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Apr 23, 2026

How Gmac Cash became Detroit's voice of victory
The Detroit rapper's team-specific anthem is now a fixture at Little Caesars Arena after every win.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Thunder cruise past Suns for 2-0 lead
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2026

OKC takes 2-0 lead, but loses Williams to injury
Thunder star Jalen Williams grabbed his left hamstring after missing a contested layup and left the court in the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Suns.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2026

Bickerstaff's fiery talk was 'spark' Pistons needed
After Detroit head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's fiery halftime speech in Game 2, the Pistons delivered an emphatic reminder that they are the East's best team.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Pistons rout Magic to even series
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

NBA playoffs betting tips for Wednesday's games
Andre Snellings breaks down Wednesday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Silver reaffirms NBA's commitment to Memphis
NBA commissioner Adam Silver reaffirmed the league's commitment to Memphis but added he'd like to see the Grizzlies play occasional games in Nashville in an effort to widen the team's fan base.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Johnson joins Ginobili as Spurs' Sixth Man winners
Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Letters detail Aspiration fallout for Ballmer, probe
Attorneys representing the NBA and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer submitted separate letters to a federal judge ahead of the sentencing of Joseph Sanberg, the co-founder of Aspiration, a now-defunct company at the center of an investigation by the league.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Projected lottery pick Acuff declares for NBA draft
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. announced Wednesday on ESPN's "NBA Today" that he is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Nuggets on McDaniels' criticism: 'Let them talk'
In response to the Wolves' Jaden McDaniels calling them out for being "bad defenders," the Nuggets on Wednesday said "it's part of the rivalry."

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Five reasons to still trust the Pistons, even after a disastrous Game 1
Game 1 didn't go Detroit's way on Sunday, but there are still a lot of reasons to trust these young Pistons.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

NBA playoffs betting tips: Banchero leads best bets as Magic seek 2-0 lead
Andre Snellings breaks down Wednesday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

East playoff takeaways: How Philly stole Game 2 in Boston
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

France to host men's hoops World Cup in 2031
Victor Wembanyama will have a chance to play a home World Cup, as France was awarded the hosting rights to the 2031 men's tournament by basketball's governing body FIBA. Japan will host the 2030 Women's World Cup.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Lakers stymie Rockets to take 2-0 lead
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

How the Magic avoided disaster and turned things around
Orlando's surge over Charlotte and surprise win over Detroit began with a three-minute highlight reel.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Don't panic, Detroit! The five reasons to still trust the Pistons this postseason
Game 1 didn't go Detroit's way on Sunday, but there are still a lot of reasons to trust these young Pistons.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

OKC's Jared McCain can hoop, but he's also famous for his viral dance moves
The 22-year-old guard out of Duke has built a social media empire since first posting a video on Feb. 6, 2020.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

'Pistons Won Again': How Gmac Cash became Detroit's voice of victory
The Detroit rapper's team-specific anthem is now a fixture at Little Caesars Arena after every win.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Smart's defense on KD helps Lakers to 2-0 lead
The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2 of their first-round matchup Tuesday. But the Lakers had Marcus Smart guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Scoot plays his best game of season, fuels Blazers
After struggling to stay healthy in 2025-26, Scoot Henderson broke out with a season-high 31 points to lead the Trail Blazers past the Spurs on Tuesday night and even their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Follow live: Lakers host Rockets in Game 2
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ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Takeaways as Spurs lose Game 2 to Trail Blazers without Wemby
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Splitter on Dundon reports: 'Trying to be a pro'
In response to questions about reported cost-cutting measures by new Blazers owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter said he's focusing on basketball.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Edgecombe makes history with 30-10 to stun C's
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their series at one game apiece.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2026

Wemby concussed on hard fall in Spurs' G2 loss
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sustained a concussion on a hard fall during the second quarter of Tuesday night's Game 2 playoff loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Wemby exits Spurs' loss, in concussion protocol
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the remainder of Tuesday night's first-round playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio after being placed in the concussion protocol.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Edgecombe, Maxey star as 76ers tie series vs. C's
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their series at one game apiece.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Durant (knee) cleared to play in Game 2 vs. L.A.
Rockets star Kevin Durant has been cleared to return for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Game 1 due to a knee tendon bruise.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

