NBA MVP straw poll 2.0: SGA, Jokic lead our update -- but chaos looms
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:46:27 ESTWith so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.
Suns' Booker (hip strain) out at least a week
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:17 ESTSuns All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least one week with a right hip strain he suffered against the Spurs on Thursday.
Hunter has surgery, Kings' latest out for season
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:17 ESTDe'Andre Hunter had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days.
Lue clear on Clips' mindset: 'We're playing to win'
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:16 ESTThe LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue made it clear Friday that the organization's goals remain the same.
Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:16 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
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:16 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
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:16 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
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:17 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
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:17 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.
🏀 10 offseason storylines: LeBron, Giannis, more
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:17 ESTHow will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.
'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.
One proposal to fix tanking problem: Turning losses into wins
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:13:33 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.