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May 19, 2026
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.
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May 19, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder series.
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May 19, 2026
Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds in a statement performance on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP night.
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May 18, 2026
Australian basketball legend Joe Ingles has opened up on his "incredibly special" decision to join Melbourne United on a two-year deal.
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May 18, 2026
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.
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May 18, 2026
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.
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May 18, 2026
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.
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May 18, 2026
We canvassed the league ahead of one of the best conference finals matchups in NBA history.
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May 18, 2026
NBA experts pick which teams will win the East and West to claim a spot in the NBA Finals.
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May 18, 2026
Orlando and Chicago are looking for long-term fits, while New Orleans and Milwaukee found their next coaches.
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May 18, 2026
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.
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May 18, 2026
Let's dive into what this season's Spurs-Thunder matchups can tell us about this epic clash of Western Conference titans.
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May 18, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder star gave his teammates new Audemars Piguet watches, Burberry trench coats and golf clubs, among other items.
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May 18, 2026
Let's dive into what this season's Spurs-Thunder matchups can tell us about this epic clash of Western Conference titans.
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May 18, 2026
We canvassed the league ahead of one of the best conference finals matchups in NBA history.
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May 18, 2026
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the conference finals.
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May 18, 2026
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."
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May 18, 2026
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the conference finals.
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May 18, 2026
Moments after the buzzer sounded, Cleveland turned its attention to trolling Detroit multiple times.
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May 18, 2026
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.
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May 17, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 17, 2026
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.
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May 17, 2026
A third straight second-round loss for the Cavaliers would invite enormous questions about their superstars -- and rival teams are watching.
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May 16, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 16, 2026
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.
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May 16, 2026
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.
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May 16, 2026
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.
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May 16, 2026
Here's what we've learned from the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 16, 2026
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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May 16, 2026
James Harden passed Stephen Curry for 10th place on the NBA's all-time postseason scoring list with a step-back 3-pointer in the first quarter of Cleveland's Game 6 Eastern Conference semifinal against Detroit.
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May 16, 2026
Here's what we've learned from the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 15, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons series.
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May 15, 2026
The top-seeded Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cavaliers on Friday night to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
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May 15, 2026
Thunder star wing Jalen Williams, who has missed the past six games due to a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, declared himself healthy entering the Western Conference finals.
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May 15, 2026
In his first media availability since deciding to return to the Golden State Warriors for a 13th season, Steve Kerr was critical of the job he did in his 12th season as the head coach.
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May 15, 2026
The user paid $9,000,100 to win a private lunch with the Warriors star and legendary investor.
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May 15, 2026
The couple shared memories of their vacation to Turks and Caicos together, confirming relationship rumors.
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May 15, 2026
OG Anunoby fully practiced with the Knicks on Friday for the first time since injuring his hamstring. New York will host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on either Sunday or Tuesday.
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May 15, 2026
From Pop to Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson, team legends are teaching this inexperienced squad the "Spurs Way."
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May 15, 2026
Cleveland's win over Detroit on Wednesday night had a major impact on the odds.
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May 15, 2026
The user paid $9,000,100 to win a private lunch with the Warriors star and legendary investor.
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May 15, 2026
From Pop to Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson, team legends are teaching this inexperienced squad the "Spurs Way."
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May 15, 2026
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league on five teams with league-altering decisions this summer.
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May 15, 2026
Bucks center Myles Turner said on his podcast that former coach Doc Rivers "didn't fine anybody ever" and that Giannis Antetokounmpo would "show up whenever he wants."
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May 15, 2026
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.
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May 15, 2026
From Pop to Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson, team legends are teaching this inexperienced squad the "Spurs Way."
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May 15, 2026
Bobby Marks examines potential suitors and their pathways to a trade.
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May 15, 2026
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league on five teams with league-altering decisions this summer.
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May 14, 2026
Warriors assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse are departing the franchise, league sources told ESPN.
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May 14, 2026
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.
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May 14, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 14, 2026
The NBA said Thursday that officials were correct in not calling a foul on Jarrett Allen in the closing seconds of regulation of Game 5 between the Cavaliers and Pistons on Wednesday night.
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May 14, 2026
Bob Myers, who is overseeing the 76ers' general manager search, said the franchise is looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.
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May 14, 2026
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.
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May 14, 2026
The biggest takeaways from the first stretch of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.
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May 14, 2026
Cleveland's win over Detroit on Wednesday night had a major impact on the odds.
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May 14, 2026
When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.
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May 14, 2026
Bobby Marks examines 10 teams with draft assets, players, contracts -- and challenges -- in the pursuit of Giannis.
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May 14, 2026
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.
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May 14, 2026
The Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Pistons 117-113 in overtime Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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May 13, 2026
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Stephen A. Smith's radio show Wednesday that the NBA has landed on a proposal to present to the league's board of governors later this month to revamp the league's draft lottery in an attempt to curb tanking.
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May 13, 2026
The Pistons will be without starting guard Duncan Robinson in Wednesday's Game 5 because of lower back soreness.
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May 13, 2026
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the first stretch of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.
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May 13, 2026
There is growing optimism that Knicks forward OG Anunoby will return from his hamstring injury by the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
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May 13, 2026
Jason Collins, who died Tuesday, leaves a remarkable legacy as the NBA's first openly gay active player.
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May 13, 2026
Bulls guard Josh Giddey, limited this season due to hamstring and ankle injuries, is expected back in time for camp after ankle surgery.
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May 13, 2026
Stanford's Ebuka Okorie, North Carolina's Henri Veesaar and Duke's Isaiah Evans plan to stay in the NBA draft, each player said on Wednesday.
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May 13, 2026
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.
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May 13, 2026
NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.
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May 13, 2026
The French big men have been friends for a decade and now face off against each other in a 2-2 series.
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May 13, 2026
When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.
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May 13, 2026
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.
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May 13, 2026
The Lakers are the latest team to cry foul over the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are officiated.
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May 13, 2026
When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.
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May 13, 2026
The Cavaliers and Pistons are headed back to Detroit tied 2-2. We broke down the key factors ahead of Game 5.
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May 13, 2026
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards struck a defiant tone with his team facing elimination after a Game 5 loss to the Spurs, saying nobody on the team is "too worried."
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May 13, 2026
Victor Wembanyama, coming off his first career ejection, had 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks to propel the Spurs to a 126-97 win in Game 5, putting San Antonio one win away from the Western Conference finals.
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May 13, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 12, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 12, 2026
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the first stretch of testing and drills in Chicago.
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May 12, 2026
Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations after six seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
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May 12, 2026
The NBA concluded its investigation into the Bucks over the shutdown of Giannis Antetokounmpo and has determined that no further action is warranted.
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May 12, 2026
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who has served as a global ambassador for the sport for the past decade, has died of brain cancer, his family said Tuesday. He was 47.
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May 12, 2026
Lakers president Rob Pelinka made it clear the team would welcome LeBron James back for his 24th NBA season if he chooses not to retire.
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May 12, 2026
The 2019 first-round pick played seven seasons in the NBA. A cause of death was not announced.
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May 12, 2026
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.
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May 12, 2026
ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.
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May 12, 2026
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and the Wolves-Spurs series.
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May 12, 2026
ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.
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May 12, 2026
Here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.
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May 12, 2026
The French big men have been friends for a decade and now face off against each other in a 2-2 series.
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May 12, 2026
LeBron James, whose record-setting 23rd season ended with an unceremonious 115-110 loss to the Thunder in a Game 4 second-round sweep of the Lakers, was noncommittal about whether he will continue playing in L.A. -- or elsewhere.
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May 12, 2026
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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