NBA Futures: Knicks' odds fall after Game 2 loss to the Hawks
Three teams have emerged as the heavy favorites to win the NBA Finals, and New York's title odds took a hit after the Game 2 loss to Atlanta.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

NBA Futures: Lakers flip the odds on Rockets, now 35-1 to win title
The Thunder have achieved odds-on title favorite status, but it is the Lakers whose odds are rocketing after taking a 2-0 lead on Houston

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Follow live: Spurs host Trail Blazers in Game 2
Follow live: Spurs host Trail Blazers in Game 2

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Jaylen Brown puts center Adem Bona on poster and gets T'd up
The Celtics forward attacks the basket with force and is assessed a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Follow live: Celtics host 76ers in Game 2
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ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land on the big board after March
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling resume.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Duren vows more aggression after 4 FGAs in G1
Jalen Duren promised to be more aggressive in Game 2 after the Magic's suffocating defense held the first-time All-Star to just four shot attempts in Game 1.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

2026 NBA MVP: Who will win between Jokic, SGA and Wemby?
Who will win the MVP award: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama or Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Donovan leaves Bulls amid sweeping changes
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Bulls after six seasons.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

McDaniels jab: Nuggets are 'all bad defenders'
Jaden McDaniels took perhaps his most notable shot after Minnesota's 119-114 Game 2 playoff win at Denver, saying the Nuggets are "all bad defenders."

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Why Lakers' shooting records in Game 1 could be good news for Rockets
ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines how Game 1's shotmaking gap could actually be good news for Houston.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Tim Duncan, David Robinson ... LeBron: What Victor Wembanyama's Game 1 signals for the NBA
Wembanyama will always be linked to Duncan and Robinson, but after Sunday night's dominant Game 1, it was another generational star to whom he was being compared: LeBron James.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Wolves rally from 19 down to win wild Game 2
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, Julius Randle added 24 and the Timberwolves rallied past the Nuggets 119-114 on Monday night to tie their Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Gobert carries DPOY snub into Jokic matchup, win
On the same day he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in their Game 2 matchup, helping Minnesota to a series-tying 119-114 win.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

McCollum plays MSG villain as Hawks tie series
CJ McCollum became the latest to join the list of Madison Square Garden villains as his fourth-quarter exploits helped the Hawks tie their first-round series against the Knicks with a come-from-behind 107-106 win in Game 2.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Timberwolves rally past Nuggets to even series
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Follow live: Nuggets, Timberwolves face off in Game 2
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ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

McCollum, Hawks stun Knicks late to even series
CJ McCollum scored 32 points, and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

Star trio steps up as Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points while James Harden added 28 and Evan Mobley scored 25 to help Cleveland continue its playoff dominance against Toronto.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Thunder, Spurs roll in Sunday's games
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2026

East playoff takeaways: MSG finds a new Hawks villain; Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Frustrated Finch: 'Maybe we gotta start flopping'
Wolves coach Chris Finch reiterated his frustration with Jamal Murray's 16 free throws in Game 1, arguing that his players don't get calls because they don't flop.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Mitchell, Harden help Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, James Harden added 28 and the Cavaliers never trailed against the Raptors on Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Follow live: Cavaliers host Raptors for Game 2 of the first round
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ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Durant game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Lakers
Rockets star Kevin Durant went through about half of Houston's practice Monday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

NBA breaks draft ties; Jazz keep protected pick
The NBA conducted its tiebreaking process for the league's 2026 draft, setting the order from 15 to 30 and breaking a pair of ties among teams nestled inside the lottery.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Raptors again rule out Quickley for Game 2
Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will again miss Game 2 of Toronto's first-round playoff series against the Cavs with a right hamstring strain.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Wemby captures DPOY as first unanimous winner
Victor Wembanyama, 22, is both the youngest DPOY winner in NBA history and the first to win the award unanimously.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

2026 NBA draft order: Where all 60 picks stand ahead of the lottery
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Draymond on Kerr's future: 'Felt like that was it'
Draymond Green said while he hopes Steve Kerr is back, he'd guess that this past season was Kerr's last as coach with the franchise.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Blazers' lack of fan T-shirts invites questions
The Portland Trail Blazers won't give away T-shirts for fans when they take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 and 4 of the opening series, another in a series of moves that has drawn questions about the team's cost-cutting and finances.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Nets sign Fernandez, staff to multiyear extensions
The Nets have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multiyear contract extensions.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Sources: Bulls get OK to interview multiple execs
The Bulls have started the search for their new head of basketball operations, receiving permission to interview multiple NBA executives, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Sources: Nets sign Fernandez, staff to extensions
The Nets have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multi-year contract extensions, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Steph Curry, Paige Bueckers lead athletes that took in Coachella 2026
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

