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Dec 23, 2025
Hawks reserve center N'Faly Dante will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn right ACL in a G League game on Dec. 19.
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Dec 23, 2025
The NBA has begun to gather input from its owners and GMs on new ways to combat tanking, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 23, 2025
With NBA Christmas games on the horizon, stars and coaches share their stories and gripes about playing on the holiday.
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Dec 23, 2025
The two players have had their fair share of battles on the court through the years.
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Dec 23, 2025
The Spurs and Thunder face each other twice this week, including on Christmas Day (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
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Dec 23, 2025
Warriors coach Steve Kerr and forward Draymond Green got into a heated argument during a third-quarter timeout Monday night, causing Green to leave the bench and miss the final 20 minutes of a 120-97 win over the Magic.
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Dec 23, 2025
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel became the fastest player to make 100 3s in the NBA, reaching the mark in 12 fewer games than the next-fastest player.
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Dec 23, 2025
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wants the NBA to look at a play in the first quarter where he says Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta elbowed Isaiah Jackson twice, forcing the forward out of his team's 103-95 loss as he was evaluated for a concussion.
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Dec 23, 2025
Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to lead the Pelicans over the Mavericks.
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Dec 22, 2025
Lakers star Luka Doncic is out for Tuesday's game in Phoenix due to a left calf contusion.
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Dec 22, 2025
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will step down as president of the National Basketball Coaches Association, and Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff will replace him.
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Dec 22, 2025
Lakers star Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a left calf contusion and is considered day-to-day.
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Dec 22, 2025
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
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Dec 22, 2025
Which two-way and minimum-level players are providing the biggest boosts to their teams? Bobby Marks unveils his roster.
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Dec 22, 2025
The NBA and FIBA say they'll begin talks with teams and owners next month on a planned new European basketball league with a target launch of October 2027.
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Dec 22, 2025
Which two-way and minimum-level players are providing the biggest boosts to their teams? Bobby Marks unveils his roster.
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Dec 21, 2025
The NBA fined Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $35,000 on Sunday for "directing inappropriate language toward game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection" in his team's win Friday against Oklahoma City.
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Dec 21, 2025
The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in a 152-150 barnburner Sunday that set the season-high mark in scoring this season.
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Dec 21, 2025
The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in a 152-150 barnburner Sunday that set the season-high mark in scoring this season.
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Dec 21, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will sit out several weeks because of a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday, a day after the veteran exited in the first half of a 103-88 win over the rival Los Angeles Lakers.
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Dec 21, 2025
Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected early in the second quarter after receiving back-to-back technical fouls over a shove of Suns guard Collin Gillespie.
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Dec 21, 2025
Clippers starting center Ivica Zubac injured his left ankle in Saturday's game vs. the Lakers and did not return.
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Dec 21, 2025
Clippers starting center Ivica Zubac injured his left ankle in Saturday's game vs. the Lakers and did not return.
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Dec 21, 2025
Nuggets coach David Adelman was ejected Saturday for the first time in his NBA coaching career, saying his emotions got the best of him during Denver's loss to Houston.
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Dec 21, 2025
Lakers star Luka Doncic suffered a left leg contusion in the first half of Saturday's game against the Clippers and was ruled out.
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Dec 20, 2025
Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected early in the second quarter after receiving back-to-back technical fouls over a shove of Suns guard Collin Gillespie.
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Dec 20, 2025
Lakers guard Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture towards a game official at halftime of L.A.'s win over the Jazz on Thursday.
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Dec 20, 2025
A 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection dual Logoman card of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sold via Heritage Auctions for $3,172,000, the seventh-most expensive basketball card sale.
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Dec 20, 2025
Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Friday.
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Dec 19, 2025
Victor Wembanyama joined an exclusive club Friday night, becoming just the third NBA player to record a block in 100 consecutive regular-season games.
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Dec 19, 2025
NBA official Tre Maddox appeared to roll his ankle as he was running off the court, leaving Friday's Bulls-Cavs game with just a two-person crew.
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Dec 19, 2025
Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
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Dec 19, 2025
Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Dec 19, 2025
Kings center Domantas Sabonis, who has not played since Nov. 16 due to a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, will miss four to five more weeks, the team announced.
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Dec 19, 2025
The NBA is considering potential policy changes to address tanking, increase the frequency of injury reporting and restrict what sportsbooks offer, according to a memo sent to all teams Friday.
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Dec 19, 2025
The NBA and Christmas have been interlinked since the first slate of holiday games debuted in 1947. Check out this year's schedule and fun facts now.
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Dec 19, 2025
Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
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Dec 19, 2025
Hawks point guard Trae Young will sit out the second of a back-to-back and not play in Friday's game against San Antonio because of right knee injury management.
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Dec 19, 2025
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
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Dec 19, 2025
Former NBA referee Eric Lewis, who retired in 2023 after violating the league's social media policy, is on a potential path back to the league after being reinstated into the officiating program as a G League official.
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Dec 19, 2025
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote.
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Dec 19, 2025
Using the Spurs' and Trail Blazers' wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let's evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.
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Dec 19, 2025
Luka Doncic led the Lakers to victory with 45 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists with only one turnover, a stat line reached by only one other player in NBA history.
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Dec 19, 2025
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff sounded off on official John Goble, saying his calls during Thursday night's game against the Mavs were "not objective."
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Dec 19, 2025
Trae Young returned to the Atlanta Hawks' lineup Thursday after missing 22 games because of a sprained right MCL and had eight points and 10 assists in a 133-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
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Dec 19, 2025
Nikola Jokic passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's career assists leader among centers in Thursday's win over the Magic.
