NBA regular-season viewers guide: Biggest storylines, matchups and awards races
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:23:57 ESTBiggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
Sources: Kings' Sabonis, LaVine done for season
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:49:03 ESTSacramento Kings stars Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Zach LaVine (hand) both underwent season-ending surgeries on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Curry still out for Warriors; Porzingis set to debut
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:49:03 ESTThe Golden State Warriors will be without star guard Stephen Curry when they exit the All-Star break on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics and the length of his ongoing absence is unclear.
Grizzlies' Morant to miss at least two more weeks
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:49:03 ESTGrizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Jan. 21.
Kyrie to miss rest of season, eyes '26-27 return
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:49:03 ESTMavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from knee surgery last March.
Magic's Wagner (ankle soreness) out indefinitely
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:49:03 ESTMagic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely because of lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced on Wednesday.
Embiid out against Hawks due to sore right shin
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:49:03 ESTJoel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.
Sources: Nuggets convert Jones to standard deal
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:49:03 ESTThe Denver Nuggets are converting two-way Spencer Jones to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Buss says dad Jerry would approve of Lakers sale
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:49:03 ESTLakers governor Jeanie Buss said her father, Jerry, would've approved of selling the franchise he made famous, citing the need for more resources.
🏀 Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend edition
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:49:03 ESTWhere do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
The 2026 Jalens vs. the World: We ranked the 11 best seasons of identical first names
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:22:52 ESTThe Jalens (and Jaylens, Jaylins and Jaylons) are running the modern NBA -- but could they beat some of the all-time greats if they teamed up?
Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:10:07 ESTWith LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
'I'd rather retire': Caitlin Clark reacts to LeBron James giving up cookies and wine
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:26:50 ESTThe Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.
How the sports memorabilia industry tries to stay ahead of fraud
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:07:55 ESTSports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.
The top bets to make heading into the NBA's second half
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:07:05 ESTWho will make the playoffs? Win MVP? Andre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets heading into the NBA's second half.
NBA Finals odds: Thunder, Nuggets still big favorites
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:07:05 ESTCleveland's title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but OKC and Denver are clear favorites.
What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:24:24 ESTNBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.
The language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:35:16 ESTFor many of today's NBA All-Stars, English is their second language, and that impacts how they think about the game.
Lillard, Curry message about adding Klay and Booker to 2027 3-point contest
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:48:05 ESTThe Portland Trail Blazers guard messaged Stephen Curry about inviting Klay Thompson, Devin Booker and "4 more real shooters" to the event.
Which L.A. NBA stars would've made an All-Star roster in high school?
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:10:25 ESTFrom LaMelo Ball to James Harden, these Los Angeles NBA stars' high school résumés would land them on an All-Star roster.