'I don't believe we're ahead of schedule': Inside the Spurs' 365-day turnaround
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:49:16 ESTOne year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs bound for the playoffs.
Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:59:46 ESTCommissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.
Celtics' Brown weighs lawsuit vs. Beverly Hills
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:37:09 ESTCeltics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN's Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.
'Special': Cunningham makes MVP case vs. Knicks
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:59:46 ESTThe Pistons' Cade Cunningham made his MVP case by erupting for 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 win over the Knicks.
Porzingis rusty but provides spark in Dubs debut
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:59:46 ESTKristaps Porzingis, making his Warriors debut in his first game since Jan. 7, opened slow but made an impact in his 17 minutes, scoring 12 points in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics.
Gasol to be IOC board athlete rep through LA28
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:34:19 ESTTwo-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has been chosen by Olympic athletes to represent them on the IOC executive board through the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
Hornets' Ball 'blessed' he wasn't hurt in car crash
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:59:47 ESTHornets point guard LaMelo Ball says he feels "blessed" to be uninjured after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.
Booker leaves Suns' loss to Spurs with sore hip
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:59:47 ESTSuns guard Devin Booker was ruled out in the first half against the Spurs because of right hip soreness.
Lakers expect healthy Doncic, Reaves vs. Clippers
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:59:47 ESTThe Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.
🏀 10 offseason storylines: LeBron, Giannis, more
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:59:47 ESTHow will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.
NBA MVP straw poll 2.0: SGA, Jokic lead our update -- but chaos looms
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:42:29 ESTWith so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.
One proposal to fix tanking problem: Turning losses into wins
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:08:47 ESTThere's a clear solution the league should consider: Counting wins after the All-Star break.
Risers and fallers: Tristan Vukcevic, Jarace Walker making the most of playing time
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:59:24 ESTShould fantasy basketball managers keep or trade players like Tristan Vukcevic, Pascal Siakam and others?
Who players can you count on to play the most down the stretch?
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:17:34 ESTThe best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are some who should feature often.