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Dec 18, 2025
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he was "locked in" on getting healthy and told reporters on Thursday afternoon that he can't control reports about his future with the Bucks.
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Dec 18, 2025
Hawks star Trae Young, who has missed 22 straight games with a sprained right MCL, is set to make his return Thursday night against the Hornets, the team said.
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Dec 18, 2025
Utah Jazz leading scorer Lauri Markkanen won't play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a right groin strain.
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Dec 18, 2025
Hawks star Trae Young, who has missed 22 straight games with a sprained right MCL, will make his return Thursday night against the Hornets, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 18, 2025
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has agreed to reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role as team ambassador, involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts, and content development.
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Dec 18, 2025
The Knicks' Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were selected to the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team along with Luka Doncic, De'Aaron Fox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Dec 18, 2025
The brother of Rams star Puka Nacua was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle that reportedly belonged to Lakers forward Adou Thiero.
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Dec 18, 2025
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks.
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Dec 18, 2025
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.
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Dec 18, 2025
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has agreed to reunite with the Timberwolves and Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts and content development, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 18, 2025
Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
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Dec 18, 2025
LeBron James might be mortal. Zach Kram examines how the future Hall of Famer looks different compared to the past two decades.
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Dec 17, 2025
Lakers coach JJ Redick turned to his stars to give more on the defensive end, and Luka Doncic acknowledged the need for that, particularly at the beginning of games.
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Dec 17, 2025
Bucks coach Doc Rivers isn't planning to make any major changes in the wake of a 45-point loss to Brooklyn that dropped Milwaukee to 11-16 on the season.
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Dec 17, 2025
Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Houston's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the NBA said Wednesday.
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Dec 17, 2025
Hawks star point guard Trae Young is nearing a return from his knee injury after being upgraded to questionable to play Thursday against the Hornets
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Dec 17, 2025
New York's first trophy since 1973 called for a celebration from two notable superfans.
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Dec 17, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.
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Dec 17, 2025
The Knicks have decided against hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden for winning the NBA Cup, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Dec 17, 2025
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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Dec 17, 2025
A closer look at how the Mavs rookie is making history and four other players trending up.
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Dec 17, 2025
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.
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Dec 17, 2025
Here are the key highlights from New York's victory over San Antonio to win the 2025 NBA Cup.
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Dec 17, 2025
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.
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Dec 17, 2025
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season.
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Dec 17, 2025
Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun spent the offseason 6,000 miles apart as they worked to reach a new level this season.
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Dec 17, 2025
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
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Dec 17, 2025
Despite losing to the Knicks in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship game, the Spurs believe their experience in such high-stakes matchups will only benefit them as they build toward a postseason run.
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Dec 17, 2025
Heat forward Nikola Jovic, who left Monday night's game with a splint-like device over his right arm after taking a hard foul, underwent an MRI that revealed a right elbow contusion/laceration, the team said.
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Dec 17, 2025
Here are the key highlights from New York's victory over San Antonio to win the 2025 NBA Cup.
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Dec 16, 2025
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
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Dec 16, 2025
Adam Silver laid out a definitive timeline for expansion for the first time, saying a decision will be made sometime in 2026 on whether to add more NBA teams.
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Dec 16, 2025
Adam Silver called the Terry Rozier situation "unprecedented" with him still being on the Heat's books while facing gambling charges but said the league will look into giving Miami some sort of "satisfactory relief."
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Dec 16, 2025
There were three incorrect calls in the last two minutes of Denver's OT victory over Houston that all favored the Nuggets, according to the NBA's report.
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Dec 16, 2025
Follow along for live updates and highlights as the New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas in the NBA Cup final.
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Dec 16, 2025
Steve Kerr acknowledged a leaked email exchange between Warriors owner Joe Lacob and a fan that illustrated frustrations with the team, but he maintained that he and Lacob still have a "great connection."
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Dec 16, 2025
Heat forward Nikola Jovic, who left Monday night's game with a splint-like device over his right arm after taking a hard foul, underwent an MRI that revealed a right elbow contusion/laceration, the team said.
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Dec 16, 2025
With NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.
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Dec 16, 2025
It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.
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Dec 16, 2025
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody provide the bets to make in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
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Dec 16, 2025
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.
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Dec 16, 2025
Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.
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Dec 16, 2025
It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.
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Dec 16, 2025
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points after he dropped 42 in an overtime loss Monday.
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Dec 16, 2025
Rockets coach Ime Udoka was critical of the officiating after his team's OT loss to the Nuggets, calling out the crew for inconsistent calls.
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Dec 15, 2025
A meeting between Josh Hart and Mike Brown amid struggles for both the veteran guard and the team as a whole sparked a recent run that has New York in the NBA Cup final.
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Dec 15, 2025
Heat forward Nikola Jovic walked off the court with a splint-like device over his right arm after he took a hard foul while driving to the basket late in the first quarter Monday night.
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Dec 15, 2025
The Spurs are discussing different ways to deploy Victor Wembanyama vs. the Knicks in the NBA Cup final, including having him come off the bench.
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Dec 15, 2025
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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Dec 15, 2025
Is the NBA Cup working? Tim Bontemps details what's next for the tournament on the eve of the Knicks-Spurs title game.
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Dec 15, 2025
Coach Steve Kerr said "I'm not doing my job well this year" after the Warriors fell to 13-14 despite continued outstanding play from star Steph Curry.
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Dec 15, 2025
Orlando point guard Jalen Suggs underwent an MRI that confirmed he suffered a left hip contusion during the Magic's 132-120 NBA Cup semifinal loss to the Knicks on Saturday.
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Dec 15, 2025
After three seasons, the NBA is considering moving the location of the NBA Cup away from Las Vegas next season, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 15, 2025
With trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.
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