Everything we know about NBA expansion: Why add two teams now? Why Seattle and Las Vegas?
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:50:41 ESTThe NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.
Sources: NBA eyes key 1st vote for expansion
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:15 ESTThe NBA will hold a vote at the board of governors meetings next week to explore adding expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources told ESPN.
Clippers star Leonard (ankle) ruled out vs. Spurs
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:15 ESTLA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Spurs due to a left ankle sprain.
Kerr part of Oscar win for documentary short
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:15 ESTGolden State coach Steve Kerr was an executive producer on "All the Empty Rooms," a documentary short about the families of children killed in mass shootings that won the Oscar on Sunday night.
NBA: Missed call late in Lakers-Nuggets thriller
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:15 ESTThe NBA ruled that Spencer Jones had a clean strip of Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation of Saturday's Nuggets-Lakers game and that Reaves should not have gone to the free throw line.
Suns' Ishbia could bump ownership stake to 96%
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:15 ESTPhoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and two Suns minority owners are heading to a confidential binding mediation that could result in Ishbia buying out the minority owners' 13% stake in the team.
Late flurry allows SGA to maintain 20-point run
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:15 ESTShai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his record streak of games with at least 20 points to 128 during Sunday's win over the Timberwolves.
🏀 Draft intel: Peterson or Dybantsa to go at No. 1?
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:15 ESTHere's what league insiders are saying about Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and more top NBA draft prospects.
'Glass in my hand': Inside Marcus Smart's incredible return from The Punch
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:50:35 ESTAfter a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.
SGA passes Wilt: The 20 wildest facts of 127 dominant games
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:28:16 ESTWith Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.
Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance resonated with his AAU coach
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:28:16 ESTTy White said his former star wowed him every game, but even this performance had him stunned.
Pickups: Look to Jazz, Trail Blazers for waiver-wire options
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:24:55 ESTEvery 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.