Lakers rule out Luka (groin) vs. Blazers on Sat.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:42:28 ESTLos Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness, the team announced Friday.
Ballmer aims to dismiss fraud suit over Kawhi pay
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:42:28 ESTAttorneys representing Steve Ballmer are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the LA Clippers owner participated in a fraud by funneling money to star Kawhi Leonard through a now-defunct green banking company.
Kings' Sabonis (knee) returns after 27 games
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:42:28 ESTKings All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis returned on Friday night against the Wizards after a 27-game absence because of a partially torn meniscus in his left knee.
Warriors prove Kuminga 'not a distraction' in win
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:42:28 ESTThe Warriors kept their focus on the court, saying the talk of Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand was "not a distraction" in Thursday's win over the Knicks.
Suns' Booker nursing ankle injury, out vs. Pistons
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:42:28 ESTDevin Booker, who played through an ankle injury Tuesday in a loss to Miami, sat out Thursday night's loss to the Pistons.
Silver: NBA, FIBA pressing ahead on Europe plan
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:42:28 ESTAdam Silver reaffirmed Thursday that the league, in partnership with FIBA, is pressing forward on plans to bring a new league to Europe but stopped short of making any formal announcements regarding timelines or which teams may commit.
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:42:28 ESTCatch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:42:44 ESTTim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.
Potential trade targets to watch for 28 teams
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:42:44 ESTWith the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt.
Giannis and the Bucks: Four possible pathways forward in Milwaukee at the deadline
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:57:07 ESTThe Bucks and Antetokounmpo currently sit in 11th place ahead of the trade deadline. What are their options?
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:57:30 ESTFrom breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:16:50 ESTDillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season.
Minnesota set to join elite list? NBA teams with most consecutive 100-point games
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:58:44 ESTThe Denver Nuggets scored 100-plus points in 136 consecutive games in the 1980s. Check out other high-scoring teams throughout NBA history now.
Spurs go for the clippers: Wemby, Johnson debut shaved heads
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:58:44 ESTVictor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson showed up to Thursday's shootaround with new looks.
Keep, cut or add? What to do with these eight rising and falling players
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:08 ESTSteve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, and explains whether they should be added or cut from your roster.