NBA insiders predict 2026: Why LeBron, trade sagas, expansion news could rock the league
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 20:24:47 ESTTim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the stars, sagas and storylines that will dominate 2026.
Warriors without Curry, Butler, Green vs. Thunder
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:52:17 ESTThe Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for their Friday night home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Clippers' Zubac (ankle) available to return Sat.
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:52:17 ESTLA Clippers center Ivica Zubac is available to return to action for Saturday's home game against the Boston Celtics.
Sources: MRI comes back clean on Wemby's knee
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:52:17 ESTAn MRI on Thursday showed that Spurs center Victor Wembanyama did not suffer ligament damage to his left knee, sources told ESPN. He's out for Friday's matchup at the Pacers and will be questionable to face Portland on Saturday night.
Nuggets' Valanciunas (calf) out at least 4 weeks
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:52:17 ESTNuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after sustaining a right calf strain.
Durant sympathizes with Jokic's 'freak' injury
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:52:17 ESTKevin Durant sympathizes with the injury Nikola Jokic suffered earlier this week; the Rockets star twice suffered similar injuries himself.
Edwards leaves bench after Wolves pull starters
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:52:17 ESTAnthony Edwards made an unplanned and unapproved exit Wednesday, leaving the court and the bench during a timeout late in Minnesota's loss at Atlanta.
👑 23 years, 23 photos: LeBron James' career
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:52:17 ESTFrom The Block to poster dunks, here's a look back at the 23 photos that define James' 23-year NBA career.
What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 14:48:21 ESTOn the heels of the new year, ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that NBA fans will most likely learn about and remember for years to come.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 16:16:58 ESTOur NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last rankings of 2025.
Fast break: Insight on Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Black and more
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:15:22 ESTA closer look at what to do with Kawhi Leonard now that the veteran forward is on a roll, plus more on Anthony Black and Jonas Valanciunas.