveals its award predictions for the 2025-26 season.
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Aug 25, 2025
Players of the Overwatch 2 video game can earn exclusive Doncic rewards and play in his custom Stadium builds.
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Aug 25, 2025
EuroBasket returns for the first time since 2022. Twenty-four teams are set to compete for champion of Europe.
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Aug 25, 2025
Which NBA teams will reach new heights and which will take a tumble? Which superstar will request a trade next? ESPN's Summer Forecast answers some of the biggest questions going into the 2025-26 season.
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Aug 24, 2025
A 1-of-1 signed Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant card broke the record for most expensive sports card sold at auction, closing at $12.932 million Saturday night.
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Aug 22, 2025
The NBA free agent made a surprise cameo, showing off his moves alongside the Grammy Award-winning singer.
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Aug 22, 2025
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot.
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Aug 22, 2025
Ayesha Curry, spouse of two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry, revealed he wanted to be a HS basketball coach.
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Aug 22, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
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Aug 22, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
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Aug 22, 2025
Malik Beasley is no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation conducted by the Eastern District of New York, his attorneys Steve Haney and Mike Schachter told ESPN on Friday, potentially reopening free agency for one of the NBA's top shooters.
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Aug 22, 2025
For two decades, the two superstars have led superteams to NBA glory. Now, for the first time, they're both looking up at one -- and perhaps the best one yet.
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Aug 21, 2025
The uniforms will debut Nov. 19 against the Sacramento Kings on Native American Heritage Night.
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Aug 21, 2025
The father of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been accused of attempted murder in connection to a stabbing Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
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Aug 21, 2025
The Chicago Bulls will host a jersey retirement ceremony for Derrick Rose on Jan. 24, 2026, the team announced Thursday.
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