'The Hoop Collective': 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
Apr 20, 2026

LeBron does it again, and one team has a big problem: Windhorst on the first weekend of the playoffs
A 25-year-old LeBron strategy for the Lakers, a new defense in Cleveland and a message from Oklahoma City: Here's what we learned as the postseason tipped off.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Windhorst: The five biggest lessons from the first weekend of the NBA playoffs
A 25-year-old LeBron strategy for the Lakers, a new defense in Cleveland and a message from Oklahoma City: Here's what we learned as the postseason tipped off.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Blockbuster trade? New coach? Hard reset? The Warriors begin an offseason with massive uncertainty
Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Even in retirement, Chris Paul's legacy is rooted in this season's playoffs
Dozens of NBA players have been mentored by the future Hall of Famer, and many of them are vying for this season's Larry O'Brien Trophy.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2026

Wemby tops Duncan with 35 in Spurs playoff debut
Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points, the most by a Spurs player making his postseason debut, while leading a 111-98 win over the Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Follow live; Spurs host Trail Blazers in Game 1
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ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Magic shock Pistons, Celtics dominate Sixers
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

?? Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

'We belong here': Magic stun Pistons in Game 1
The Magic showed an intensity and fight that had been missing for most of the season as they stunned No. 1 seed Detroit in Game 1 of their series.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Magic stun top-seeded Pistons with Game 1 upset
The Magic extended the NBA's longest home playoff losing streak after upsetting the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Spurs wear matching all-black suits before Game 1 against Blazers
San Antonio arrived in style for its first home playoff game since April 2019 with matching attire.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Wembanyama joins SGA, Jokic as MVP finalist
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama were named finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player award.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Thunder take Game 1, expect Suns 'to get better'
The Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA's defending champions and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, opened their latest postseason run Sunday afternoon with a dominant 119-84 performance at the Paycom Center over the Phoenix Suns.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Thunder blow out Suns in Game 1 win
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Follow live: Pistons host Magic in Game 1
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ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Sixers face familiar fate as C's, Tatum dominate
The Celtics are off to a good start in their hopes to hand Philadelphia its seventh straight series loss between the rivals.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Celtics dominate Sixers in 32-point drubbing
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

'50 wins in a gap year': How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Celtics back to title contention
Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself small ever again."

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Cavs, Knicks roll on the opening day
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Takeaways: Lakers overcome injuries, Murray shows out for Nuggets
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Barkley: Jordan rift easing, golf game planned
Charles Barkley says he and Michael Jordan are talking again after nearly 15 years and that the two plan to play golf together in the offseason.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Buoyed by Brunson, Knicks seal 'hard-fought win'
Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his game-high 28 points in the first half Saturday at Madison Square Garden, and New York posted a 113-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

LeBron plays 'triple threat' to spring Game 1 upset
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, LeBron James ignited the Lakers' offense with "a little bit of everything," posting 19 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in a Game 1 upset of the Rockets.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

Kennard, James team to upset Rockets in opener
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

East playoffs: The Cavs and Knicks roll on the opening day
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2026

West playoffs: Nuggets and Lakers win as the playoffs begin
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 18, 2026

Murray's FT dominance irks Wolves, lifts Nuggets
Jamal Murray had a tremendous night at the free throw line, making all 16 of his attempts to carry the Nuggets past the Wolves in Game 1, during which Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon had a quiet first half.

ESPN NBA
Apr 18, 2026

Durant out for G1 vs. Lakers with knee contusion
Kevin Durant will miss the Houston Rockets' playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a knee injury.

ESPN NBA
Apr 18, 2026

Follow live: Knicks host Hawks in Game 1
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ESPN NBA
Apr 18, 2026

East playoffs: Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs cruise past Raptors
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 18, 2026

West playoffs: Jamal Murray drops 30 as Nuggets take Game 1
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 18, 2026

Follow live: Timberwolves and Nuggets rivalry returns for Game 1
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ESPN NBA
Apr 18, 2026

Follow live: Cavaliers host Raptors in Game 1
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